What Makes the Cadillac CTS-V So Freaking GREAT?

[@ThatDudeinBlue]

A CTS-V with Weld Racing wheels? Yes plz.

[@frankpuzziferroii581]

ThatDudeinBlue where can I email you about a Mustang I would like you to review? I would like to see how it would compare to another Mustang that you’ve reviewed before that was a rare thing to see!

[@gzeus6332]

You need to find the Unicorn CTS-V Wagon with a 6 speed manual. that would be a video i would love to see... (My dream car)

[@diegoceja7988]

ThatDudeinBlue Please go to cali and review freshkicks 350z that needs to happen!!

[@charliearias4814]

It looked and sounds awesome

[@Xaqtly]

@@gzeus6332 I posted in one of the other comments below, but I have one. If @ThatDudeinBlue wants to make a trip out to CA, he can drive mine. White 2011 CTS-V wagon with a manual, making ~740 HP.

[@AustinMBecker]

For those of us who know the V symbol, know this car an no sleeper...She's quick

[@arthurerby2466]

Austin Becker the v1 is a total sleeper though lets no lie

[@modsandmissiles3344]

the V is for vagina something you'll get a lot in the ctsv

[@great4ever845]

What year should I consider I still want that Chevy motor and this so happens to be a sedan

[@great4ever845]

I'm going to debaddge once i get one

[@aszrael1266]

Im a huge fan of the V. Ive got a 2012 V wagon and even years later it still puts a smile on my face. Mine is a bolt on on car also and agree with you on how easy it is to drive even when your on it.

[@Kona61]

Wow, you have a manual CTS-V wagon? That sounds like a dream car to me!

[@LuisJayala95]

Take care of it. Guaranteed collector down in the future

[@guccipucci69420]

6 figure car you have now!!

[@jb6574]

Id choose a ctsv over a corvette or camaro any day

[@HoosierDaddy94]

CTS V 2011-2015 ya. Newer CTS Vs heard there gearbox is garbage lol

[@anton26s]

tht_ speed3 facts ‼️

[@D.Finnegan]

It's the ultimate "dad ride" for a family man.

[@cerealjerk]

Considering it's the only one you can get in 4 door,its not much of a choice for an adult.

[@cali2468]

@@HoosierDaddy94 You heard wrong. lol The 8L90 is a beast. They've been 8s @ 160 mph factory-stock. When tuned right they will shift really, really fast!

[@joeygonzalez2601]

A 6sp wagon is one of my dream cars. I believe Cadillac only made 500 of the v wagon with a manual so they are rare.

[@vernonprice5986]

joey gonzalez Yep - 514 to be exact. That's why they're still selling for so much, especially with low miles.

[@jkrych26]

an opulent blue, 6-speed manual wagon with just over 30k miles sold for $61k at an auction yesterday, one of the few cars of this era that will ever appreciate

[@Navs126]

Go ask Jay Leno for his. I’m sure he has one somewhere lol

[@cramdangle]

There’s a manual wagon in Canada selling for 39k. Check #ctsvwagon on instagram

[@stunna_CODM]

joey gonzalez my friend has & I didn’t know they were rare.

[@kevindavis5966]

As long as you don't turn the car off when you give it back to him, the car can go any distance without the fob as long as you don't turn it off and try to restrart it. Pretty much all of these cars with fobs work like that.

[@Bikaz]

Exactly. Just to add to that: Its a safety concern. If your car loses connection to your fob unintentionally and just turn off while youre driving... well, you can figure out that wouldnt be the greatest experience. So if your battery runs out for example and you get stranded in the middle of the highway or just turn off engine at 90mph, not a great thing to happen.

