What its like owning a Cadillac CTS-V
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- I have finally reviewed my Cadillac CTS-V coupe. I hope you enjoy the montage. The 2011 CTS-V coupe was the first year for the 2 door. With a LSA 6.2L Supercharged v8, i think you can guess how much fun i had filming this.
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I'm not gonna lie...... That intro was the most beautiful thing I've ever seen on youtube. Bravo Rob... Bravo.
Also Baja Blast = Life.
You should try a funny little intro like that some time, it would be so funny!
+Chuck Jim Chuck Jim! Fancy seeing you here!
+T-WRX I only follow the good car channels ;)
Really? It's a copy from a movie, down to a song.
Cadillac should pay or should hire you to do a commercial better than the shity commercial they have
konjo habesha facts this man made me actually wanna look into caddys
The CTS-V coupe is one of the coolest cars made. Sometimes I forget it exists, and I like that. It's rare, but so coolz
Pill Cosby guess the sound system sucks on the ctsv because he put in earphones
Hello, imposter
Coupe/sedan not rare...they’re everywhere ha. Wagons are the unicorn of the V’s
@@AdrianGtz - Guess it depends on your definition of rare. Sure, the wagons are the rarest of the body styles but to say V coupes and sedans are "everywhere" is ridiculous.
Scott Ciabattoni wrong, they are literally everywhere I see them in downtown all day.
The cts-v coupe is one of the meanest looking cars ever
That intro video was absolutely sick, well done.
agreed
legend lol
You liked it? I wasn't feeling the "hooka shaka" thing, but hey, that's just me.
This is an old recording there is some in the background
This is an old recording there is some in the background
Is no one going to comment on the fact that the intro was filmed in summer and everything else was filmed in winter?
Shhh, you know too much already..
+JoeyandLindsay he lives in Michigan lol
Btb971 Oh haha. Didn't know that.
I Could tell from his goofy accent occasionally popping up on random words- that "deat" "deat aahse" "cah-dih-lahc"
NicholasG28 k
That wash brush on that black paint made me loose a little bit of my soul.
I'm really hoping that car is wrapped because that is a fantastic way to absolutely destroy paint.
it's probably a wrap bro
I never use a brush. I use those super soft sponges for cars
Its not as bad as y'all think lmfao
He should have taken it to a drive thru car wash. 😁
The CTS coupe is still one of the most beautiful cars ever made. I had one, and traded in. Biggest mistake of my life. For the past two years I regretted it until two days ago when I saw my car (THE SAME CAR I LET GO TWO YEARS AGO) Go back up for sale on auto trader. I couldn't believe it. My CAR THE CAR I drove. I went and bought her back, and I'll never let her go again. I've owned MANY high end cars since her and I'd choose her again (which I did) everytime :)
Didn't expect to see you here lol
Bought or leased.? no disrespect.
XUrbanSimsX by the sheer stupidity of this comment i’m extremely confident in saying your “many high end cars” consisted of a bmw m3 and a stock dodge challenger and maybe a boring ass old mercedes hahahahah
HIGH END
samurai L what's wrong with an m3?
This should be a commercial for Cadillac
Probaly is
Note on the transmission. When in manual mode just hold the upshift paddle up a few seconds to put it back into auto mode. No need to take it back from the sport setting.
Accidentally found this feature when reading the manual on my V-Wagon.
Nice video!
Ordered a cts-v 2018 and cant wait for those 640 horses to reach!
You really did??? Man u must have alot 💰!!!
Khaliji
rich guy
the 🧢 is real
"Sport mode makes my tittles jiggle" HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
One of the best looking cts's I've seen so far.
Still looks like a coffin
+moedogger21 lmao nice
aDayInTheLife After 05 they look awesome
how does this video look like a cadillac commercial..like really. what kind of camera do you use
looks damn good. thanks for responding!
Rob Dahm magic lantern is really magic.
it looks dahm good
Jeff Meyers probably some kind of cannon dslr
LMAO ITS AUTOMATIC
Well I’ve always wanted to upgrade from my 3.0 CTS to a V. Yesterday I found one that I actually knew. Unfortunately an elderly veteran passed away that I met at a gas station months prior. When I heard he passed, I told myself I’d give it some time and approach the family with a fair offer.
Turns out they gave it back to a bank. A bank I’ve done business with for decades. So today I’m picking up my 2012 V for 18k. It’s a little rough but still a heck of a deal. I can’t wait.
You’re getting a Supercharged LSA for $18k bro you won a million times over no matter what you have to do to it
Am I the only one who couldn't help but also smile when he smiled during the intro?
