2005 Cadillac CTS

CTS-V V LS6 6 SIX SPEED MOONROOF NAVIGATION LOADED 4dr Car

8 Cylinder Engine 5.7L/348

Manual

1G6DN56SX50135506

Salvage

Gasoline

Values Rough Trade-In Average Trade-In Clean Trade-In Clean Retail Base Price $5,475 $7,000 $8,275 $11,250 Mileage (71,888) $2,575 $2,575 $2,575 $2,575 Total Base Price $8,050 $9,575 $10,850 $13,825 2005 Cadillac CTS-V Review2005 Cadillac CTS-V - Engineering excellence. By: Mitch Frumkin It did not take the full week General Motors granted me to appreciate the brilliant engineering behind the 2005 Cadillac CTS-V. I was hooked the second I simultaneously let out the heavy duty clutch and stomped on the gas pedal. The unexpected torque released through the power train threw me further back in the seat, and drove home the point that this was no ordinary Cadillac. Just imagine a four-door Corvette wearing Cadillac luxury car threads, and you have the quintessence of the CTS-V. I am talking about a high-performance midsize sedan that seats four in comfort, and pumps out a whopping 400 horsepower and 395 pound-feet of torque from a revised version of the 5.7-liter overhed valve V8 found in the Corvette ZO6. Mate the robust LS6 engine to a beefed-up Tremec six-speed manual transmission and 3.73:1 final drive ration limited-slip rear axle, and I was doing 0-60 miles per hour in 5-seconds, close to the factory issued 4.6-second claim. Cadillac further reports that a stock CTS-V recorded a top speed of 163 miles per hour on Germany's famed Nurburgring racetrack. One major factor why this Caddie is a thoroughbred winner stems from all engineering work being performed by the GM Performance Division. This in-house center develops enthusiast-oriented editions of production models like the CTS-V and upcoming 2006 STS-V and 2006 XLR-V versions. Hand-picked team members developed performance modifications to the lightweight aluminum LS6 engine for increase horsepower and torque output, and to reduce noise, vibration and harshness. Providing the single greatest horsepower boost to the 5.7-liter V8 was swapping the stock camshaft with a high-profile steel billet unit Newly created high-flow glass reinforced nylon resin intake manifold delivers larger amounts of airflow, and is combined with high-flow fuel injectors that add fuel at a faster rate (3.55 grams per second) along with the greater airflow. Further horsepower gains come via the dual 2.5-inch diameter stainless steel pipes. These massive tubes minimize backpressure, and at the same time, emit beautiful baritone-pitched exhaust tones. CTS-V V8 engine Cadillac engineers equipped the CTS-V with an extremely robust front and rear suspension to handle the high-output horsepower and torques. Suspension goodies include monotube front shocks for increased damping capacity, hydroformed front-rear engine cradles for the greater mass of the LS6 engine, and larger stabilizer bars to decrease body roll. In addition, the front and rear spring rates are enlarged by 27 percent from the CTS. Pop the hood on the CTS-V, and a stylish nylon cover that is fitted over the top of the V8 engine greets you. Spanning from shock tower-to-tower is the steel bar brace for enhanced cross-vehicle structure, as well as steady steering response and linearity. Embellishing the thin brace is an LS6 emblem. To help reduce vehicle lift at high speeds, an undercarriage, front-positioned "belly pan” has been added, which also improves the vehicle’s aerodynamics and engine cooling. I took a peek beneath the car, and the polyethylene thermoformed plastic pan was there. Enabling the 3850-pound CTS-V to come to straight, level stops every time are the four-piston Brembo brakes with vented 14-inch rotors on all wheels. Supporting the vehicle in maintaining the driver’s intended path is the StabiliTrak stability enhancement system, which assists by applying a brake force at any corner of the vehicle independent of the driver’s use of the brake pedal. Larger Goodyear Eagle F1 245/45 WR18 run-flat tires add to the sure-footed performance, and the stylish, narrow seven spoke 18-inch flangeless wheels were easy to keep clean for photo sessions. A single transmission is offered on the 2005 CTS-V, the short-throw Tramec six-speed manual. This is not the same unit used on the base CTS, which comes standard with an Aisin AY6 six-speed manual. For obvious