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I have a 2012 V-Wagon very similar to this - Crystal Red Tintcoat, Recaros, sunroof delete (aka 'slictktop'), stock except for an Airaid intake. Best car I've ever owned. A blast to drive and extremely reliable. Thought about selling due to crazy market right now, but I just couldn't part with it. FYI - those paddle shifters are aftermarket, not stock, so can't blame GM on that thing falling off 😉, also that supercharger snout is not stock either. Ventilated seats were only available with Recaros. Not just fast in a straight line, these cars handle curves way better than they should with their weight - mag ride suspension is magic.

Those paddle shifters are aftermarket. Stock is just a shifter button on the back of the wheel. Looks like the door and fenders are from a 2011 or older as it has the older split fender vent and the GM badge on the door. Something you can change to bring it up to 2012 spec. Love this!

My father had one in sedan form, easily one of the coolest cars I've ever experienced. I likened it to the Hulk in a tuxedo. You could tell through the exhaust that it had some incredible muscle, but it was so polite and subdued about it. Really, my only two complaints about the car were the Recaro seats being uncomfortable, and the rear seat had horrible headroom. Otherwise, the car really is legendary. I personally love the screen setup. It was functional, but very classy, and very unique. I still remember the test drive: my dad got on it and I said "that's pretty strong, what is that, 90?" "Believe it or not, that's 120." I'd experienced plenty of seriously-fast cars at that point, but none that were designed to hide it. I'll never forget that. Anyways, he drove it to around 110k flawless miles before trading it on a Trackhawk, which has been another home run (currently around 80k miles). I think those two cars are ones that you look back on and smile feeling immensely satisfied that you owned them and actually drove them.

Whoever put that thing back together to look like that after the accident is a genius. 🙂 I remember taking these out to lunch at GM with my cohorts. We all loved them.

I'd ask Wizard what he recommends for a heat shield and see how much that costs to save your starter.

Id service the trans fluid for sure. Those cars are often beat on pretty hard, fresh good synthetic fluid would be my recommendation

we have a 2010 CTS4 wagon, and just love it. Yes an All Wheel Drive version, which were rare. Its got the full Sun/Moon roof and dual powered seats with heat and cooling, like it was a full optioned version. It has the 3.6 v6 in it, but it still scoots real well.

when i was a teenager my friend's mom had gotten a first gen first year for the cts-v and we got to drive it. it was an absolute monster. we crashed it into a bush jumped railroad tracks, ran from the cops in it. it was the best car I've ever driven. but I've sense gotten to drive in a doge hellcat charger with engine mods and can confirm it now holds my best car ever place. but now that i think of it the cts-v was kind of the hellcat of the day.

Absolutely silly, ludicrous prices for these but still a very awesome car.

Glad to hear your toddler also has excellent taste in hoopties. I concur. The CTS Vagon is the daily beater of choice.

"Cadillac must have thought [a huge center screen] was tacky in the late 2000's" They were right. and it's still tacky now. But not as tacky as a rectangular gauge cluster that is above the dashboard like an oblong ipad glued to it rather than inset into the dash.

This is my absolute dream car and one that I will own before I die. I technically owned one for about 2 hours...I bought it from a dealer in SoCal and started to drive it home to the Bay Area. We hit traffic going through East LA and the car randomly started shifting weirdly, almost like someone learning to drive stick for the first time. Long story short after pulling off in "da hood" and getting a shop with a scanner to check the code, the torque converter had failed and we had to have it flatbed towed back the dealer. It was quite the ordeal ending with the purchase being annulled and the tow truck driver giving me and my friend a ride to LAX so we could fly back home. I've never been on such a high and low over the same car in the same day.

The Recaro seats where required if you wanted the cooled seats. And the old school muscle car growl did not require an aftermarket exhaust or supercharger upgrade. At least not on the ones I started while we built them.

Now this is exciting! These cars will go down in history as one of the coolest modern American automobiles.

The person who rebuilt it did a great job. Engine and dashboard were all messed up.

