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#1845 of 2757 Re: Ticking noise from Dash [rspruitt] by enzo03 Dec 13, 2007 (4:50 am)
Replying to: rspruitt (Dec 03, 2007 8:50 am) rspruitt - I have owned my 08 CTS since September, and I have the V6 DI. Not sure if it is the same ticking noise, but if you haven't already try using premium gas. I have found that by using premium gas every once and while the ticking noise goes away. The car doesn't need Premium (especially with gas prices) but if you alternate Premium and regular the ticking seems to go away. You could also try using a mid grade as well. I get gas from Costco and they only have regular and premium. Hope that helps the ticking.   mj
#1846 of 2757 Ticking noise by jgaffney1 Dec 13, 2007 (6:17 am)
Never heard that. I have a 08 DI AWD. I have heard in my gararge when I shut the car off and before the headlights go out...a high pitched whine which I thought had something to do with the lights. But no ticking noise.   I'll pay that closer attention and see.... Does it happen when the motors on and your driving, or ideling, radio off? And is it definitly coming from the dash? Drivers side dash?? Replies to this message: readerreader (Dec 25, 2007 4:55 am)
#1847 of 2757 2009 CTS V by knotem Dec 13, 2007 (4:44 pm)
2009 Cadillac CTS-V Caught "Naked"   http://www.autospies.com/news/EXPOSED-2009-Cadillac-CTS-V-Caught-Naked-24134/ Replies to this message: vic10 (Dec 14, 2007 7:08 am) knotem (Dec 14, 2007 9:59 am)
#1848 of 2757 On its way!! by briantucson Dec 13, 2007 (5:28 pm)
I ordered mine (DI, all options minus AWD, Sunroof, Nav, Wood trim on steering wheel and shifter) on Oct 20.   My salesperson called me to say it was built yesterday, Wednesday, 12 December. That's my brother's birthday, but I'm getting the present.   Only question is whether it'll arrive before, or after Christmas.   I haven't been this excited about a car since I purchased new a '90 Mustang GT (and the Caddy is a LOT more car).
#1849 of 2757 Re: Strongly considering new CTS-questions [neuronbob] by aalder Dec 13, 2007 (5:33 pm)
Replying to: neuronbob (Dec 08, 2007 8:55 pm) I have Verizon as my carrier. For an additional $10 a month you add your CTS telephone number to the family plan. When driving you forward your cell phone to the car number. Works very nice.
#1850 of 2757 Here I Go Again by jpenn Dec 13, 2007 (6:50 pm)
Anyone familiar with my posts knows I have one main objective, the CTS Coupe.   So, does anyone have any new information about the Coupe? I had hoped to hear it would be shown at one of the early 08 shows like NAIAS or New York or Chicago.   There have been several posts on the Caddy blogs about what the styling will be ranging from a two door CTS to a completely redesigned car fashioned after the BMW 6.   As I've stated before I'm a coupe guy but when I saw the new CTS I was ready to take on the additional doors, but then the coupe rumors became reality and now I have to wait until I see the coupe before I make a decision.   Anyone?? Replies to this message: bingoman (Dec 13, 2007 8:06 pm) jkr2106 (Dec 14, 2007 7:33 am)
#1851 of 2757 Re: Here I Go Again [jpenn] by bingoman Dec 13, 2007 (8:06 pm)
Replying to: jpenn (Dec 13, 2007 6:50 pm) I would rather doubt that a CTS coupe is about to be unveiled. At this time last year with the sedan about to be shown at the NA show there where many pictures floating around of the car in camouflage to whet everyone's appetite. So far there are none of the coupe. Even the V has been seen in camouflage and now even naked although someone jumped the gun by about a week. Replies to this message: jkr2106 (Dec 14, 2007 7:33 am)
#1852 of 2757 6-sp manual by adamg2 Dec 14, 2007 (5:34 am)
I recieved my Black Raven CTS, standard engine, RWD, 6-sp manual transmission on Dec 12/07 (earlier than expected). I didn't have a chance to test drive the manual tranny at the dealer so I was taking a bit of a chance. When I first attempted to pull away, I thought "I've made a terrible mistake". The clutch position seemed very odd and my left foot felt as if it was getting trapped between the brake and the clutch. The problem was resolved by adjusting the seat further back than what I'm normally accustomed to. The clutch is well sprung and has a somewhat imprecise feel to it but its nothing I can't live with. The shift action is very smooth despite what was reported in C&D. However, the shift throws to 2nd and 4th (haven't tried 6th at this point) are quite long and require a slightly awkward elbow/shoulder position in order to clear the arm-rest. There is a small yellow light on the tach which lights up when the car 'determines' that you should shift to the next gear for better fuel economy. Very irritating feature, it lights up anytime the engine is over 2000rpm. In the city, if I'm driving 80 kmh (50 mph), I am not going to shift into 5th gear simply because the engine is at 2200 rpms! In sum, I would give the manual a 6.5-7/10 - certainly the most disappointing aspect of the car, however, I'm not regretting my decision to go with a clutch since I really enjoy the extra communication a manual transmission provides (and I need to extra control for Toronto winters). There seems to be a consensus that the CTS feels underpowered even with DI. I am one of the few who purchased the standard engine and I wholeheartedly agree. It's not very quick of the start and the sense of power doesn't come in until the higher rpms. Despite these quibbles, I am very pleased with the interior, exterior, fit and finish, brakes, suspension, and chasis. I look forward to each and every drive. Replies to this message: soflkurtz (Dec 14, 2007 10:00 am) taxesquire (Dec 14, 2007 2:30 pm)
#1853 of 2757 Re: 2009 CTS V [knotem] by vic10 Dec 14, 2007 (7:08 am)
Replying to: knotem (Dec 13, 2007 4:44 pm) Looks rather like they grafted the old (2007) front end on a 2008 body. Personally don't like it. Replies to this message: knotem (Dec 14, 2007 9:59 am)
#1854 of 2757 Manual Transmission by merckx Dec 14, 2007 (7:12 am)
Thanks for the report...I've been wanting to read more about it. the magazines wern't very comlimentary of the manual. i do think it adds a lot of fun to driving,though...And the new CTS seems like a really fun car.

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