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2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V General Discussion Discuss everything about the first generation Cadillac CTS-V that does NOT fall into either the Performance or Appearance Modification category.

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Old 03-10-07, 09:32 PM
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With only 1 hr of sleep b/t me getting off of work and getting on the plane to Chicago, I've just completed my drive back to Kansas in my '06 CTS-V... which now has 7110 miles on it!
The car was very clean when i picked it up and it's super dirty now. I see what you guys were saying about the brake dust! Theres plenty of it everywhere. Mind you I rarely ventured below 75, and was often in the 95+ range the entire trip home, I could see the brake being pretty hot.

I see why the radio buttons peel so often on these cars, when you're driving so fast and the adrenaline gets to pumpin your hands tend to sweat causing the buttons to peel.

The drive was great though, no problems at all except a very minor slight pull to the left But it could've been the freeway. I'm not so sure how comfortable I am legroom wise on long trips. I found my knees started hurting, I had to stop and stretch.

The biggest issue I had was there was just one key, no fobs & no NAV disc at delivery, Who ever the previous owner a guy named DOUG (from the radio) must have keep these items. So the salesman ordered them for me, I hope to have them by the end of the week.

I have a lot to learn about the car though, currently I'm trying to practice learning where the gears are. It's been a while since I drove a stick on a regular basis.

I did have my first run-in with an 335i BMW, I'm sorry to say, I probably let you guys down though (because I was having problems finding my gears) but he was pretty cool though. As I said I was really running and I ran up on him doing 90, He seen me in the rear view and floored it, then he slowed down, he repeated this process again and I was like lets go! He didn't seem to like going too much above 100 though and then we parted ways he took 71 and I stayed on 55.

With more practice, I'll handle business next time! Well, I'm in desparate need of sleep. I just wanted to let you guys know my buying experience.
Once again, I thank you all for all of your advice, it really paid off!

Next come the Mods, first is tinted windows, I don't like it when folks get to see me as I'm flying past them. I like being in Stealth Mode
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Old 03-10-07, 10:39 PM
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Congrats on the new ride!
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Welcome to mod hell!

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Re: Just Bought A Cadillac!

....throw some D's on dat b@!#$!

luckly someone might get this.
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Old 03-10-07, 11:50 PM
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Welcome, your doomed!

The V is a hoot.
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Old 03-11-07, 01:40 AM
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Wonderful car to drive on a road trip isn't it. How many miles over how many days?
If it still has the stock shifter you will be changing that soon as your second mod.
Bruce
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Old 03-11-07, 03:52 AM
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....throw some D's on dat b@!#$!

luckly someone might get this.




Lol. Somebody had to say it!
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Old 03-11-07, 03:53 AM
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....throw some D's on dat b@!#$!

luckly someone might get this.
After reading the thread title, I was disappointed the first post didn't include a CTS-V with Asanti wheels.
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Old 03-11-07, 09:21 AM
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Lol. Somebody had to say it!
Ha! Beat me to it.
Welcome to V Land.
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Old 03-11-07, 09:28 AM
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Re: Just Bought A Cadillac!

Welcome!

Before you get used to THAT shifter, get an aftermarket one ... it's a whole new driving experience.
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Re: Just Bought A Cadillac!

to the V and the fourm.
You'll have to look over all the possible Mods and decide which one(s) to do first based on what you're looking for. One important thing to do is find a "local" Cadillac dealership you feel is worthy to take you car to if needed. Find out all of the ones in your area and then ask around in here as to owners impressions of them.
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Old 03-11-07, 09:59 PM
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Re: Just Bought A Cadillac!

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....throw some D's on dat b@!#$!

luckly someone might get this.
I got it... That's why I titled this thread that!
I'm trying so hard not to do it too
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Old 03-11-07, 10:03 PM
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Wonderful car to drive on a road trip isn't it. How many miles over how many days?
If it still has the stock shifter you will be changing that soon as your second mod.
Bruce
Two days and probably just under 700 miles. I might need AA to leave it in the garage. It just keeps on begging me to drive it.
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Old 03-11-07, 10:08 PM
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Where in KS are you at? Welcome to the addiction!
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Old 03-11-07, 10:09 PM
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Re: Just Bought A Cadillac!

OK, getting 15% tint tomorrow @ 8:30am, JL 10W7 installed at 11:30am, and I start working on this shifter. Is it that much better?
I thought the '06 was supposed to have a stiffer shifter from the factory?

I only have three cadillac dealerships to chose from around here and they aren't that close either. The one closest to my house, I couldn't stand the salesman so I doubt I will be able to have a good relationship with the service dept.
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