Not sure what you were meaning to say but the CT5 V Blackwing does indeed come with the 6.2 LT4 supercharged V8 and Tremec TR6060 manual trans. Cadillac is the last manufacturer that offers a supercharged V8 and manual transmission in new sedans. Also, the part you guys were looking at on the supercharger "flowcraft" is the snout. Its very common to have just the snout removed and ported along with the smaller upper pulley. Very possible it has injectors and is definitely tuned for these mods.

Went to a "Street Car Takeover" night at Edgewater a few weeks ago. These CTS-V Caddys were EVERYWHERE ! A BUNCH of those nutty origami looking coupes running in the NINES and three or four wagons too. The other shock was dozens of Smartcars being used as push/pit vehicles instead of custom golf carts. Who ever would have thought that all the Smartcars would wind up running around dragstrips and racetracks.😀

Love it when Hoovie gets back into Hoopties!

I feel like the black grill keeps it classy. Chrome across the front would in my opinion be a little gaudy.

I don't know why station wagons aren't more popular. Almost/same accel and handling as a sedan or coupe version but with a *lot* more storage and cargo space. Seems like a no-brainer to me (and also why I love Subarus).

Wow, what a lucky find! That is the dream car of my son (in his 20's) and me. Unfortunately good examples are beyond our range so I solute you for finding one that's attainable! For 30k, you can't be afraid to drive the wheels off of it and that's what those are made to do! I'm a long time subscriber and so is my son. We love your videos! I even have Motortrend now so I'm catching up on 'Car Issues' :-)

I have a 2009 CTS-V sedan. My front magnetic shocks started leaking @ 65,000 miles. I think there were only about 600 wagons made in total. The 2 door, sedan and wagon V's all ride on the same chassis only thing different are the body's. If you drive them at the speed limit they will get appx. 17 mpg around town, 22 mpg on the highway, If you hammer them, mpg will drop to 16 mpg. Push the Shock icon on the dash and it will go into Sport mode and the ride will get firmer. Push the traction control button twice and traction control will deactivate. Your car has a smaller pulley on the supercharger. There was a recall on the superchargers due to the shaft connector rattling, the replacement has a solid connector. They replaced the entire supercharger, free. My car has appx. 75,000 miles, only the shocks and the supercharger have been the only issues. You are right, a very good car for every day use, a 4 door Corvette. Requires Premium fuel. 3.9 0-60, the next gen V's are 668 hp, 0-60, 3.8. My car does not have paddles, just small buttons on the back of the steering wheel, you cannot see them while driving, very easy to reach, work great. Top speed: 185 mph.

Been fallowing the channel for years. Never seen the Wizard this disappointed after an inspection.

I like the taillights on these Tyler, they give the look and 'flavor' of Cadillac tail fins, but in a completely new way that looks great.

Bringing joy to my workday. Thanks Tyler! Keep up the good work!

I actually consider the sky blue manual CTS-V wagon I saw to be the rarest and most interesting car I've seen, and I was in Europe in the seventies and eighties and saw many super cars and sports cars of the times new on the street, I would say that the Pantera and Lotus Europa I saw back then to be two of the other most interesting cars I saw.

558 HP Hoovie. Because facts. I had one of these in sedan form. Took it to 180MPH on the street. It's an amazing car. Nearly wrecked it a couple of times. Finally got rid of it when I got more mature (old). Miss the hell out of it.

I've always loved station wagons. My dad had a big blue Chevy at one point that took us basically everywhere. Sadly, they've been replaced by the SUV.

Absolutely love the ctsv wagon! Would love to own one, just not at current prices.

I had this car for a few years and man was it a dream of a drive.

11:55 You're thinking of the CT4-V BW, the new ATS-V. The CT5-V BW still has a supercharged 6.2L V8 with a manual. The CT5 replaced the CTS

I'm from the UK and never seen one of these over here, our roads are full of Audi, BMW and Mercedes. Not a Cadillac guy, but those CTS-Vs are cool af. Esp the wagon 🔥

This is the sort of insane purchase we come here for!

I also have a 2012 CTS-V Wagon with about 70K miles on it. The only real problem I've had with it is the front suspension and steering, ALL of which, rack included, was replaced at 65K miles. There was also a bearing recall on the supercharger a few years ago. I put Corsa cat-back mufflers on it; expensive but very satisfying sound. I have a manual transmission and wouldn't have anything else. It's my retirement car and I am thoroughly enjoying it (although that Lyriq doesn't look too bad.....)