reasons, the V-series Cadillac needs a beefier unit, so the V8 power is delivered through the T56 trannie that use a larger, heavy-duty prop shaft for the higher torque requirements, and a dual mass flywheel for reduced noise and vibration. Raw power, superior handling, and luxury are all wrapped up into the stylish V-series body. Speaking of styling, the CTS-V shares the chiseled body of its sibling; but further enhances the exterior with high-performance attire. The most commented upon styling cue of the CTS-V are the stainless steel wire mesh grilles, both above and below the bumper. Along with its forceful appearance, the diamond-patterned mesh design allows better airflow into the engine compartment. Unique to the V-Series are front, side and rear fascia, which is lowered approximately 1.6 inches compared to the CTS. These aerodynamically shaped pieces stretch the length of the CTS-V to 191.5 inches, 1.4-inch longer that the CTS. Located below the integrated fog lamps, is true brake cooling ducts that channel the refreshing air to large-sized Brembo rotors and calipers. Interior revisions are also geared toward performance driving. These include premium sueded seat inserts to hold the driver in place during high-speed maneuvering, driver and passenger adjustable lumbar; satin chrome and real aluminum accents. Drivers will thank the engineers for making the armrest shorten and lower, allowing for uninterrupted manual shifting, without elbow bumping. A completely revised instrument cluster with two Driver Information Center readouts can be controlled by steering wheel mounted switches. Cadillac has informed the world that no engineering, design or assembly functions were outsourced, making the vehicle a true original equipment offering. I test drove the Light Platinum CTS-V, and have seen several of the models painted Raven Black. Recently, Cadillac has added two more exterior colors for the 2005 model, Red Line (extra charge) and Stealth Gray. Since I had not seen either shade on the road, I call Ed Piotrowski, project specialist for public relations at GM’s Corp. North Central Region. “Both colors are available as we speak, in fact I saw a red CTS-V the other day at a dealer. “One thing to note, is that for 2006, the $995 red paint option will be called Infrared Red,” he said. “Also, for 2006, the V8 engine in the CTS-V will be changed from the 5.7-liter LS6 to the 6.0 LS2. But not to worry, it still puts out 400 horses.” So, if your household income is $125,000-plus, and you are a high performance enthusiast between 35-50 years old, you are the prime candidate to own one of these $53,000 limited-built high-speed cruisers. Don’t be surprise when neighbors with their AMG Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Lexus sedans appear envious that the CTS-V is the most powerful production Cadillac model ever released to date. Vehicle Specification: Factory Options: EMISSIONS, FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS SUNROOF, POWER, TILT-SLIDING, ELECTRIC PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP SOUND SYSTEM, ETR AM/FM STEREO WITH IN-DASH 6-DISC CD CHANGER, DVD-BASED NAVIGATION FLEET PROCESSING OPTION ENGINE, 5.7L V8 OHV HIGH-PERFORMANCE SEATS, FRONT BUCKET, LEATHER SEATING SURFACES TRANSMISSION, 6-SPEED MANUAL, TREMEC Exterior: Badging, V-seriesFog lamps, front, integral in front fasciaHeadlamps, Xenon high-intensity discharge, windshield wiper activated, includes flash-to-pass and headlamp washers Daytime running lampsGlass, Solar-Ray light tintedWipers, intermittent, front Interior: Antenna, integral, front and rearArmrest, center, rear, includes dual cupholders and storageConsole, floor, includes floor shifter, integral armrest, storage compartment and cupholdersDefogger, rear-window, electric, includes front and side window outlets, driver and front passengerFloormats, carpeted, front and rearInstrumentation, analog, includes speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge and engine water temperature gaugeMemory Package, memory "presets" for 2 drivers, includes 8-way power driver seat, outside mirrors and driver personalizationOnStar, 1-year Safe and Sound Service, includes Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment, Stolen Vehicle Tracking, Emergency Services, Roadside Assistance, Remote Door Unlock, Remote Horn and Lights, GM