# Thoughts on purchasing a 2005-2007 CTS-V **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [February 14, 2010, 1:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thoughts-on-purchasing-a-2005-2007-cts-v/79286 "2010-02-14T13:29:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![LUC1F3R](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luc1f3r/32/7299_2.png) [@LUC1F3R](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUC1F3R)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2010, 1:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thoughts-on-purchasing-a-2005-2007-cts-v/79286/1 "2010-02-14T13:29:11Z")
Im looking for any thoughts on the 2005-2007 cadillac CTS-Vs. I’m looking to spend between $4-500 monthly and was considering a new G8 GT but the 0% financing was never offered with rebates. Pros: Awesome engine Six speed manual lots of standard options better fuel mileage than my trailblazer Cons: Anyone??? Any quirks I should be looking for? Biggest problem I have now is finding one closer than 200 miles away. Thanks ---
**Author:** ![Jack](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jack/32/7613_2.png) [@Jack](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jack)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2010, 1:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thoughts-on-purchasing-a-2005-2007-cts-v/79286/2 "2010-02-14T13:32:12Z")
Have you driven a G8 GT? I was completely unimpressed though it was auto. I’m in the same boat though, looking for a nice, used CTS-V. ---
**Author:** ![LUC1F3R](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luc1f3r/32/7299_2.png) [@LUC1F3R](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUC1F3R)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2010, 1:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thoughts-on-purchasing-a-2005-2007-cts-v/79286/3 "2010-02-14T13:38:49Z")
Yeah, it was a very muted fast, probably because of the auto. Everything I drive now feels awesome compared to the last fast car I drove which was the turbo cavy. ---
**Author:** ![dawn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dawn/32/7209_2.png) [@dawn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dawn)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2010, 1:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thoughts-on-purchasing-a-2005-2007-cts-v/79286/4 "2010-02-14T13:41:45Z")
I always look at consumer reviews on [edmunds.com](http://edmunds.com) I did a quick search for you, with the 2005 & 2006 model. Here ya go. > **[Read consumer reviews for Used 2006 Cadillac CTS-Vs](https://www.edmunds.com/cadillac/cts-v/2006/consumer-reviews/)** > > Read what 17 verified drivers of the Used 2006 Cadillac CTS-V had to say about it on Edmunds.com. Or write your own review. > **[Read consumer reviews for Used 2005 Cadillac CTS-Vs](https://www.edmunds.com/cadillac/cts-v/2005/consumer-reviews/)** > > Read what 72 verified drivers of the Used 2005 Cadillac CTS-V had to say about it on Edmunds.com. Or write your own review. ---
**Author:** ![08GT500](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/08gt500/32/5417_2.png) [@08GT500](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/08GT500)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2010, 1:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thoughts-on-purchasing-a-2005-2007-cts-v/79286/5 "2010-02-14T13:43:01Z")
> [@CursedCavy](#): > > Yeah, it was a very muted fast, probably because of the auto. Everything I drive now feels awesome compared to the last fast car I drove which was the turbo cavy. Can you describe “fast”?:wiggle: ---
**Author:** ![LUC1F3R](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luc1f3r/32/7299_2.png) [@LUC1F3R](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUC1F3R)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2010, 1:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thoughts-on-purchasing-a-2005-2007-cts-v/79286/6 "2010-02-14T13:43:22Z")
thanks dawn, Ive looked at all the main sites like edmunds, kbb, caranddriver… ---
**Author:** ![LUC1F3R](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luc1f3r/32/7299_2.png) [@LUC1F3R](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUC1F3R)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2010, 1:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thoughts-on-purchasing-a-2005-2007-cts-v/79286/7 "2010-02-14T13:45:11Z")
> [@08GT500](#): > > Can you describe “fast”?:wiggle: the cavy ran 13.3 @ 109 before a new clutch, tires and lightweight flywheel. im looking for something that will run 13’s with no effort. ---
**Author:** ![dawn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dawn/32/7209_2.png) [@dawn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dawn)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2010, 1:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thoughts-on-purchasing-a-2005-2007-cts-v/79286/8 "2010-02-14T13:46:07Z")
Oh word. Well, good luck. ---
**Author:** ![VANDIT](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vandit/32/4977_2.png) [@VANDIT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/VANDIT)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2010, 2:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thoughts-on-purchasing-a-2005-2007-cts-v/79286/9 "2010-02-14T14:31:37Z")
ctsv has been reviewed well in INITAL QUALITY! i could not tell you how lucky you will get at 69k and much of that was hard driving… being a gm, you will prolly have lower intake leaks, wheel bearings, rattleing panels after 45k, and hockey puck bushings (if they have them), big tires = big money, big brakes = big money, however i have driven one. it pulls well for what it is =) and it has a huge powertrain warr. i say if you can get one 3 years old at 40-45 percent of what one cost new jump on dat shit :tup: ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2010, 2:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thoughts-on-purchasing-a-2005-2007-cts-v/79286/10 "2010-02-14T14:38:32Z")
