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10-31-07, 01:53 AM
| | Cadillac Owners Fanatic Cadillac(s): CTS  | | Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Port Neches, Texas | | | Who daily drives their V? Does the 6-Speed get annoying?
I have a 03 CTS, and I am thinking of buying a V model once I graduate this december (and get a better job of course)...
Before I bought the CTS I had a Z06, which I loved but sold it because it was too impratical (and expensive for a college student)... Mainly because it seemed like a hassle to drive it daily. I did have a B&B short throw shifter on it, which made it harder to shift and the clutch was pretty tight on it.
I have heard that the cts-v clutch isn't as hard to push in... Let me know your thoughts on this. How does the V handle as a daily car? Is the insurance as high on it as a sports car like my vette?
Any thoughts on this let me know. |
10-31-07, 02:03 AM
| | Cadillac Owners Member Cadillac(s): Cadillac | | Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: St. Clair, MI | | | Re: Who daily drives their V? Does the 6-Speed get annoying?
I don't mind shifting in daily traffic, as long as it's a pleasure to shift. The shifter is a weak point of the V. It's clunky and notchy. If you thought the Z06 was a hassle, you'll probably think the V will be a hassle. You'll get used to the clutch. The insurance costs were surprisingly inexpensive. About on par with my 99 Mazda Millenia! |
10-31-07, 02:04 AM
| | Cadillac Owners Enthusiast Cadillac(s): '05 CTS-V | | Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: On WESTPAC | | | Re: Who daily drives their V? Does the 6-Speed get annoying?
Either you like driving a stick or you don't. If a firm clutch pedal ruins the driving experience for you, I'd recommend sticking to automatics.
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10-31-07, 02:08 AM
|  | CTS  ader Cadillac(s): 2006 CTS 3.6 // 2005 CTS-V | | Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: an I-294 traffic jam Age: 35 | | | Re: Who daily drives their V? Does the 6-Speed get annoying?
I switch between my V and my 5-speed Maxima. I have been doing 80 miles a day for 5 years now, 55 miles a day for 6 years before that.
The V clutch is actually kind of light compared to others I have driven. The shifter is notchy and vague, but like they said, you get used to it. Driving a standard in slow moving traffic is actually preferrable to an auto, because you can use engine braking instead of the brakes. It's just the true stop-and-go that grates on your knee.
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10-31-07, 02:42 AM
|  | <10 poasts, CF newbie Cadillac(s): 2007 CTS-V Thunder Gray w/ Lt Gray interior | | Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sunny CA. Age: 43 | | | Re: Who daily drives their V? Does the 6-Speed get annoying?
not much of an issue for me but I enjoy shifting.
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10-31-07, 03:36 AM
|  | Cadillac Owners Member Cadillac(s): 05cts-V | | Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bay Area Cali | | | Re: Who daily drives their V? Does the 6-Speed get annoying?
simply put...NO. I love the v too much. |
10-31-07, 07:42 AM
| | my name is Tiffany Cadillac(s): 05 CTS-V | | Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San 'tone, TX | | | Re: Who daily drives their V? Does the 6-Speed get annoying?
no.. |
10-31-07, 09:02 AM
| | Cadillac Owners Member | | Join Date: May 2006 Location: Poughkeepsie, New York | | | Re: Who daily drives their V? Does the 6-Speed get annoying?
If you are even asking this question than a 6-Speed is NOT for you... I agree the shifter is a notchy but I wouldn't trade my 3 6 Speed vehicles for any automatic.... The control and driving involvement one has with a 6SP cannot be matched with an automatic....
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10-31-07, 09:22 AM
|  | Cadillac Owners Connoisseur Cadillac(s): '05 CTS-V, '00 SLS, 98 SLS, 89 Eldo, '80 Eldo | | Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NYC Age: 38 | | | Re: Who daily drives their V? Does the 6-Speed get annoying?
Insurance was a few bucks more than my 2000 SLS. I LOVE the stick. Hate the fact that the 09 V might have an auto.
I drive in traffic all the time, and when its clear, you still get tons of traffic lights. Don't mind at all.
Don't get a car for the statis, you have to want a stick.
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10-31-07, 09:37 AM
| | Cadillac Owners Enthusiast Cadillac(s): 04CTSVsc | | Join Date: May 2005 Location: getting shacked Ocean City, MD | | | Re: Who daily drives their V? Does the 6-Speed get annoying?
6 speed = reason (one of the big ones) I bought the car... |
10-31-07, 10:03 AM
|  | Cadillac Owners Master Cadillac(s): '05 CTS-V | | Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Elkridge, MD Age: 37 | | | Re: Who daily drives their V? Does the 6-Speed get annoying?
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Originally Posted by keeksv  6 speed = reason (one of the big ones) I bought the car... | Quote:
Originally Posted by japx If you are even asking this question than a 6-Speed is NOT for you... I agree the shifter is a notchy but I wouldn't trade my 3 6 Speed vehicles for any automatic.... The control and driving involvement one has with a 6SP cannot be matched with an automatic....
If you want to force hands free c-phones ban automatics. | Quote:
Originally Posted by JimmyH I switch between my V and my 5-speed Maxima. I have been doing 80 miles a day for 5 years now, 55 miles a day for 6 years before that.
The V clutch is actually kind of light compared to others I have driven. The shifter is notchy and vague, but like they said, you get used to it. Driving a standard in slow moving traffic is actually preferrable to an auto, because you can use engine braking instead of the brakes. It's just the true stop-and-go that grates on your knee. |
Ditto, Ditto, Ditto. 90 miles per day, some highway, some city. Wouldn;t trade my 6 speed for anything. Also if you are asking, you want an automatic. I say man up and keep a car with a gear box that makes driving an experience, and not just a mode of transportation.
-Chris
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10-31-07, 10:05 AM
| | Cadillac Owners Connoisseur Cadillac(s): '05 CTS-V, '00 SLS, 98 SLS, 89 Eldo, '80 Eldo | | Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NYC Age: 38 | | | Re: Who daily drives their V? Does the 6-Speed get annoying?
Insurance was a few bucks more than my 2000 SLS. I LOVE the stick. Hate the fact that the 09 V might have an auto.
I drive in traffic all the time, and when its clear, you still get tons of traffic lights. Don't mind at all.
Don't get a car for the statis, you have to want a stick. |
10-31-07, 10:07 AM
|  | Cadillac Owners Connoisseur Cadillac(s): 2004 CTS-V Black Raven | | Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Madison, AL | | | Re: Who daily drives their V? Does the 6-Speed get annoying?
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Originally Posted by keeksv 6 speed = reason (one of the big ones) I bought the car... | ^Exactly |
10-31-07, 10:16 AM
| | Cadillac Owners Connoisseur Cadillac(s): 1959 Series 62; 1980 Fleetwood Brougham; 2005 CTS-V | | | | | Re: Who daily drives their V? Does the 6-Speed get annoying?
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Originally Posted by Twitch Hate the fact that the 09 V might have an auto. | i heard it would have both a manual and automatic option |
10-31-07, 10:43 AM
| | Cadillac Owners Connoisseur Cadillac(s): '05 CTS-V, '00 SLS, 98 SLS, 89 Eldo, '80 Eldo | | Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NYC Age: 38 | | | Re: Who daily drives their V? Does the 6-Speed get annoying?
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Originally Posted by Mystical_Ice i heard it would have both a manual and automatic option | Not too many people can, or are willing to drive a manual. The fact that our cars only come in a 6 speed makes me feel exclusive. I might be petty, or childish, but I brag about it.  | | Cadillac Discussion Tools | | | 
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