Goodwrench Remote Diagnostics, AccidentAssist and Online Concierge. Drivers can also obtain the available voice-activated, hands-free Personal Calling service and Virtual Advisor that provides location-based traffic and weather reports and other personalized information. (Visit for system information and details.)Seat, rear split-foldingSeats, heated, driver and front passengerSound system, ETR AM/FM stereo with in-dash 6-disc CD changer, DVD-based navigation includes Bose 8-speaker system, Radio Data System, digital signal processing and XM Satellite RadioSteering wheel and shift knob, leather-wrappedTheft-deterrent alarm systemTire inflation monitorUniversal Transmitter, HomeLink, includes garage door opener, 3-channel programmableWindows, power, includes express-down, all and express-up, front and rear passenger lockout Armrest, center, frontClimate control, dual-zone, includes individual climate settings for driver and right front passenger, automaticCruise control, electronic with set and resume speed, includes telltale in instrument panel clusterDoor locks, power programmableFuel gauge, analogKeyless entry, remoteMirror, inside rearview, electrochromic (light-sensitive auto dimming), includes OnStar controlsSeat adjuster, power, driver, front passenger, 8-way, includes power recliner and 2-way power lumbarSeats, front bucket, leather seating surfaces, includes driver 8-position power adjuster and articulating head restraintsSound system feature, XM Satellite Radio, features 67 channels of 100% commercial-free music included in its over 150 channels of the best in music, news, sports, talk, comedy, XM Instant Traffic and Weather, and more. Digital quality sound with coast-to-coast signal coverage. Three trial months - no obligation. (Subscription fees apply. Available only in the 48 contiguous U.S.)Steering column, Tilt-Wheel, adjustableSteering wheel, mounted controls, includes Driver Information Center toggle switches and an interface for cruise controlTheft-deterrent system, PASS-Key IIITrunk release, powerVisors, illuminated vanity mirrors, driver and front passenger Mechanical: Battery, maintenance free, includes rundown protectionDrivetrain, rear-wheel driveExhaust, dual stainless-steelStabiliTrak, with 4 driver-selectable operation modesSuspension, performance tunedTraction Control, all-speed, brake and engine controlledWheels, 18 x 8.5" (45.7 cm x 21.6 cm) aluminum, painted, 7-spoke, 6-lug Brakes, 4-wheel disc, 14" (35.6 cm) Brembo, 4-piston calipersEngine, 5.7L V8 OHV high-performance, (400 HP [298.3 kW] @ 6000 rpm, 395 lb.- ft. [533.3 N-m] @ 4800 rpm)Rear Axle, 3.73 ratioSteering, power, rack-and-pinionTires, P245/45R18, W-ratedTransmission, 6-speed manual, Tremec Safety: Air bags, frontal and side-impact with head curtain, driver and right front passenger (Head-curtain side air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to front and outboard rear seat occupants on the near-side of certain side-impact collisions. Always use safety belts and proper child restraints, even in vehicles equipped with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See the Owners Manual for more safety information.)Safety belts, 3-point, driver and front passenger, belt-to-seat mounting Door locks, child security, rear Vehicle Photos: Terms and Conditions: Payment Options We accept the following payment methods: - Cashier's Check/money order - Loan check from eBay Financing Center - Bank to Bank Wire Transfer - Cash (in person) Vehicle Pickup & Shipping All shipping charges are buyer's responsibility. General Terms Now the fine print... We understand you are buying online, but with us you are not buying blind! We handwrite every single description. We provide 24+ high resolution pictures & we inspect and photo what you see and what you can't see. We'll also be glad to email you detailed, closeup pictures of any area you'd like to see more of. People ask us all the time what is the catch to our vehicles. They assume that the prices are low because there is something wrong with them. Nothing could be further from the truth! Our secret is simple...LOW OVERHEAD. We are an internet-only dealer. We do not maintain regular office hours or a large sales facility. We simply have a Mississippi bonded dealer's license, a storage lot, and a computer. Since we don't have dozens of mechanics, helpers, salesmen, secretaries, etc. on