CTS V OWNER 5 MONTH REVIEW
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- Опубліковано 18 вер 2024
- This is a 5 month review of my new daily driven CTS V, I talk about why i bought it and got away from the WRX, all the way to some things I dont like. If your interested or in the market I hope i answer any questions you may have! please feel free to ask anything I may have not touched upon!
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People that bitch about the Recaro seats do not own the car or have not owned it long. Once you get them adjusted to the way you like it, they are both comfortable and supportive around turns.
Ken Masters EXACTLY! And just so people know I brought it up not as a "look what I have" it so people who are really on the fence about the option can get an honest opinion, because the reviews were really not thorough when it came to seat comfort. Thanks Ken!
I never get anyone wanting to mess around on the streets. I always get "hey, I like that Lac" when at the gas station right before they say, "hey, you got any change to spare." Bitch I'm broke from paying for the gas in this monster.
You ain't lyin'! I just got my built 2011 V sedan almost 2 months ago. Gas mileage is horrible! But man is it fast...
I love how you didn’t get on it at all!!! People need to see the other side of the car (cruising). Very thorough with all of the details!
Thank you!
Just bought mine yesterday :D
Saw the vid. It's good. Also subbed to you for a while now 😂
My CTS-V is exactly the same as yours but manual and no suede steering wheel option. I agree with you pretty much 100%. I personally enjoy the stock quiet exhaust as it as you said helps with the sleeper appeal. If you are going to do anything to the exhaust, do as you said the headers into the stock exhaust. I know people that went with the Corsa exhaust in the back and regret it. You are driving a Cadillac not a 69 Nova. Me personally I am just going to get some electronic cutouts. Also must have mods are pulleys, and air raid CAI. That makes the supercharger sound awesome and gives you 650hp.
Just do me a favor and get some touch up paint and fix that wheel you had a close-up on at the beginning. It hurts to see a curbed wheel!
Ken Masters I honestly didnt notice the wheel, I just ran out to look at it.......sigh.... haha!
Its not damaged at least its just some paint gone, oddly not a scratch lol. weird. but gooood eye! (I am ordering my cutouts this or next week ;) ) And just got the airaid cai on haha! now for pulley I have to do research since I think I would then need a tune? thanks again bud!
Lol Sleeper.... Everytime I look at a CTSV my beard grows 2 inches. That car is soooo easy to pick out the second you look at the brakes. ISF is pretty sleeper until you see the brakes. I think out of all the super sedans of those years the CTSV certainly isn't a car you can miss.
@@RTAMOTORSPORTS I've had several mods on my 2014 CTSV-Coupe including a tune, but 1 thing that was missing was the sound. I had all this power but it sounded like a family car, problem solved as you stated above you were going to do. Electronic cutouts were the answer. I've got a button on the side of my drivers seat that gives me 5 sound options depending on how long I hold the button down. I can sound completely stock or I can open up the exhaust and the sound comes alive...lol...glad I've gotten the cutouts. I've owned my CTSV-Coupe for a little over 3-years, the only problem I've had which is major was a broken rear passenger side axil which fortunately was under warranty. The dealer told me 1 bolt was missing from the axil housing, he felt like it was left off from the factory. The housing had 2 bolts 1 missing and the other bolt backed out allowing the the bearing boot to crack slinging all the grease out leading to bearing failure. Since then I've had no problem's and love my car. I only hope the cars value holds up. Good video and thanks for putting it out.
Thanks for the video. I just bought my 06 STS V black on black. I nevwr owned a Caddilac before. This is my first. Honestly, I agree with about people and it being a sleeper. The previous owner had it tunned and a few mods and it is in the high 500s close to 600HP.
I love it and I do get lots of attention. Most people are shocked because they never k ew about the V model. Especially when you pull next to a guy driving a regular V6 STS or CTS he would be almost embarrassed to even look you. And if they smdo look at your car they will try but avoid eye contact. You. Can tell the driver is telling himself "I should have bought the REAL V model".
