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Dec 16, 2014, 3:38 am

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Wanted something fun yet practical for my DD, so after being on the fence about Impalas, Jag XF and similar cars, I finally opted for the new Cadillac ATS turbo. 31 MPG on the highway, mid 14 sec 1/4 mile, sport suspension with massive Brembo brakes, and all the Caddy luxury and warranty.

Watch Andy drive his.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfGKxnOIX6k

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Dec 16, 2014, 10:48 am

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Very nice! Love the color

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Dec 16, 2014, 11:08 am

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kingsdetail wrote

Very nice! Love the color

Thanks. I've driven black work cars forever. Since 1988 I think! Almost Amish.

Mrs. SMS talked me in to the red, and I'm really liking it. If I ever get around to lowering it a bit, this will look awesome.

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Dec 17, 2014, 9:58 am

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Sharp car. That's a reeeeaaaallllly long headlight. Bet it's cheap!

Dec 17, 2014, 1:59 pm

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Good looking car, and you have to love boost. Saw a pink one today in Terre Haute

. Your red one is much better.

9/18/10

Dec 17, 2014, 3:40 pm

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Nice one Bill, love the color

Error: divide by zero mpg

Dec 18, 2014, 2:50 am

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nickf2005 wrote

Sharp car. That's a reeeeaaaallllly long headlight. Bet it's cheap!

They have an optional headlight that auto dims/brights, turns with the steering wheel, and I don't know what all else. That system probably costs more to fix than an engine rebuild so I stayed away from it!

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Dec 18, 2014, 2:51 am

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fiorano94 wrote

Good looking car, and you have to love boost.

3 boosted cars now.

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Dec 18, 2014, 2:53 am

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SMS wrote

They have an optional headlight that auto dims/brights, turns with the steering wheel, and I don't know what all else. That system probably costs more to fix than an engine rebuild so I stayed away from it!

Technology is amazing. Probably a good idea staying away from the advanced system.

I remember reading an article a while back that on BMW's the headlight assembly is the 3rd most expensive item to replace. Only behind the engine a d transmission.

Dec 24, 2014, 3:53 am

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I've read the ATS is a great driver. Is it pretty flat around the corners?

Dec 24, 2014, 4:07 am

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miloandbono wrote

I've read the ATS is a great driver. Is it pretty flat around the corners?

Really is. Enjoying my commute on 135. This is the BMW fighter from GM I guess.

They just announced an ATS-V for 2016. This is very cool. Coupe or Sedan. Manual trans is available in both the normal ATS and the new V

http://www.cadillac.com/v-series.html
(Check out video in link)

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Feb 11, 2015, 9:52 am

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http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2015/02/2016-cadillac-ats...

GM now taking orders for the new ATS-V. 455 hp manual transmission sport sedan aimed right at the BMW M series.

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Feb 11, 2015, 1:38 pm

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So what color are you going to order?

9/18/10

Feb 19, 2015, 11:25 am

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Not bad looking...better than past years for sure.