our payroll; we are able to sell at greatly reduced prices. You will notice that we sometimes go with private auctions. Our reasons are twofold...the latest scam is to send bogus 2nd chance offers to customers from a fake email address in an attempt to scam them out of money. With a private auction the scammers won't know who our bidders are so if you get a 2nd chance offer from us you will know that it is the real deal! In addition, we set our reserves to sell which upsets other sellers! In fact, sometimes we set our reserve $1,000 or more below what our cost is. This leads other sellers to email our customers and knock our product! We will provide the winning bidder, upon request, with a complete bid history including the usernames & bid amounts of all other bidders. All new or low feedback (under 5 positives) bidders must first email us for no other reason than just to make contact. This way we know we have serious bidders! If you don't make contact we will cancel your bid and black you out from future bidding. We do this to avoid the de@dbe@t bidders, so please respect our policy. If you have a rating of 5 or better you don't have to email us. In the meantime, sit back and enjoy our site and add us to your favorites, because you just never know when your dream vehicle will pop up!!! We've put this vehicle through our EXTENSIVE inspection process & can report it has a great ride & drive! We do our best to let you know of any/all issues we can find on these vehicles since you're buying sight-unseen. This car has a Texas non-repairable title. Check your local laws about how or if you can register it. WATCH THE VIDEO. If you have any specific questions then don't hesitate to call us email us. Please understand we do our best to describe, in detail, every vehicle we offer to the Ebay public. However, if you have any hesitation during the bidding period, please obtain a Buyer's Inspection PRIOR TO PLACING YOUR BID to satisfy yourself. After the auction ends, understand you are the legal winning bidder of this auction and agree to all our Terms and Conditions. e sure and take a look at the book values on this vehicle (or any other we have for sale) before you bid. We stopped offering a built-in BuyIt Now option due to ebay's policy of letting anyone with an email address register a username. We had half a dozen de@dbe@t bidders in a row hit the BIN with no intention of paying. We do have a BuyIt Now price so give us a call if you're interested. Make sure you call us for more information on this vehicle. As always though, our reserve is THOUSANDS less than NADA value so bid early & bid often so you don't miss out! Don't be outbid at the last minute! With the eBay proxy bidding system all you have to do is enter the maximum amount you're willing to pay when you get ready to bid. Ebay will then automatically bid against other people for you up to that amount to help make sure you don't miss out. This saves you from getting sniped in the last few seconds of an auction by someone with a computer program. Don't try and bid in small increments at the last minute...go ahead & bid the full amount you're willing to pay then let eBay do the hard work! This vehicle is for sale locally so we must reserve the right to end the auction early due to local sale. However, once the reserve is met then we will let the auction run its course & sell to the high bidder. Now for the rest of the fine print... Terms of Sale Winning bidder MUST contact us within 24 hours of auction end and make arrangements for payment at that time. Balance due within 5 days of auction end. This is due to the large number of de@dbeat bidders out there. If no contact is made within 24 hours we reserve the right to re-list the vehicle, sell it to the next high bidder, or otherwise dispose of it. PLEASE arrange your own financing prior to bidding. De@dbeat bidders WILL receive negative feedback & be reported to ebay. Payment Must Be Made VIA Cashier's Check, Bank-to-Bank Wire Transfer, or Cash (in person). We must be able to verify funds prior to vehicle delivery. Generally we have almost all titles on hand. However, we sometimes buy vehicles that are dealer trade-ins where there is a payoff involved so the title may be delayed. Feel free to contact us if you need to verify we have the title on hand for a particular