Now this was a Hoovies episode! Great car. One of my dream cars from modern days 👌

The sound, backup camera coming up and the fake key start are all pretty unique and cool features, I have to admit.

Congratulations! I guess you have to hit a good one from time to time, although I prefer your struggles that entertain and then amaze me with the final product (like the lambo). Anyway your now rating above a stopped clock and heading for a weather man for hits! Love the show and all your endeavours so take by weird British attempt at humour with a pinch of salt.

This is going to be good…such a great looking car

Manual CTS-V wagon owner here for ten years. Amazing, fun, RELIABLE car, one of the best I've ever owned. Not to mention, it's an excellelent wagon capable of hauling cargo...while hauling ass. Even the automatic wagons are fun. PS those paddles are not stock, and nor is the SC snout.

The wagon actually tested quicker than the sedan. I figured I'd be able to pick one up dirt cheap by now. Guess I was wrong.

One of my favorite cars ever, and you lucked out on the condition too nice

I was going to buy a CTS-V2 (non-Wagon, the wagons were impossible to find and double the price if I could), but after driving them I decided that a Chevy SS with an LSA blower was a better choice. The construction quality of the Cadillac was just so mediocre and the Chevy SS feels much, much better. It's a shame they never offered a wagon-version of the Holden Commodore in the US As far as that car goes, polish and coat that right headlight and it'll be hard to notice it was in an accident

4:10 I dont see a supercharger laying anywhere other than but the stock one under the hood. Really hope your not referring to the steering column as a super charger LMAO Love my 2011 V, Best car I've every owned! *Side note* Those paddle shifters are aftermarket, not stock. Stock just has 2 little "buttons". Not a super fast shifting car but when you got that much power, who cares....

That is definitely an aftermarket and upgraded supercharger. That's a Precision Flow Craft Eaton 1.9L supercharger. The CTS-V comes factory with a TVS1900 supercharger.

I'd see if you can get some Aluminium paddles for it, I swapped to them when my e46s got flakey and it just gives piece of mind that they wont snap when having a bit of fun. Always sucked fast Wagons/Estates never really took off as they are pretty much the perfect choice if you're an enthusiast that can only have 1 car but has resposibilities.

I'd definitely start by replacing the other headlight. Kind of a giveaway it was in an accident

1:36 Even back then they couldn’t take a hit with that fog light out 😂 but still a beautiful and comfortable sport sedan!

"And of course, because it's good, ah, nobody bought it, they only made it for a few years and, ah, they haven't made it again." Tyler... this may be the truest statement i have ever heard, unfortunately... and it applies to so much more than cars... 🤦‍♂🤦‍♂

Good going Tyler, hell of a find.

Having recently sold my 2013 slicktop Vagon (coincidentally also a rebuilt title car... but it was a V-Academy car... not wrecked), seeing this video pop up makes my heart a little heavy. But I'm super stoked to see you got one and curious to see what all you do with it. Enjoy!

The before picture of the side and the steering wheel ontop a pile of parts damn it really got mangled lol glad to see someone took the time to resurrect it.

Very exciting. I own a 2012 CTS4 Awd limited Luxury Edition Cadillac Sportwagon. Under 200 made. A bit more chrome, all leather seats and dash, real wood dash and door inlays, sunroof. Not a V but such a pleasure to drive. The awd is really impressive in ice and snow.

My man. Mentioned this car a month or so ago for you to pick up. Glad to see you’ve done just that!! Can’t wait to see you clean this beast up and enjoy it with your family.

Back to your roots Hoov. Love these videos so much more than the unobtanium exotics.

Wow, he bought this model that I drove for a few years when it was new. It never needed new tires because it broke down about 8 times in 2 years and sat in the shop for long periods. However, it still had a better track record then my new ATS that broke down 16 times in one year. Oh, and that great Escalade was the winner in being the biggest piece of junk. It broke down or was recalled 52 times in 3 years. So good luck on buying GM products. At least it's not a Chrysler!

Tyler been watching your show on MotorTrend+ app and I noticed that an episode hasn’t been posted for 32 weeks and I was wondering if your show still gets aired on there and if it isn’t, what app can I use to watch your episodes?

