05 or 07 CTSV?
08-14-2010, 11:57 PM
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05 or 07 CTSV? I know ive asked this question a few times, but I still havent pulled the trigger on a V yet. I guess ive been waiting for the right one to come my way.
There are 3 different flavors around me now and I want some opinions.
I have 2 2005 V's and 1 2007.
both 2005's are like $22-$23k and have like 20-23k miles on them, which I think is pretty reasonable. The 2007 has 51,400 mi and is $24k.
So if you guys were to choose between the 05 's and the 07's which would you choose? I'm swaying toward the lower mileage slightly cheaper 05's myself, but I wanted some other opinions on the subject.
There are 3 different flavors around me now and I want some opinions.
I have 2 2005 V's and 1 2007.
both 2005's are like $22-$23k and have like 20-23k miles on them, which I think is pretty reasonable. The 2007 has 51,400 mi and is $24k.
So if you guys were to choose between the 05 's and the 07's which would you choose? I'm swaying toward the lower mileage slightly cheaper 05's myself, but I wanted some other opinions on the subject.
08-15-2010, 12:02 AM
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asking that question on here is going to get a lot of mixed answers. the guys that have the LS6 Vs will say go for the 05...us LS2s will say go for the 07. (or so i assume)
both similar prices, so either way you will be fine. both are great engines and will last a long time.
both similar prices, so either way you will be fine. both are great engines and will last a long time.
08-15-2010, 12:55 AM
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I do like the lower milage and price of the 05's, but I just want to make the right choice and not have buyers remorse.
08-15-2010, 01:09 AM
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We have the same mods...long tubes, high flow cats, corsa and CAI and mine was faster. I have better steering wheel controls, my diff. Just a few little things.
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So is the 07 at a dealer too? I you could get that one for a bit lower then I wouldn't even hesitate on that and just buy an extended warranty to 100k miles. My reasoning is that you have a higher power potential with the 6.0 over the 5.7.
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as already stated, both engines are going to give you awesome performance. Personally if I had a choice of cars that were practicaly identical for roughly the same price but had half the mileage...kind of a no brainer.
A lot would have to do with color combination though as well....you have a link to post up to the cars?
A lot would have to do with color combination though as well....you have a link to post up to the cars?
08-16-2010, 09:30 AM
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i see you split your time between texas and chicago..........
if you are currently in chicago i would buy the one posted on the caddy forum. 04 with 49k miles and a nice list of mods for $17.9k...i also saw it on auto trader.
i just sold mine but i still check them out
if you are currently in chicago i would buy the one posted on the caddy forum. 04 with 49k miles and a nice list of mods for $17.9k...i also saw it on auto trader.
i just sold mine but i still check them out
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08-16-2010, 11:44 AM
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Truck motor, ah ha, lol to that joke...Guess the LS6 is the modified truck motor then (think SSR with LS1) :p
Are you financing? If so, the 3-4% difference may make the 06-07 a more attractive vehicle. Nothing wrong with the 04-05, but the 06-07 does have a few little features (besides the better engine...he he, j/k
) that they added, plus the upgraded diff/axle, iirc [although many 04-05's have had theirs updated]...
Here are some changes between the years...Nothing major enough I suppose, but IMO it's always best to buy a later year than earlier, with respect to the mfr. working out bugs and such...
Are you financing? If so, the 3-4% difference may make the 06-07 a more attractive vehicle. Nothing wrong with the 04-05, but the 06-07 does have a few little features (besides the better engine...he he, j/k
) that they added, plus the upgraded diff/axle, iirc [although many 04-05's have had theirs updated]...Here are some changes between the years...Nothing major enough I suppose, but IMO it's always best to buy a later year than earlier, with respect to the mfr. working out bugs and such...
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http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums...e-chicago.html
there is the link to caddy forum.
or go on auto trader and search for an 04 cts under 18k$ within a 25 mile radius of 60068.
****i stand corrected, it is an 04 not an 05 but it looks very clean****
there is the link to caddy forum.
or go on auto trader and search for an 04 cts under 18k$ within a 25 mile radius of 60068.
****i stand corrected, it is an 04 not an 05 but it looks very clean****