vehicle. All Titles Are Held For Up To 14 Working Days For Funds To Clear, Then Will Be Sent via Priority Mail. On Average, Titles Go Out Within a Few Days, But Occasionally There May Be Delays Beyond Our Control. We Cannot Accept Paypal, Credit Card or Escrow Payments. We're happy to help ARRANGE shipping however ultimately it is the buyer's responsibility to pick up or ship the vehicle. Let us know your zip code for a ballpark quote on shipping. Odds are you can save as much as half off the average online shipping quote depending on how much of a hurry you are in to receive your new vehicle. We can do this because most online shippers are not really shippers. They're really brokers who charge you hundreds of dollars to post your shipment on a site that all the drivers use to book loads. This site is not open to the public and charges a ridiculous monthly fee to be a member. We're now set up with them so we can offer you wholesale shipping charges without any markups or fees. We offer it solely as a service to our customers. However, even if you don't buy from us, we can still offer you this service for a small fee. If you leave near Dallas, Atlanta, or pretty much anywhere in Florida then we can get you a really good deal on shipping to those areas. If you prefer to fly in & drive home we'll be glad to pick you up at Jackson Internation Airport ("JAN"), the local Greyhound station, or the Amtrak Depot. Our business hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday (CST). Please arrange your flight times accordingly. We are more than happy to provide free pickup during normal business hours. We no longer will deliver vehicles after-hours or on weekends. Occasionally things pop up like a blown fuse or a headlight going out and after hours a mechanic isn't there to fix it. We will store your vehicle up to 90 days free, however you must provide full coverage insurance & pay in full. We will not be responsible for damage or theft while in storage here. Our insurance policy will not allow it. If you are not sure about something, Please ASK. Do not assume anything not listed is included. We reserve the right to cancel bids for excessive negative feedback. We reserve the right to end the listing if the vehicle is no longer available for sale. Please make sure that the contact information (email address and phone number) in your ebay profile is up to date. If you're email bounces back on us then we will block you from further bids until you call us. Occasionally we may call to verify a bidder is legitimate. If we can't reach you then we reserve the right to cancel your bid. Please do not bid on this auction unless you are serious about owning this vehicle. We spend approximately $150 per listing. This is how we make our living. All non-paying high bidders will be reported to Ebay. We are not one of those sellers who is afraid to leave appropriate feedback where it is due even at the risk of receiving it ourselves in return(one of the major flaws in eBay's feedback system). By placing a bid on this vehicle that meets or exceeds the reserve, you agree that you are making a binding commitment to purchase this vehicle. Your bid constitutes your agreement that any disputes which may (hopefully not) arise will be adjudicated in Hinds County, Mississippi. PLEASE ONLY BID WHAT YOU ARE WILLING TO PAY. IF THE RESERVE IS NOT MET, WE MAY CONTACT THE HIGH BIDDER TO OFFER THE SECOND CHANCE OPTION. Fees and Taxes MS Residents Must Pay The 5% State Sales Tax on all motorized vehicles (7% on anything else such as campers, travel trailers, etc.) and a $100 Title/Doc Fee. All Other U.S. Buyers Will Pay Their Own State Taxes Themselves In Their Home State. All other bidders pay only a $99 Documentation Fee in addition to the winning bid. This covers our costs for a notary, Fedex charges, and other paperwork. Louisiana, Canadian and other foreign buyers must pay a $149 Documentation Fee to cover the extra Fedex and other expenses associated with doing international (and Cajun) paperwork. We do have Mississippi temporary tags available if you desire one for an additional $50. However, we've sent hundreds of cars, trucks, and RVs all over the country without them & nobody has ever had an issue driving home. If you want one, LET US KNOW IN ADVANCE. We do not keep them on hand. ☎ Call or text 601-376-9869 for more information