[@stephenmethot9861]

I have a 2012 Cts v coupe a Corsa axle back exhaust and no other mods. I did 12s at Englishtown right before they close on street tires. Then I took up to whiskey hill racetrack. I had to have a pro join me to teach me all the turns and hill. This Pro drove a lap, on the stock Michelins, he was quite impressed. He commented how well it did coming out of the hairpin and going up the hill. That's where LSA had the biggest advantage over the turbo six of the BMW M3s. And I was up their butts on the straightaway at over 120mph. The Brembos never faded and could put you through the windshield. And even at 4200 lbs. I was very confident attacking all the turns. Magnetic shocks and stock pilot sport tires stuck like glue. The pro was very impressed. And I'm a novice. Bmw's ,Camaros, mustangs, vettes, Nissan it's all got gapped by this old man in the Cadillac. 😎🇺🇸

[@based_will]

I want one of these bad. Seems like a good next step from my 05 GTO.

[@jb6574]

For awhile a lot of the gto guys were selling their gtos for ctsvs..now though it looks like their selling them for vettes now

[@Krysco51]

Definitely is. Went from a heads/cam GTO to a 14 coupe and absolutely love it

[@riley1369]

How much are GTO’s going for? I’m thinking of buying one but none for sale near me currently

[@jb6574]

@@riley1369 The clean ones are round 11-16k with less than or round 100k miles..im considering getting back in one too

[@davonbethay8202]

That’s exactly where i came from before buying mine lol .. big jump

[@CarCrazyRDM]

Not only do I praise GM for making this car in general but I love them for offering it in a wagon (and a manual)! Being a wagon guy a Vagon had been my dream daily driver since they were first released in 2011. I was lucky enough to finally be able to pick one up last year and it's everything you said it is in your video and then some! Nothing like smoking 99% of the cars on the road in a pearl white 5 door Caddy. :)

[@DtownJ]

LS engines are godly.

[@kl0wnkiller912]

I love my 2014 CTS-V coupe... A werewolf in a tuxedo. Been to 165 MPH in it and it was still pulling hard when I gave up. Just ordered my Corsa Sports for it and will be getting the Diablo Trinity 2 for it next.

[@ToriL97]

I've driven one of these stock and it was soooo good. I can't imagine how it would have felt modified. I had never driven anything faster than our families Suburban and for Cadillac with 2 or 3 times the power it was so well controlled, and getting on it on the freeway I fell in love.

[@adamn5821]

You should do a review of a ATS V coupe if you haven't already.

[@grizzlyman329]

Only v8

[@jonathanestala5682]

I literally sold my car g8 gt to get a cts v, and this video just convinced me more than I already was, looking forward to owning one soon 😎

[@terryrutherford2114]

I have a 2011 CTS-V sedan with a cold air intake and Corsa exhaust. I love it. Thanks for the video!

[@YouDontWannaFightMe]

I work at a body shop and I once shuttled a customer with a very similar setup to this, with the wider wheels and tires in the back. He told me it was making 600hp and had no doubt about it. The CTS-V is quite a sleeper!

[@adamhayden5152]

Well they make 556 at the flywheel. 600 isn’t hard to get to at all.

[@GoldenScarzz]

I just picked up my 11 V here in Florida cammed out flex fuel full bolts and the whole 9. She made it the whole way back 900 miles without a hiccup and I daily it. Couldn’t ask for a better car. Love my grandma car 💙💙

[@camarols6]

Nice to hear the bolt ons can make a difference that you can feel. Got a '14 Vagon and I'm thinking of getting some easy install items

[@Khoff450]

I love when you post LS cars!!!

[@justincarneiro6057]

I have a 2013 V coupe with a few bolt ons, absolutely love the smooth powerband and ride

[@cajunmandick2985]

9am,7-4-2019.....I raced one in Melbourne Fl. and it was stipidly fast and Im on a modded R 1 Yamaha. 140 down US 1 and I couldnt pull away from him nor could me. Only two other cars, a GT-40 converted race car for the street and a 850 hp 4 wheel drive Subaru gave my R 1 any competition and now this Caddy. Im impressed!.

