Video: Cadillac CTS-V in throws of death (NSFW)

[TomCat]

Originally Posted by No Boss

He did say some really funny things though . I guess it's just bad luck on Caddy's part that this specific lemon was sold to a guy with access to 4 million gear heads.

It didn't sound like a lemon, just a bad sensor. That's what he said anyway.

Streetfire is the automotive idiot site of the internet. It's pretty funny at times, but it's 90% people breaking the law and doing dumb shit with their vehicles.

[No Boss]

Originally Posted by TomCat

It didn't sound like a lemon, just a bad sensor. That's what he said anyway.

Streetfire is the automotive idiot site of the internet. It's pretty funny at times, but it's 90% people breaking the law and doing dumb shit with their vehicles.

Just the fact that he "said" it happend 3 other times made me call it a lemon, oh well.

The whole time I was watching it and he kept saying "I'm gonna put this on Streetfire", "We'll see whateveryone on streetfire thinks", and "(to streetfire viewers) What should I do guys?"... I just couldn't help but think how stupid that sounded.

You're right, the viewing public of that site has the intelligence and decorum of a broken coffee table. I looked at the comments about the video, and sure enough the first post said somthing like "(inappropriate comment, deleted by admin)". I couldn't make it past the 1st page.

[KaJuN]

Originally Posted by un-dee

Are you kidding? It doesn't matter if he floors it, because the engine was completely fucked up. There was smoke coming from the back and it ran as smooth as a tractor, top speed of 60mph. High performance driving? Yeah, right.
When the engine is in restricted mode it doesn't matter what you do with the pedal, thats what the restricted mode is for, protecting the engine from damage. Also I wouldn't worry too much about breaking the car in after 11.000 miles and such a lemon. I'm pretty sure he won't keep it for long anyway.

It seems to me that trying to run the engine hard when it's already struggling won't make things improve. I hate people like this who think they have to go the speed limit no matter what. You car is running bad, it's raining, snowing? It doesn't matter, you must do the limit. They're a danger to themselves and everyone else on the road. (I'm sure the police would have ignored the minimum speed limit in this case since his car was broken. It's really more for people just pooping along and holding up traffic.) He should be glad the car has a limp home mode since he deserves to be left stranded for being such an ass about it. Just look at Clarkson and his GT. It kept breaking, but did he make an angry video about it? No. He laughed about it all the time.
And where is everyone getting the idea that I'm saying the break-in period lasts so long? I've said it only lasts the first few hundred miles. After that, drive it like you want. But if you don't take it easy at first, it could give you problems later on.

[Cobol74]

I feel lucky that the UK is so geographically small. Most people are members of one or other of the motoring organisations (can come 'free' as an add in with your insurnace policy) and generally there is a 'get you home' clause in the agreement. This means that as soon as you get a problem like this you stop and phone up (we've quite good mobile - that means cell - phone coverage) and they are supposed to get to you within 1 hour - seriously this usually works. A low loader truck turns up and takes you where you want to go with your car, you ride in the double cab of the truck. Works for us. I do not think that this is feasible in US, Canada or Oz due to the distances involved, probably - correct me if I am wrong.

[F12Bwth]

At least he got a full lemon. Not one problem but all problems.. He obviously threw a rod or something and the fact it still drove home is a testament to what a good simple engine can do. Also he probably does burnouts every 4 driving hours. GM should replace the car for him and get some good press. Oh my mechanic says German reliability is just slightly better then domestic. He recommends a Japanese car if you want reliability. I would have gone with the STS-V with 440 HP anyways.

[BlaRo]

Originally Posted by F12Bwth

He recommends a Japanese car if you want reliability. I would have gone with the STS-V with 440 HP anyways.

, didn't catch that part. What Japanese car offers a racing-derived 400hp V8 engine in their sports sedans, anyway? Maybe he should have gone with a Camry instead. Maybe that's why those are so popular, it's because people just don't care.

It's tragic that his fine performance machine died, but he didn't have to be a sniveling cock about it, as if the mere idea of a vehicle breaking has never struck him before in his life.

He put it on Streetfire as well, the home of 12-year old fanboys with the intelligence and rationality of a pissed-off chipmunk on ecstasy. I didn't even read the comments; I didn't need to, they all say "EL OH EL GEE EM IS T3H SUCX N AMERICAN CARS ALL SUCK LAWLZ". Man, I hate the Internet.

[The_Clincher]

k few things:

1) yes not every car that rolls off the assembly line will b perfect, and there is the chance that you might be the unlucky recipient of such a car

2) when you are the unlucky recipient of such a car, dont be a dumbass about it and make the problem worse by flooring an already broken engine..cuz then cadillac may find reasons NOT 2 fix the problem

3) also about being the recipient, don't be such a dick about it...be proper about it, then mayb cadillac will take you seriously

4)and finally i dont think posting your doc on streetfire ( a site full of vids w/ kids and their dragsters/ricers) is gonna get you any more "ammo"(for lack of a bettr word=\) for your arguement

[DILLIGAF]

Originally Posted by Cobol74

I feel lucky that the UK is so geographically small. Most people are members of one or other of the motoring organisations (can come 'free' as an add in with your insurnace policy) and generally there is a 'get you home' clause in the agreement. This means that as soon as you get a problem like this you stop and phone up (we've quite good mobile - that means cell - phone coverage) and they are supposed to get to you within 1 hour - seriously this usually works. A low loader truck turns up and takes you where you want to go with your car, you ride in the double cab of the truck. Works for us. I do not think that this is feasible in US, Canada or Oz due to the distances involved, probably - correct me if I am wrong.