Test drove a V6 version and the drive shaft was hitting the floor at an impressive rate.

Have always loved wagons. But this one is so next level. Side note, have had that wallet for three years now and love it for anyone thinking about it.

I have wanted one of these since it was first introduced!!! Unfortunately I still can’t afford one yet so I’ll keep driving my old BMW wagon. Nice score Hoovie!!!

Freakin' score! I would imagine your detailer will be happier than Wizaard though.

Have always LOVED the CTS-V however as a disabled vet the chances of finding one within budget will probably end up being a basket case

2nd gen CTSV is the best of the bunch and very easy to mod. Sold my 09 sedan with over 200k miles and will always miss it. Most single expensive repair was the leaking rear main seal @$1k. Will start looking for one again in a couple years 🙌. Magnaride leaks were annoying so stock up on front suspension if you find good deals 👀

SLP should make an exhaust for that. There loud mouth exhaust sound great. Take it to a quality tuner to make sure it’s doing everything it should be. Also they might know more about what has been changed or replaced. There’s also a couple companies out there that make better shifter paddles

My grandma had an 05' with the 3.6, that thing moved and was fun to drive. They got a bad wrap for their super angly styling... I always kinda liked them but see why people didn't.

You ALWAYS choose so interesting cars Tyler! Love it❤️ We’ve got the same quirky taste in cars. Been dying for years to get a Lincoln Town Car or a Caddie DTS Brougham

As an owner of a low milage 2006 CTS Sport luxury that I have owned for 6 years and have only replaced the tires on and use synthetic oil inI can only say that I love this car. People online love to badmouth Cadillacs, yet everyone that I have met that owns a CTS or has a friend or family member or has inly driven one, has only glowing things to say about them. It’s a great car and a blast to drive. Totally reliable, as well.

Really digging this hoovie. The CTS-V Wagon is the equivalent of our VF Commodore SS wagon with the LS3 here in Australia.

The carbon fiber trim is real. It’s carbon over abs plastic. That’s how you have to make trim pieces. I have ats v door cards in my ats and atsv dash trim too. I also put carbon fiber window switch trim panels in as well!

Hoovie sweet buy! Love these a ton! That supercharger in the interior is actually a collapsing steering column.

I've always thought the CTS-V was a handsome car. The wagon looks more like a shooting brake and that red is definitely the best colour for the car. Lovely buy and it just shows that if well repaired, a crash-damaged car can offer a bargain. Although for every pearl there plenty of dogs.

I can't see or hear the word "holy grail" without thinking of that bald headed Rick from pawnstars lol

"Catera based on some european/australian turd" Going to correct you there Hoovie. The Catera was a rebadge of the very nice Opel Omega 24v. A solid car. Problem was GM old man-ified it. Detuning the engine, detuning the suspension to make it soft and mild on a car that was a sport saloon. It messed up the suspension geometry in process causing them to chew up tires and messed up performance curve. Imagine taking your ferrari and deciding you wanted it quiet and soft riding and not rev so high to be smooth and friendly power. That is the Catera.

That's a beautiful car anyways. Would love to have a black CTS-V one day. But unfortunately an Impala is the closest thing to a Cadillac that I can afford right now LOL

Id like the wizard to fix the paddle while someone whips up the bill. So you can run around the shop to find change in your various cars!

I got to drive the Flying V station wagon Caddy at a GM demo drive on the former Tustin airbase runway. The instructor passenger let me get after it, but some higher up radioed that we were being too aggressive. As a Hellcat owner, that V wagon was a great ride and stealthy runner that I could see kicking tail on a bunch of Vettes and Camaros !