[@Fall-off-currencies]

The cts-v coupe is my dreamcar. Everything's just right the powerplant the looks and luxury. The most beautiful coupe ever made in my opinion.

[@adamhayden5152]

I love the 2nd gen cts v sedan, but I think the rear of the coupe is really ugly. I’m glad you like them homie and I really hope you can get one eventually!

[@ssquared8076]

CST-Vs are awesomee between them being raced for a few years and them more or less being sleepers on the streets great cars.

[@michaelmcquade8010]

I have a 2013 CTS-V. It is great!!! It is perfectly balanced. The worst thing you can do is let off in a corner. Use the gas pedal cautiously and ease into it.

[@MrUltraworld]

I have a 2013 Coupe w/ the manual gearbox. It has few mods because it runs so good stock. The Stock exhaust is restrictive. I like GM's sleepers, I also own a '17 SS & an '05 GTO w/ manual gearboxes, they fly way under the radar.

[@AustinMBecker]

Doubt the Camaro or GTO fly under the radar, they ain't no sleepers.....

[@CoochieKissKing]

@@AustinMBecker a Chevy SS flies under the radar lol

[@abwjr426]

I LOVE CTS-Vs! One of my absolute favorites, and possibly my top “dream car”. Having young twins, I think it’d be the ideal “dad car”...it’s a Daddy Vette!! Plus, pretty tough to beat the sound of a supercharged V8 🤤

[@matthewnorfleet9356]

abwjr426 I daily my mid 700 WHP V and have two daughters (5-3). It's quiet and comfortable untill you don't want it to be. Great cars, I will never sell it.

[@lildarkiemarkie2076]

I own an all black V1. Fair amount done, best sounding car ever. Longtube headers, no cats, dual in/out "x" style borla XS used as a resonator with no mufflers. Either want to supercharge my v1 or sell it and get a v2 coupe. To date this v1 is my favorite car I owned out of 50+ cars.

[@SJColler-q8q]

I have a 2013 CTS V COUPE and there is nothing like it...I love it...

[@VEDEMRACING99]

The ultimate combo in luxury and power🔥

[@alexchris9985]

@Alpha Wërks Audi is just a piece of shit. German crap. Unreliable as hell.

[@Joeshomegarage]

Just bought a white 2011 coupe! Totally in love with this car can't wait to start modding this girl!

[@topdog8678]

Just got a white one 2011 🤜🏼🤛🏽💪🏽💪🏽 never thought I would enjoy a car the way I do!!

[@Joeshomegarage]

@@topdog8678 Mines making 720 rwhp now can get a little scary out there on the streets! LOL

[@topdog8678]

@@Joeshomegarage 😂😂😂shit I bet!!👍🏽👍🏽👌🏽👌🏽💪🏽

[@drunkinhippo2196]

Love it! Been looking for a affordable wagon if you see any around. You can tell most love them by the crazy prices they are getting!

[@jamessowder193]

The gen 2 CTS V is my absolute dream car! Gen 2 CTS is the best looking car on the road in my book.love the body style. I have a 2011 3.6 performance with a tune and it's pretty fun, and pretty solid. For a V6 it's kinda quick, it can definitely get out of his own way when needed. I want the real deal though. Almost bought a couple V's, but milage to price ratio wasn't right. Plus trying to give me six thousand dollars for my car is a no-go on a trade in. I'm hoping within the next two years to have my own V. Want the coupe actually, but those are hard to find at a reasonable price. V's have gone up a lot in price since the discontinuation of the CTS V.

[@victorcervantes5284]

This review sold me David! The CTS-V will be next car, a step up from my ‘04 GTO

[@Jimmy_MZ]

LMAO. I saw this CTS at a Racetrac over a month or 2 ago(ik it's the same one because of the liscense plate), and now it's on your channel...

[@iandavis8755]

One of the best "total package" OEM cars made in the last 30 years...I might look for one when I am tired of my Focus ST (and possibly too old to be driving one...lol)...

