Any opinions on the Cadillac CTS-V? Options

[glitch77]

I've been looking for a daily driver for a while on and off. I was thinking of a used Porsche for the fun-factor, but as a DD grocery getter, it wont do. After riding in a new Escalade with all the bells and whistles, It started growing on me, but I don't want a SUV, and I need a tad more get-up-and-went. So, that brings me to the 06 CTS-V, anyone have any opinions on them? (I would consider buying a used one in a year or two, not new, so msrp shouldnt be a factor.)

(IMG:http://images.autobytel.com/cyber/184419/i1264_1.jpg)

Thanks for the input!


*EDIT*

Here are the main attractions from their website:

* 6.0L LS2 V8 Engine
* Performance styling, 6-disc in-dash CD changer, DVD-based navigation, Bose® 8-speaker system
* Performance-Tuned Suspension, StabiliTrak, 18-inch aluminum wheels and more

This post has been edited by glitch77: Jan 22 2006, 03:45 AM

[Crazy Canuck]

local f-body guy has one and it's a fun drive.
very confy/quite and has the hoomph when needed.
It's not a cheap car when new, but since you are looking for a 2 yr old one, if you are able to find one in good shape, i'd say go for it.
only problems I heard from them was the fact of some rear-ends failing on them... and there is a bulletin on them for putting the 2006 diff that is beafier.
Apart from that, there was another bulletin on wheel-hop under hard acceleration and not so nice roads, something that GM has addressed.
great car.
I'd love to have a beater like that.
btw, my friend is actually thinking on selling it since he has already 3 cars and wants to get a Vette... something to consider... PM me if you want his email.

[glitch77]

I'd love to take you up on the email offer, buy alas, its not a good time for me to start buying cars.

I figure I could snag a nice clean old-lady driven one around here for 25-30k or so if I wait around long enough, so I'll stick to that plan. For now. LoL. Unless I can sell a couple of things, namely a white 98z and a blue 87z. You want one!?

Thanks for the input.

[Formula WS6]

i love them but i have never driven or even sat in one. random tech did do their testing on the LS6 version as my old shop. with just their cats on a stock car they picked up 15rwhp and the sound was fantastic. id hope the LS2 would be good too

[bsim]

Great car (even the V6 is an order of magnitude above most recent GM offereings).

I wanted one, but ended up getting a Vette instead. Something about the $12k off the Corvette since the C6's were coming. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

My only complaint was the cheap plastic interios door panels. Well, the rest of the plastic too I guess. Really cheesy on a $50k car.

BUT, for a 2-3 y/o used one, I could overlook it...

[Rob Hood]

Great performance, terrible looks.... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

Get the Trailblazer SS if you want to spend that much. My .02c.

[rmackintosh]

SWEET car! I drove one and the acceleration and BRAKES were VERY NICE! I would love to have one....and they look nice too....if you can stomach the Cadillac "look"....which I can.... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/thumbup.gif)

[mitchntx]

I know its been a decade, but still in the market?

I have an 06 I'd sell.

http://ls1tech.com/forums/cadillac-cts-v-c...-80k-miles.html

Sits in the back of my shop with a cover and battery tender on it.
Put less than 1000 miles on it in two years.

Prioroties change over time ...