Aside, the performance and over all appearance is I toxicating. Now I am looking forward to drive more
And take my V every where
My 2011 Cadillac ctsv is a fucking beast and I love it ‼️
Really wanted a 2nd gen black cts-v sedan in automatic, however, the reliability factors are what kept me away from getting one. Ended getting a 2009 Lexus ISF instead.
Honestly never had a serious issue in the years I had that car, and the group of friends I have that still owns theirs have no issues either. Gotta day the ISF is a gorgeous car though. I have a coworker that just sold his out of state and misses it already lol.
Thank you soo much, Your review is by the most thorough and complete. You not only reviewed the vehicles but you answered our questions and educated us about your ownership experience.
I'm in the market for a V2 and this was a very informative video. After seeing a couple of your videos and the comments from other V owners cut-outs will be added. I wanted to know if driving a V2 as my daily was crazy or doable. After this video? Daily for sure. Thanks for posting!
Thank you! Definitely a comfortable daily, get good cutouts though, the ones I got died eventually and there's no manufacturer support. Thanks for the kind words!
@@RTAMOTORSPORTS Thanks for the response. I drive a lightly tuned 09 Accord V6 sedan which is definitely faster than people think but I'm always left wanting more. Not for racing or showing off, just for me. A CTS-V seems like the perfect answer. I'll make sure to research and get well-rated cutouts. Thanks for the heads up!
@@docsike Dude I'm in the same position as you. I have a 10 Accord V6 Coupe but am in the market for a Cts-v.
@@fabian-isf5310 on my 09 I've got a Takeda intake, RV6 PCD's and J-pipe, performance brakes, K-Tuner stage 2 tune. Definitely faster than stock. It's fun to drive but I'm sure not nearly as fun as a V would be!
@@docsike I had the same mods minus the PCDs. The car is fine but I really want something fast. I think the reason I got the honda in the first place is bc I needed a cheap, reliable, peppy car. But I need something way more exciting so I'm planning on getting this car when the time comes.
Going tomorrow to test drive a 2012 with "low-ish" mileage (30k) in the low 30's (coupe). I'm also going to test drive a 370z Nismo (2018) as well, I've been looking everywhere for a pleasure drive car (second car for nice weather and day-trips).
Just bought the ctsv coupe :)
I don't care about U WRX I wanna see the review on this car
Haaaay the WRX has feelings too! Lol🤣
What are you talking about Willis? I sure do use the Cargo Net! It holds my Wheel Chocks, a Funnel also, a flashlight. Sometimes I place groceries there so they don't slide around when Im going 126 in a 45. Got to get that Icecream back home before it ments, you know?!?
😂😂😂🤘🤘
Yes on the Bluetooth thing.. Such a bummer!
you can buy a inexpensive bluetooth usb to headphone adapter and put it in the center console. cost about 9$ and works pretty good for pandora or music on phone.
i have a g37 now, hoping my next car will be a cts-v
I was mad about the Bluetooth on my escalade to. That was common sense to add.
if your looking for an aggressive sound but still want it quiet for long trips you need to look into the QTP cut outs. I've got them on my wagon and love them. I open them when I'm alone and close them when my wife and daughter are in the car. what part of CA are you in it kind of looked like sac or Dixon area.
aszrael1266 somewhere around sac ;)
but ive had cutouts for a few years since, and now i have a catback exhaust... btw there is a show coming up in sanoma raceway this weekend a few of us ctsv guys will be attending.