It's an automatic and he uses the foam brush! Brutal!
daily, and its wrapped it doesn't matter
Exactly - daily. Couldn't live with the auto.
+1HeavyHitr Exactly. Your daily needs to be a manual!
EXACTLY.
idiot lol
>80mph limp mode
AMERICA
WEAK CAR
Dude only if you unplug one of the electronic struts. It's called a safety Fail-Safe lol
u just got in your new cadi with a casette walkman?
mad respect bro XD
The cts-v coupe is one of the most beautiful cars ever. I own a regular cts coupe and I truly love it, these cars have a sharp , elegant and luxurious design without losing its sporty essence
rob your weird as hell
oh shit waddup
I second this but that's why we love him.
you're
u just mad cuz yo broke ass can't afford a ctsv
+El Chapo lmfao
Rob the type of nigga to use the foam brush at a car wash
Best comment ever.
I actually just bought a regular 2nd gen CTS4 a couple weeks ago and it's incredibly peppy for a V6. Definitely going to pick up a 2nd gen CTS-V as soon as I can afford one!
I have a 14 coupe... looks just like yours except mine's white. I quickly developed the habit of putting my foot on the lower door edge when opening it to give it an extra push wide open. I absolutely love mine though. I call it a "Werewolf in a Tuxedo". Powerful, fast but comfortable and luxurious. One thing many people don't mention though (although you did) is the ride system. The car handles like a dream at high speed. I have had mine to 165 and still felt in total control of it (although curves can get a bit scary at that speed in ANY vehicle).
I love my V...
"Sports mode makes my tittle jiggle" xD
Almost couldn't watch the brush on the car at the carwash.
That's what I was thinking! I can't believe he put that F'n rock magnet on that beautiful car. That is a surefire way to scratch your paint.
It's wrapped :) Still painful to watch.
I was thinking the same thing but then remembered he has the car wrapped, so it can't be too bad!
car is wrapped who cares, no way to scratch it..
Wash brush off with pressure washer
I love this thing. People that know me know that I’m all about performance. I’m all about weight reduction power to weight etc. but seeing this I forget all of that and see this as a very luxurious car with plenty of guts to it. I was amazed how quiet this is in the cabin with this performance.
The most impressive thing to me in this video is your trust in the brush at the car wash. You’re a brave man
why would you use a brush to clean your car? i know its wrapped but still.
I was cringing as well.
the car is wrapped it doesn't matter
nola504boy1 still lol
the brush scratches the paint or what? im only assuming..
+hoss011 yes - stuff from every other persons car that uses it gets caught in the bristles and then scratches into your paint
That opening though! hahahaha PS Who doesn't love extra large "cups" ;)
Didn't realize you wanted to ruin your channel :P hahaha Great job dude!
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my cts v came with that cassette too! but I have the sedan, fitting more large "cups" issue solved ;)
@@Salomondrin Shut up your channel is dying
Sport mode makes my tiddies jiggle
I never owned a vehicle over 3 & 1/2 years until I bought my V in 2013. In July I will have owned mine for 7 years. I have fallen in love with it. I’ve never had any issue with it except the front tires I had to get 500’s as the 250’s were too soft & wore in the inside within 8,000 miles & I had to have my super charger replaced thru a recall. I can’t imagine life without my car. I have never seen another one around like my diamond black 2 door. Most have 4 doors. I think I’m going to need therapy some day if I ever decide to sell it. I just rolled 40,000 miles last month. I have a short commute & I don’t drive it every day. I ❤️ your flat black!
I have owned a 2011 CTS-V for 4 months. Mine is a sedan, not coupe. and I love it. Thanks for this video. You just taught me about the transmission sports mode. I did not know it would shift on its own. I thought one had to manually shift it. I'm going to check it out. Also, you've inspired me to go do some donuts! Hooga chaka, hooga, hooga!
You should replace the steering wheel (they are super cheap online) once you have a new one, clean it once in a while and it should last a loooonng time.
+Rob Dahm I am going to replace my leather one with suede and suede shifter pretty soon. I'm also adding metal paddle shifters to it, should be fun... Lol
+OmarDaily what year you got? I've sat in the new cadillac v's and they had metal shifters. quality was amazing
Rich people problems. ^^^^
+BReese504 I've got a '13 ATS that I am going to be doing the upgrades to. So it is the newer style interior.
