Cadillac CTS-V 2004-2007 (Gen I) The Caddy with an Attitude...

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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 06:13 PM
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Wow... I randomly clicked on the CTS-V section of LS1tech and I want one! I never knew they were so sick. I really like the pics of your cars in the stickies.

I'd hate to sell my Camaro with all of the mods and lose money... The Caddy just seems more luxurious, practical, sexy, sleek, etc... lol

Anyone located in the Charleston area with one that I could check out??
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 10:51 PM
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The thing with the V mostly, is you have to like having a sleeper, because that is what they are. Most folk have no real idea, with the exception of the kids working the McDonalds drive through, and anyone with an S-R-T-4.

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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 12:26 PM
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lol y them? all i know is mine has been a sleeper! ill have dumb asses in all kindas sports cars pull up next to me or drive by and not even give me a second look! but went to the track and had everyone and there mom wanting to know how my v6 cts ran mid 13's (i am not a driver i think he has more) lol had a guy from chevy dealership ask me what it was!!!!!! an so on and thats what is awlsome! no one ever did that on my trans am gt mach lightning or bikes!
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 12:50 PM
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its worth money i did it
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 08:42 PM
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I went from an '05 vette to my '05 V. Haven't missed the vette yet. love the v. perfect mix of performance and luxury in my opinion; plus - you hardly ever see another one on the street...but yeah, it's a sleeper - only car buffs really know what they are looking at when they see one - but i get just as many compliments on how good it looks as i did with the vette.
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 11:07 PM
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Buy my V. It's forsale. Hurry before i turbo this stupid thing.
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 02:52 PM
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i have good news and bad news. the good news is im also from Charleston, SC and i have 1 of the only 2 CTS-V's around Charleston, that i know of....the bad news is im currently deployed and my car is sitting at my g/fs house till i get back in Jan. i doubt you'll wait that long to get one...i wouldnt.
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 02:56 PM
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http://great-lakes-auto-sales.ebizau...w-3574826.html

heres a sweet deal...


the only issues i see are two cig burns on rear seats...
and minor scratches in paint (pic of "v" emblem u can see long scratch)\
and all radio buttons are flaking (dealer will replace under wrrnty free of cost)
bring to his attension and haggle hard.

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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 11:10 AM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...CA:MOTORS:1123
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 12:25 PM
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if you cant say anything nice....



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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by GT67METHV
eh, once that car gets some miles on it it will
fall on it's face, so it would be better to spend
the money on a 06 or newer for that money.
as the miles are'nt low enough to make it a
collecters buy.


my .02
Well, no one asked for your ".02" and WTF does "fall on its face mean"? Plus, no one buys a V for "collectors buy".

Actually, nothing you said here makes any sense or is helpful to anyone in the market for a V. Anyone who thinks a "sweet deal" is a V with paint scratches and cigarette burns in the leather should just learn to keep his mouth shut.
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by GT67METHV
eh, once that car gets some miles on it it will
fall on it's face, so it would be better to spend
the money on a 06 or newer for that money.
as the miles are'nt low enough to make it a
collecters buy.


my .02
That car is a sweet deal in my opinion. Only 10k miles and still under warranty! I have seen and been in that car and it's very clean - basically brand new. If I was in the market for a V, I wouldn't pass that one up.
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I've driven them, they are fun cars. I would get one if I wanted to get a 4-Door.

Anyone make LT Headers for them..I've never looked into it cause I never owned one..
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Originally Posted by the_merv
I've driven them, they are fun cars. I would get one if I wanted to get a 4-Door.

Anyone make LT Headers for them..I've never looked into it cause I never owned one..
LTs made by Kooks, TPIS, B&B and Stainless Works.
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 10:14 AM
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[QUOTE=DaveSRX;10514968]Well, no one asked for your ".02"


your right!

my bad. mint car.

good luck.


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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by firefighter813x
Wow... I randomly clicked on the CTS-V section of LS1tech and I want one! I never knew they were so sick. I really like the pics of your cars in the stickies.

I'd hate to sell my Camaro with all of the mods and lose money... The Caddy just seems more luxurious, practical, sexy, sleek, etc... lol

Anyone located in the Charleston area with one that I could check out??




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoqDYcCDOTg&NR=1
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by CTSV_510
That car is a sweet deal in my opinion. Only 10k miles and still under warranty! I have seen and been in that car and it's very clean - basically brand new. If I was in the market for a V, I wouldn't pass that one up.

Thanks Tom! I still really dont want to sell it, but it just doesnt make sense to own it when I barely drive it. Let some one else enjoy it.

Maybe if you brought your SC V up to Harrisburg, I would change my mind.
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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 02:42 PM
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I love the CTS V.. I wish I could get one. That one Does Speed has for sale is a hell of deal!
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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 05:49 PM
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ALL I CAN SAY IS..........GET ONE! Just bought my first V about 2 weeks ago, and I'm still driving it like I stole it.
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