Yeah some of the CTS-V guys I know have been texting back and fourth about it. They are meeting up at treasure island and driving down there. unfortunately I'm heading to LA with the wife and kid for the weekend. Its sounding like it will be a good turn out. You got any other mods? or taken it to the track yet? I've only been able to hit up sac raceway once and only got in 3 runs. So far I only have the QTP cut outs an air raid intake and weapon X track attack HX. I'm waiting on picking up some injectors so I can get my 2.45 pulley and flex kit put on and tuned.
aszrael1266 ah okay yeah one of our group chat members is one of the guys meeting up in treasure island! I'll try to take pictures and videos.
aszrael1266 no real mods intake and exhaust, 305 30 rear tires 265 35 fronts I think lol that's it. one of my good friends is on flex fuel. one thing to mention they (tuner) will tell u eventually you will kill your cats so you will also need to run test pipes. FYI. lol no track yet it's my daily so that makes me anxious lol but I want to!
Are the seats on some kind of shock absorbing platform? The driver seat is moving around quite a bit on that bumpy road.
could you tell us what made you choose the Automatic over the 6sp manual.Also did you look at the manual and what were your thoughts about it.
Mumtaz Aleem I have a vid coming soon;)
Can you talk about your iphone/music set up? Like could you bluetooth your music or connect it with the cable? Would like more insight on it. I'm in the market in buying one within this week.
Moises Cielo u can't bluetooth music.....sucks
Kevin Wollenweber my 06 srt chysler has Bluetooth thru music that has to suck
How can you compare a Subaru vs a Cadillac, c’mon, this guy must be new into cars.
Maybe because he’s comparing his previous experience to his new experience ..,
Any issues with supper charger transmission rear diff
Sold the car back in 2019 but I still see it time to time, I personally only had to replace the supercharger snout bearing. Was easy to do as I started hearing the rattle noise. Then shortly after caddy issued the supercharger recall to officially deal with that issue.
I saw a 2010 cts v with 68k one owner and extremely clean asking 32 grand. Would you recommend or not? also what's the gas mileage situation looking like, would you be able to take this car on type of road trip? thank you for the advice in advance.
Kelly Austin there asking the very very top end of the kbb value but it may be worth it! gas milage is horrible lol 11 City about 20-22 highway. very comfortable for long trips and I personally like the recaros better. make sure mag shocks aren't leaking. there about 500 a pair to replace. and the car will feel bouncy.
RTA MOTORSPORTS thank you so much for the prompt advice. if you had this option what would you offer? I think this particular dealer is fair and willing to deal. i own a 2013 srt8 challenger with some moderate upgrades and very nice however I really do fancy this 4 door race car lol.
Kelly Austin auto or manual
RTA MOTORSPORTS auto. crazy clean. paddles and auto stick. have not checked the suspension situation as you mentioned.
My average was 16.1mpg in my auto and 16.3 in the stick. Prob like a 50 50 city highway.
Damn it looks like where I live sac county
+Gus Cacho hit me up with a private message we have a local CTS v group that does meets sometimes by you!
Why would you get this and not like street racing.... This cars meant for fun 😂
Hey man I've been thinking for awhile about purchasing a cts v as well. Did you buy your used or pre-cerrifered?? How much did you pay if you don't mind me asking . Thanks again
I bought a 2016 CTS V four months ago. It had 2,000 miles on it and I paid $70,000 for it. Some rich guy bought two, one for his wife. She didn't like it, traded it in for a different model. Looked for six months. Outrageous performance and it will go 200 mph.
Funny how he holds on the the shift knob like he's actually going to use it.
Dmocification he had a Subaru before that so he's probably used to shifting. I do it all the time in my girlfriends car from driving my ss years ago
All that car then you put shit tires on it ? Hmmm should be running Michelin pilot super sports
Looking at a 2010 ctsv 6spd. Just subscribe. In sac 916 as well
4 corner market lol I'm in Lincoln nice ride bro
Where did you find your paddles?
Vitesse Motorsports but there's a bunch of them out now.
RTA MOTORSPORTS I was looking on eBay and couldn’t find any
@@jamesryanwigley either go to their sight or check Amazon
Preety boring video cant even step on it once what do u want a car like this for if u dnt have fun.
🤣🤣I did have fun but at the time didn't want to record unless it was on a closed course. Now I have a zl1 and have recorded a few track days and drift days since.