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Been a while fellas.. hope is well.. Just wanted pop in and post up my new ride. Sold my CTS-V and Impala and went larger I just took delivery of 2020 CT6V, bought, because I may just keep this one considering the BW's possible iconic status. But it occurred to me that it doesn't matter that its no longer in production when a replacement car.. powered by electric is on the way. This would have been no different than any other car that changed its name or platform the next generation. 2019 CTS buyers for instance.. being upset when the name was changed to Ct5.. and let me tell U.. the CT5 is a GORGEOUS car in person.. and there is nothing cheap or non-lux about it. They made the right move there.. altho a name change was not necessary. People forget that the CT6 was technically, for 2020.. 5 model years old. That's a normal life-cycle give or take. The only thing that makes anyone pause is the fact that there has been no replacement announced officially.. but GM went on record as saying that the brand was going EV.. if that truly is the case.. then the death of the CT6 model.. the model.. is no big deal as long as something from it is retained and learned.. because after now a 300 miles road trip.. (yup already) and back to NY.. I have to say they built a helluva car, with my only complaint remaining being the steering wheel hub not being leather like the Platinum. After experiencing this car... I have to say.. The CT6 is a waste. Omega is a waste. Blackwing is a waste. 3.0LTT is a waste. Basically to produce this car with any limits in production at all. The CT6 from V6 to V8 plus the Hybrid are exemplary cars.. and GM should be as proud of it as it is any Corvette.. and I am a lover of both. In the past I have driven and absolutely enjoyed the CT6 3.6L, CT6 3.0LTT, as well recently test driving the Platinum v8 and the VSeries (which I bought) and let me be another one to say.. Cadillac finally has.. had.. a car that could have reclaimed its top tier status. The Platinum in particular, and outside of the performance upgrades really is the true example of this. Right on down to the upgraded interior materials shown immediately with the steering wheel hub.. which is leather like in my departed CTS-V (or the Escalade and ELR) versus the standard rubber material all luxo manufacturers like to use these days for some reason. (My hope is that I can buy the hub (the middle of the steering wheel that covers the airbag) separately and switch it out. Of course the ability to get Super-Cruise in the Platinum is another example of its superior luxury over the VSeries.. but that is pretty much where their differences end in terms of luxifcation. The Performance.. More performance is why I went V instead of P. more HP.. more torque.. suspension settings that are more in line.. the ability to have a more visceral exhaust note… blacked out trim.. and more aggressive ground effects. I have to say that I really gave up nothing that I wanted going V except the aforementioned steering when hub. Inside I’m back in carbon-fiber as Rose had (my CTS-V)before.. the backseat amenities are a threat for passengers with pop-up screens and (2)USB or (1)HDMI posts allowing for USB stored movies or the ability to plug in a Roku or Firestick connected to the Wifi and watch their content from Netflix or Hulu.. or Prime etc. The new CUE is sensational.. fast.. intuitive, and the dual knobs on the front console due aid dramatically over the previous mouse pad in the older cars. Sounds from the 34 Speaker Panaray system are awesome.. USB 3.1 and USB-C come in two (2) in the center console and two (2) in the rear… (not including the additional two USB and HDMI ports specifically for the Screens. I haven’t tested if the two infotainment USBs will charge a phone, but the other four do.. along with wireless charging. All of that is even more perfect when putting the car in Touring mode.. when the interior becomes even more vault-like versus the Sport and Track exhaust notes, which as an enthusiasts.. are SWEET. I actually switched the note in the vehicle setting to have the SPORT exhaust sound even in Touring.. I love that sound so much. Needless to say that I could right another page’s worth of amenities that are included with this car. Still loving the rear view camera and the night-vision.. or all around cameras, for both safety and security.. Engine performance and handling of the car is absolutely FANTASTIC. Seriously I can’t stress that enough. How the hell did they create a car that hands down is 8 inches longer in length and wheelbase.. and 2 inches wider.. and 300lbs heavier yet still handles as well and ACTUALLY MORE CONFIDENT than my departed race bred ’16 CTS-V.. not to mention because of AWD.. is as fast. From C&D: Zero to 60 mph: 3.8 sec Zero to 100 mph: 9.1 sec Zero to 130 mph: 15.4 sec Rolling start 5–60 mph: 4.7 sec Top gear, 30–50 mph: 2.5 sec Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 2.9 sec Standing ¼-mile: 12.2 sec @ 116 mph Top speed (governor limited): 149 mph Braking, 70–0 mph: 155 ft Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.90 g Some of those results I know will improve as vehicle break-in happens. Fact is.. my only gripe is that they should have been an option even in the VSeries.. even if it meant the car would go over the $110K price threshold that GM seems so cautious to cross. Perhaps its the years of hearing from its own country that its not worth of that price and the Germans are that has led them to be so afraid to simply go for it.. cause they have not only the capability to match the Germans (as evidenced by this car..) but the capability to actually surpass them on all fronts. I cannot stress enough that this car, along with my CTS-V and the current Escalade (the upcoming one is gonna blow U away) truly truly already match the supposed craftsmanship of the Europeans. Americans, ironically, since I've seen both Europeans and Chinese say they have too, simply do not wish to admit it. Point blank the CT6 is as good as the S-Class, let alone the 7Series and A8, which after driving those two recently as well.. I say it is better than. Where they and the S-Class actually win.. is the simple fact that the Germans allow more options.. for more money to be added.. again.. for MORE MONEY Cadillac.. when the customer wants to spend it. Its as if I were selling widgets and my $100 widget A-T6 was a good as your $100 A-550 on all fronts, but U allowed your customers to pay U an additional $10 to add extra stuff to your widget, which would only cost U $1.. but I wouldn't allow my customers to pay me an additional $10 for stuff that, due to amortized costs because I also sell Buicks, Chevys, and GMCs (cause I'm tired of creating new names lol), only costs me $.75. Its INSANE As mentioned before( last week) The dealership mentioned to me that the press has it wrong and that the CT6 is not actually dead and will possibly return after a one year absence and have to for a limited time to accommodate the changeover.. which could be.. and the CT6 returns in 2022 as a new car altogether called the Escala or something.. going in-line with Cadillac saying they are going back to names. The OMEGA and BlackWING tech simply is too great to be a one-off. If they are.. it completely contradicts GM's supposed bean-counter ways… Either way.. I have one and it is spectacular.. while its still available.. and when its not.. I will still have had one:yup:. Performance and luxury wise, outside of my one gripe) Cadillac has everything to be proud of ? Here is my only issue.. The HUB

