Used 2006 Cadillac CTS-V Consumer Reviews
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Get Rid of the Bimmer
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
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!
- Base SedanMSRP: $27,9911,620 mi away
over a year ownership (happy)
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
Perfect Mix Between Business & Pleasure
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!
Sweet Driving Machine
I have always had sports cars; usually European. This car is superior in all respects to the other cars I have owned. The car has outstanding overall performance in an austere yet functional ad attractive cockpit. To those who think the drink holders should be larger:buy a different car. I had the computer "custom blueprinted" and removed the 1-4th gear interlock in the computer program. The car runs well with Michelin Pilot Sport tires
A Corvette for those of us with kids
First, I own a 2005 CTS-V, essentially this means my 400HP comes from a 5.7 L Aluminum block instead of a 6.0 L one..that difference notwithstanding, the vehicles are nearly identical. First, this is an amazing vehicle, and can be had at a reasonable price. I purchased mine and it still has a full MasterGuard GMPP Warranty. For those of you who are looking at CTS-V's, I would recommend post 2005, as the 05's have rear differential issues that were addressed with an updated P/N in 06 (mine has been replaced). I get many positive comments on my black V, and she begs to be driven rough. The 6 speed is phenomenal, if a little bulky in traffic. Very smooth, very dignified, and fits the family
I still own a Ford
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.
Buy German!
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!
A true 4 Door Vette
I have owned several muscle cars over the years and this one truly lives up to the standard, the handeling is great and the torque is available at any speed. Its a sleeper and the car is very under rated and there are few of these produced. All I can say is that 0-60 under 5 seconds and qtr miles in 13 seconds flat from a 3800lbs car is great. Also this one handles great and the steering reponse is excellent. Get rid of the runflat tires and you ll get your self and excellent highway cruiser. why over pay for an M5 when you can get this. I am very satisfied with the car and plan to keep it for years to come. Good work GM performance division. Also looking on 2010 camaro SS and 08 Gt500
2005 CTS-V, Top Notch
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.
Long term Review - Very Important
After owning the car for a couple of years. Here is a review that might be useful to some. Having driven both engines Ls2 and Ls6. I would say that Ls6 is a tick faster on the top end. The car is Daily driver and is good fun as an American car can be. After owning several GM built cars over the years, I will now consider another brand just because competitors have built superior cars. V is not very thought out. The shifter is terrible - too much effort. The suspension is not forgiving. This car is not on the same level as the AMG and M5. They are fast and comfortable and driver feels connected to the car. with this, it feels like you are in a substandard product.
v-tude
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.
Superb machine
Great power/ super fast ahead of its era
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Awesome Fun
I like my Cadillac CTS-V as much as my Corvette. The looks of astonishment that I get from Mustangs and BMW's are hilarious. They can't believe it is a Cadillac. Which it is, my first and certainly not my last. It handles like it's on rails. I had the G meter pegged out at .95 and it was effortless and held the corner tightly with hardly any tail movement.
Awesome Driving Machine
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.
Wow
This is the most enjoyable car to drive and what a bargain for what you receive. I have on occasion pushed the car to the limit and it will blow you away as well as most other cars on the road. it suprises everyone. Take a bow Cadillac for this one.
Run, Fun N Games!
The 2006 Cadillac CTS-V is a great car. It has awesome pickup, is very fast, and is very fun to drive. The short thrower is a huge plus. It has great throttle response. Prepare to be stuck to your seat if your in it with me!
Amazing CTS-V
Break Neck quick and lots of fun. The interior has much to be desired, not bad but not as high of quality as competitive vehicles. Plastic sunshades and dash seem cheap. The comfort and room is good however and the features are relatively easy to use. Fuel economy is excellent for a sub 5 second 0 - 60 mph car. Ride is tight and handling is excellent for a performance sedan... but soft enough for a comfortable ride.
CTS - Very Good
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.
one powerful beauty
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.
Woof. Selling my 928 S4...
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...
500 miles on a new '06 CTS-V
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!
Awesome Cadillac
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!
Performance and Value
The 2006 Cadillac CTS-V is a truly wonderful car that was cross shopped against the Volvo S60R and an Acura RL. If you want BMW M-Series performance at an affordable price buy this car.
Fun at Last
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.
CTS=V Z06
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.
2005 Cadillac CTS-V
I was intrigued by the Cadillac performance vehicle. I am not the least bit sorry that I bought it. My wife drives a Corvette, and I prefer the Cadillac. I haven't had any trouble with the vehicle and has been in the shop only for routine service. If there was a complaint, it would have to be the Goodyear tires that came on the vehicle. The tires were wonderful, but the replacement cost was very high. I replaced the tires at 11,000 miles. Would buy another CTS-V.
Makes all my guy neighbors jealous!
I am a women and I love driving this car! My husband tries to drive it as much as he can, but I don't give it up easy. The clutch is the easiest I have ever driven! I love everything about the car except the skip shift.
LEMON
95 DAYS IN A RENTAL SINCE I LEASED THIS CAR NEW. YOU DECIDE IF IT'S WORTH IT
Not Good
During my first month of ownership the radio had to be replaced. The keyless entry quit working after 6 months. Also, a "thud" noise when applying the brakes had to be fixed - I am still not sure what that was. The design is too low to the ground, maybe reason that the "plastic" front strip became lose and I ran it over it. The engine has power but it is not equally distrubuted the over wheel base thus the reason for the "black" soot on my chrome wheels. It makes the car look like it hasn't been cleaned in months. I thought the car looked really good but it is definitely not worth the money for all the little quirks that need to be worked out. This is the last GM that I'll buy.
