I Bought the Cheapest CTS-V in the Country!

[@unknownnick6672]

Bro what. 82k on the dash. What a steal. I’ve had my 2006 cts for 6 years and it’s been the best daily driver I’ve ever had. Never put a dollar in her other than tires, break pads, a battery and oil changes

[@Bmstaudy]

The odometer doesn’t work tho after the drive the mileage didn’t go up

[@mcbride991]

It’s the factory manual too. That’s a fucking steal

[@adamhayden5152]

Are you serious?!? You don’t change other fluids or anything else? I would touch a car you owned…

[@2sickjay]

25:42

[@bost4465]

how many miles though ?? im at 152 with c/a/i exhaust i got a cylinder one not fireing lmao

[@TheFirstArsynyc]

I have an 04 CTS-V and when I heard there was a clunk when engaging the clutch my first thought was the rear diff bushings since my car did the same around 80k miles. They make a killer aftermarket bushing with a kind of hook that bolts to the diff housing to add additional support. That aftermarket bushing has now lasted me a solid 70k miles with little to no degradation.

[@xnreyescj]

How is the rear sub-frame?

[@TheFirstArsynyc]

@@xnreyescj Mine? Seems just fine. No cracks, breaks, or deforming.

[@juancoria7041]

That hook is bad for the V diffs..they add more stress..lots of failures with it

[@AngelGarcia-et9db]

What is the bushing you purchase d?

[@johncaputo205]

It's crazy to see how far cadillacs have come from 2005 to now. The technology is so different.. Amazing..

[@Sh1tzboutagodown]

I prefer the V1 Cus it’s not like a computer with wheels so to speak. It can be fixed with a wrench when you are done beating on it.

[@49giants3]

I think Cadillac has done a great job with the V series. I have a 2014 CTS Vsport, and I love it

[@shaikymandel7593]

I could tell you’re a mechanic from the way you work and procedure. I love this car, nice purchase.

[@williamloveday3728]

Bought my 05 CTS V in April ‘22, best car I’ve ever owned. I love it to no end. Cannot wait to have this thing for the next rest of my life.

[@flybygaming9678]

Thank you so much man, you gave me hope now. All the videos on KZbin are several years old and have terrible angles on what to do with maintenance. I got my 05 a little over a month ago for 10k and 155k on the dash. Brand new RPM transmission(w/ warranty) which is why I had to get it.

[@eddiechavez1707]

I've got a 2012 176,000 it rides smooth and floats unbelievable, ajoy to drive even the steering wheel feels like a custom fit !

[@ic1815]

Awesome find! Stealth Grey is a somewhat rare color, 1 of 4 available for CTSV, especially with the light grey interior. My STSV was this exact same combo. Excited to see more of it!

[@915Performance]

Man I use to have an 2007 CTSV last year of the 1gen had upgrade diff mounts. Long tubes full exhaust with a creative steel shirt shifter it was a 6.0 LS2 with a stage 2 T-56 transmission fully rebuild. Miss it everyday. Even with the bad gas prices this was a car with SMILE PER GALLONS. Car got nothing but love everywhere I took it.

[@josepht1604]

Holy shit! Almost 200k views! Man you deserve it. Glad to see someone who does GOOD clean work getting some recognition.

[@silverlego2]

Its nice to see that someone bought that car. its been getting buried under snow from the snow plow for the past two years.

[@captainamerica9353]

Sounds like you could've bought the cheapest CTSV in America, in a rare color with rare wheels. And a new set of tires.

[@8mitch_]

Never seen this guy or his channel before. Videos been on my recommended for about a week now. But I’m sitting here for about 30 seconds in and I’m looking at him and the background like “yeah this guys from New Hampshire” 😂 😂

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Live free or die baby

[@richardpreddy2194]

I got a 2005 CTS-V I move the battery to the trunk.moved the fuse box to where the battery was and installed a supercharger bought a new diff from creative steel. Love it

[@bootstrap93]

I have the same car, Stealth Gray 2005. I'm the second owner of mine from a lease. I installed a android auto head unit... where the CD/DVD unit goes, the screen slides out and up when you power the car up. Infotainment functions 100% still.

