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Used 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Consumer Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars
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4.75 out of 5 stars

Second CTS 2010

Carolyne L, 02/21/2010
2010 Cadillac CTS-V 4dr Sedan (6.2L 8cyl S/C 6M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

I recently put my second CTS on the road. 26 mpg mixed highway and in-town driving. Excellent. I am a very good driver and no heavy foot driving. 2010 CTS is 200 lbs heavier apparently, and to me the weight difference was noticable immediately. Handles well, good steering, good traction. Lacking head room; interior roof line is low. I like to drive sitting quite high so as to overlook the front end, but a tall person could have difficulty. Also the curvature of the top of the door line at the frame means I have to duck well to avoid hitting my head. So far that is my only complaint. I am a REALTOR so I have to know my vehicle is reliable. This is my fifth Cadillac since 1985.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

'09 V -- Solid performer, if not green

s4ologist, 07/13/2009
2009 Cadillac CTS-V 4dr Sedan (6.2L 8cyl S/C 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

6sp manual with recaros, now with Hennessey intake, AR Headers, tune (about 615 HP -- 521 to the rear wheels per dyno). Car is a blast, but traction is an issue, even in 104 degree weather. Just have to get over the fact that you can't floor it in 1st or 2nd in any weather without blowing the tires completely. 3rd gear hooks up in 90+ degree weather, and we'll see about cooler days this fall! Interior is very nice, but there is a bit more interior noise than in an audi I owned. 14-15 MPG average really isn't that bad for a 600HP sedan. Gadgets are very nice. The 8 inch nav touch screen is impressive. Excellent toy if scaring three passengers on the way to lunch is your cup of tea!

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5 out of 5 stars

2010 CTS-V 4dr Sedan

Michael, 09/19/2010
2010 Cadillac CTS-V 4dr Sedan (6.2L 8cyl S/C 6M)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful

I decided to purchase the Cadillac to come back and purchase a car made in America that is as good if not better than the German cars. I switched from my 750i BMW to this car. Before the BMW I had an AMG E55 Mercedes and both those cars were great. I drove the new E63 AMG and the M5 before deciding on the Caddy. I have put 2000 miles on the car and it really is a great car. Everything works, the car looks great, nice fit and finish. The engine just has a nice rumble and everything works with no drama. Just press the gas pedal and hang on! Handling reminds of my Porsche, just a tight nice ride and it loves the hills. A GREAT value for such a world class car. No regrets at all.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Ultimate high performance luxury sedan

JFJr, 01/15/2009
2009 Cadillac CTS-V 4dr Sedan (6.2L 8cyl S/C 6M)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful

This car has set the standard for high performance luxury sedans, regardless of price. It handles better than most sports cars and is very quick and fast, extremely comfortable (w/optional Recaro seats), luxurious, solid, refined and loaded with useful technology. The exhaust note is aggressive and appropriate for the car's mission.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

To vette owners

cpawaynek, 10/28/2010
2011 Cadillac CTS-V 4dr Sedan (6.2L 8cyl S/C 6M)
34 of 59 people found this review helpful

After owning vettes for almost 20 years I just put myself in a CTS V sedan. Absolutely fantastic automobile. Only complaint is the brake / gas make heal /toe difficult. Display on the nav screen is odd in that the digital clock does not display Handling is better than expected and the supercharger gives instant power no matter the RPM level.

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