Newbie Purchasing CTS-V
01-17-2008, 10:25 AM
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Newbie Purchasing CTS-V Hey all just hoping for some advice on purchasing a CTS-V. I have driven a 2004 model and was so impressed I have to have one. I love the look, speed, HP and just all around beauty of this car. I have checked out some of your cars on this forum and I am very impressed so I joined. My basic questions are
1. Between 2004-2007 what model is the best? I know in 2006 they put the LS6 in instead of the LS2 but does it make a big difference the 5ftlbs of torque? What other differences are there between models? I know after 2004 they have a digital portion into the dash correct?
2. When you go to start the car does it gauge sweep like the Z06?
3. Anything I should look for on the cars ? Problem areas?
Thanks for any help !!
Bobby
1. Between 2004-2007 what model is the best? I know in 2006 they put the LS6 in instead of the LS2 but does it make a big difference the 5ftlbs of torque? What other differences are there between models? I know after 2004 they have a digital portion into the dash correct?
2. When you go to start the car does it gauge sweep like the Z06?
3. Anything I should look for on the cars ? Problem areas?
Thanks for any help !!
Bobby
01-17-2008, 11:29 AM
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Hey all just hoping for some advice on purchasing a CTS-V. I have driven a 2004 model and was so impressed I have to have one. I love the look, speed, HP and just all around beauty of this car. I have checked out some of your cars on this forum and I am very impressed so I joined. My basic questions are
1. Between 2004-2007 what model is the best? I know in 2006 they put the LS6 in instead of the LS2 but does it make a big difference the 5ftlbs of torque? What other differences are there between models? I know after 2004 they have a digital portion into the dash correct?
2. When you go to start the car does it gauge sweep like the Z06?
3. Anything I should look for on the cars ? Problem areas?
Thanks for any help !!
Bobby
1. Between 2004-2007 what model is the best? I know in 2006 they put the LS6 in instead of the LS2 but does it make a big difference the 5ftlbs of torque? What other differences are there between models? I know after 2004 they have a digital portion into the dash correct?
2. When you go to start the car does it gauge sweep like the Z06?
3. Anything I should look for on the cars ? Problem areas?
Thanks for any help !!
Bobby
You have some of your details mixed up.
Guages do not sweep.
You can't really go wrong with any year!
Here is a camparo between the years. Not all the '07 stuff has been added yet, but there really weren;t any changes between '06 to '07 that I was awre of.
http://www.cadillacfaq.com/faq/answers/my-chart.html
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01-17-2008, 06:47 PM
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You have some of your details mixed up.
Guages do not sweep.
You can't really go wrong with any year!
Here is a camparo between the years. Not all the '07 stuff has been added yet, but there really weren;t any changes between '06 to '07 that I was awre of.
http://www.cadillacfaq.com/faq/answers/my-chart.html
-Chris
You have some of your details mixed up.
Guages do not sweep.
You can't really go wrong with any year!
Here is a camparo between the years. Not all the '07 stuff has been added yet, but there really weren;t any changes between '06 to '07 that I was awre of.
http://www.cadillacfaq.com/faq/answers/my-chart.html
-Chris
01-17-2008, 09:35 PM
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Why would an older engine design be in a newer vehicle? The 6.0L LS6 is in the new C6 vette the 06-07 CTS V Should have same engine LS6 6.0L V8 400HP not 5.7L LS2.. so I might be a noob here but I think I am right.. I have googled the crap out of this.
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01-17-2008, 10:13 PM
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Yup I opened my hood of my 05 V just to make sure the dealer and all my friends didn't lie to me and guess what I found........ls6 5.7
Sorry your wrong. Its ok to wrong once and a while.
Sorry your wrong. Its ok to wrong once and a while.
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Whats up with Stealth-V Not producing the CAGS eliminator anymore?? I am going to need that!
01-18-2008, 10:32 AM
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improved diff? is it any better than the infamous V diffs?
thanks
bookmarked year differences... nice, been looking for this
thanks
bookmarked year differences... nice, been looking for this
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You have some of your details mixed up.
Guages do not sweep.
You can't really go wrong with any year!
Here is a camparo between the years. Not all the '07 stuff has been added yet, but there really weren;t any changes between '06 to '07 that I was awre of.
http://www.cadillacfaq.com/faq/answers/my-chart.html
-Chris
You have some of your details mixed up.
Guages do not sweep.
You can't really go wrong with any year!
Here is a camparo between the years. Not all the '07 stuff has been added yet, but there really weren;t any changes between '06 to '07 that I was awre of.
http://www.cadillacfaq.com/faq/answers/my-chart.html
-Chris
01-18-2008, 10:51 AM
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If you are going to mod, just get it tuned out. If not there is another guy on the other forum selling !CAGS now. Just do a search.
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01-18-2008, 12:35 PM
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And my reasoning is I just want a newer V with low miles.
01-18-2008, 10:28 PM
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StealthV (Rick) is kinda hard to get a hold of in the winter. I think his business is much more busy then. Like Chris said. If you are going to do a tune through Rick, he can tune out the cags. If you have the funds and know what mods you want, Go to ebay buy a extra PCM and have Rick tune the spare. Just a little insite.
Gene
StealthV (Rick) is kinda hard to get a hold of in the winter. I think his business is much more busy then. Like Chris said. If you are going to do a tune through Rick, he can tune out the cags. If you have the funds and know what mods you want, Go to ebay buy a extra PCM and have Rick tune the spare. Just a little insite.
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01-18-2008, 10:44 PM
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Don't ignore the '04-'05 I have an '07 and to me - the exhaust note and interior noise (I have a resonance at about 70mph with neutral throttle) - are better on my friends 5.7 LS6. Both stock....I may be crazy, but the 5.7 seems more tuned for the vehicle...
But I do like my radio controls on the steering wheel...
But I do like my radio controls on the steering wheel...
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....and also CAGS is not an issue like it was on my '98 firebird - on the Caddy it doesn't activate over 21% throttle (or when it's cold) so it rarely gets me. On the Firebird it was around 35% throttle so it hit MUCH more often.