+OmarDaily nice man! the ats is an amazing car. I sat in the 16s. that was what year I was referring to
I Also own a 2011 CTS-V coupe and your on point with all three issues that I also share with owning one. However- It's got such a great base in the engineering that a few after market upgrades can take you to a ridiculous level of performance. I'm gonna add a fourth issue you didn't address. Getting someone in the back seats!!The motor that moves the seats is so slow you are in a minimum 2-3 minutes waiting on the seat to move up, release the backrest button, let whomever contort their body to fall in to a very small area and then return the seat too the needed driving position. For such a fast car the seat motors are SLOOOOW. Overall minor complaints for what I noticed in your video, Its is the SMILE you can't avoid when you dump that gas pedal! Awesome Car!
Builds anticipation, lol
so true on the seat motors, very slow. I have a 2012. it's a fun car in stock form. true, the steering wheel when worn, is a bit ugly, so I changed mine to black leather, much better I think. everything you don't like, I can relate to, but when that supercharger kicks in, the bad things disappear. now where is the next gas pump lol
That opening was so beautiful I watched it 556 times, one for each HP
To put it back in automatic sport mode, just hold the upshift button or lever for about a second. It'll go back to auto sport.
The introduction was absolutely incredible Rob! You gained a like and subscriber!!
I screamed out loud when he was wiping it down with that brush :(
chadwick hayes lmaoo tbh yeah
Its wrapped so its okay
It's a matte wrap so you can do that😂
chadwick hayes yeah that was very painful.
As I am currently looking at buying a 2nd gen CTS-V, this video was great and enlightening about the the features and flaws... I also can't help but notice every time you touch the throttle, your smile just gets bigger. It's between another BMW (M5 this time) and the CTS-V. I think I'm going to go for the Caddy. Thank you Sir.
"I was gonna get one as soon as it came out... I couldnt afford one when it came out... But i was still gonna get one"
*'MURICA*
are you serious he used a brush to wash
was thinking the same
I know, it's blasphemy!
It's wrapped, doesn't damage the wrap
😂
I almost flipped shit until I realized it was wrapped
this into was just amazing...
Gregorvich oh yeah yeah
As a CTSV coupe owner, I have to agree with everything Rob is mentioning 😂.
Rear visibility is garbage and throttle response is slightly delayed when you stab it, but a ported or bigger TB fixes that.
Would have been nice if he touched on the adjustable suspension and how the sunroof doesn’t slide back.. just tilts up an inch lol.
Use a pedal commanded saves money instead of buying a new throttle body
i have been watching you for about a year and wondered what old content was like.. I was not disappointed
I raced one of these... I go to edit the video and it got deleted -_-
Lmao
Damn muscle biker.. I spot you everywhere
Mrn951951 I
Rob great car, I had a 2011 CTS-V that I sent down to Hennessey for their V700 package. Parted with it late 2014, I miss it! This video reminds me of what I loved about it. Real quick, you made a comment @ 7:50 about once you're in sports mode and have shifted manually, you're unable to get back to sports mode with automatic shifting without going to normal D and then back to Sports mode. I learned while having my car you can actually hold one of the tabs on the back of the steering wheel and it will return to automatic shifting. Same with if you hold forward on the gear selector while in sports mode, that will put it back into automatic shifting mode as well. Hope this helps you as it did me when I had the car! - Chris from Grand Rapids
You gave your money to John Hennessey lololol
you have an automatic lol
@@clcampbell85 - Can't outshift an auto
Scott Ciabattoni maybe not but my car shifts when I tell it not when a computer thinks it’s OK LOL fuck outta here . Automatic can maybe shave 10th of a second off on a track that doesn’t make up for the fun of actually driving around on the street
@@clcampbell85 Did I say an automatic was more fun driving on the street? Nope. Lol. Fuck outta here.
I used to own Camaros and one Vette. When I reached 77, I could only exit them by crawling out head first and dragging my legs out after. My wife said "Get rid of these. You can't even get in and out of them." I sold my Camaro SS and got a CTS-V coupe, the most amazing car I've ever driven. This machine is a beast. When you stomp the gas pedal and the procharger starts to whine, the thing will throw you back in the seat and rocket you to the horizon in a big hurry. Very comfy and easy to enter and exit. Greatest car I've ever owned. I wonder what possessed a luxury car maker like Cadillac to make a monster like this. Whatever the reason, I love it.
You want the greatest thrill of a ride? Get one. You won't be sorry.
That car is bad ass. Especially in that flat black.
Always loved caddys sport versions of their cars.
XLR-V yum!
Mid 90's RX7 was also my dream car.
I was just a kid in my 20's when my buddy was buying a mid 90's Mazda 6.
I went with him when he was purchasing it. I wanted to test drive the RX7 so bad so I played it off to his salesman like I had a toon of money and was
interested in the RX7. No shit he let me take it out, alone! lol . I'll never forget that drive, it was awesome.
