2007 Cadillac CTS

[woodie1]

Originally posted by: iFX
Both the LS and the CTS have near 50/50 front/rear weight ratios. The LS is almost perfect (something like 50.5/49.5). Both cars have their engines mounted BEHIND the front wheels so handling is superb on both cars. Both cars are RWD and have front/rear independent suspension. The LS has something the CTS doesn't and that's all cast aluminum suspension components. Having owned an LS V8 myself and driven the first gen CTS I prefer the LS. The steering is quicker and the car feels more agile. I thought the CTS's steering felt heavy. Again though, that's just my personal preference and the both are great cars and great performers.

If you are set on a manual you will be limited with the LS to 2000 and 2001 models and the 3.0L V6. Like I said, I've owned an LS V8 with the 5-speed auto with "select shift" which if you have driven any car with this you know it's basically an auto that can be shifted in sequence manually via a bump shifter. Honestly, I've grown to prefer this over a traditional manual as there is no manual clutch to deal with. Of course, if you want a true manual the CTS is there and does a VERY good job.

As for engine options, if you prefer a V6 the CTS is the clear choice as the 3.0L V6 in the LS isn't worth having. However, the V8 in the LS is actually the Jag Y V8 and is super smooth. The engine is slightly smaller than the variant used in the LS' Jag S-Type cousin. Still, at 3.9 liters and 280 HP (and 280 torque) it's a very nice engine. Trust me, you won't have any problems getting around, passing, merging, etc. Nail the throttle at 55 and 100 comes in about 3 seconds.

Overall both the CTS and LS are great cars, both have their strong points. I wouldn't hesitate to buy either of them. The LS of course ended production in 2006 but there PLENTY of sub 20k/mile cars around. As for the BMW option mentioned by the resident garage troll, yes, keep them in mind. Also consider you can grab a low mile LS V8 or even a CTS-V for around 20k and eat V6 5-Series for breakfast in the straights and curves for much, much less $$$.

When did BMW make a V6 5-Series?

 

[PricklyPete]

Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS

Originally posted by: Marlin1975



Oh and ignore LOUISSSSS, he is s troll.

shut up.

I don't think anyone disagrees with him.

 

[DarkThinker]

Well, I looked around today, and I can't believe how hard it is to find a single Manual CTS. I haven't found a single CTS to test drive, almost all of them are Auto

I checked dealer sites within 45 miles even. Nothing to be found.

 

[Vette73]

Originally posted by: DarkThinker
Well, I looked around today, and I can't believe how hard it is to find a single Manual CTS. I haven't found a single CTS to test drive, almost all of them are Auto

I checked dealer sites within 45 miles even. Nothing to be found.

There are not a lot of V6 manuals. So you will need to look much farther then 45 miles.

 

[HannibalX]

Originally posted by: woodie1

Originally posted by: iFX
Both the LS and the CTS have near 50/50 front/rear weight ratios. The LS is almost perfect (something like 50.5/49.5). Both cars have their engines mounted BEHIND the front wheels so handling is superb on both cars. Both cars are RWD and have front/rear independent suspension. The LS has something the CTS doesn't and that's all cast aluminum suspension components. Having owned an LS V8 myself and driven the first gen CTS I prefer the LS. The steering is quicker and the car feels more agile. I thought the CTS's steering felt heavy. Again though, that's just my personal preference and the both are great cars and great performers.

If you are set on a manual you will be limited with the LS to 2000 and 2001 models and the 3.0L V6. Like I said, I've owned an LS V8 with the 5-speed auto with "select shift" which if you have driven any car with this you know it's basically an auto that can be shifted in sequence manually via a bump shifter. Honestly, I've grown to prefer this over a traditional manual as there is no manual clutch to deal with. Of course, if you want a true manual the CTS is there and does a VERY good job.

As for engine options, if you prefer a V6 the CTS is the clear choice as the 3.0L V6 in the LS isn't worth having. However, the V8 in the LS is actually the Jag Y V8 and is super smooth. The engine is slightly smaller than the variant used in the LS' Jag S-Type cousin. Still, at 3.9 liters and 280 HP (and 280 torque) it's a very nice engine. Trust me, you won't have any problems getting around, passing, merging, etc. Nail the throttle at 55 and 100 comes in about 3 seconds.

Overall both the CTS and LS are great cars, both have their strong points. I wouldn't hesitate to buy either of them. The LS of course ended production in 2006 but there PLENTY of sub 20k/mile cars around. As for the BMW option mentioned by the resident garage troll, yes, keep them in mind. Also consider you can grab a low mile LS V8 or even a CTS-V for around 20k and eat V6 5-Series for breakfast in the straights and curves for much, much less $$$.

When did BMW make a V6 5-Series?

They didn't, it's a straight six - I had a brain fart.