I think the interiors suck, but I am curious how they are holding up after 50k. I’d probably just buy a vette of the same year for less money? ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2010, 2:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thoughts-on-purchasing-a-2005-2007-cts-v/79286/11 "2010-02-14T14:46:43Z")
He probably wants a 4 door dd sedan seeing as he picked a cts-v and a g8… :gotme: inb4omgdudeigotmy2008m5with140konitforonly35kyoushouldgetonetoogmsucksbro ---
**Author:** ![psychopjv](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/psychopjv/32/7251_2.png) [@psychopjv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psychopjv)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2010, 3:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thoughts-on-purchasing-a-2005-2007-cts-v/79286/12 "2010-02-14T15:29:31Z")
> [@VANDIT](#): > > ctsv has been reviewed well in INITAL QUALITY! i could not tell you how lucky you will get at 69k and much of that was hard driving… > > being a gm, you will prolly have lower intake leaks, wheel bearings, rattleing panels after 45k, and hockey puck bushings (if they have them), big tires = big money, big brakes = big money, > > however i have driven one. it pulls well for what it is =) and it has a huge powertrain warr. i say if you can get one 3 years old at 40-45 percent of what one cost new jump on dat shit :tup: good thing you listed everything typical of a cobalt. the ls engines have been known to run up near 200k without a flaw as long as they are maintained. OP speak to illusion20 as he owns a cts-v. ---
**Author:** ![BDR5oh](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bdr5oh/32/7315_2.png) [@BDR5oh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BDR5oh)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2010, 3:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thoughts-on-purchasing-a-2005-2007-cts-v/79286/13 "2010-02-14T15:36:51Z")
Deville motors has one on the lot … ---
**Author:** ![burnt\_toast](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/burnt_toast/32/7518_2.png) [@burnt\_toast](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/burnt_toast)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2010, 3:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thoughts-on-purchasing-a-2005-2007-cts-v/79286/14 "2010-02-14T15:37:44Z")
> [@VANDIT](#): > > being a gm, you will prolly have lower intake leaks, wheel bearings, rattleing panels after 45k, and hockey puck bushings (if they have them), big tires = big money, big brakes = big money, I have yet to discover a production car company that doesn’t have at least 1 model with most of those issues, especially wheel bearings. Cars wear out, it’s what they do. ---
**Author:** ![Jeller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2010, 3:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thoughts-on-purchasing-a-2005-2007-cts-v/79286/15 "2010-02-14T15:38:16Z")
Seems like a really good used car value and something that would make a great daily. Always like those cars and I am not a cadillac guy by any means. Look forward to the supercharged models coming down in value in the next year or so. ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2010, 3:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thoughts-on-purchasing-a-2005-2007-cts-v/79286/16 "2010-02-14T15:39:10Z")
Whats wrong with a 2004? They are the same as the 2005 2004 - 2005 LS6 2006 - 2007 LS2 I have a 2004 that still has some GMPP coverage left that is going up for sale this summer. I have had the diff updated and plenty of other small things done to the car, but it has never stranded me. Biggest issue is the diff. I can get 26 MPG hwy, but it does take 93 ---
**Author:** ![LUC1F3R](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luc1f3r/32/7299_2.png) [@LUC1F3R](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUC1F3R)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2010, 5:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thoughts-on-purchasing-a-2005-2007-cts-v/79286/17 "2010-02-14T17:05:37Z")
> [@BDR5oh](#): > > Deville motors has one on the lot … Thanks, apparently they dont beleive in having a website or using autotrader. I did find the car on craigslist[http://buffalo.craigslist.org/ctd/1586375812.html](http://buffalo.craigslist.org/ctd/1586375812.html) ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2010, 6:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thoughts-on-purchasing-a-2005-2007-cts-v/79286/18 "2010-02-14T18:25:31Z")
> [@CursedCavy](#): > > Thanks, apparently they dont beleive in having a website or using autotrader. I did find the car on craigslisthttp://buffalo.craigslist.org/ctd/1586375812.html Did they not list the miles or did I miss it? ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2010, 6:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thoughts-on-purchasing-a-2005-2007-cts-v/79286/19 "2010-02-14T18:52:21Z")
> [@Jeller](#): > > Look forward to the supercharged models coming down in value in the next year or so. Yeah I figure with the coupe coming late summer the sedans will drop a little faster. I plan to start shopping in August. But put mine up for sale before that. ---
**Author:** ![walter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/walter/32/7202_2.png) [@walter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/walter)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2010, 7:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thoughts-on-purchasing-a-2005-2007-cts-v/79286/20 "2010-02-14T19:02:27Z")
> [@BigRon](#): > > Did they not list the miles or did I miss it? you missed it 63,278 [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thoughts-on-purchasing-a-2005-2007-cts-v/79286.md?page=2)