[@markchase1840]

I’m an old man and I think I need one of these Caddy’s. I have a 2021 Challenger and I like it but you can’t haul people in the back seat like you could in a Caddy. You got me thinking of possibilities. Nice video. I just like and subscribed.

[@amanwithaplan4103]

I’m a fan of the color, the Forgestar’s compliment it well.

[@brianbird3756]

Oh and pro tip, set it out with the direct sunlight on the tail lights. Then pull on the tail light lenses. If they pull loose, then you know you need to re glue them before you lose them on the highway.

[@stevebader6385]

I had a 2013 Vagon. Loved it. Put 75,000 mostly trouble free miles on her. Rode and drove great. Enjoy

[@adamhayden5152]

Should have never sold it, they are only going up in price. Super rare car.

[@nonameisthename138]

I'm a new subscriber, saw your last video on the CTSV, and wanted to start with the beginning. You found a GEM!!! CONGRATS 👏 👏 👏

[@okevolutionviii]

Instead of buying a CS rear diff bushing, you can buy an Energy Suspension part # 3.2125G and cut it down slightly and it's a direct fit in the diff without cutting or pressing out the metal sleeve (the most time consuming job by far which can be a days job) and expensive if renting the tool. The ES bushing set comes with 2 so I can sell the other one for $18 shipped if you or anyone else want to fix it super fast and reliably.

[@mjeedkhalid3719]

I have some advice for you when the car staying long time +6 months: 1- change the fuel. 2- check oil engine - gearbox - differential - brakes. 3-check the spark plug and it's cables. 4- compressor and it's lines with filling valve and O rings. Regards

[@kevingarretson3839]

you dont get enough credit for your content. awesome channel

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Appreciate it man

[@iyaayas5097]

Looks like you got a steal! I really like that color too.. Usually see them in silver or black, so I wouldn't be surprised if the blue had a lower build number.

[@carsNcutz]

Love the car, I had 2 05's one with a built 408, built trans and CS 8.8 rear end the other was stock besides exhaust and intake. I now have a 05 E55. I'd love to see how the 2 would stack up against each other! Definitely just earned my sub too!

[@ChrisSullivan69]

You've got good taste! E55 is definitely a bit more refined. Love mine

[@carsNcutz]

@@ChrisSullivan69 oh yea man I love the idea of a luxury sport sedan lol my first V had me hooked. Then I moved and bought a matching one for my wife. Built mine, sold it and got the 55. Been benzing it ever since, I’m thinking a turbo c5 next lol gotta keep my 55 tho

[@nathanielmackinnon6738]

Nice car bro, great grab. Probably need a good tune with the idling issues, I’m an Ls guy an the caddies grew on me big time.

[@saidtheblueknight]

I thought I recognized that car...till I saw you pulling it onto the trailer and the seller. That was my buddy's car and we had alot of fun with it.

[@RichardGming]

Good luck finding the rear diff carrier assembly. Been on national back order, have been waiting on a factory one for 4 months. Ended up finding a used one. 2013 ATS

[@slopokels6962]

Srx will fit and they come with 3.91 gears im on the lookout for one myself

[@phillipmitchell2897]

Glad you saved this car I would like to see her fixed up 👍🏾👍🏾

[@snoopq7417]

Keep the Cadillac videos coming my guy

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Coming up here soon man!

[@notperfectgarage4595]

Nice car. I gave 5k for mine 110k on it 3yrs ago. Drove it 7 hrs home. Was a great car.

[@mckinleywilliams2403]

Chris, you have my dream garage and a love for GM muscle cars. I like the content and i will be watching the evolution of the CTSV.

[@MysticShot]

Can’t wait for you to start working on that list !!!

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Been working hard on it. Next video will be up shortly

[@FlyingAAuto]

Highly recommend a diff brace for these cars so you dont end up needing a rearend if you drive it hard.