So recently bought another DSLR camera after a three year break. Got a Canon 6D Mark II and took a few sample shots with the new lens I picked up today. More to come because I am digging the hell out of this camera and the Flex makes a great test subject.

Very sharp ride Casa. Congrats! The CT6 is a hidden gem in the Luxury world that should have never been hidden. Saw a TT3.0 the other day in gun metal gray and it was really sharp. I love that it will never be confused with any overpriced German Luxo-barge. Here's hoping that the only real change coming for the car is in the name. Escala would definitely work here.

AWESOME!!! JUST...AWESOME!!!

It's certainly random

True as no German brands do it either. So 1990's of them.

Too bad the CT5 is sort of not attractive. So much else to like about the car. I'd love a CT5-V turbo six regardless. I've had an Aztek I can handle a certain amount of ugly.

Hello McFly, anyone home? The over the air updates is available on these new 2021 systems. GM new mega bandwidth system goes into all auto's starting with 2021 models and that will just like Tesla allow over the air updates. Current electrical / data systems are not able to handle over the air updates. Posted back in May 21st 2019 about their new Nervous system and how it would come out on the new generation of auto's. You need a big bandwidth to handle over the air updates. Tesla built this into their auto's from day one. GM has never had that kind of thinking till now with their new system. It has bigger bandwidth than Tesla and should work great on their ICE and EV auto's going forward.

So this is just for the 2021 models right? The huge advantage Tesla has is they over the air update all this stuff. So their old cars get the new tech and keep them from seeming old.

The 50s saw quite a few changes in industry-wide styling trends from the beginning of the decade to the end of the decade.. maybe moreso than many other decades.

^ The two above are only SIX years apart.

No pics or links?!

Hey Thanks Dfelt.. much appreciated. I already made an appointment for Fri to have the new Recall done LOL Thanks Bro Wow.. Thanks.. I too had a White Diamond CTS-V Coupe.. '12 tho.. and yeah I did the smoked markers on this as I did on my Z06.

@surreal1272 Great ride you got there also. (I do prefer Casa's Caddy over yours though... ?) I dont think I congratulated you in anyway for your ride....but yeah. CONGRATS! Im also giving you props for your Ford Sync installation work you done. And great pics of your Flex you shared with us. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Im in a little jam at work...so Im gonna be less active for awhile. Maybe a week or two. Or three. But I will be popping in to read one or two posts. Maybe give a thumbs up or down here or there, but I wont be having time to chit chat.

Found this article, supposedly the 2021 Escalade will be launched next Tuesday in Beverly Hills. https://www.cnet.com/g00/roadshow/news/cadillac-escalade-suv-debut/?i10c.ua=4&i10c.encReferrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8%3d&i10c.dv=15

Congrats on the new car. Beautiful machine. I'm looking forward to driving a CT6 eventually...wouldn't mind a CPO one down the road. I love the size and design. I do like bombing around in the hoopie STS occasionally...