We have something similar to that in parts of the States.

Cadillac and most manufacturers road-side assistance basically covers problems with the vehicle (car broke, flat tire...stuff like that). If the vehicle needs towed, it gets towed the nearest dealership for repair.

Now, in my area we have a club called AAA. I pay around $70 a year, and I have roadside assistance that will take me I believe around 100 miles for free. If I have to go further, I pay the difference. I can have my car towed anywhere I want it to.

[British_Rover]

Originally Posted by F12Bwth

At least he got a full lemon. Not one problem but all problems.. He obviously threw a rod or something and the fact it still drove home is a testament to what a good simple engine can do. Also he probably does burnouts every 4 driving hours. GM should replace the car for him and get some good press. Oh my mechanic says German reliability is just slightly better then domestic. He recommends a Japanese car if you want reliability. I would have gone with the STS-V with 440 HP anyways.

If he had throw a rod he wouldn't have been able to drive more then a handful of miles because he would have lost all of the oil threw the fist sized hole in his oil pan.

Think before you open your mouth and remove all doubt.

[fbc]

Originally Posted by F12Bwth

He obviously threw a rod or something and the fact it still drove home is a testament to what a good simple engine can do.

If that was the case he'd have been stuck in 'Bumfuck', no chance of him getting the car home.

Originally Posted by F12Bwth

Also he probably does burnouts every 4 driving hours.

On what basis do you make that assumption? You can't.

Originally Posted by F12Bwth

Oh my mechanic says German reliability is just slightly better then domestic. He recommends a Japanese car if you want reliability.

One mechanic's opinion - well that's certainly authorative.

[klutch]

OT, but the "break-in period" is for people that think changing their oil to full synthetic will knock 6/10ths off their quarter mile time.

[Janus]

Originally Posted by The_Clincher

k few things:

1) yes not every car that rolls off the assembly line will b perfect, and there is the chance that you might be the unlucky recipient of such a car

2) when you are the unlucky recipient of such a car, dont be a dumbass about it and make the problem worse by flooring an already broken engine..cuz then cadillac may find reasons NOT 2 fix the problem

That is true. I know someone in the UK whose DB9 has been in the dealer having things fixed 5 times in the first year of ownership. They were quite small problems, like a problem with the exhaust system and a sensor breaking and showing an engine light, but all up the car was in for at least a month. And I know people with high end Mercs that break every week or two, hell one guy had his air-matic suspension explode in his S class, which made him spin and could have killed him.

So whilst the problem with the CTS-V does seem bad and would be very annoying, especially if they keep saying nothing is wrong, it at least seems like they will sort it out if he perseveres at the dealership or even Cadillac themselves.

Trust me, I know how annoying dealers can be when they don't want to know about your problem. Whilst I doubt posting the video online will actually help him get a result, I know that it helps vent the anger and does serve to warn others of potential problems. I know I have been posting about the shocking treatment I have recently got from the Holden dealer providing my new car.

[BlitzR]

On the subject of your new car, how is that coming along, any news?

[British_Rover]

Originally Posted by klutch

OT, but the "break-in period" is for people that think changing their oil to full synthetic will knock 6/10ths off their quarter mile time.

That is true. Modern motors don't have Break in periods anymore and many of them come with synthetic from the factory. The break in period for modern vehicles is more for the rest of the driveline and the brakes not the engine.

[Aston Martin]

Originally Posted by British_Rover

That is true. Modern motors don't have Break in periods anymore and many of them come with synthetic from the factory. The break in period for modern vehicles is more for the rest of the driveline and the brakes not the engine.

In 2001 i went with my sister to pick up her new Astra and the dealer said "dont go over 50mph for 500 miles", which sucked... anyway about a month ago she got a Grande Punto and she asked the dealer "what is the running in period" and he said "it doesnt have one, you can do 100mph and it doesnt matter".

it did used to matter, but like you say most cars have synthetic now.

[TomCat]

Regardless, when I buy a brand new car I'm going to take it easy for the first 500 miles, especially if it's a sportscar with a high strung engine.

[Wizegui]

I seriously don't get the point of this video. Its like my uncle's Camry. Its been at the shops for like 13 times because of the interior trim and fittings. He probably just got a bad one. Being an OHV engine doesn't make it reliable. It can still go wrong in my opinion.

[British_Rover]

Originally Posted by don vito

In 2001 i went with my sister to pick up her new Astra and the dealer said "dont go over 50mph for 500 miles", which sucked... anyway about a month ago she got a Grande Punto and she asked the dealer "what is the running in period" and he said "it doesnt have one, you can do 100mph and it doesnt matter".

it did used to matter, but like you say most cars have synthetic now.

Yeah the break in/running in period is more for the rest of the driveline not the engine. Taking it easy with no sudden starts/stops and keeping it under 55 or so for the first 500 miles is really a good idea not matter what kind of car.

[Cobol74]

^ Yep I would do that as a matter of course, no matter what the dealer told me.

[Aston Martin]

Haha that site is just full of ricers.