2006 Cadillac CTS-V Consumer Reviews

Awesome Cadillac

Written by: estrellazero on 08/19/2008

Vehicle

2006 Cadillac CTS-V 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6M)

Review

If you enjoy a smooth ride with the amenities of a luxury vehicle, but enjoy what a 400 hp LS2 engine can do to exercise your lead foot - then this is a car for you. It's a super car that can be drive for comfort, convenience, but for sport and performance! Enjoy responsibly!

Favorite Features

400 hp LS Engine, Comfortable Seats, Navigation, Bose Sound!

Suggested Improvements

The interior trim could have more nickel trim and some dark gray wood lining. Tighter rear suspension and standard soft tires to grip the road vs the runflats.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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I still own a Ford

Written by: Thomas on 07/03/2008

Vehicle

2006 Cadillac CTS-V 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6M)

Review

I have been a Ford fan from day one, because of this product I have changed my mind, fun to drive and look good doing it! Hey we are doing the best we can with what we have.

Favorite Features

motor, six spd, sound system

Suggested Improvements

Could have made it faster, can't wait for the 09

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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v-tude

Written by: isik volkan on 04/17/2008

Vehicle

2006 Cadillac CTS-V 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6M)

Review

i drive this beauty with lots fun in everyday NYC traffic. handling and shifting are awesome in and out of traffic. I've took the monster on a cross country trip last summer with my girl. we've had a blast. the navigation, big sunroof, nice stereo, and the 6.0 under the hood. The manual transmission is so easy to handle - thanks to high torque. The V is so much fun to drive, I can't help drive it at least 500miles a week (and my work is only 5 miles from home). The four door sedan doesn't get any attention from the police or the traffic. But there is hardly any car on the road above this 400 hp beauty and the beast. And the compliments I get from cops while I am parked is out of this world.

Favorite Features

i am surprised with the 20 mpg average gas mileage. -I 've never reset the reading - almost 50K miles and still the original brake pads. just changed the rear run-flats for $1100. Other than that it has been pretty cheap to take care of it. I love the heated seats, big nav. screen and the bose stereo.

Suggested Improvements

Cadillac already taken care of the improvements with the new 09 cts-v. against other reviews, i don't have anything to say against the interior. probably can have a better location for the lighter socket. it interferes with the 5th gear when the radar detector is plugged in. oh and a real hand brake.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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A True Family Performance Car

Written by: SCOTT W on 12/13/2006

Vehicle

2006 Cadillac CTS-V 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6M)

Review

I have owned muscle cars in the past, but this car is truly a modern muscle car. In addition to the excellent performance, I can fit a wife and three kids in it very comfortably! The only downside I have found so far, is the skip shift wins the award for most annoying feature on a car ever. Although not a big deal, the location of the cup holders interferes with the position of your shifting arm after those trips to Dunkin' Donuts.

Favorite Features

The performance and toys. I recommend the upgrade to the performance suspension, I have it and it's great.

Suggested Improvements

Lose the skip shift, provide better positioning of front cup holders, and add a heads up display.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Caddy CTS-V

Written by: Buzz Marcus on 11/30/2006

Vehicle

2006 Cadillac CTS-V 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6M)

Review

This has been a fun car that I love to drive. It has a few weak spots, such as the seats are not that supportive or comfortable. Also, the handbrake needs to be moved.

Favorite Features

The power and handling.

Suggested Improvements

Move hand brake to console. Give it better seats. Use more paint on the car as it is very thin.

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500 miles on a new '06 CTS-V

Written by: D. Scott on 05/19/2006

Vehicle

2006 Cadillac CTS-V 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6M)

Review

First of all, after all the talk about wheel hop, I don't see it and believe me, I've tried. The price is excellent compared for the foreign competition. I've found that the more I drive it, the more I like it. I own a C5 Corvette and I can tell you that the CTS-V is fast, but it does not feel as fast as my vette. We will have to take it to the track to tell. I love the exterior styling. I love the smoothness of the ride...the suspension is perfect. The ride is quiet. The radio is awesome. The interior toys are great. I love the sound of the engine. Keep in mind you are purchasing a 400hp car so it will not be quiet as a mouse, but the sound level is just right. This car gets an A+ for the money!