Interesting...I wonder if they will engineer in short circuits for starting random fires..that was one thing the mid engined Ferraris were quite well known for (though usually fuel system related).

@surreal1272 Awesome pics, my son and I also have Cannon DSLRs and they Rock! The Flex is looking good!

Every car should have over the air updates, even for stuff like the infotainment system. Tesla was on this years ago, phones and other electronics update over the air. Automakers are mostly behind the 8-ball.

Yeah, I think those vents have the same function as weird louvers on the Silverado, but not as crude and ugly.. Silverados unfortunately look like the front fender doesn't fit properly..

and given Hennessey's reputation for shady business I'd be surprised if their modded stuff would last 10k miles...

3rd party companies don't need a 60-100k warranty and you know that.

Thanks man, was just jerking ur chain It's crazy how early the factory comes out with info. for next year models now.

Over to the GM Online Order Guide, they're starting to populate 2021 model year vehicles. I like to keep an eye on GM news over there. https://www.gmfleetorderguide.com/NASApp/domestic/brandsel.jsp?year=2021&regionID=1&lang=1

2021 GMC Canyon has new trim levels: Elevation Standard, Elevation, AT4 and Denali. They've done away with the chrome rear bumper as well, which looked out of place with the body-color plastic front bumper cover. More cohesive. You can also get it in that cool new Hunter color (green, seen on the 2021 Yukon) but only on the Denali (bummer).

GM is dropping the ball in so many ways these days.

And note the logo clearly implies trucks. Unless they are going to sedans w/ vertical rear windows and long decklids ::)

Questions is, who's surviving on EVs now?

Looks like I have a random unplanned road trip I have to take this weekend. Wasn't planning on going anywhere this weekend..

Saw a surprisingly clean 2nd MCE first gen Cavalier 4dr...white. Haven't seen one of those in ages. Just like this one.

Using old vehicles as parts cars IS recycling! Want to make a vehicular-based difference? Advocate for less plastic and more metals in future vehicles. Just saw a piece today that said a AAA study showed that plastic headlights begin to deteriorate as soon as 3 years from new.

That's a really nice nip and tuck of the E Class. I think it just looks a little "tighter" and I like it. There's been talk of a new rotary for decades at this point... I'll only believe it when there's one at an autoshow.

For sports car fans, seems Mazda is not giving up on possibly bringing back a new updated Rotary sports car. Head of Mazda R&D says they are not stopping the idea of a new rotary sports car for select markets even with the drive by Mazda to go PHEV/EV. https://www.motor1.com/news/395292/2022-mazda-rx-7-rendering/ Who knows those that like sitting on the ground might get a new RX7 yet!

Cool Auto News Cadillac has added auto lane change to their Super-Cruise system. 2021 CT4, CT5 and Escalade will get it. Next week is the reveal of the 2021 Escalade in LA. Sadly the CT6 goes out of production this week according to GM. 1/3rd of CT6 sales had super cruise and 85% of those owners say they will only buy their next vehicle with super cruise. https://www.autonews.com/future-product/cadillac-adds-automated-lane-change-super-cruise GM's investment in Detroit Hamtrack is actually $3.5 billion of which $2.2 billion is part of their deal with the state on the Mega Tax Credit and they got increased flexibility on how they count the 45k plus workers that are covered by their 10 year mega tax break package. https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/gm-make-origin-d-ham-after-pickup

Got the correct cable for my Sync 3 upgrade and now officially have Apple CarPlay for my phone.

Finally got most of the details nailed down..got a dog sitter for the weekend, a flight Friday afternoon from Cleveland down to West Palm Beach. Then driving my sister's Chevy Trax back to Ohio...

@Cmicasa the Great Awesome Ride, Congratulations on getting what I BELIEVE to be the BEST Luxury Sedan on the road right now! I am sad the CT6 is out of production, but also excited for the EV replacement. GM has lots of cool stuff coming and excited for them to move on from traditional plastic ice blah auto's and back into standard of the world EVs.

Thanks Bro.. and Well Drew might know a little more.. but Its a known fact that the VSSR platform is coming in 2022 and the next slew of Cadillacs are to be EV. From a costs perspective it makes sense for them to start to make the change over now.. just hurts seeing the moving on from the ICE

Much more accurate description with what looks like factory released pictures from GM. I'd bet it looks really close to what GM will officially release from what we've seen so far. Looks nice! Any News @Drew Dowdell? More

Grand dame ~