Cts-v

[Want_Notch]

What can you expect to pay for a used one?

Anyone know of any problems with them?

[BAD LS1]

Well it all depends how new.. but expect to pay around 30K or better.

Wheel hop issue and or broke rear suspension stuff is the main issue.

I had tried buying an 05' with 9K on it last spring and that was on the lot for 39,999.

[GHOSST]

Sweet car, I always liked the idea of luxury caddilac cues with the heart of a f-body or vette. RWD 6 speed LS Caddy? If it wasn't for price these things would be much more popular.

[Want_Notch]

Sweet car, I always liked the idea of luxury caddilac cues with the heart of a f-body or vette. RWD 6 speed LS Caddy? If it wasn't for price these things would be much more popular.

That's why I want one. Plus with two kids it will be eaiser than getting them in and out of my Mustang.

I found a 04 on ebay in the mid 20's.

[Waver]

should we change your name to want caddy?

[Want_Notch]

No, I still want a notch back for a track car, but I think I am going to pursue the CTS-V for a cruiser. They are just plain sexy. As an added bonus the wife really lilkes them too.

The problem is that I cannot find any in the area.

[Prince Valiant]

I've seen them out there for under 30G...saw one for ~27G recently. A quick check of autotrader within a 100 mile radius:

26995:
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=234911981&dealer_id=58107723&car_year=2004&model=CTS&num_records=25&systime=&make2=&start_year=1981&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=8+Cylinder&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=100&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&make=CAD&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceASC&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceASC&address=53224&advanced=y&end_year=2008&doors=&transmission=Manual&max_price=&cardist=89

26,999:
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=231616390&dealer_id=70300&car_year=2004&model=CTS&num_records=25&systime=&make2=&start_year=1981&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=8+Cylinder&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=100&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&make=CAD&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceASC&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceASC&address=53224&advanced=y&end_year=2008&doors=&transmission=Manual&max_price=&cardist=41

27,777:
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=233796108&dealer_id=57847439&car_year=2005&model=CTS&num_records=25&systime=&make2=&start_year=1981&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=8+Cylinder&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=100&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&make=CAD&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceASC&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceASC&address=53224&advanced=y&end_year=2008&doors=&transmission=Manual&max_price=&cardist=61

The deals are out there...

[Want_Notch]

I must suck at the internet, I searched and didn't fins anything. Thanks Prince.

[juicedimpss]

uh oh,finally going with a GM?

[Want_Notch]

God I love the Silver One.......

[Want_Notch]

uh oh,finally going with a GM?

As much as I like my Mustang I want a four door and ford doesn't sell anything close to the CTS-V. The LS blows in my opinion.

[Waver]

Talk to our buddy slow joe....he can help you find one

[Prince Valiant]

when using autotrader, always widen the search area to 50 miles minimum (I used 100 miles). I also use the enhanced search options...on something like a CTS-V, you'll find no special designation...so most use keyword search. I find it best to search ALL CTS's, but put a control on it so it shows only CTS's with manual trans and v8...aka, a CTS-V

[GHOSST]

when using autotrader, always widen the search area to 50 miles minimum (I used 100 miles). I also use the enhanced search options...on something like a CTS-V, you'll find no special designation...so most use keyword search. I find it best to search ALL CTS's, but put a control on it so it shows only CTS's with manual trans and v8...aka, a CTS-V Couldn't have said it better! Distance isnt a problem for a great price, I got my 98 Camaro Z28 with only 75,000 on the dash for $8,000 flat, from a guy in IL, 1 owner (yay me 2nd), garaged. Drove to pick it up, well worth it!

[BAD LS1]

http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=68

Good site for reading up on these cars...

[Flicktitty]

Hey, I'll look around on the internet tonight, i seem to have good luck finding cars.

ForcedSS on here His Father-in-Law (?) Has a silver one, and the thing is pretty quick for a Big four door. I say get it. Or for the Same price you can get a 04+ Audi S4 (4.2L V8 AWD 6spd)

[Karps TA]

You could also wait a couple months and pickup a Pontiac G8 for around the same price as a used CTS-V? Little bigger car on a nicer platform with a warranty and no fear of how it was treated by it's previous owners.

[GHOSST]

You could also wait a couple months and pickup a Pontiac G8 for around the same price as a used CTS-V? Little bigger car on a nicer platform with a warranty and no fear of how it was treated by it's previous owners. Great points.. Plus that G8 looks very sexy, with a sweet sweet looking interior

[BAD LS1]

No 6 speed manual option for the G8-spot... 6speed auto however and no L76, but the venerable LS2 instead. Gawd damn subaru logo, flag people to our south west get all that junk instead, and a vegimite samich cooler to boot!

[Karps TA]

To start with no Manual, but from what I've seen the 09 which will come out in 08 will have the a manual options.

Which I know is no help if he wants one in the very near future. I want a CTS-V as well, but if the G8 is bigger that will be a better option IMO.

[Want_Notch]

It has to be a manual plus I am not a fan of the G8.....There is just something about the CTS-V's that I love. I found a silver one I am going to look at this week.

Now the only problem is that I have to figure out how to get my mustang there to trade it in.

http://vperformanceacademy.com/images/cts_v_scca_16.jpg

[BraemerZ28]

Almost bought one of these before deciding on the TBSS for the AWD. But 6 sp manual + rwd + my wife + snow = me paying a lot of body shop bills.

