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Old 08-08-2011 | 07:47 PM
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Re: CTS-V Wagon Black Diamond Edition showed up in my driveway...
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I would love to own this car. But then I am a big Magnum fan. I love a rodded station wagon.
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Loved my Magnum and I love the CTS-V. Muscle wagons FTW.
Don't care much for Cadillacs, but I would love to own a Magnum RT.
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Old 08-08-2011 | 11:13 PM
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so how can i get these types of cars to "appear" in my driveway? ihave been loyal to gm my whole life i think i should be afforded the oppritunity to critque such rides

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oppps...already said..
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Old 08-09-2011 | 01:02 AM
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Oooh, I'm jealous. I would love to have a CTS-V of any configuration. I don't care, I like all three. I drove a sedan for a day last year and in my opinion it was a perfect car. A person cannot describe how well the suspension works, it must be driven to be believed.

That would be a sweet 6-speed to row through.
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Old 08-09-2011 | 01:21 AM
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Re: CTS-V Wagon Black Diamond Edition showed up in my driveway...
So Jason got a Volt, and you got a CTS-V. Talk about someone getting the short end of the stick.
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Old 08-09-2011 | 06:24 AM
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Re: CTS-V Wagon Black Diamond Edition showed up in my driveway...
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So Jason got a Volt, and you got a CTS-V. Talk about someone getting the short end of the stick.
I disagree. Two completely different cars. I'm hoping to get the Volt next myself.
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Old 08-09-2011 | 07:48 AM
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Re: CTS-V Wagon Black Diamond Edition showed up in my driveway...
Burnout pics?
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Old 08-09-2011 | 07:54 AM
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Burnout pics?
Sorry, there are no burnout pics.
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Old 08-09-2011 | 09:46 AM
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Re: CTS-V Wagon Black Diamond Edition showed up in my driveway...
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Sorry, there are no burnout pics.
But your not denying there were burnouts?


You got 11MPG and Jason got about 65MPG.
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Old 08-09-2011 | 10:30 AM
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Re: CTS-V Wagon Black Diamond Edition showed up in my driveway...
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Driving - No key is required to start the car, just have the key fob inside the car (I left it in my pocket). The car has a nice subtle exhaust note to it when started. Shifting is smooth and short. Once problem I immediately noticed was how close together the gas/brake/clutch pedals were. Probably not a problem for the normal person, but with size 14 feet, it took some getting used. After a full day of driving, I was already used to that.

Acceleration - This car is crazy fast! This has to be the fastest car i've ever driven with 556hp at the ready. It is just sick how incredibly smooth, and refined this car is when rowing through the gears. Getting in the throttle becomes way too addicting. Magnaride suspension allows you to switch between touring and sport mode.

Gas mileage - Let's face it, you won't buy this car for the gas mileage. I've averaged about 11mpg (sticker says 14 City 19 Hwy), and already been through one tank during the weekend.

The Camaro ZL1 is getting this driveline from the car, and will have "at least 550hp". I have to say, this has probably swayed me to buy a ZL1 when they come out...and I don't wanna give this car back to GM either.
I like the no key start and sound of close peddles.

How does it compare to your Camaro size feel and performance wise?
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Old 08-09-2011 | 11:32 AM
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I like the no key start and sound of close peddles.

How does it compare to your Camaro size feel and performance wise?
The CTS-V Wagon definitely feels bigger then my 2010 Camaro SS, but certainly doesn't handle that way. This thing handles incredible! Switching to Sport mode from Touring gives it a little more feeling as well. Performance wise, it definitely blows the Camaro away - hands down. The first time I was able to get into some spirited driving, I was shocked how hard this thing put me back in the seat. Love, love, love it!

I even had a neighbor of mine that lives down the street stop by in his Dodge Magnum Wagon. He was drooling over the CTS-V Wagon.
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Old 08-09-2011 | 11:50 AM
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Re: CTS-V Wagon Black Diamond Edition showed up in my driveway...
handling wise... how does it compare to the coupe? i had the opportunity to race the coupe around a race track and i was freaked by how good it was... if this things is close to it... i will freak again....
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Old 08-09-2011 | 11:56 AM
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Re: CTS-V Wagon Black Diamond Edition showed up in my driveway...
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handling wise... how does it compare to the coupe? i had the opportunity to race the coupe around a race track and i was freaked by how good it was... if this things is close to it... i will freak again....
I've never driven a Second Gen CTS-V Coupe or Sedan, so I don't really have a comparison there. I did own a 2004 CTS-V, and it is light years better - not only in handling, but in straight line accerlation. My biggest complaint about my 2004 CTS-V, and the main reason I sold it, was the massive amount of wheel-hop. This is non-existant in the Second Gen!
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Old 08-10-2011 | 06:28 AM
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Here is a quick video walk around I did with the CTS-V Wagon yesterday afternoon.

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Old 08-10-2011 | 07:20 AM
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Today is my last day with the CTS-V Wagon. GM will come pick it up from me when I get home from work. I sure am really going to miss this car!

Here are some more pictures I have taken of this incredible car:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisfrez/6025938913/http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisfrez/6025938913/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/chrisfrez/, on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisfrez/6028253869/http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisfrez/6028253869/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/chrisfrez/, on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisfrez/6028254677/http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisfrez/6028254677/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/chrisfrez/, on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisfrez/6028809436/http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisfrez/6028809436/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/chrisfrez/, on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisfrez/6028810264/http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisfrez/6028810264/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/chrisfrez/, on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisfrez/6028255249/http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisfrez/6028255249/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/chrisfrez/, on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisfrez/6028809270/http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisfrez/6028809270/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/chrisfrez/, on Flickr
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Old 08-10-2011 | 09:36 AM
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Re: CTS-V Wagon Black Diamond Edition showed up in my driveway...
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The CTS-V Wagon definitely feels bigger then my 2010 Camaro SS, but certainly doesn't handle that way. This thing handles incredible! Switching to Sport mode from Touring gives it a little more feeling as well. Performance wise, it definitely blows the Camaro away - hands down. The first time I was able to get into some spirited driving, I was shocked how hard this thing put me back in the seat. Love, love, love it!

I even had a neighbor of mine that lives down the street stop by in his Dodge Magnum Wagon. He was drooling over the CTS-V Wagon.
Wow and I saw the pics of Recaro seats. Can you get a few of the seats? How to the bolsters grab you in cornering?


Im still not a wagon fan but I have to say I do like that interior and drive train. The CTS-V Coupe catches my eye where as with the last gen I really wasnt a caddy fan.

This really makes me look forward to a proper ZL-1
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