Favorite Features

I love the exerior syling. This car is very well equipped with all the stuff. Its engine is AWESOME! The transmission gets better the faster you drive. The interior is just fine...it is better than in the pictues. The suspension is A+. There is enough room in the car. It gets an A+ for performance for a car of its size.

Suggested Improvements

Skip shift is annoying. It needs a heads up display! Keyless, push button start would be a nice touch. Cooled seats would be okay. Voice commands would be fun too. But, the Heads Up Display is a must for the next model.

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Awesome Driving Machine

Written by: fredr on 04/29/2006

Vehicle

2006 Cadillac CTS-V 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6M)

Review

I replaced a 2000 Lincoln LS that I was getting tired of with a new Cadillac CTS-V. I looked at a new LS momentarily. Boring! Nothing really changed from the 2000 model. The CTS- V is definitely not boring! It delivers great performance and driving pleasure. It has a great sound system. I'm getting spoiled by the navigation system. Best of all, it makes me feel like a kid again.

Favorite Features

Its performance and exterior styling is great. The transmission and shifting are great with the exception of "skip shift" feature.

Suggested Improvements

Lose the skip shift. I don't want to buy a manual transmission and then be forced to shift! Besides, the skip shift is a safety issue. Don't know how many times I've had to downshift to get out of way of something when the skip shift forced me into 4th.

8 out 9 people found this review helpful

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Bought for wife, BUT!!!!!

Written by: buttster on 04/14/2006

Vehicle

2006 Cadillac CTS-V 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6M)

Review

For those who want luxury but need performerance, this is the car. This car is really a VETTE wrapped in luxury. The best part the cops will be looking at the VETTE for ticketing. Let's give the General its due for this mighty fine car. It is a must own car. P.S. the wife does drive it.

Favorite Features

It's a VETTE hidden in a luxury package.

Suggested Improvements

Make an option of the LS7 for 2007/8.

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one powerful beauty

Written by: v-tude on LI on 03/21/2006

Vehicle

2006 Cadillac CTS-V 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6M)

Review

The Cadillac CTS-V is probably the best value for the money. The interior could be better, but the engine - and the exhaust - sings the perfect tune that you get to forget everything else in the world. The displays are well done, handling is incredible especially running away from curves. The passenger room is spacious. Just in case you are able to find a few freaks who are willing to take the passenger seat on this beast. Overall this car is too good to be true.

Favorite Features

The 6.0 V8 LS2 engine, run flat tires, the navigation, bose stereo, traction control, 6th speed, and the body.

Suggested Improvements

The interior could have some more metal to it.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Woof. Selling my 928 S4...

Written by: Matt S. on 03/18/2006

Vehicle

2006 Cadillac CTS-V 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6M)

Review

Got this when my BMW 740i's engine blew at 75,000 mi. about a hundred yards from a Caddy dealer. It is unbelievably fast, easy to drive (my wife pegged the G- Meter @ 0.90 the first time she drove it) and almost idiot proof. It is such a great all around car, I'm ditching my toy Porsche b/c I just don't drive it anymore. Also, its faster, but cops don't seem to notice it and the "fast & furious" import jet set is apparently oblivious -- I have waxed more kids in imports than I can count in just the last two months. They just don't see the power coming...

Favorite Features

The engine & transmission are awesome. But, the brakes just make this car -- it stops over & over like an F-14 catching a line on an aircraft carrier. The interior is cool and simple. Plus, its loaded with everything one could want, making it the perfect banker's hot rod -- ala the Buick Wildcat.

Suggested Improvements

Just one: put a real parking brake in the thing. The foot brake is a joke & belongs in a Hertz rent-a-car, not a stealth supercar.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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