Bought a 2024 Ct5-V in Midnight Steel, all packages except Super Cruise. It replaced my 2008 Mercedes CL63. While the MB was a beast, the running maintenance costs starting to become prohibited. The only thing I miss was the CL larger trunk and the amazing seats, but that expected from the get go. With that said, I loving the CT5-V everyday a little more.
I love the look of the old CL63's.. Same with the CLS.. I could imagine it was pretty expensive to maintain.. The CT5-V is a sweet ride.. Very quick, sounds great, and is just overall a great sedan.. Congrats on your new Caddy!
@703Speed Thanks. IMHO the CL63 before the facelift, are among the most beautiful cars of their era and was a blast to live the dream during my 4 years of ownership. Don't let me start with that marvelous 6.2/518 HP engine... But had reached a point that every 6 months or so it required 3,000 in repairs. So, there is time so say goodbye to everything. Keep talking about the CT5-V. I am certainly think is a great car that a lot of people don't know about, because when they think Cadillac, all their bulky SUVs of recent pass come to mind. This model is a strong return to a modern classical car design language.
I can't wait until you can get a 2025 CT5 "V" to review . . the new dash and even the changes in the front end styling are much better ( in MY opinion )
This car is one engine away from being great. Looking the Cadillac website I could get this car for 51K without options. or i could spend the extra 9k on a manual CT4-V Blackwing, with no options. As these are "enthusiasts cars" Id get the latter. BUT if GM put a Naturally Aspirated V-8 in the CT5-V Series gave it 380-400 hp, NOW I'm torn between the CT4-V Blackwing which is faster but has a "Lame Engine" or the slower but "cooler" V-8 powered CT5-V Series.
I'd be interested in one like that but in Rift Metallic. The one thing you didn't mention is: This car has 100% LED lighting throughout the car. Zero incandescent lights. That's a huge factor for me & the reason I traded out of my 2019 Blazer. IMHO, the CT5 Series is the best looking Cadillac Sedan & it's right up there with the late 70s Seville models. Pure class & elegance with a muscular stance. Chevy pulled a shifty move on the new Blazer released Fall 2018. They intentionally mixed incandescent brake lights & signals with LED running lights. The LED technology was already in full swing at the time. Camaros, Traverse & C7 'vettes were already using them fully before 2018. They had the technology & chose not to use it on the all-new Blazers selling for near $50,000. That still behooves me 🤔 My preference is the current look CT5, 2020-2024. The new one may grow on me, but that panoramic view instrument cluster is the future. I brought my car in for Service & the loaner was a 2024 XT4. Same instrument cluster layout. 2025 is supposedly the last year these beautiful sedans will be produced 😢
25 extra horse power for the V , versus the regular 550T is absolutely horrid ... Cadillac basically gave up with trying on all levels. Nissan altima looking interior and arguably the altima interior is even nicer and to be able to justify buying the V instead of the 550T for an extra 25 hp ....25!!! Is absolutely absurd
I own a 22 CT5 so may be biased but I genuinely like the 22-24 style better than the 25 redesign. The restyled front end looks a little bulky and less stylish to me.
Have 2024 CT5 V. Owners manual says sunroof shade must be closed manually. Found the handle, but when I get it close to closed it springs back to open. Can you tell me how to “manually” close the shade?