Sir Hoovie, there are two Blackwings...the twin turbo V6 AND the supercharged V8 with 668 HP! The Blackwings are superior in everyway to the CTS-V Gen 2 Wagon. Although the wagon is way too cool. The TT V6 is faster than the Gen 2 CTS-V' and driving a Blackwing will change your mind about how special these cars are. Just saying:)

Hopefully Cooper Bogetti sees this. Maybe if he got a decent deal on it he could have a second one he wouldn’t feel bad about gutting it for racing 🤔

I remember a few years ago when you and Doug were doing those little clips for autotrader, “best car for under 10k etc.” And you said that the 2nd Gen Escalade in perfect condition will be worth a lot in the future and doug said a Cadillac will NEVER appreciate, none ever has, none ever will. But this Gen CTS V, both the coupe and the wagon will most likely appreciate a LOT. Both super beautiful

I absolutely love this car. I think it’s one of the best designs to come out of GM. I love sport wagons and sadly live in the wrong country for them. ☹️

Did he called the Opel Omega and Holden Commodore a turd ? Is he completely insane ?!?!

I never understood how people can say modern Cadillacs are luxury vehicles. It's as cheaply built as a Chevy with leather seats and a 50% mark up.

Vagons were the best, such an awesome sleeper at the time. Got to drive VIN 006 of the Coupes when they came out at the Tech Center with Ed Piatek. That Gen V Series was so buttoned down. Just amazing.

I’ve had a 2011 CTs for years and still love it. It’s not a v but it still has decent power with the 3.6 and has been a great car. It’s a performance model with rwd only and no sunroof so that sidesteps lots Of the known issues with these cars. What a great find !!

I believe this is my old car. kzfaq.infouz1cmOkAXDA?feature=share If so, it is a Ported and Polished Supercharger. Tuned by Hawks Motorsports in South Carolina. 550whp. I had them tune the car for daily driving. 12.4 in the Quarter Mile was the best it could do. The paddle shifters were crap when I got her, always fell off. So i bought after market paddles, they also Sucked. Does the back of the drivers seat still come off willy nilly? I sold the car years back and have regretted it ever since. Glad to see she is still alive and well.

I will never forget, my grandma bought The sedan version of these when they first came out and I remember seeing the average fuel consumption reading 32 mpg. being 21 years old and justifiably not allowed to take it out on my own a little piece of me died that day 😢😂

Frankly I think that Cadillac should return to making huge land yachts, 18 feet long or longer. I think that comfortable land yachts could make a comeback. They're SO comfortable. And a trunk the size of Rhode Island is always nice to have when it's time to take the kids on vacation. If they added vents inside the trunk you'd be able to drive in peace with the kids in the trunk. LOL.

I had a 12 without Recaro’s and a 14 with them. The non-Recaro seats are MUCH more comfortable even though they aren’t cooled. They are fun cars, kind of like Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Nice quiet grocery getter that can turn into a beast with a slap of the right foot.

Well done. Always wanted one so I'm glad to see you bought one. I hope you enjoy it very much.

I have a 2012 Sedan and I'm about to sell it. Going to miss it, but glad I still get content from one.

I have a 2012 CTS Wagon 3.6l ALL4 that I LOVE. I got it this year, and it only had 42k on the clock. Love this car.

This is the old 'Hoovies Garage' I know and love. Excellent hooptie ... really enjoyed this episode ... kudos Tyler 🤗

Don’t forget your taillight and your headlight as well but love your CTS V

With the exhaust. Do a valved exhaust dump. Where you can choose when it gets loud. You can put the dump valve by the rear muffler

I bought a ridge wallet 5 months ago because how compact it is. I got the Carbon Fiber and it is actually awesome. The hype is real.

4:08 Lol - that's not a supercharger inside the car - it's the steering column! It goes nicely with the steering wheel sitting next to it...😂

I would replace the other head light to match to new one to perfect the front end appearance.

The Catera was Cadillac's derived model of the Opel Omega B. Holden took cues from for the VT Commodore which then semi-translated into the VX, Monaro etc. All though the Commodore was more derived not just a re-badge like the Cadillac was which is probably why it was so bad- ironically after 1998 a year after Holden's derived car was on sale, they were instead importing the re-badged Holdens for Opel. So no it wasn't an Australian shit box, it was a European shit box that the Aussies happened to improve as per any other model the Commodore had derived from Opel for Commodore models previously. Usually turfing their mechanicals or improving them. The very sporty SS VT Commodore would like a word with you too.

Finally a real Hooptie. Got bored with cars I could never own. Keep them coming.

Cool Cadi love it. Please keep this one forever. Put black wheels on this beast you won't regret it