tooloud10

I really like the idea of the CTS-V wagon, but it looks about 1500 lbs overweight just from the pictures alone. Any thoughts on that?

ArthurPE

it weighs 4400 pounds, not sure they could get it to weigh less than a GT3 RS

it's a large, heavy cruiser...with 550 HP/550 lb-ft

Marc Gelefsky

It's no lightweight, but so is the sedan/coupe but it's still a ball to drive, had impressive handling and feels more like a German car than an American one.
I just cant knock this car because the fun factor is very high.

ArthurPE

does the car feel balanced like a BMW 5 series?
or nose heavy like an Audi or MB?

I imagine you could steer the thing with the throttle

Marc Gelefsky

Nicely balanced, not quite 5 series but close. The Racaros do a nice job keeping me planted.

My one complaint is it needs a bigger gas tank, I don't mind the horrific gas mileage just the fact that I was putting gas in it all the time.

ArthurPE

I need a bigger tank in the RS4, avg 19-20 mpg, with a 16 gal tank
my 951 has >20 gal iirc

I need to drive a CTS-V sedan, my only hesitation is I'm spoiled by the quattro awd

nota_troll

I went to a Cadillac sponsored and watered down trackday. I drove the standard CTS Coupe in acceleration and braking test the V sedan in the same but with a bit more room and a slalom in the middle then a V Coupe around the track. The V is a fantastic car. I'm a big fan!

If a buyer is expecting an American BMW or Lexus it's not. But the V is a bargain bruiser that handles really superbly.

TheOtherEric

I really respect that they're now the ONLY uber-sport-wagon seller in the U.S. Audi S4/RS6 avant is out, Mercedes E63 is out, and BWM M5 is out. And the Caddy actually looks nice too.

But I'd still never buy one. Bought a GM once and swore never ever again.

ArthurPE

and the fact that you get a 6 speed manual is awesome
can't get that in a MB

Quality has improved http://www.jdpower.com/autos/ratings...cending/page-/
dependability http://www.jdpower.com/autos/ratings...cending/page-/
performance & design http://www.jdpower.com/autos/ratings...cending/page-/
comparable to Audi/BMW/MB, exceeds them in some catagories

Jay Gratton

I am just happy to see american cars back in discussions like this. Nice to see them building better cars then they were 5 years ago.

Marc Gelefsky

Quattro is addictive, I have had many Audi's, S4. etc

I think I was getting a good solid 9 or 10 mpg in the -V
Also sampled the -V with winter tires and in snow, It did OK, No Cayenne but I was not worried at any time.

951 has a 22 Gal tank, always loved that.

docwyte

I think the V wagon is awesome, particularly since you can get it with a 6 speed. I'd love to have one, plenty of space for the family and dog...

ArthurPE

are you a writer?

how do you get these opportunities?
not only do you get to thrash a CTS-V, but you get to drive it in snow!

Marc Gelefsky

A writer? Are you kidding? have you read my posts?


But something along those lines.

tooloud10

4400 lbs is still pretty heavy. I'd be happier with a number that starts with a "3".

To be clear, it seems like I always hear complaints about its weight versus its competition. That's one of two issues I have with the car...

Always seems like that's a problem with the souped-up models--they still use the gas tank from the 30 mpg model.

Sure seems like the CTS can compete on its own these days. They're no longer considered "pretty good for a GM"...

It would be a great solution for our family, but my other problem with these big HP family cars is that they're mostly useless in the winter. I could talk my SO into driving a 550 HP Cadillac wagon with a 6-speed manual and she'd absolutely love it, right up until it snowed. Something tells me that a 550 HP RWD car is going to be quite the handful even on winter tires.