[@chriserz94]

If I had the choice between an E9x M3 or a CTS-V I'd probably pick the caddy and I'm a BMW enthusiast lol.

[@ProStreetCoyote_1320]

big BMW fan here. but yes if you talking about the E92 M3 V8 VS the CTS-V the LS is the way to go if you want to race and drag build one. Ive droven BMW M3 V8 love the high rev. but the CTS-V would beat it all day. now if you talk about a F90 M5compation VS a New CTS-V ID pick the M5. M5 downpipe e85 intakes tuned and you beat just about GTR that are FBO. BMW are beast when it comes to drag they beat hellcats and GTR stocks yes the price might be a lil over but non compation m5 is the same price as GTR and still faster. The F80 M3 is a monster for drag build or roll build. the BMW new G82 or G80 AWD beats GTR stocks now just think about the G80 downpipe e85 tuned easy a monster for roll are drag. allot of people don''t realize that the AWD systems in BMW and there traction are one of the best one in the world sonunds basie but it's the true

[@Hoonheadmedia]

The noise from your head hitting the headrest at 4:09 is hilarious!! TORQUE!!

[@insanity2amillion]

The cts v is the sequel to the Chevy Caprice/Impala/Buick Roadmaster in a sense

[@redfishbluefish1]

insanity2amillion yes

[@mattleonard5268]

It’s the modern day impala ss

[@kdots.2]

gnx

[@Dr.RichardBanks]

Very few things are as great as starting a V coupe in the morning. RIP neighbors

[@BLZDclan101]

the ctsv coupe is my dream car, beautiful looking and crazy powerful

[@SmithBrandon2724]

That screeching exhaust!! This is why I really want a V

[@anthonymiller2573]

So... David... if you like the CTS-V so much get one yourself... you did t have to keep his keyfob lol 😂

[@CBkid7]

Love my two CTS-Vs beautiful and amazing fun cars. One pushing over 650hp and the other one pushing over 550hp

[@drunkinhippo2196]

CB you selling either?

[@CBkid7]

@@drunkinhippo2196 sorry no.

[@AlexA-ef9tb]

Love the corvette in a suit. I’m happy with my Sport Utility Vette(Trailblazer SS)

[@vernonprice5986]

The CTS-V is much more of a 4 door Vette than a trailblazer is any kind of Vette.

[@shemshonbenjaminesrael583]

Alex A tbss are definitely getting harder to find, try to hold on yours for as long as possible

[@AlexA-ef9tb]

Esreal Develle Yeah I’m on keeping her as long as I can. Only have bolt ons and a built transmission at the moment. Going to eventually put a LSA supercharger on it, but by then, I’ll have another vehicle to daily.

[@shemshonbenjaminesrael583]

Alex A ok kool man and don’t forget the oil pick up tube relocation lol there reliable vehicles if taking care of

[@ryansmotorsports2199]

I've seen a 2nd gen CTS V with soft mods run 9s and also beat demonology in his Dodge Demon.

[@adambrooks2297]

What are u talking about, the 06 GTO was the best interior out at that time,the racing seats were all leather, the suede door panels and lower dash, leather wrapped shifter! Still a fantastic car and a absolute monster if modified properly! I do love these Caddys though!

[@derxgarage2121]

I have a 2010 sedan making a little under 600 sweet car so crazy how my old 500hp sti felt way crazier. The v just pulls and handles very good when hauling ass lol

[@LexusLuvAffair]

Love my 09 6MT V! That automatic would certainly help my ETs, though. Can't hook for nothing at Commerce Dragway! Love your vids bro! Keep em coming! ...and, yes. She has Welds for track days!

[@JD-rn4om]

Glad this popped up on my feed. Great video 👍🏽

[@BlueBeeMCMLXI]

Driven once, never forgotten. Will own.

