Order will be submitted in a few days. Hoping I get lucky and it is built and delivered within 12 months. 4 door sports sedan, 668 supercharged hp, unsure about 6 speed manual or 10 speed auto? Hard decision. Should be a lot of fun. Last of a dying breed. Think I’ll order it in Metallic orange.

I just looked at them after you posted this.

I'd go for the manual!

Very nice, love the color!

No doubt manuals are more fun, less expensive to buy, and most likely will have higher resale value. Last year someone hit me when I was riding my motorcycle and messed up my right shoulder. Afraid at some point shifting will not be so easy.

Paddle shifters are cool in Sport+ or whatever Cadillac calls their 'race' mode in the CT5-V Blackwing. What's in the auto tranny? 9 speeds?

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Paddle shifters are cool in Sport+ or whatever Cadillac calls their 'race' mode in the CT5-V Blackwing. What's in the auto tranny? 9 speeds?

Ten speed, same basic transmission that GM runs in my ZL1 Camaro. Lighting fast shifting and so far no issues in 18 months.

Wolfie, I'd go with the manual. It will be more engaging to drive although the 0-60 time may be a bit slower. But that's really not the point in day to day driving, or even on the track unless you are actually racing. It's the driving experience you're going for with a car like this.

And yes, the resale value will be much higher as although the manufacturers cater to the masses who think the lowest 0-60 time will give them some sort of bragging rights, true car enthusiasts seek out and are willing to pay much more for manual cars on the used market, than the same car in a paddle shift.

For a good example of this, look at AutoTrader or the like in the Ferrari 360 or especially the 430 models. You'll not find many stick shift cars listed (many will say manual but look at the photos and they'll be paddle shift). You'll find the manual cars are commanding $50,000 to $100,000 premiums or more in certain cars.

My bet is this new Caddie will be a collectors item in the 3 pedal configuration. And a lot of fun to boot.

Todd, I pretty much agree with everything you said. The fly in the ointment was my shoulder injury. Can easily drive a stick now but a shoulder replacement might be needed down the line and would sideline the car for a few months. I’m on the fence till the order is submitted next week.

I'll throw in my $.02...

Kudos to Cadillac for bringing back some cars with some balls and for you for taking advantage of them! I wish Ford would do the same with Lincoln; the new Continental had something like 400hp before they disco'd it. Anyway, as to the manual vs. auto consideration - I love they're actually offering a big sedan like that with a row-your-own gearbox. Those are a dying breed and they are more fun to drive when you're out tooling around on a country road or on the track. The problem I found with them for cars that are driven in the real world is that's where the fun ends. Sitting in traffic with them is torture, they're not as luxurious when cruising, and the gap between them and an automatic with regard to economy or speed is either nonexistent or is increasingly swaying in the direction of the auto.

If there's a possibility your shoulder is going to give you issues, I'd rather have the auto and be able to drive the car than the other way around.

Someone up here is selling one in station wagon form...even has the stick shift. Go figure.

https://newjersey.craigslist.o...nual/7369454492.html

Is this a trick question?
Do you only have one leg?
Do you hate driving?
There is only one answer otherwise.
Stick!

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Someone up here is selling one in station wagon form...even has the stick shift. Go figure.

https://newjersey.craigslist.o...nual/7369454492.html

$71,000 new 8 years and 63,000 miles ago and now he wants $65,000.

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Originally posted by boom stick:
Is this a trick question?
Do you only have one leg?
Do you hate driving?
There is only one answer otherwise.
Stick!

Easy to say, harder to do when you have 13 screws and three plates in your right scapula. Still, am leaning towards the 6 speed. Will decide when the order is officially submitted in roughly a week. Decided not to rush the order process to make sure I pick the correct color and options.

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$71,000 new 8 years and 63,000 miles ago and now he wants $65,000.

And it's a station wagon version to boot!

Sorry about your medical issue. I can see that making you go auto. Question, why the Cadillac? Kudos for buying a great American car. Is it the 4 doors? performance? looks? comfort? Practicality?
How about the Charger?
Corvette?
Camaro?
Tesla?

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Originally posted by boom stick:
Is this a trick question?
Do you only have one leg?
Do you hate driving?
There is only one answer otherwise.
Stick!

Easy to say, harder to do when you have 13 screws and three plates in your right scapula. Still, am leaning towards the 6 speed. Will decide when the order is officially submitted in roughly a week. Decided not to rush the order process to make sure I pick the correct color and options.

I like 4 door sports sedans. Already own a ZL1 Camaro. As to the rest of your questions, personal choice leads me to the Blackwing. Already owned 4 different Corvettes and hate the look of the C8. Tesla’s are very fast but the build quality is terrible plus they have no soul. Pretty ugly cars IMO.

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I like 4 door sports sedans. Already own a ZL1 Camaro. As to the rest of your questions, personal choice leads me to the Blackwing. Already owned 4 different Corvettes and hate the look of the C8. Tesla’s are very fast but the build quality is terrible plus they have no soul. Pretty ugly cars IMO.

Couldn't agree more.

C8 looks like it's wearing a "super car" suit. Plus, there's no manual option, therefore I write it off immediately as "not interested".

Tesla, much like the Blaser thingy, is a solution to a problem that doesn't exist. The people have been sold a bill of goods if they think that thing is more "environmentally friendly" than traditional cars. Also, like you said, it has no sole. It's a 0-60 one trick pony. No engine noise, no rumble, no road feel, no handling excellence. Handling is about being light and responsive. 0-60 gets you to the first corner first but handling passes big horsepower in that first turn and is never seen again.

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Originally posted by Snowwolfe:
I like 4 door sports sedans. Already own a ZL1 Camaro. As to the rest of your questions, personal choice leads me to the Blackwing. Already owned 4 different Corvettes and hate the look of the C8. Tesla’s are very fast but the build quality is terrible plus they have no soul. Pretty ugly cars IMO.

No flies on the Cadillac. I hope you enjoy the heck out of it.

https://youtu.be/bK65z1IJHPs

The bang for the buck is pretty sweet.

Drove to the dealers today to submit the order and give a deposit. On the long drive over my right shoulder was giving me fits. Took this as a sign to avoid the 6M and go with the A10. Gotta listen to what my body is telling me.
With a little luck dealer thinks the car might show up by February 2022.
A10 transmission
Satin steel metallic exterior
High performance seats - black/black
Red brake calipers
Performance recorder display
Plus a couple other small options

Snowwolfe:
Here's a portion of what the Detroit Free Press had to say a couple days ago. CB

GM said its Arlington Assembly in Texas, where it makes its highly profitable full-size SUVs, will run regular production next week, along with Flint Assembly, where it makes its heavy-duty pickups, Bowling Green Assembly in Kentucky, where it makes its Corvette, and a portion of Lansing Grand River Assembly, where it will make some Chevrolet Camaro and Cadillac Blackwing cars.

THE FULL SCOOP