JJ CTS-V
This is an overall great vehicle, the ride is so comfortable and smooth when using cruise control. The gas mileage is great as long as you don't play and step on the gas throttle. This is a fun car to drive.
Woo Hoo! This is Too Much Fun
I was ready for something new, fast, and American. This car fit the bill perfectly. The GM Employee pricing plan currently in effect made it an absolute no brainer! Coming from a 2003 Mercedes SL500 (which had constant electrical issues) I was really wondering if I could be happy with this car. I love it. Naturally, this is a car that would only appeal to certain drivers. The suspension is stiff, the handling is fantastic (18 inch wheels with run flat tires, active suspension), the 14 inch Brembo brakes stop the car well, the 6 speed Getrag designed transmission and differential all make this car feel like something other than your Grandma's Cadillac. Overall, I am obviously THRILLED!
CTSV
This is the best all around car I have ever owned.
Bargain Tons of Fun while saving 35k
Simply AWESOME. Quicker than an M5, betterhandling excellent Navigation/XM Radio/DVD Player. This car has it all from factory. I could not find anything that would compete with this package and the most odd thing, it's a Cadillac.
The V
The Cadillac CTS-V is the cat's meow! I purchased it as more of a trophy to take out on nice days and when I needed some adreneline and man does this machine have it! I love everything about it, and best of all it's American! Anyone looking for a well built, unbelievably quick machine should consider the V!
Competition be ware!
Cadillac can be proud!!! If BMW, Lexus, Jag. drivers want to test out their expectations for their next lux. performance sedan, they better put this at the top of their list. Horsepower, styling, interior, make this a must drive. Perhaps old biases against will melt away! The party's over... for european entries that have long dominated.
CTS-V
The ride in this car is unbelievable. The power the car has nothing compares with this class.
GO BABY GO
I am a 55year old pastor And I love this car.The handling is wonderful. She handle like a dream. Iam a big guy 6ft 250lbs, and when i get into this car it is like getting into a cockpit of a fighter plane. And with the power I find myself breaking the law speeding.And she look'like a smile. All i can say is thanks for the smile on my face
6 months review
Having just clocked 12,000 miles in 6 months in the V, I have to say that I am thrilled to be the owner of this Z06 in sheeps clothing. What more could you ask for, neck snapping power, comfort, handling and great looks. I don't baby this thing. In April I put over 60 laps of hard driving at Road Atlanta going almost 130 on the back stretch in fourth. I even did a 180 in the first turn. Even in competitve driving mode the stability control activated and worked to perfection in getting the car under control. My friends were impressed by my driving skills. (If they only knew). The car never disappoints. 3,300 miles on the Power Tour and not one problem. Wore out the tires though.
great car
Excelent performance, ride, general quality. Brute force for a Cadillac. The fun to drive factor is there, with just enough luxury features to make you happy. I've got the Corsa performance exhaust for an added sound system. I love this car.
The best proformance car on the road
Superior preformance and design. I have driven many sport and luxury cars and this one is the most fun. It is a traffic stopper.
4-door Corvette
Traded BMW 540 w/ 6sp for CTS-V. The Cadillac is quicker, sounds and handles better, is more fun to drive, and is still more comfortable. The stereo is much better. The car has no major vices and I would recommend it if you "need" a 4-door Corvette. I waited for alternative to black and silver colors and "red line" is nice.
Nice Package
My experience with the CTS V has been awesome. The car has excellent power yet can provide 25 mpg when necessary. This vehicle drives like it's on rails. I wish that the nav system was touch screen like the system is on other Cadillac models. Other than that I do not have any complaints about this car.
Driving The V ZO6
Driving the "V" is an adventure I look forward to every day. It's all whats been said and some so smoothly. The "V" looks very good, is very fast, very comfortable, very agile, performs excellent and sounds great. It is an all around great performer. It is a Corvette Z06 with 4 doors!
Buy The CTS-V
Honestly I have put 3500 miles on this car already. It is absolutely unbelievable! I am finally off the overpriced German wagon. This Caddy flies and handles very well. Its fit and finish are above average. I am 31 years old and buying Cadillac, so they are moving in the right direction!
Vroom Vroom
All the Caddy dealer needs to do is let you test drive the CTS-V. It is fast and good looking.....did I say fast? Most foreign cars are embarrassed by this car....and I can still buy a nice steak dinner with what I saved. I think I need to go get my driving fix now...I cannot get enough of this car. Hey Porche, eat my dust!
Love it
I owned the original Cadillac CTS, and wanted to get a Cadillac STS. I drove both it and the CTS-V and fell in love with this car. I have never I been in a car that mixes crazy power and upscale style so well. Move over Euro's, Cady is getting serious.
Cadillac C.T.S
the only things i could say that were a problem, I had it in 4 times for the airbag they kept telling me it was a chip or a part so finally after 4 times it was fixed they decided to get some parts from G.M. back East somewhere I haven't had a problem since that was 2 months ago. also I've noticed with Cadillac's they have alot of wearing in the interior with all makes and model's.
Best car I ever owned - Goodbye M hello V
My 2005 Cadillac CTS-V is very powerful and has incredible handling! It gets over 26 mpg on the highway at 65 mph on cruise control. At the same time this is a family car. It seats five, and has lots of leg room in back seat. The back seat also goes down so that I can fit skis, snow boards, and hockey sticks. I have three big boys and definitely need this extra space. I looked at BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz E55, Mazda, Volvo and read all car magazines. The CTS-V is the one with a soul.
American Exotic
My 2005 Cadillac CTS-V has great power and handling. I love its stereo. It has awesome acceleration as well. I looked at an Audi S4 and a BMW M5, but got much more for the money with the Cadillac. I am 45 years old and never thought I would own a Cadillac.