[@JayRollaTSi]

Diff brace kind of helps. 8.8 or v2 cradle swap is the right way

[@adamhayden5152]

K&W coilovers are among the best. I’d take em off and send them back to be rebuilt.

[@notallalpha3452]

I’m about to put an offer in on a gen1 V. Spun a bearing and the motor is already pulled. 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Nice! Should be a fun project

[@royalty4521]

I just picked up a g8 gxp that's been sitting for 8 years I'm about to start restoring it here soon I have a gen 1 cts-v and also my daily is a sts-v if yall know anything about them there underrated cars if cared for

[@austinmcclure4161]

got an '04 last Spring. had the ls6 remanned, ls7 clutch, some poly bushings and mounts here and there. they're fun cars!

[@shawnmckenzie1786]

Well done. Great information and educational process. Peace

[@Taino5.0]

Can’t wait to see this finished. A friend of mine has a v6 CTS from this time and it’s crazy to see how close they are.

[@rickbullock7234]

The speedometer and trans temp connectors get reversed on the transmission if it has had work performed. Mine was that way. It happens more often than you would think.

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Normally I'd check that, but the fact that speed is reading correctly from obd2 port tells me the problem is somewhere between PCM and cluster. Thanks though!

[@johnnyirizarry1276]

Nice I bought a 08 sts v little minor differences yours is a cts v I love cadillac man now that I have 100,000 miles I have to change the throttle body

[@OneMeanZ]

Great find! Always liked these cars. I’ve replaced that bushing on these before and it’s not bad. Love the channel dude. Found you from the C6Z forum.

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Thanks man!

[@AndresScored]

Definitely needs a cold start tune looked at , such a beautiful car man whattt😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@ronvia7499]

The clunk is probably the motor mounts. In 2010 I had an 05 with about 55k that the stock mounts were trash. If you’d push the clutch while under load the engine would slam back down as there was too much drivetrain movement and the mounts would rip. Looks like yours were replaced already, but these are notorious for eating motor mounts. My clunk went away after I did some poly motor mounts for the remaining 10k miles I had it.

[@davevan8864]

Cool Car.......I just got a '13 Coupe, a very different animal....but I love it. Thanks.....

[@dylanjohnson1023]

So what did you end up paying for it?

[@eanfisher1904]

Will watch just for this, have a matching one minus the wheels and interior color.

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Color is awesome. Can't wait to get it all shined up

[@n.b.p.davenport7066]

I tell you what with excitement, I wish it was mine!

[@ctvette1318]

Nice buy Chris! Never really considered these cars but as I watched the video I’m really liking it.

[@ChrisSullivan69]

They are super cool. Really growing on me

[@FlyingAAuto]

I got a 06 cts v for 10k a few weeks ago and put in a short throw shifter and some forgestar wheels for the track and it performed way better than I would expect a car of that size to. Great cars.

[@prvisuals615]

I love ctsv’s man keep this series goin❗️

[@richardmesser1091]

My grandmother loves her's

[@miguelburgos8408]

MAN!!!!!, Love this CTS-V, My Favorite Car Thx , and Good Luck.Mike

[@gregkrueger331]

Make sure you check the spare tire well under the covers. My trunk apparently leaked like crazy and found out that it’s a common issue. Had a BUNCH of water just sitting down there.

[@fixitdaniel]

Love the CTS-V I have a STS 2006 good stuff first time checking out the channel from one KZbinr to another

[@adamhayden5152]

You have a STS V or just a STS? If it’s just a STS is it V6 or V8?

[@fixitdaniel]

@@adamhayden5152 I have an STS with the V6 it was my dad's car when my car had broke down he sold me his but I've always wanted a full true sts-v one of these days

[@adamhayden5152]

@@fixitdaniel I’m sorry, not trying to be mean I just hate the v6 sts. I have a STS4 V8 1sg f55 car. Also 3 other caddies.

[@fixitdaniel]

@@adamhayden5152 it's cool no problem I like the V8 more iam more a V8 person anyway but I got the V6 because my dad was selling it to me for a good price when I needed a car but if I had my choice I would definitely gotten a V8

[@Ignaciomdzp]

loving this channel keep up the ctsv videos!!!

