V8 muscle, do-it-yourself gearbox, composed chassis, inexpensive compared to its peers, spacious cabin for day-to-day livability.
Cons
Can't keep its feet planted during hard launches, awkward interior design, average interior materials.
What’s new
No significant changes for the CTS-V this year.
Edmunds says
It may be a little rough around the edges, but the fast and nimble CTS-V is one of the most promising signs yet that Cadillac is ready to take on the world.
-CarFax Certified Clean Title -Southern Car -5.7L LS6 V8 -6 Speed Manual Transmission -Engine Rebuilt at 145xxx Miles -Block Bored .30 Over -Milled an...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
16 Combined MPG (13 City/21 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1G6DN56S850126545 Stock: 11709 Certified Pre-Owned: No Listed since: 07-27-2025
The 2005 Cadillac CTS-V 4dr Sdn Manual is the epitome of luxury and performance. This sleek sedan boasts a powerful V8 engine, delivering an exhilarat...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
16 Combined MPG (13 City/21 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1G6DN56S650169863 Stock: 169863 Certified Pre-Owned: No Listed since: 09-09-2025
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.
Racing Family
5 out of 5 stars
mamma24, 06/29/2010
2005 Cadillac CTS-V 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
Love our cts-v, 6 speed, 5.7, 4 door! Fun to drive, looks HOT and holds 3 kids in the backseat! Can't complain about the mpg, getting 22 when we drive easy! Always run 91 in it too! Wouldn't trade it, after 2 years, even with my 'cons' below! Tinted the windows in solar guard 5%. Exhaust is not loud enough for me. Putting flowmasters on soon. Always turns heads everywhere we go as it is!
Perfect Mix Between Business & Pleasure
4.5 out of 5 stars
Fast Businessman, 09/26/2006
2005 Cadillac CTS-V 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
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!
over a year ownership (happy)
4 out of 5 stars
logun, 05/17/2012
2005 Cadillac CTS-V 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
bought my V with 49k on it in 2011. Performance is outstanding. It is F-A-S-T, saying that I don't abuse the car, but I have pushed the gas a few times.
It corners well.
The rear differential is crap. I cant say that enough. Huge fail point for GM. 2ndly the gear shift is crap as well. Designed after the BMW type shifter. It's vague & has a looong throw to it. Nothing like muscle car … coupes of GM & Ford. Overall I do enjoy the car, it's definitely fun to drive & easy to pass folks. My suspension is nice & stiff, it will jar your kidneys on bumps.
LOTS of power, sucks the gas if you lay into it.
Decent mileage, City is aroud 16 mpg & hwy it's been up to 27mpg at 70 mph. 21mpg @ 85-90mph
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