Cadillac Cts
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Q: Should I buy a used Cadillac CTS car or lease a new Acura TL?
I am looking at either buying a used Cadillac CTS with no more than 39k miles on it. The prices are in my range about 16-25k depending on what kind of deal the dealer made originally. I figure a cadi will be reliable and I can get a warranty extended. I would probably put down 4k. But I also am looking at possible leasing one of the new Acura TL, or the Infiniti g37. Does anyone have any good advice?
A: Buying vs leasing depends on the mileage you put on, the tax breaks you need, and how long you generally keep a car. Consumer Reports offers a reprint of an article about buying vs. leasing--google them and get it.
There's a joker in the deck, too--these days car dealers are drooling to get lease customers--they can figure the payment on deflated depreciation, claim a jiggered resale value, and start with a full retail price--all bad for you. On the other hand, they're dying to sell cars--ANY cars, and this is the time to get the best deals. By the way, the CTS IS a nice car, but how many years old is it to have 39K miles on it? How many per year? Do you get all the maintenance records, and a report from carfax.com as part of your decision-making process? I wouldn't deal with someone who doesn't offer those last two things. Oh yeah, and Consumers Union (Reports) also offers help in buying a used car, and they charge next to nothing.
Q: Thinking about buying a 2003 Cadillac CTS, anyone have anything positive or negative to say about the car?
2003 Cadillac CTS, 44,000 miles. Thanks!
A: Nice car. Good value in getting some luxury. Since it is probably out of warranty, would recommend getting a extended service plan because luxury car repairs are expensive. If buying from a Caddy dealership, see if it can be certified as a Cadillac Certified Pre-Owned, adds about $1-2k to the price but gets you 6yr/100k bumper to bumper warranty, much cheaper than a service plan.
Value may drop a little now since the 2008 redesigned model is coming out now, that happens to all cars.
Q: What is Onboard Hands-Free Communications System, in a 2005 Cadillac CTS?
I'm purchasing a 2005 Cadillac CTS and would like to know if my phone will connect to the Onboard Hands-Free Communications System. Is this possible or does this have something to do with OnStar? Thanks for your help.
A: your phone will work just fine the hands on feature is nice you tell the car to dial what number and to call who and to take voice messages from you in the car its really nice once you get the hang of it. and when you do i bet you that you'll be on the phone more while enjoyng your drive shoot i love mine its my office on wheels
Q: Does any one have any knowledge as to why the Cadillac Cts shakes and vibrates after 35-40,000 miles?
When the Cadillac Cts gets up to 50/60 mph the streering wheel starts to shake. Why?
A: check your tires first
then the alignment
when was the last time you rotated & balanced the tires?
Q: I rearended a white Cadillac CTS! Paint from my car got on the car's bumper, how much to repaint their bumper?
I hydroplanned into a white Cadillac CTS today and there was no dent damage or anything like that... just some red paint transefer onto the back of the white car's bumper. How much would I estimate paying to have their bumper repainted?
actuallly. insurance covered al the damage charges!
A: It depends. You might be able to buff the paint off the other car. If the bumper must be painted then it will cost alot more. There are several different white paints. For a regular white paint you are probably looking $300 - $400
Cadillacs often have white pearl paint. This is much more complicated than regular white paint. White pearl is a tri-coat color. Instead of just being a basecoat/clearcoat paint it is a basecoat/pearlcoat/clearcoat paint. There is an extra color involved and therefore extra cost. It is also much more difficult to make the color match. For a tri-coat white you are probably looking $500 - $600.
Q: Has anyone seen a 2008 cadillac cts direct fuel injection car in a MANUAL?
last week i went to a cadillac dealer to check out the new 2008 cts. they had 2 on hand, both with an automatic transmission. i asked if they will be getting any in with a manual transmission, and the dealer told me cadillac will not release the cts in a manual transmission because of low sales in the prior years. every car magazine that i have read mentions this vehicle in both transmissions, and many critics prefer the manual over the automatic. its a sports sedan! does anyone have any inside information on the new 304 horsepower 2008 cadillac cts in a manual transmission? something tells me this dealer was blowing out hot air.
A: the dealer was somewhat right, people dont usually buy the manual, but go back to your dealer be like HEY, let me order a cadillac with manual.... then itll take 5 weeks to deliver. i went there today and im hoping to get a white diamond automatic one for like 42,000 :D goodluck!
Q: cadillac cts?
We have the chance to get a 2006 cts for a good price but it is a 2.8 engine and my husband wants a 3.6L. Is there really that much difference in the performance and what about gas mileage?
A: The 3.6 is a better performer and close in gas mileage rating. It will also offer better resale down the road. The CTS is a good value used and since a all new one is coming out this fall with a higher output 3.6, the 2.8 is being discontinued for 2008.
Q: Does the pop screen on the 2008 Cadillac CTS come standard?
