2018 Cadillac CTS-V — delayed engagement into Drive when cold
2018 Cadillac CTS-V, about 136,000 miles. After sitting overnight, shifting from Park to Drive can take a second or two before the vehicle actually engages.
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2018 Cadillac CTS-V — going one inch smaller for winter wheels
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2018 Cadillac CTS-V, about 62,000 miles. I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close…
2018 Cadillac CTS-V — first HPDE in a stock street car — buyer question from Nationwide
2018 Cadillac CTS-V, about 124,500 miles. I am doing my first beginner track day and do not care about lap records.
2018 Cadillac CTS-V — cheap project has enough margin to fix and resell?
2018 Cadillac CTS-V, about 43,500 miles. I found a running car with cosmetic damage and deferred maintenance at a low price. Before treating it as a flip, how do you budget hidden repairs, title/regi…
2018 Cadillac CTS-V — buzzing noise only at one engine RPM
There is a light buzz from the dash at one narrow RPM range. It disappears above and below that speed. Any good method for locating trim resonance without randomly adding foam everywhere? I am trying…
2018 Cadillac CTS-V — brake fluid is old but still looks clean
2018 Cadillac CTS-V, about 118,000 miles. Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years. Would you change based on time/moisture rather than appearance? If I figure it…
2018 Cadillac CTS-V — battery dies after the car sits for a weekend
2018 Cadillac CTS-V, about 92,000 miles. Battery passes a quick test and charging voltage looks normal, but after two or three days parked the car sometimes will not crank. What is the cleanest paras…
2018 Cadillac CTS-V — going one inch smaller for winter wheels — anyone dealt with this recently?
2018 Cadillac CTS-V, about 65,000 miles. I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close, but I am worried about caliper and spoke clearance. What measurements sh…
2018 Cadillac CTS-V — best road-trip traits reviews barely talk about — Atlanta owner
2018 Cadillac CTS-V, about 55,500 miles. After a few long trips I care more about seat shape, wind noise, HVAC behavior, storage and driver-assist smoothness than horsepower. What traits make a car g…
2018 Cadillac CTS-V — is this actually a good used-car deal?
The online price looks competitive, but I am trying to judge the entire deal rather than the headline number. What should I compare besides mileage, history, condition and a PPI before deciding what…
2018 Cadillac CTS-V — windshield replacement created a highway whistle
A windshield was replaced and now there is a whistle around highway speed that did not exist before. Glass looks seated. Any simple way to locate the air leak before taking it back? If I figure it ou…
2018 Cadillac CTS-V — blower works on some speeds but not others
2018 Cadillac CTS-V, about 130,000 miles. Cabin fan works normally on certain settings and then cuts out or changes speed unpredictably on others. Before replacing the blower motor, what should be ch…
2018 Cadillac CTS-V — would you buy an ex-rental car at the right price?
2018 Cadillac CTS-V, about 138,000 miles. A former rental is cheaper than privately owned examples and has frequent service records. Cosmetics show normal wear. What extra inspection points matter be…
2018 Cadillac CTS-V — how should a forum discuss a breaking recall before every VIN is loaded?
2018 Cadillac CTS-V, about 141,000 miles. A new recall announcement can hit the news before owners see anything in their VIN lookup. What is the best way to separate confirmed affected populations, p…
2018 Cadillac CTS-V — catalyst efficiency code but car drives normally
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. A catalyst efficiency code came back after clearing once. The car drives normally and there are no misfire codes. Before cond…
2018 Cadillac CTS-V — intermittent hesitation pulling away from a stop
Every few days the car hesitates for a split second leaving a stop, then drives normally. No permanent warning light. I want to know what data to capture the next time it happens. I am trying not to…
2018 Cadillac CTS-V — engine fits but driveline angle is not ideal
2018 Cadillac CTS-V, about 103,000 miles. Mock-up clears the steering and firewall, but getting the transmission output lined up perfectly would require moving the engine. How much should packaging b…
2018 Cadillac CTS-V — steering wheel shakes only under highway braking
2018 Cadillac CTS-V, about 123,500 miles. Cruising is smooth, but braking from highway speed makes the steering wheel shake. Pads still have material. Would you start with rotor runout/thickness vari…
2018 Cadillac CTS-V — short-trip driving and oil-change intervals
2018 Cadillac CTS-V, about 84,000 miles. The car gets lots of cold starts, idling and short trips with few long highway runs. The factory interval feels long for that use. How would you set an interv…
2018 Cadillac CTS-V — coolant is old by age but mileage is low — second opinion before I spend money
2018 Cadillac CTS-V, about 94,500 miles. The vehicle has relatively few miles but the coolant is several years old. I am trying to prioritize maintenance by actual risk. Would you replace based on ti…