I just wish they put the LS engine in the XLR-V instead of that Northstar v8. Then I would consider buying it over a cts-v. Still, it is one of the coolest cars for the money.
I cringe every time I see someone use the scrub brush at public carwash on their paint. Rims, tires and windshields.... sure. Paint? Hell no!
Good thing that's not paint.
beri232, Then what are we supposed to use?
beri232 it's wrapped dumbass.
Where does it say anywhere that the entire car is wrapped fuckeyes? The hood is the only thing that blatantly shows a carbon fiber wrap. Do as your avatar does and chug a box of Clorox.
If you can't tell that's vinyl... I have some bad news for you big fella.
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I want one so bad. I'd choose this over a vette anyday
Same easily
Not a question, corvettes are everywhere, so generic
AGREED BRO
1987 iroc,t-top 5.7 for me or a grand national.
Just Me are you poor or just like shitty stuff?
I'm more curious what it's like leaving the house in a Jurassic park t shirt as a grown man.
A ton of people do it
Well the ctsv door closes on your leg like a t rex bite if your not careful so yea
When you got money you don't give a fuck what the general populace thinks
When you don’t care you really don’t care
@James Post HAH! ROASTED!! :P
I want a V now
Sorry you feel that way about yourself
ROB UPLOADED? WTFFF IS A DAMN MIRACLE
Dahm miracle
DAHM SON! That was a good joke!
***** Supercharger whine also doesn't get old. But why isn't it a manual?
i just got my permit and it's illegal to drive with earphones in. im calling the cops
TOO LATE BRO-BRO. You'll be sentenced to a term of no less than 4 years in a federal "pound me in the ass" prison.
+Rob Dahm notice the one flashing the gun mentioned calling the cops hahaha... good video man love the intro
Dude!! I freaking live on youtube watching car reviews and all kinds of stuff, and this video has the best intro I have ever seen!
what?! I just realized this is the same guy that was talking about his yellow lamborghini diablo in his garage at 2 in the morning 6 years ago! this is VERY inspiring. Thanks Rob!
Killer video, Rob. Let's Race! :)
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Dude every time I see you i think of Oliver Queen from Green Arrow haha
Xan Griffin He looks more like the green arrow from smallville, look it up
Steven Amell is super dreamy too
This is one of the BEST car reviews I’ve ever seen
Door issue
Cup holder issue
Steering wheel material
Thank you
No mames😂
The intro just brought a huge smile on my face!
awesome video.... but honestly the coupes are kinda ugly.. something very Pontiac Aztec about the ass end.
I agree, I have always wanted the sedan.
And then there's the brilliant Wagon :)
+ryuman757 yasss. I was deciding between those and s4 wagons before I bought my car.
+marc scott There are way too many cars out there I'd love to have. Literally just got a used Miata 2 months ago just to have fun with. Next I'm gonna need to get a V8 :)
ryuman757 nice ,v8 miata should be crazy fun. I was thinking about dropping a Ls into my old e36 that's just parked outside collecting dirt.
Intro: sunny, seems to be nice outside yet wearing a jacket
Rest of the video: snow, looks cold as hell but no jacket
Drugs
"Dat Ass" 😂😂
I gotta say the direction and editing of the music video portion of this video is top notch.
This car is fucking beast
rob do you direct these? if so i think i know a new business for you... they're amazing!
***** They are amazing. plans to do a similar one once the legendary 4 rotor is done?
Get that youtube money back xD I know it will be! really excited too see the first episode. id like to see how the pros videos compare to this video, pretty tough competition.
Rob I have optional cup holders, they are also know as a passenger.
Growing up in Monroe I love Dam’s old videos, haven’t lived there in years but I recognize all the land marks lol
5yrs later and the intro still one of the best.
Never seen this channel before but I liked the vid before it finished because of that amazing intro!
Dahm, you´re alive?!
I appreciate the shots where they get the soap and water dripping off the car, it just pulls you into the experience and you would NEVER think to get that shot for a video unless you were a badass lol
Iam so excited getting rid of my horrible 17 Subaru sti for a 14 cts V.picking it up tonight that cts V is fast .and them LS motors love mods it takes a lot to break em👍💯excellent review bro.
With you 1000 percent on the cup holders. Came from 3 Challengers to a 2017 ATS and the cup holders are the only thing that really bugs me.
this vid inspired me to get one of my own. picking up a 2012 cts-v wagon this weekend :-D
I have a 2007 and when I get up in the cash, I’m getting this. I really like the feel and turning radius of these Cadillac CTS’s
I skipped the intro but noticed the comments praising it so I went back... and it is VERY well done lol.
