I hear you on that. I really wanted a 6spd myself but settled for the auto. My salesman actually told me CTS's didn't come in 6 spds. only the V did. I told him he was wrong but I settled for that auto b/c I needed a car.AsAkAs said:If you want a Manual, don't settle for a car without it.
I bought an automatic because I didn't stick to my guns, the opportunity knocked and I came running.
I really wish I had gone with the stick instead of the auto.
But you live and learn.
Wow, you should've told him he needs to spend a single night on the website learning about the cars he is selling...or grab a brochure and read it on his coffee break.05CTS said:I hear you on that. I really wanted a 6spd myself but settled for the auto. My salesman actually told me CTS's didn't come in 6 spds. only the V did. I told him he was wrong but I settled for that auto b/c I needed a car.
I got the same reaction when I asked the same thing about a 6 speed. If you are dealing with Alex at Massy on JYP you can tell him that he could have sold at least 2 now if he had them.FSU_Noles said:I have called both dealers local to me (withing 50 miles) and they all act like I am crazy for wanting the 6 speed
CTS4me said:I got the same reaction when I asked the same thing about a 6 speed. If you are dealing with Alex at Massy on JYP you can tell him that he could have sold at least 2 now if he had them.
I love manuals too, '05 6spd, I own. But you'll only drive manuals on trucks as well? Serious?bladehack said:By all means, wait for a 6MT! I've had the 3.6L auto as a loaner a number of times while my 6MT has been in the shop and it just isn't fun. No offense to the folks on this board with autos, but it seems like you ride in an auto, but actually drive a manual...no other way to put it.
Cadillac designed this car to compete with BMW, Audi, etc. The only way to compete with those established players in the sports sedan realm is to offer a good manual transmission. We are sending a message to Cadillac that they made the right choice when we insist on the manual transmission.
I simply will not buy cars/trucks with automatic transmissions. My wife can't drive stick so the CTS is all mine! :cool2:
If I were you (which is what I did to get my '05 6spd) was just order it. I din't have to wait months as we barely get any Caddy's in this area, let alone manuals. I got all the options I wanted, none of the options I didn't want, and I get really good service because they know I love my car. I'm not impressed by the manual, has fairly long throws and the feel is a little clunky, but this is all relative. The autostick will be ok if you can really control gear changes, but if not, the manual really brings out the sport in the CTS.FSU_Noles said:I am trying to find a 2006 with the 6 speed to replace my aging Tahoe, and gain a few more MPG's. I really love the idea of the 6 speed because ever since I sold my Corvette I have missed the fun of shifting.
I am interested in opinions from those that have them or the opinions of those with the auto's. I have called both dealers local to me (withing 50 miles) and they all act like I am crazy for wanting the 6 speed (I know they just want to sell a car they have) but they also told me I could order one or wait a few days to locate one since they have a hard time selling the manual tranny's.
Obviously I am not gonna drop that kind of change on a car I have never driven, so any insights would be helpful.
Thanks!!
Yup, previous ride was a '93 Isuzu Trooper w/ 4.5" of lift on 33" MTs. The Trooper had a 5 speed manual with a Hurst T-handle shifter. That thing was a blast to drive on the road and even more fun on the trails. Had lots of ARB parts on it, but it was time to sell, I had 3500 points on my GM card and the Caddy dealer had a 6MT on the lot, lolAznPrydeRegalRyde said:I love manuals too, '05 6spd, I own. But you'll only drive manuals on trucks as well? Serious?
:yup: I agree, wouldn't own anything with an auto. When we bought my wife's 2003 CTS in June 2003, I asked her what she wanted, auto or 5 speed? She chose the 5 speed, I was happy. If I had a choice, I'd take a six speed over the five speed. I never use fourth gear in any of my cars/truck so I really have a four speed in each. A lot of people don't want a Cadillac with a manual transmission. Many don't know it's available in the CTS.I simply will not buy cars/trucks with automatic transmissions. My wife can't drive stick so the CTS is all mine! :cool2:
