Survey 5 Results

Closed on May 10, 2006

234 Respondents

Model Year Breakdown

Description	Percentage
2004 Cars	31 %
2005 Cars	58 %
2006 Cars	09 %

Exterior Color Breakdown

Color	Percentage
Black:	48 %
Silver:	31 %
StealthGray:	10 %
Redline:	09 %
Total Responded	234

Mileage
Total miles by all V respondants: 3095086 (wow!)
Average miles per CTS-v (of the 234 respondents): 13226.863

Modifications

Level of modification	Number	Percentage
Aside from CAGS, etc no mods:	81	39 %
Some mods (exhaust, intake, etc):	104	50 %
Heavly Modified (SC, driveleine, etc):	22	10 %
Total Responded	207

Number of People With an Aftermarket Shifter

36 percent have a Aftermarket Shifter

Number of People FG2 or other suspension

22 percent of owners have a FG2 Suspension

01 percent of of owners have a aftermarket shock package other than the FG2 Suspension

Replacement Tires

Number of Service Visits

How many times have you had your Rear Differential replaced?

Combined that means a total of 23 Percent have had their differential replaced 1 or more times

Do you have transmission shifting issues?

Over 26 percent of respondants claim that they have shifting issues with the V transmission

Have you had a valid warranty claim denied by GM that you feel is valid?

08 Percent of people have had one or more warranty claim denied by GM that they feel is valid

Reasons most often given

abusive driving

Driver abuse

Could not replicate the problem or other wear issue

To many modifications

situation normal

abuse

Dealer could not reproduce issue.

Couldnt reproduce customers claims

Said windshield crack (2nd time) was casued by pebble

You installed after market part, therefore voiding your Warranty

Top 10 Dealers

note: Not listed may be attributed to the fact that the selection list was very long and it could take a while to find a dealer.. Many people could have selected not listed instead of taking the time to find the correct dealer

Cts-V Meeting

CTS-VR Racing Events

44 Percent of people want to attend a CTS-VR Racing event

51 Percent of people will MAYBE attend a CTS-VR Racing event

Speeding Ticket

17 percent of people have 1 or more speeding tickets.

Satisfaction

Overall Satisfaction (with 10 being best)

The average Overall satisfaction level is: 8.26

Satisfaction with your dealer

The average Dealer satisfaction level is: 7.15

Satisfaction with your Service Experience

The average Service satisfaction level is: 7.01

Would You buy the V again?

About 79 Percent of people would rebuy the CTS-V

How long do you plan to keep your CTS-V?

About 35 Percent of people are going to keep the V 5 years or longer

Demographics

Sex	Children
Age Range Average Age (weighted) is 41.7	Annual Income 67 percent of people make above 120 K (HOLY CRAP... I need a new job!)

Comments

M y service visits have been for routine service. I have over 15,000 miles and no major problems with the car. Best "fun car" I have ever had.

Engineering wise, cadillac went 95% of the way. If they removed the 'cadillac' features (ruber isolators everywhere, dual mass flywheel, hop hop hop), and fixed the crappy diff. It would be very close to 100%, and this would be a truely classic performance vehicle. The biggest issue appears to be service related. I'm lucky to have a great dealer, but this seems to be the exception rather than the rule.

I love the car - too bad about the quirks it has when low end shifting, the hop bushings and some plastic noise from the dash when hot - still love the car - nothing else is quite like it - the size is perfect (SRT's are boats - they suck from the inside on winding back roads) - plus the charger is bland and boring. The V rules. Best of all it's AMERICAN.

So close to being a phenomenal vehicle but diff/tranny issues mated to an inept service dept have made this a nightmare. Even though my car is a lemon, I still love it like a woman I know I should leave...

Finest all-around car built in America today.

Once again...this site is Top Notch!

I had ordered a 2005 Corvette with most all of the options and cancelled my order when I saw the CTS-V demo online. Thought the car met all my optional desires especially with the similar drivetrain as the Vette and everytime I go out to Church or for dinner I can bring my whole family which the Vette wouldn't do.

CAr needs some refinement. But overall a pretty good package

Love it Love it Love it!!

Thanks to all who filled out the survey. If you want more information which I did not post, feel free to e-mail me at ctsvett@verizon.net