2015 CTS-V Coupe 6MT Crystal White Polished Wheels Sunroof
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The weather has been beautiful for the last few days so after receiving my car on the 12th
I could not stand to see it sitting in the garage any longer and took it for an easy 60 mile ride.
I have officially named it GREAT WHITE as it even has a dorsal fin on its roof,lol.
I have always loved the look of the V-Coupe and said to myself if I ever bought one it would be
white or gray with Recaros, moon roof and a manual transmission. I sold my 2008 Ferrari Scuderia and set out
to buy a V and a new Viper.
I started out looking at 14s with autos and then said to myself I must have a manual trans. in this car and
why not get the 15 thats fully equipped. I was lucky to find a 15 in white with manual and the moon roof at a good
price but it was in PA. Yes I had to pay shipping so I went with Intercity as I have used them before
with good results and they came through again with my V.
I had pretty high expectations about my V after reading lots of forum and internet information. One thing I was NOT
going to do was compare it to my scud. First off Iam very happy I got the manual trans. This car is a blast to drive
with it and the feel of the shifter is very good. I have not had a MT car in awhile and I did not realize until
I drove this V on how much fun I have missed out on especially the interaction between car and driver.
Iam sure some will disagree with me but the V and the Viper are just being used for fun, car club, rides and
canyon runs. Neither car will be used as dailies nor see dragstrip duty.
In my short run I find the power comes on very linear some what like my old 599 which I called
the locomotive,lol I will be sticking to the manual which states to not rev. it above 4K for 1.5K miles.
Thats going to be hard to do,lol..The steering seems a little heavy to me but I actually like it especially
when speeds increase. The car is very quiet(read no wind noise) with the windows up and so far
the control seem to be placed well.
One small feature I really like is the blind spot indicators in the side view mirrors as it seems that people love
to ride in your blind spot here in Utah,lol. I have not really used the radio or nav so I cant report on
that yet. I do like the rear view camera as the rear window is like looking out of a WW2 bunker.
Love the Recaros and the many settings for them and the interior in general.
Some small nits are I wish it had power folding side view mirrors and park assist up front as the hood
really drops off.
All in all Iam very happy with everything about this V and I like the fact that Iam back in American
metal with this car and the Viper.
Sorry for the long post but I hope it might steer someone who is on the fence to buy one of these
crazy Caddys.
I could not stand to see it sitting in the garage any longer and took it for an easy 60 mile ride.
I have officially named it GREAT WHITE as it even has a dorsal fin on its roof,lol.
I have always loved the look of the V-Coupe and said to myself if I ever bought one it would be
white or gray with Recaros, moon roof and a manual transmission. I sold my 2008 Ferrari Scuderia and set out
to buy a V and a new Viper.
I started out looking at 14s with autos and then said to myself I must have a manual trans. in this car and
why not get the 15 thats fully equipped. I was lucky to find a 15 in white with manual and the moon roof at a good
price but it was in PA. Yes I had to pay shipping so I went with Intercity as I have used them before
with good results and they came through again with my V.
I had pretty high expectations about my V after reading lots of forum and internet information. One thing I was NOT
going to do was compare it to my scud. First off Iam very happy I got the manual trans. This car is a blast to drive
with it and the feel of the shifter is very good. I have not had a MT car in awhile and I did not realize until
I drove this V on how much fun I have missed out on especially the interaction between car and driver.
Iam sure some will disagree with me but the V and the Viper are just being used for fun, car club, rides and
canyon runs. Neither car will be used as dailies nor see dragstrip duty.
In my short run I find the power comes on very linear some what like my old 599 which I called
the locomotive,lol I will be sticking to the manual which states to not rev. it above 4K for 1.5K miles.
Thats going to be hard to do,lol..The steering seems a little heavy to me but I actually like it especially
when speeds increase. The car is very quiet(read no wind noise) with the windows up and so far
the control seem to be placed well.
One small feature I really like is the blind spot indicators in the side view mirrors as it seems that people love
to ride in your blind spot here in Utah,lol. I have not really used the radio or nav so I cant report on
that yet. I do like the rear view camera as the rear window is like looking out of a WW2 bunker.
Love the Recaros and the many settings for them and the interior in general.
Some small nits are I wish it had power folding side view mirrors and park assist up front as the hood
really drops off.
All in all Iam very happy with everything about this V and I like the fact that Iam back in American
metal with this car and the Viper.
Sorry for the long post but I hope it might steer someone who is on the fence to buy one of these
crazy Caddys.
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