You should be able to get a nice one (~30,000 mi) for the mid to high $20's after bargaining. Certified used will give you warranty and so forth if you want that.

The first years (2004 for sure and I think 2005) had the LS6. Newer ones have the LS2. Basically same hp rating, but LS2 might be a little more torquey with the 6.0 displacement. All were 6 sped manual. There were very few options as most were standard. Nav system and sunroof I think were some of the few check boxes available.

You can find nice ones out there if you're patient. Autotrader.com and even E-bay are good spots to watch.

Good luck!

[88Nightmare]

uh oh,finally going with a GM?

he got tired of losing races :rolf :rolf :rolf :rolf

[Want_Notch]

he got tired of losing races :rolf :rolf :rolf :rolf

LOL.....fvcker!

[Waver]

LOL.....fvcker!

hey you would of beaten beagle if you didnt have all of that balast in the car

[Want_Notch]

Not so sure about that actually...............doesn't really matter anyways, no more racing for me. I just want a nice cruiser that looks nice and that I don't constantly break.

[Waver]

How about a 91 caddy fleetwood deville on chrome 22" 's LOL

[Want_Notch]

How about a 91 caddy fleetwood deville on chrome 22" 's LOL

Not a Ghetto Cruiser.......LOL

I'll take a CTS-V on 20's though..........

[Windsors 03 Cobra]

I want one as well, I dont really want to shift the gear myself tho, and it would be a DD for us and I know that car is absolute rubbish in the snow.

The list of 3 this is the cheapest one. Check the air intake, looks like someone may have been spraying it. :rolf
http://images.autotrader.com/images/2007/11/29/234/911/3476206707.234911981.IM1.06.565x421_A.565x378.jpg

[Crawlin]

My dad bought an new '04 back that year. He daily drove the thing. Even in winter. He just bought a set of winter wheels/tires off of tirerack.com and said he never had a problem with driving in the snow with it. He could knock down 29mpg if he tried. He traded that in mid last year w/ 34k miles on it and they gave him $29,500 for trade in. His had everything you could get

So prices should be coming down. The silver ones I think are the baddest ass looking ones.

[BAD LS1]

I want one as well, I dont really want to shift the gear myself tho, and it would be a DD for us and I know that car is absolute rubbish in the snow.

The list of 3 this is the cheapest one. Check the air intake, looks like someone may have been spraying it. :rolf
http://images.autotrader.com/images/2007/11/29/234/911/3476206707.234911981.IM1.06.565x421_A.565x378.jpg

looks like water drops to me...

[Crawlin]

just get over the tan interior instead of black, and you'll be set... hahahha

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-Cadillac-CTS-V-28k-Black-Tan-Nav-LOW-PRICE_W0QQitemZ320197728640QQihZ011QQcategoryZ4390 3QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Crawlin]

of course, like i said, i like silver better and it's in Chitown....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NAVIGATION-XENON-LIGHTS-MANUAL-TRANSMISSION-4-dr-Sed_W0QQitemZ120198292399QQihZ002QQcategoryZ43903Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Flicktitty]

Here is a picture that i like of the CTS-V's

:)

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s302/flicktitty2/meet1.jpg

[Want_Notch]

Chris, the second one is on my watch list....

[Want_Notch]

Here is a picture that i like of the CTS-V's

:)

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s302/flicktitty2/meet1.jpg

That is badass!

[Crawlin]

That is a badass photo. Is that one of the Katech guys? I remember that photo from somewhere before

Want Notch - you can also check the forums on ls1tech, not only for info, but you'll see a couple in there for sale too. Decently priced alot of times.

[Want_Notch]

Looks like I may need to sell the GT sooner than I thought!

[BAD LS1]

I get pretty sick of silver fast... but i tell you what, they are ******* hot!

The one i almost bought from heiser was silver too...

http://www.worcesterautoshow.com/images/cars/2004-Cadillac-CTS-V-Series.jpg

[Want_Notch]

Mine must be Silver

[Windsors 03 Cobra]

Love the mesh grille and awesome interior.
I like tan seats, wish the dash and door panels were tan, I am sick of all black interiors that seem dark like a dungeon.

[Want_Notch]

I'm going to Chitown to look at one on Saturday.

04 35k miles, Silver with black leather

We'll see. I hope the weather is good otherwise that'll be a long drive in the Mustang.

[Flicktitty]

Good luck getting the Caddy bud, you owe me a ride in it.

[Want_Notch]

We may have a winner!


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CADILLAC-CTS-V-SILVER-CERTIFIED-100K-WARRANTY_W0QQitemZ160196100848QQihZ006QQcategoryZ4 3903QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[juicedimpss]

when are you going to have your screen name changed to wantctsv ?

[Want_Notch]

I still want a Notchback. Just for a track only car though.

[Crawlin]

looks sweet, bet it goes for about 26ish area

[Flicktitty]

Do It Already! Lol

[Want_Notch]

That seems about what I have been seeing chris.

[Crawlin]

i think that one would be worth it though if it's coming with an extended warranty through GM for 100k miles, as long as it's the MajorGuard GM warranty and not just a powertrain one