I know this pop up screen is available when you purchase the 2008 Cadillac CTS with the nav system, but if you opt out of the nav system, do you still get the pop up screen to control the radio functions?
A: i think you have to get the nav system
Q: Should I get an Audi A4 or a Cadillac CTS?
I can't decide between an Audi A4 or a Cadillac CTS. they are both very nice cars, but I'm leaning towards the CTS because of the performance factor. The Audi is classy, but the CTS has that, 'high-life' vibe about it.
Anyone that drives one or knows about them feel free to answer.
A: The CTS certainly stands out more. Most people would be hard pressed to tell an A4 from an A6, for example. Audis are a dime a dozen around here, so personally I'd go with the CTS.
Q: Is a Cadillac CTS a good reliable car?
I currently have a Toyota Camry with 170,000 miles. Great car never had any problems with it, Toyotas are great.
I really like Cadillacs and have had my eye on the CTS the 6 cylinder version for a while now. Looking at ones in the 7-10k range found some with like 80k miles on them. I know a Cadillac won't be a Toyota in terms of its life, maintenance, etc but overall are they pretty reliable good cars?
A: General Motors' rear-wheel-drive Cadillac CTS has Consumer Reports' Much-Worse-Than-Average or Worse-Than-Average Reliability Verdict for the following model years:
2003
2005
2006
2007
2008.
The rear-wheel-drive CTS is on AutoOnInfo.net's list of the Worst Automobiles of 2009, with a Composite Reliability Value of -.50 on a scale of -1.00 to +1.00.
And AutoOnInfo.net's detailed reliability and durability studies suggest that a typical 22-year-old Toyota vehicle should be about as troublesome to own as a typical 3-year-old Cadillac.
For an overview of the quality of General Motors' vehicles, see:
http://www.AutoOnInfo.net/NAEd200812TheCompositeReliabilityLineAverages.htm .
Q: What exactly does that snowflake botton do on the 2005 Cadillac CTS?
I have a 2005 Cadillac CTS...there is this button of that looks like a snowflake on it...I press it whenever there is snow on the ground...but Honestly I dont feel any difference...the CTS suck in snow cause of the rear wheel drive...it still spins...
What exactly is that button supposed to do???
A: I think it only works when you are in drive. It starts your car out in 2nd gear so it minimizes wheel slippage when its snowing/icy or w/e da fuc is going on.
Q: Which car should I buy, a 2008 G35 Sedan or a 2008 Cadillac CTS?
I know that G35 has consistently done well in the past as far as quality and reliability but I don't know much about Cadillac CTS. Is the CTS a reliable/quality car. I know the CTS for 2008 has gotten many rave reviews from its new look to many of its features. Also which is cheaper to service...
A: G35
Q: I just bought a 2005 3.6L Cadillac CTS. Are the cars good in performance?
I bought a 2005 Cadillac CTS w/ a 3.6L engine about 2 days ago. The ride is smooth and I just love the features like the navigation system and the sunroof. It has automatic windows, keyless entry, 6 cd changer, everything you might want in a luxury sedan. The question i'm asking is if it is a good performance car or not.
A: If your car has the Sport Package which includes the front stability bar, limited slip differential, and Stabilitrac, your car is just as good of a performance car as the competition of that year. If you have the original window sticker, it will tell you what options you have.
The CTS is a rear wheel drive vehicle that has now developed into Motor Trends "Car of the Year" and easily matches the performance of it's current competition. Your 2005 however, has nothing in common with the 2008 except the name. I had 4 2006 - 2007 CTS's and they can run with the best of them (with the 3.6L). The 2005 CTS engine is the same as the 2006 & 2007. Good luck and enjoy your car!
Q: Why is my key stuck in the ignition and why won't my car shift into gear? It's a 2003 Cadillac CTS.?
I have a 2003 Cadillac CTS that won't shift out of park or allow me to remove the key from the ignition sometimes. My "service theft system" light comes on also. One day, while the car was on, my husband got out to get something and the car locked him out. Can anyone give suggestions before I go to the Cadillac dealership and spend a bunch of money? Also, could using a battery other than AC Delco affect the car's system?
A: Sounds like a "shift interlock cable" could be binding or the "ignition switch" is not working properly. The shift interlock cable is designed to only allow the driver to move the shifter in/out of gear with the break pedel depressed with the key in the "run" or "on" position. Or the switch is binding not allowing the key to be removed. The batter would not cause this proble.
Q: How can i set up my Bluetooth on my Cadillac CTS 2003?
Can any of you help me set up my Bluetooth to my cadillac CTS 03. Im pretty sure i got the phone part but i cant figure out the car part. and i cant find it on my owners manual. Just incase this helps i have a sidekick LX
A: That car isn't Bluetooth compatible. That's why you can't find it in the owners manual.