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#1
"stealth" wagon
Source: Edmunds

...Had this V-wagon 5 weeks now, and absolutely "love" it......bought the automatic.
What a rush when you step on the gas! A lot of people were trying to talk me out of buying the V-series....why I don't know,
but so far no regrets....Once you test drive one, you fall in love with the car.
The handling is superb, the car hugs the road.....better then my '07 Corvette.
Used to drive BMW's for years. Looks like GM finally made a car I trust taking around corners fast without having to worry for the rear-end to go out ;-)...

#2
Fast and Furious yet Fully Forgiving
Source: Edmunds

...I have started this review several times, each time,
deciding that maybe I was too biased to write it.....spend more time with the car and you will find a flaw to write about....that was my view at 1000 miles,
2500, 5000, 7500, and as I now close in on 10K miles, I am compelled to write my review....This is the best car on the face of the earth, dollar for dollar, that I have ever driven.
I have owned just about every brand of German car and I have a great passion for them to this day, but value for money, I will take my CTS-V sport wagon any day of the week and twice on...

#3
The CTS-V Coupe can never be "Out-Classed"!
Source: Edmunds

..."Rival luxury coupes like the BMW M3 and Mercedes-Benz CLK550 outclass the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe in terms of comfort, refinement and convenience
." REALLY? The combo of the magnetic ride control and Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires make this car the smoothest riding performance coupe on the road.
C&D and MT comparos support this. The Recaro seats and they are both comfortable, yet snug to keep you planted.
Refined? The Coupe is the most head-turning vehicle on the road today.
I have seen cars nearly wreck, trying to get a better look at my coupe.
And Convenience? You...

#4
Drive This Car and then....
Source: Edmunds

...Performance-Comfort-Value. Amazing! 6-speed manual helps "unleash" this puppy. (I know the automatic performs well... perception is reality... the 6-speed manual is a "must have".)...

#5
CTS V
Source: Edmunds

...when they built this car they had all the right ideas on performance and look, great looking car, when it works !
bought the car new last October, so far with 50,000 km on the odometer,
they changed the supercharger 1 month ago, 2 weeks ago, they had to oder new chims for the differential( recall ) and today they tell me they need to change the transmission.
they also wanted 700.00 for the front brake pads ( thats just for the parts ) and 300.00 for the rear. all in all, givin the price, i expected more reliabilty !...

#6
my experience
Source: Edmunds

...I now have had the sedan CTS-V 6-speed automatic for 3 months...it has completely surpassed my expectations...I was surprised to read a previous review about needing new brakes for $700,
considering the car is fully covered for 4 years or 50,000 miles.
The bottom line is any luxury car CAN have problems, and they are usually expensive to deal with, but Cadillac certainly doesn't give any worse service than any other company...

#7
Why I Would Buy One Of These Cars.
Source: CarGurus

...I sold Cadillac's for a few years and this is one of the fastest cars I have ever drove.
The ride the comfort and the gadgets are for anyone who love stuff. I would drive one of these daily if I could fit it in the budget. Discount Dave...

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Cadillac is hoping to boost the popularity of its high-performance CTS-V lineup in Europe, namely, in the UK, by eventually offering the car in right-hand drive... January 19, 2012 by 


 
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D3 Le Monstre Wide-Body Cadillac CTS-V Coupe: 2011 SEMA Live Photos

As if the Cadillac CTS-V Coupe weren't impressive enough in stock form, the bodywork and tuning gurus at D3 have decided to throw a wide-body conversion at the car, put huge... November 2, 2011 by  5


 
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Why should I also consider these?

Although the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V is closer in size to the BMW M5, Mercedes E63 AMG, and Audi S6, it competes with the slightly smaller Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG and Audi S6.

Of them all, the C63 AMG has a driving feel that’s closest to that of the CTS-V—stout, though surprisingly crisp and responsive on the track—but with less power, the C63 isn’t quite as fast.

It's a close match for the Cadillac, though many would prefer the Merc's materials and finish quality over the American competition.

The BMW M5 can accelerate about as quickly as the CTS-V, but it’s about $25,000 more than the CTS-V and includes a complex set of electronic controls (M Drive) that can be overwhelming.

Another rival remains the Audi S6, which comes with a 435-horsepower, 5.2-liter V-10 engine and all-wheel drive; it’s a smooth, confident sport sedan with a lot of personality and a beautiful interior, but it’s just not as fast.

Jaguar’s XFR is another rival to the CTS-V, with a warm, classy interior and amazing straight-line acceleration, but it’s not as precise a handler or curve-carver.

Finally, the limited-production Lexus IS-F is a possibility, with a 416-horsepower V-8 and some serious track credentials.

Among all of these possibilities, only the CTS-V and M5 are offered with a manual gearbox.

 
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