2010’s are by far the best.


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I’m looking to buy, why is 2010 the best year?

 

Thanks for help! do you mean 2010+ or just 2010 year.

 

I think lower miles and/or mods you want are more important than the year.

 

Here is a thread with a member dealing with the SC, and cost:
https://www.ctsvowners.com/forum/93-troubleshooting/153614-any-ideas-what-s-making-sound.html

As for best year, '09 - '14 are very similar. If I remember correctly, model year '12 did get some minor 'updates'. I'm sure someone will correct me.

Welcome from the southern part of WA.

 

Thanks! glad to see such a support! I just started to read and getting familiar with platform. I saw that 12+ had trans update for auto, is that must have for performance/reliability?

 

I think that the rear camera was in 2011.

 

Auto trans had an update in 2012, but didn’t make any performance upgrade.


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thanks appreciate your imputs! i assume also no impact from reliability point of view.

 

2010+ are all good years. The biggest factor is how the vehicle has been maintained/modded by the previous owner. If it has been well cared for, then it will be a reliable and fun car. Do some searching on the forum and can see for yourself....The only things that come to mind are making sure the shocks/struts are not leaking as they are a bit pricey to replace. Also, make sure there is no noise from the rear differential (howling) when driving or coasting to a stop. These cars are solid, fast and fun. Good luck and enjoy test driving!

 

What a unique thread.


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I would personally only consider 2014 M6 wagons with less than 5k miles on them, but that's just me. You may be perfectly comfortable slumming around in something below my standards.

 

I was going to suggest a wagon or a coupe to the OP as a sedan is, well a sedan...We all know that Coupes and Wagons are the best of the V's!

 

Yup! In that order, too!

 

2015 Special Edition Only 500 made....
Last year of the V2.

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No sedans.

 

2015 Cadillac CTS-V Automatic Coupe

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My '09's got automatic windshield wipers (water sensor), and you live in Seattle.... so it's clearly the best year.

 

haha, indeed, that is the best feature for Seattle

I was going to suggest a wagon or a coupe to the OP as a sedan is, well a sedan...We all know that Coupes and Wagons are the best of the V's!

thanks for suggestion, but need sedan for growing family. Initially I was seriously considering f10m5 but not signing up for reliability issues.
Looking at local listings, one showed up with many mods and with drag setup. would you recommend such car? in some ways you know most of the weak parts are upgraded and car is well cared for but other hand you know it ws pushed to limits for racing.

 

https://www.ctsvowners.com/forum/2-new-member-introductions/82521-please-read.html

 

thanks for sharing! i am not trying to sell anything on this forum, just really curious. but i will be quiet for sometime so it doesn't feel like i am trying to get to 50 posts.

 

Yes sir

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2013+

Lower miles on average, typically all of the motor and trans updates, 2-piece brake rotors, overall better color options.

But mileage and price trump the year as stated.

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Hello. I looked for almost a year to find the right car and when I was done, it was low mileage and a squeaky clean Carfax report, that sealed my confidence. My '09 CTS-V was a two-owner being offered by a Porsche dealership. I called the service departments that had serviced the V for ten years, to speak with techs and get as much info as possible. Also, I believe that about 10k of all the V2 Caddys and ZL1 LSA Camaros were affected by the SC problems. Not all LSA cars have defective blowers. Mine is 10-years old with 30k- miles and is nice and quiet. I of course keep my ears open though. Best car I've ever had.

 

I have an '09 that I bought in '10. I am almost turning 100k miles. I keep it well maintained. There really isn't too much difference in years of the gen 2. Just find one that is well maintained in your price range. I can tell you that I JUST replaced the starter and the front shocks. Only mods I have are New Era intake, lowering springs and Creative Steel front suspension bushings. It has been nearly a flawless car the entire time I have owned it.

 

Another vote for 2009. Rainsense wipers and also V emblem is on left so higher resale value.

 

You may have said but how many miles. My dealership just replaced my SC 3 weeks ago. This is the 3rd one counting the factory original. Second SC started making noise 2 weeks after they replaced it. Just something to think about. So it seems they a r e still replacing them. I have a 2010. Just hit 100,000 miles. The strange part is after they replaced it, I left. Got on it about half throttle and had no boost, or very little. Took it back, they ordered some more parts and called me the next day with it finished. Now for some odd reason my boost Guage hits almost 12lbs when I get on it. I know people are gonna say I'm nuts but no shit. It is what it is. Guage seems to be fine but seems odd to me also. Any answers out there.
The 2009 and 10 doesn't have a backup cam and the 12 did get a software upgrade in the tranny but as some said. Whats important is how it was taken care of. Happy shopping.

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Your boost will drop a bit as the sacrificial coating wears a bit on the rotor edges. Sounds like the bypass wasn't set up after the previous replacement, but then was corrected on your last visit.

 

Correct, the “added” boost will go away quickly on a new supercharger as it breaks in.


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