Rob, First of all loved the video and the car. But am I the only one that noticed that half the video was filmed in the snow?
Instant fan after the intro!
Subscribed right away
Rob I believe this video taught me a couple years ago about the ten second hold of the TC button to disable the entire stabilitrak system. Now! I just watched again and I think you helped me figure out an issue I’m having caused by a broken strut I haven’t fixed. Thanks man!
He’s sabotaging your ride
I just bought a 2011 v cus your video made me fall in love w it ! Love the content brotha
"it takes time to get used to a car..."
Me: gun it gun it gun it
That matte finish and carbon accents.... Hope you don't mind me ogling your lady there, Rob.
Hell yea! Guardian of the high performance Coupe! You never mentioned the one thing the car mags are always harping on, that would be the CUE system and your thoughts in it! I rented a beautiful 2015, new at the time XTS, the regular AWD V6 all black Cadillac, that I thought was amazing! But being a rental without any owners manual or guide to the CUE system, it did take me a couple days to figure out how to use the radio and Nav. Plus the CUE system is what is called haptic, meaning all the switches do not move in the regular sense, but kind of have a dealing, a pulse of sorts when you've used it correctly. But I'm sure if I had the manual I would have made total sense of it and been pleased. Cause the car itself? Was great! Now they have the new CT6, with three different engines and two different drives, priced from the mid 40's around my area to the high 80's!!! But they say the best driver is the 4 cyl! RWD! With us moving from the New England states, to Fla by the winter and have no longer a need for AWD, I am considering buying a sedan, with a 50k budget. So it's going to be either a Chevy SS a Charger SRT or the CT6, 4 or 6 cyl in my future. It all depends on the local deals and dealers and what is available at the time!
Dude this was great. The intro was great and it was funny as hell but with great info. I now want one.
That intro is the realist shit lmao that’s exactly how I feel about my carrito
MMMM now where have I heard that soundtrack......
Oh yeah Guardians of the Galaxy
Just came across this video and the way this is put together is JUST BEAUTIFUL
I've never rob before this episode.. now I gotta watch more
Rob there's snow everywhere in this video, why have you been holding out on us?
Alot of tows to the repair shop, though. Nice car, Rob. You mean 650 hp.
Every now and then if I'm in a bad mood I come back to this video
Ummm, sir, the music to introduce your enthusiasm for this car was superb advertisement and I frick'n love the car. Nice video
Please make videos of CTS-V drifting!
Or doing burnouts.
+Vehicle Vector Are you new to this channel?
+The Law lol
Or a video dropping that CTS-V off at my house.....
you can drift with paddle shifters ? lol
awesome! cool video Rob!
Best intro I’ve ever seen for a car review.....probably best intro in recent memory. Good form sir, good form.
What you said about the paddle shifting and how once you do it the car wont go back to shifting for itself, next time youre driving it try holding down the upshift paddle. I work at a rental agency so im just driving new cars around all day, and i do my fair share of driving in whatever sport modes the cars offer (track mode with traction control off in the mustang gts, dont tell my boss) and every one that has paddle shifters will allow the car to go back to shifting on its own if you hold the upshift button for 3 seconds i believe. Idk if you even still have the car but if you do might as well give it a try
I'd rather just get a 17 or 18 ZL1 for around 50-55k. That's probably the best price to performance vehicle ever plus it's really nice.
The CTSV is a cool but ugly car. The front is just gross and the rear looks like a Prius. Thankfully it's got the necessary horses to pull it off.
Thanks to Rob for making this vid though, I bet it's gonna come in handy for a lot of prospective buyers. Also Rob looks like he lifts but doesn't watch what he eats, lol.
I'm getting Honda Civic and Prius vibe from the car. Some features are surprisingly pleasant like the exhaust tips and the fact that it's a fastback but DAMN its HUUGE.
It looks amazing
The only one that is ugly is the coupe. The sedan and wagon look badass.
I agree that it looks badass, but it's also really ugly. In my opinion it can be both.
It has the classic Cadillac CTS look to it. They changed it recently which I don't really like but this looks pretty amazing
The entire time I watched this I constantly thought of how I would counter this video with "What its like owning a 2016 Cadillac ELR" taking it point by point - sadly I am shit with video editing and well, none ya want to see me on camera anyway. The ELR (specifically the 2016s) were truly the antithesis of the CTS-V - but so good (and so similar in certain ways).
Hey! Love the intro song, the car, and your video!! I was singing along with it. Good job