[@ComfortablyNumbBIYD33]

Ok I have to say that this four door Corvette / Cadillac got me hooked on watching your videos 👍🏽 great content. Let’s see how she turns out

[@Deritot-eyb_and_lleweraf]

I don’t know that much but I have a 03 Lincoln and when I bought it, it had the same exact start up issue it was the o2 sensors

[@gtonvon]

Think I just found my favorite channel.

[@soFrostyy]

can’t wait to see more, ctsv s are my favorite car all of them V1-v3 but v2 def my favorite gen

[@ChrisSullivan69]

I want a V2 real bad. Maybe soon....

[@EJ257IHI]

Glass blasting the headers, diff and a few other parts would make a big difference IMO. (Part of the Underside cleanup)

[@gregmuscovalley3791]

Even I heard about the diff on these. Great car.

[@gregkrueger331]

Don’t forget the driveshaft carrier bushing.

[@markkimball1569]

Both my caddies I put over 100 k on sts 4.6 ATS 3.6. In mass…. Live 4 those cts vs. all years. I’m jealous ! Maybe I can find one now .. I’m retired. Lol.

[@drewglis]

I don’t usually comment much but what a fantastic channel. Just found it today and I’ve already watched half a dozen videos. Great editing and pacing, awesome cars and garage. Channels like this are why I love KZbin. Keep up the great content. You’ll be at 100k subscribers in no time.

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Thanks man! Glad you are enjoying it

[@graysonhobrecht2659]

I own one of these, a very common problem with them is the cam sensor going out causing the start to take longer, it hasn't happened on mine so I'm not sure what the symptoms are of it but if you cant find another reason for it I would check it out.

[@victorrobinson9116]

Also low octane fuel will make it stumble maybe putting higher I can feel will help definitely will not hurt it

[@daltonoakes1029]

I bought a 12’ model Mary Kay addition that was pink for 3500 and drove it home without issue. But nice car🤙🏼

[@michaelm3381]

You need to see your parents more often! Seriously though, that is a good find. Those are fast cars.

[@adamhayden5152]

They were fast for their time. They are not fast by todays standard at all. They are considered quick at best.

[@msmokesofficial7574]

just found your channel, love the video!

[@skleenis]

gorgeous car. working towards being able to AFFORD and OWN a CTSV or an IS250/300. my dream cars.

[@skleenis]

was definitely referring to a better and good working version of the above mentioned cars. i dont wanna jump through hoops to get one of these mfs working 😂😂

[@n.b.p.davenport7066]

The tires mounted and balanced about 400 bucks a little more for 16 I believe it is, for me each!

[@sendog1020]

You have some pristine vehicles and a great channel. Keep up the amazing content…you look like dalton Schultz (Texans TE) 💪🏼

[@georges4668]

you scored .. I just found your channel , I'm in

[@vacoombs]

Good find man!!

[@joshsmoke5618]

Bro crying so hard right now I wish I would’ve came across that gem😫😫

[@joshsmoke5618]

It’s cammed too?

[@Jlockjammers217]

Can’t wait too see you at 100k subs I know you’re busy but you’ve been on it with this CTS-V keep it up love content like this don’t mind the time skips either lol

[@imthestrangler123]

I daily drove a 2005 V1 for about 2 years. Had heads / cam and bolt-ons, and it was a fun car but man it had gremlins out the wazoo lol. Make sure all your grounds are clean and tight, as those will create a lot of issues. My diff made the same exact clunking noise when I let out the slack on the clutch like that. Its absolutely worth it to use every differential-related upgrade that Creative Steel makes. Mine also had the same clear coat failure on the rear bumper, Cadillac sure did a lot of learning with these cars haha. But they are cool cars for sure because of how rare they are. Looking forward to seeing how this one turns out!

[@adamhayden5152]

Cadillac CTS V’s are not rare at all. What is rare is the STS V and XLR V only 2500 STS V’s were made through the model run.

