2005 Cadillac CTS-V Consumer Reviews
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
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(61 Total Reviews)
Yeehaw!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
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2005 Cadillac CTS-V 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
Review
This car is a kick in the head! No BMW problems, just pure pushrod V8 fun! The only thing better than a CTS-V would be two CTS-V's! I can't wait for the 2009 CTS-V more and better of a very good thing.
Favorite Features
400HP is 'da bomb
Suggested Improvements
More HP!
0 out 1 people found this review helpful
Vette in a Sport Suit
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Cadillac CTS-V 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
Review
I love this car. We'll start there. get excited getting into this car almost each and everytime I love the effortless power, balanced chassis, incredible brakes, and a quiet ride to boot. There were a couple of squeaks out back that I've gotten fixed with a quick aftermarket fix, but other than those, alls been great and I pound on my car daily.
Favorite Features
Motor, handling, nice nav, good lights.
Suggested Improvements
Stronger rear suspension cradle and less sloppy shifter.
1 out 2 people found this review helpful
Fun at Last
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
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2005 Cadillac CTS-V 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
Review
Finally an American rear drive that has plenty of horsepower. I have been waiting for something that gave me what my old BMW 540 had. This is much more reliable and cheaper to own. Plus, it's got all the American muscle that I have missed for many years! It is a great car. I will be buying the '08 model with 500 HP when it comes out.
Favorite Features
The horsepower and handling.
Suggested Improvements
Get rid of the skip shift. Make the navigation touch screen.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Get Rid of the Bimmer
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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2005 Cadillac CTS-V 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
Review
As a previous Porsche Boxster and BMW M5 owner I was skeptical about an American-made CADILLAC for myself (40-year old former European-make snob) to satisfy my craving for a family sedan and performance vehicle that didn't break my kid's college fund. It blew me away on the test drive. Its 400hp matched my M5 and shifting was a breeze. Its handling is excellent. I would recommend this car to any M5 owner who is looking for an alternative.
Favorite Features
The handling, horsepower, exterior look, xenon headlights, and built in XM satellite radio.
Suggested Improvements
Get rid of skip-shift feature (in first gear car skips from 1st to 4th gear to save gas)--if I wanted to save gas I would buy a Hyundai. Give additional options for more leather interior and an option for headlight washers and iPod integration.
11 out 11 people found this review helpful
2005 CTS-V, Top Notch
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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2005 Cadillac CTS-V 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
Review
My experience with BMWs is not good. Lots of trouble, lots of cost. I've had this Cadillac CTS-V for 22 months and have put 30,000 miles on it. I have never replaced the tires or had a warranty item. I do use snow tires from November to March and I rotate them at 5,000 mile intervals . My 350Z has been a disaster with tires and radios (3 sets of tires and 3 radios). My car still has no loose anything after 30,000 miles, but it takes some skill to drive this car. It's not for every one.
Favorite Features
Big time close ratio transmission and throaty V8 sound.
Suggested Improvements
6 out 6 people found this review helpful
Buy German!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 4 | Reliability: | 5 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Cadillac CTS-V 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
Review
Had a Bmw M3 before this and have had multiple "hot rods." The build quality of the CTS-V is pathetic, as is the handling, even with the "handling package." I've had it in the shop a ton. I even got so tired of dealing with it that I'd wait until I had a few warranty items "saved up" so as to avoid more frequent visits. The depreciation is also horrible compared to a comparable foreign model- do not buy!
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
3 out 25 people found this review helpful
Perfect Mix Between Business & Pleasure
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
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2005 Cadillac CTS-V 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
Review
I bought the CTS-V to replace my adolescent-looking '04 Mustang GT. The CTS-V provided me with the professional look my company demands, without sacrifacing road-bending HORSEPOWER! It runs circles around all those tiny foreign roadsters that the overweight VPs in my company squeeze into!
Favorite Features
The acceleration, navigation system, exterior styling, smooth ride, and its "wolf in sheeps clothing" quality.
Suggested Improvements
The pedals are too close together, the gas mileage is terrible, the interior pieces are subpar for this class of vehicle, and whats with the skip shift first to fourth geat feature?!?!?!
9 out 9 people found this review helpful
LEMON
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 2 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 4 | Interior Design: | 4 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 2 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Cadillac CTS-V 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
Review
95 DAYS IN A RENTAL SINCE I LEASED THIS CAR NEW. YOU DECIDE IF IT'S WORTH IT
Favorite Features
HORSEPOWER
Suggested Improvements
QUALITY
4 out 8 people found this review helpful
CTS=V Z06
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
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2005 Cadillac CTS-V 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
Review
For the heart of a Corvette, this thing still gets great mileage and is extremely civil. But when I open it up, it's a whole different beast.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
Improve the interior material quality and design. It needs a better rear end / suspension cradle.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
CTS - Very Good
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Cadillac CTS-V 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
Review
I have had my CTS-V for 13 months. It has been the most reliable and pleasurable car that I have ever had. I would think that with all the features that this car has that something would have had a minor problem. I haved had nothing go wrong. It had had the oil changed every 3,000 miles and that Is it. The performance is first rate and the handling is excellent. I get praise about this car wherever I go. It is an attention getter. My average mile per gallon is 15 mpg. I think that this is good considering the car's performance. I will definately buy another CTS-V when the new model comes out.
Favorite Features
My favorite features are the engine, navigation, OnStar, stereo, opening roof, power window, power seats, air condictioning, comfortable leather/suade seats, etc...
Suggested Improvements
The shifter for the transmission can be made easier to use.
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
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