[@LionsTigersBears]

V stands for VERY VERY fast. Actually its Victory.

[@toddposton869]

I love the CTS-V! Matter of fact, I have a 1,015hp 2011 Hennessey CTS'V coupe. ;-)

[@alex_p90]

I have a CTS VSport and have thought multiple times that I should have bought a V2

[@montage6335]

try & find a cts-v coupe, sedan or wagon with these options - 2013 to 2014 - black interior with recaros - leather steering wheel. & without this option - slicktop ("no sunroof")

[@stoggies3546]

I tested cadillacs if you forget your key say if you stopped and ran in house with car running left key on table and go back out the car will stay on you just cant turn it off or it wont come back on ive driven ten hours without key ...just got to keep it running

[@thatloudCG5]

"You see this tiny little import with these big freakin brakes on it..." YEAH! HE'S TALKING ABOUT YOU ADAM LZ! 😂😂😂😂

[@itsolo7077]

David, will you do a newer V8 camaro review? Like a SS or Zl1?

[@ThatDudeinBlue]

Would love too! They are great cars!

[@tomdubois3062]

ThatDudeinBlue v6 1le would be interesting

[@eddiepetersen9807]

ThatDudeinBlue could you see about reviewing do it with dan's vehicles...( all of them with four and six wheels)?

[@dancearoundtheworld5360]

this is my favorite gen

[@Ethanphelps]

Just got an 04 with heads and a cam a couple weeks ago, loving it so far :)

[@MrJman967]

Theres something about luxury sport sedans that make them awesome! Just bought my 2015 Q50S and it is my favorite car i ever owned!

[@benleone5800]

I LOVE my V will NEVER sell it! Thanks for the video!

[@basithph8958]

The CTS-V is a seriously underrated performance car It is even better than a sports car

[@Bhicken_Nugget]

Underrated?

[@vernonprice5986]

@@Bhicken_Nugget Yeah, I actually agree with him. The gen 2 CTS-V is one of those rare "more than the sum of its parts" cars. You can look up the specs and numbers, but nothing can really prepare you for how well it drives. It's an absolute joy to drive, it just works from front to back. It feels cohesive, connected, solid, stable. I think in that sense it's very underrated. Most people really don't understand how good it is to drive.

[@jax1079]

The answer is everything, my friend. Everything. 😂👍🏻

[@christopherkuzniar7300]

The CTS-V by best car I've driven so far! 2015 CTS-V Coupe first then go 2 additional 2017 V's off the show room floor!

[@HasakiOrame]

Amazing cars! I work at Capital Cadillac of Atlanta and i love working on these!

[@clintshepard2383]

how reliable are the cts v's? I'm debating on trading my 17 impala for an early 2010's cts v, but just want to be certain because i really do love my impala and it's reliability... just want some more speed though.

[@Navs126]

Such a gentlemanly beast!

[@jetstream_GS]

I spent 3 years peer pressuring Zack to switch from the evo to something LS

[@stepheng887]

From the Evo to something eLSe

[@typicalbamboozler6030]

I have been working on them since they came out, we had a 6 speed manual dark grey metallic wagon with yellow calipers and matte black wheels. god if only i was in that price range. I knew for sure thats going to be super rare one day. but as time goes on the new ats-v and cts-v's are even more ridiculous. that wagon though aw mannnn so weirdly cool like all the European cars the U.S. never got. People are sleeping on Cadillac man probably because of the price and would rather get an audi or something lol

[@guille92h]

The cts-v is amazing And those rear wheels OMG, is my dream car besides the corvette.

[@BuzzOffFacker]

2015 Cadillac CTS-V sedan with a manual is one of my dream cars

[@tomkjr1]

This is a great platform, coming from a mustang guy!

[@_straightsixxsavage_184]

Badass car! Now I just can't wait for @thatdudeinblue to review my car!

[@workman88]

Just don't get a first gen cts-v unless you want to grenade the rear end after adding like 2 horsepower.

