[MPNX2]

My wife and I are looking at trading in over Infiniti and getting a V. She likes the sedans better and I like the coupe. Are there positives or negatives to either or except the obvious....

Secondly autos vs manual. There doesnt seem to be many sticks available I have found one in Southern Ca.

We are going into test drive on this Friday..

 

[Xaqtly]

Yeah the ratio is something like 10:1 autos to manuals, so the manuals will be harder to find. As far as sedan vs. coupe, you've got the obvious number of doors, back seat room, trunk space, the coupe is a little lighter and has a blind spot warning system, wheelbase is a little shorter, other than that they're the same car.

auto vs. manual is a preference. My recommendation is to get whichever one you WANT, and don't compromise. If you want a manual, get a manual. The CTS-V is a driver's car, not a pseudo-sporty luxo-boat.

And a few of us here will tell you to get the wagon instead of the coupe or the sedan. Because it's awesome, and we're a little nutty. :alchi:

 

[SoCalCTSV]

Here we go again.


If you don't know the benefits of sedan vs coupe or have a preference between manual and auto, why would you ask someone for your opinion?

I wanted a two door manual where I wasn't gonna be revved up by every teenager or import tuner crowd. I also didn't want to lose it in the parking lot.

I don't give a hoot what you or anyone prefers. Neither should you care what anyone prefers. If you need someone's opinions, buy a Prius.

 

[KellyE]

Drove the coupe and sedan stick and auto.
We got the sedan with the auto. We have friends that have 2 door Chryslers and other 2 door GM products…. The best part, is beating them in a race with a sedan … :highfive:

 

[hulksdaddy]

Go look at each in person, and drive them. You'll know.

 

[pat2t2f]

I agree with X. I have a 6m wagon and I love it. It's fast, rare and versatile. In my opinion that's an unbeatable combination. Good luck, whatever you choose you'll be happy.
Pat

 

[neuronbob]

I like all three flavors of the current V personally, and have personally owned the sedan and now a wagon.

So my only contribution to this thread is an idea at compromise: Get the sedan that the wife wants, and the manual you want (assuming, like most guys, you prefer manual).

Shopping done and another marriage saved!

 

[MPNX2]

Here we go again.


If you don't know the benefits of sedan vs coupe or have a preference between manual and auto, why would you ask someone for your opinion?

I wanted a two door manual where I wasn't gonna be revved up by every teenager or import tuner crowd. I also didn't want to lose it in the parking lot.

I don't give a hoot what you or anyone prefers. Neither should you care what anyone prefers. If you need someone's opinions, buy a Prius.

Don't worry I asked the same questions on the Prius forum.....

Thanks for all the other inputs...can't wait to drive one...

 

[Cadillac Customer Service]

Enjoy your test drive on Friday, MPNX2! If you want for us to run a search to see if we can locate any manual transmissions in your area, send your request and your ZIP code our way via private message or email ([email protected]).

Sarah (Assisting Katie), Cadillac Customer Service

 

[tedcmiller]

I have two CTS-Vs - a 2009 Sedan and 2013 Coupe. Both are automatic transmission. I would obviously recommend the auto. I traded in a 2005 CTS-V just to get the automatic. I am 69 years old and I was tired of shifting (a 2004 and a 2005).

The Coupe is a better looking car than the Sedan but the Coupe has some limitations. For example, the Coupe does not come with a big sunroof. It has a normal size sunroof that only goes up and down - it does not slide back. I assume this is because of the antenna that would intefere with the motion if it slid back. What else (if anything), I don't know.

 

[MPNX2]

Back form our test drive and I do like the sedan and the automatic so that will be what we end up with. The transmission shifts quickly and offers no hesitation I see no need to get the manual. The coupes roof line is a bit lower (I like 2") at the front which left me feeling a bit cramped. The sedan doesnt feel like a large car at all which was a surprise...next I hope to drive a C63 AMG but it has less power and after adding options to compare to the V the sticker is higher....

We look to get one or the other the end of Jan...

 

[Lowflight]

Traded my 09 C63 AMG in on my CTSV...not looking back. Merc just doesn't have it together like BMW and the CTSV is the only GM car worth a crap IMHO, even over the Corvette and I have owned everything from a C4 ZR-1 to a C6 ZR1

 

[neuronbob]

You won't go wrong with the automatic. As much as I like....no, wait, LOVE, the manual V I own now, I spent almost four years with an automatic V and I did not mind it at all. The newer automatics are better programmed for sharper shifts (or so it is said...), so you should be satisfied.

Enjoy and post pictures when you get it!

 

[shchow]

I have 2010 auto sedan and the shifts seem like they take forever.
I have also heard that the newer auto has better programming and shifts faster, but I have not actually tested that.
I did test drive the manual and will most likely be getting another V once my lease is up, but will be getting the manual.

PS...I heard that there is a blacked out grill option for the new Vs?! Need to know if this is actually true.
I called my sales guy and he was only vaguely familiar with this and couldn't give me an answer.
Is anyone familiar with this?

 

[Squirlz]

I have 2010 auto sedan and the shifts seem like they take forever.
I have also heard that the newer auto has better programming and shifts faster, but I have not actually tested that.
I did test drive the manual and will most likely be getting another V once my lease is up, but will be getting the manual.

PS...I heard that there is a blacked out grill option for the new Vs?! Need to know if this is actually true.
I called my sales guy and he was only vaguely familiar with this and couldn't give me an answer.
Is anyone familiar with this?

I heard about that grill option directly from Cadillac people this Summer. It is out there somewhere. As far as sedan v coupe; I didn't know I HAD to have a V until I saw the wagon!

 

[shchow]

I heard about that grill option directly from Cadillac people this Summer. It is out there somewhere. As far as sedan v coupe; I didn't know I HAD to have a V until I saw the wagon!

Thanks!

 

[neuronbob]

I can confirm the black grille option as it was on the potential option list when I ordered my '13 wagon. I personally didn't order it because I didn't think it was worh spending the $870 it cost, but that's just me.

 

[shchow]

Yes, just chatted with Cadillac customer service.
The BLACK CHROME GRILLE option is a dealer installed option.
That's why it's not an available choice when you try to build one out on-line.
And, yes, it's $870...

 

[Stillborn]

2 $6.00 cans of plasti-dip and 2-3 hrs of your time is a much better solution imho. more durable (can easily do touch-ups) and the ability to revert back to stock is all one can ask for.

 

[shchow]

2 $6.00 cans of plasti-dip and 2-3 hrs of your time is a much better solution imho. more durable (can easily do touch-ups) and the ability to revert back to stock is all one can ask for.

Thanks!
Wasn't too familiar with the product.
After a little research, seems like its really easy to apply (and remove).
Not to mention its inexpensive!
You just saved me $1,700 on the next lease for rims and grille.