2013 Cadillac ATS Performance Review and Test Drive by Bill - Auto Europa Naples

Offered for sale is this gorgeous example of the sporty and luxurious ATS Sedan from Cadillac, a 2013 Performance model in a beautiful color combination, and with only one prior owner and just 43K miles. This immaculate car is all original from front to back, and still smells new inside. Amenities include the (rare in this model) optional 321HP 3.6 liter Direct Injection V6, 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic Transmission, Power Leather Seats with Driver Memory, Cadillac's CUE system with Navigation, Pandora, Sirius/XM, Bluetooth, Rear Camera, and more, Moonroof, Onstar, Polished Alloy Rims with Michelin Tires, Keyless Entry and Ignition, and more. Includes two master keys and all manuals. This immaculate car has been freshly serviced and inspected by our workshop, and is covered under a nationwide drivetrain warranty. Do not miss this one!

[@243wayne1]

An evening drive in a Caddy from Bill! Nice twist from the morning mist! Lol.

[@67odenkun]

243wayne1 I thought the same!!

[@pontiacGXPfan]

This car was what the Cadillac CTS was when it first came out in 2003

[@RageHP-RageHorsePower]

Thays what I've been saying or thinking

[@adamhayden5152]

I wish it was. The first gen cts sold tons of units. The ats was a slept on car that didn’t sell that well. Most people don’t know what they are and are clueless about this great car. The ats is one of the best drivers cars and add to that you can get a manual 6speed that comes with an LSD. Man Cadillac knocked it out of the park with this car. It’s to bad everyone wants SUV’s and crossovers. I have a 14 ats 2.0t performance trim and I adore it. I Also have 3 other Cadillac cars also!

[@timtresch4848]

@@adamhayden5152 It wasn't slept on at all, the ats was the automotive journalists darling in 2013, it got rave reviews from everyone they just didn't sell well because they are small sporty luxury american sedans and normie dipshits all want crossovers and suvs, and the small market of people who will buy American luxury sedans want land yachts like town the old Devilles and Towncars. Its a shame because I truly think Cadillac out bmw'ed bmw but at the end of the day if someone wanted a bmw 3 series they where just going to buy the badge.

[@johnwhitneykokalis9990]

Got one with v6, limited slip differential, heads up display, magnetic shocks, brembo brakes, sun roof and black paint with 18 inch wheels, its a 2013 and has 55,000 miles on it and it looks brand new and its my wifes car and we love it o much that we will NEVER sell it. It is super quick and corners like an indie 500 car. Did I mention that we love are ATS premium pkg Cadillac? Jes sayin.

[@adamhayden5152]

The car is a great handling car but saying it handles like a INDY car is a gross exaggeration… also the 2.0t is the better motor unless it’s the ATS V…

[@johnwhitneykokalis9990]

@@adamhayden5152 exaggeration? Yes, but the alph platform is the performance chassis for the new CT4 CT5, .and Camaros. You should take one out and put it through the paces, then tell us what you think

[@geraldthompson7749]

That's A Sharp Looking ATS 👍 👍

[@duke6j]

Bill, I'm amazed at how you manage to get your hands on so many vintage and low milage outstanding cars. Good for you!!

[@adamhayden5152]

The 3.6 isn’t the way to go. The 2.0t is the way to go!! I own a 14 ats 2.0t performance trim rwd. Lots of aftermarket support for the 2.0t

[@paulcondie2520]

3.6 has more HP and more reliable in the long run with normal maintenance. Now if you're going to mod there is more aftermarket support.

[@lashayaslifewithher2boys472]

Great review

[@sirloin4372]

The 2.0t is the way to go for a pure drivers car. I have 14 ats performance rwd 2.0t and the aftermarket support is amazing. Very soon the car will be upgraded to stage 2 and e85 and making tons more hp. Then forged pistons and better con rods and bigger turbo!!!

[@adamhayden5152]

Sounds sweet homie! I have a 14 ats also performance trim and rwd same 2.0t motor. My car has bunch of zzp parts and some other parts like GFB DV+ and renick chassis brace.

[@timtresch4848]

its preference the V6 will be smoother, sounds better, and will be more enjoyable to rev it out and theirs a good aftermarket for it as well from all the v6 camaros. The 2.0T is great as well lighter front end, easier and cheaper to make quick power with basic bolt ons/tune but the early 2.0T's had headcasket issues. 2016+ with the upgraded 8 speed is especially nice.

[@paulcondie2520]

Stock for stock, 3.6! Not even a comparison

[@99v8cobra]

Great car

[@jamarihargrove2314]

Flipty flips

[@Scrapez-un3xj]

This guys great

[@user-kx8lf6sc6k]

My next car

[@DementedDistraction]

I've been looking for an AWD ATS coupe with the 3.6 in black, but I'm having one hell of a time finding one...the only one I've found in that configuration was in red. :/

[@mplscarsales6652]

Might have one for sale for you with 80k miles in the next month AWD premium package Black with Blood 🩸 interior but you would have to pick up in Minnesota I will pay plane ✈️ ticket here you drive back to your home . Not a coupe though it’s 4 door 13k Let me know

[@adamhayden5152]

Skip the awd and the 3.6 get a 2.0t in premium trim rwd and make sure it has the G80 rpo code for the LSD!!!

[@adamhayden5152]

@@mplscarsales6652 it’s called morello red and I’d never buy an ats that lived up in the twin cities… my ats came from Texas and doesn’t have a spot of rust anywhere underneath. She’s my nice weather car and fyi I live in SE MN

[@brianwaloweek6770]

Currently looking for ATS or CTS coupe with the LGX V6 Like my Buick lacrosse, great engine

[@timtresch4848]

I know alot of people like those cts coupes but I never found their proportions flattering for a 2 door, still a good car but the ats coupe would be the winner IMO and if you keep long, long term I think those could become collectable, maybe even look at cts wagons if thats your thing I think those look great but its all subjective obviously

[@lucascarreviews]

Hoping my mom can get rid of her piece of shit 08 Jetta to get a 17 ATS. Loving the ATS

[@michaelfranklinwhibley2935]

Rear seals malfunction Excel over speed bumps potholes railway tracks brakes on over tracks good too

[@paulparoma]

Bill, I think you meant "German counterparts," not "German compatriots." After all, most Germans are not US citizens.:)

[@speedshiftr88]

Nachos..keep talking

[@jco5679]

3.6 is not the way to go, 4.6’s are much more reliable

[@TheAprizzle92]

The 3.6 for the ATS is enough though.

[@Colvy1]

I saved my 5k going with the 2.0T and now I have extra money for a cold air intake, performance exhaust system, upgraded turbo etc and will be prob more fun than the 3.6 for the same price.

[@RageHP-RageHorsePower]

Deathstar is a great engine

[@johnwhitneykokalis9990]

@@TheAprizzle92 More than enough. If I delete the traction control and put it in sport I can do donuts all day long and throw out the rear end and drift around corners. People probably think I am quite the a$$ hole when they witness my adolescent tendencies from time to time, so I don't drive it very much as its my wife's car anyway.

[@paulcondie2520]

4.6? I don't think so