[@joetaylor7442]

I own an 05, haven’t had any issues. As long as you aren’t launching on prepped roads (the track) or doing wheel hop burnouts you are fine.

[@workman88]

@@joetaylor7442 Yeah I only meant track use of course. Just a warning to those that will lol

[@madicev8]

I did a twin turbo set up on my 05 and would launch the piss out of it on the street. I considered myself lucky that it lasted

[@cts-vvstheworldplays9830]

You'd be hard pressed to find a V1 without the update rear diff... Most all had them replaced

[@96st206]

Is there a sticky enough tire that could fit on the stock rear wheels? I like the sleeper look of stock wheels. Those Weld rear wheels scream I have big power

[@rashaddow]

Nitto drag radials. R series. I run them on mine.

[@ImDect]

Love the content would love to finish up the work on my car and have you review it some time, keep up the great work

[@bobbythierry8345]

My uncle has this car and it’s very fun

[@cacusupreme3598]

Dream Car 😍❤

[@suazzz3070]

I love these cars I have the ATS version and it’s fast and leather everything you can’t go wrong with these cars and they are reliable

[@lukeslater3469]

The CTS-V is SICK😎👍🏻👍🏻. Even in stock form w 557hp I think it is🤔.

[@michaelmcquade8010]

Definitely under rated

[@surferdudehb352]

Another badass vid

[@setunedouche]

I’m shopping for one right meow...thanks David!!

[@otsavage6087]

I want either the 2013 version or the 2007 tbh because I almost bought a ice white 2007 Cadillac CTS-v bone stock for $3500 cad and it was a sexy car

[@i_read_bad_reviews]

I have always regretted not getting one of these

[@jonbuelow9007]

Just bought one! hope its as good as what I've heard and read.

[@stevet5573]

Love my V. Great review.

[@fubarexress6359]

I usually fuck with S class only but I could for sure get down with this! 20 K less than my car used and it easily keeps up with it performance wise

[@rajcam80]

I want one, ever since they came out !

[@redfishbluefish1]

Til this day. V2’s are still my dream car

[@arthurerby2466]

My entire childhood I either wanted an older mustang or a newer challenger when I drove my first bosses 2011 ctsv that quickly changed 😂

[@ProStreetCoyote_1320]

look im not doubter on the LS platform but how much can these CTS-V can push on stock block Ive seen 700whp CTS-V run 10.3sec in the drag strip. the CTS-V that run that time was on stock on the block so Im just really like curious

[@thebakerygarage]

Nooooice, notice me David.

[@ThatDudeinBlue]

Ayyyyeee🙏🙏

[@atlas85]

always was a big fan of this car....

[@adamhayden5152]

The northstar isn’t a bad motor. Please don’t talk crap about it. Yes they had some issues with head gaskets back in the 90’s and yes they have issues with oil leaks. But they are very very nice smooth running motors that make good power. I have had several N* powered Cadillacs and they have all been great and reliable and never left me on the side of the road.

[@Gixxer2247]

what makes newer LSs sound so much better/refined than on OG LS1?

[@xjmg007]

Older fbodys have a y-pipe. Most later LS's have crossover duals

[@Gixxer2247]

@@xjmg007 guess im goin true duals lol

[@xjmg007]

Went from an 02 M6 SS with headers and 3" Y to a 02 C5Z with 3" duals and x-pipe.. night and day

[@juliusrowe9374]

Nice review on the CTS V! Where did your buddy Zach go to get work done on his "V"?

[@gaiustrollius9920]

I thought that the only ls engine with letterings was the lsx. Anyway, the v makes for a pretty good daily that can also be taken in the track.

[@ditto5195]

I love those v8 sedan monsters

[@mutombosays780]

I want that mesh grille on my old man car CTS but it's $800

[@TheDutchTexan]

Love em. Would probably have one myself if not for my destabilized inner bank account.