[@imthestrangler123]

@@adamhayden5152 Idk where you live, but I sure don't see 1st gen V's very often at all... Even when I would go to the largest weekly Cars and Coffee event in the country when I lived in SoCal I would often be the only 1st gen V there.

[@slopokels6962]

Most first gen V1 cts are wrecked because you have to drive these cars ...ive had my 05 for 7 years and is super easy to lose control of it.. id bet half of these are gone by now

[@adamhayden5152]

@@imthestrangler123 I’m in SE MN. I literally see them all the time in the summer. 2nd gen v’s more but I still see 1st gen v’s a decent amount in the summer. There is a guy that lives in town over that has cts v wagon. I love seeing that car.

[@Jlockjammers217]

Just found you after all the automotive content creators I also watch mostly legitstreetcars but I love this car you bought it’s one of my dream cars amongst others but I really am happy you bought one not too bad dude it’s so dope good for you man

[@7Fields16]

Amazing find.

[@Shewent2008Jared]

When i saw you had the same last name and a love for cars, HAD to subscribe!

[@ChrisSullivan69]

BROTHER

[@j.a.r.family2576]

I have an 05 cts non v has that same rear end clunk going in reverse. Now I need a trans so I'm told. I love the car. I'll never get rid of it. Just can't afford to fix it yet.

[@adamhayden5152]

Why? The motors aren’t good, it’s not fast or powerful or even quick? Why do you have such a sentimental affection for the car? They have really bad interiors for a Cadillac. I have the same affection for my 05 deville. But that is a completely different animal. Not trying to be rude, just curious.

[@mikedoubleohdoubleu2135]

Nice. Subscribed 😃

[@nzuncovered1845]

Sounds like it needs new spark plugs, don't forget the cabin filter too

[@victorrobinson9116]

Keep the Yokohama brand new tires just in case you may want some different rims you can swap them out entirely and just have two sets of wheels and tires also you may want to knock the rust off with a wire brush then you can paint them ?

[@richardmesser1091]

Nothing 20 K can't fix

[@SwaggyPk3]

Thought this was Kevin Love for a second 🤣

[@Cages_Domain]

Sounds great

[@n.b.p.davenport7066]

Quiet exhaust is good, I want to hear the engine

[@udedmario]

subbed! cool video, i have one in the same color a 2006. fun car 😊

[@daphoenixto]

Hahahaha I love the Yokohama edition leather seats comment !

[@kayla-hv1bm]

You need the 300 srt now you’ll have some of the baddest sedans ever made

[@brianallen4434]

I paid $1,600 for my ‘05 , 4 years ago with 133,000 miles. still running now has 158,000 on it

[@CTSV6.0-G37]

Very nice man!!!

[@ChannelRM1]

I've been building a few, get rid of that diff brace and do a nice poly bushing in the diff, it's your safest bet. Those braces are known to cause issues.

[@mike_stanceco]

I dont know if it was cheaper than my latest V1 I scooped up to build ;) - but awesome video! You've got a new sub.

[@yrasphong]

6speed Cadillac..that some rare shit bro

[@zacharyzeno8619]

Might be MAF SENSOR might needs to be changed or clean for the idle issue

[@chrisgarrett898]

I have a new buddy who specializes in used parts for my V2 and anything CTS or V. He gets all kinds of stuff. I'm in north NJ, he's just over the border in NY state. If u need anything, lemme know. ALSO, save money on emblems and replace the inserts from ReBadge Design. I'm the V guru if u need help n sourcing the good stuff.

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Thanks brotha I really appreciate it!

[@petercarey6883]

I always love these Caddy's, especially the two-door coupes! Nice find. So, will you keep this as a "family" car or flip it? Save the Wave🙋‍♂

[@chrisreynolds2410]

They didn’t make a coupe that year CTS.

[@petercarey6883]

@@chrisreynolds2410 But they did make coupes.

[@chrisreynolds2410]

I’m familiar, I have this Same V in all black with built up engine and I had the coupe that was a different year.

[@jabbertab]

@@chrisreynolds2410 who asked though

[@victorrobinson9116]

Fuel filter maybe defective plus old fuel FYI