2004 Cadillac CTS Consumer Reviews
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After 3 years, CTS great car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
Review
2004 CTS was purchased new. After 3 years, has been a great car. Love the OnStar, mileage, looks. No problems. After my '85 Caddy disaster, thought I would never buy another Caddy. Just bought a new STS last week. Most reviews are after a few weeks of ownership. After 3 years with the CTS, I bought the STS and my wife still drives the CTS. That speaks volumes.
Favorite Features
Looks, paint, OnStar, reliability, gas mileage, turning radius.
Suggested Improvements
Back up sensors or back up camera would have been nice. A place for wife to put purse if there is a passenger. Honda CRV with leather figured out how to do it.
5 out 6 people found this review helpful
Did not live up to expectations
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
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2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
Review
The CTS is attractive, but the engine seems strained at times while accelerating. I have been frustrated with several recalls and other parts that wore out, like the starter. I have also had defective memory seating that is supposed to remember your previous setting. That had to be replaced. I did not find the dealership to be attentive to my service requests and had to make several trips for the same complaint to be repaired. The back seat is tight in leg room and should definitely be larger. I traded in a BMW 740iLl to buy this car and will be going back to another BMW. The CTS doesn't hold a candle to the BMW 7-Series.
Favorite Features
The Bose stereo is great. Its gas mileage is good for car this size. The on board phone is great for hand free dialing. The heated seats are good.
Suggested Improvements
The glove box is too small and needs a light. The interior grab bars are missing and I miss them on winding roads. It should have a larger back seat and a stronger engine. Nighttime vision needs to be improved.
6 out 12 people found this review helpful
2004 CTS
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
Review
The 2004 Cadillac CTS is an excellent car. It is fun to drive and has a very quiet interior. It is a good value for the money.
Favorite Features
The acceleration, styling, and handling.
Suggested Improvements
6 out 7 people found this review helpful
Great On All Roads
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
Review
I'm retired. Other than local driving, I take long trips with one or no passengers. My CTS's sport suspension, Stabilitrack, traction control, 17" Wheels, etc. make it handle great on Interstates and secondary roads. The seats allow comfort for 8 - 10 hours behind the wheel. I drive from Prescott, Arizona to both Southern and Northern California often. I have enjoyed separate drives to: the Canadian Rockies, Branson MO, Durango and Salida CO, Washington, D.C., Roswell NM, and Tombstone, AZ. I have installed a dashboard mounted GPS Navigation Unit that has proven invaluable. The fold-down rear seat-backs allow me to carry my Mountain Bike to nearby bike trails. It does what I want it to!
Favorite Features
I like how this car gets up to 30 mpg on level Interstates at 70 mph. The V6 engine revs immediately and gives amazing passing power when called upon. The 5-speed automatic transmission complements the engine. The body is very solid and lets the driver know he is in control when using the excellent handling features.
Suggested Improvements
Give it a larger pad for the driver to rest his left foot on. The top of the storage bin between the front seats should be same height as the left elbow rest pad on the driver's door, to allow the right elbow to be at a comfortable position. Improve the right-rear visibility when backing out of parking spaces at an angle, for safety.
16 out 17 people found this review helpful
Can't Get Enough
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
Review
I was warned about buying a Cadilac but I read so much about what GM had done recently and that the plant that the car is built in had won numerous awards when competting with all the manufacturers so I bought American! Well, I can not be more happy. I have let friends with BMWs and other cars drive it and all you have to do is look at thier faces after they get out of the car. They know what I now know. Cadillac is back and they can compete with anyone. Don't take my word, go test drive and will have the same face my friends have after they drive it.
Favorite Features
The smooth transmition and agility.
Suggested Improvements
Make satilite radio standard.
8 out 8 people found this review helpful
CTS
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
Review
This car is comfortable both in city and highway driving. For the size, comfort and power I think that the mileage is respectable. I have had two E-Class Mercedes, a Lexus SC400 and LX470 and three Corvettes in the last 10 years but for some unexplainable reason I like this car best.
Favorite Features
The smoothness, handling and reliability. Everything is where it needs to be. It's not as quiet as the Lexus but it's much better than the Mercedes.
Suggested Improvements
The interior in the 2004 is too plain, it took some getting used to. The new model is better, I look forward to the redesigned 2007/08.
7 out 7 people found this review helpful
Do Not Buy, Definitely Don't Lease
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 2 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 3 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
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2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
Review
Obviously, most positive reviews are looks and fun. It does look good, but is only fun in optimal driving conditions. If sliding (from a stop at slow acceleration) on slightly wet pavement is is fun, it's fun. I've driven in Illinois winters for sixteen years; this is the only car I've ever slid off the road in. Interior looks good for awhile, but black finish on control buttons has chipped off. Interior lights dim off and on, and the cruise control has been disengaging--it only has 18,000 miles on the car. To this date, it has had three recalls. Don't waste money on a tired name when there are car quality companies producing luxury vehicles built with the driver in mind.
Favorite Features
Appearance
Suggested Improvements
Reliabilty/stability in wet conditions, quality/durability in mechanics to reflect what is expected given the pricetag.
9 out 11 people found this review helpful
Cadillac CTS
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
Review
I really enjoy the sporty looks and the European feel, firmer drive of the Cadillac CTS. It gets great gas mileage and has plenty of power. It also draws a lot of lookers!
Favorite Features
The styling.
Suggested Improvements
0 out 1 people found this review helpful
Do Not Purchase This Vehicle
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 2 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
Review
Think twice before purchasing a 2004 Cadillac CTS. Due the fact that front and rear tire sizes vary, it is not possible to rotate the tires. Consequently, the tires will feather (cup) and produce an irritating, noisey ride. According to several tire dealers, plan on replacing tires after approximately 15,000 miles. I would seriously question any rave reviews on the fun aspect of driving this vehicle, or any vehicle, whose tires remain in place without proper periodic rotation.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
1 out 12 people found this review helpful
CTS is a cool car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
Review
The Cadillac CTS with both the luxury and sport packages is a very cool and fun car to drive. You have more quick acceleration than you need and with the addition of chrome wheels and a spoiler...you have the looks. The CTS does not have the real soft ride of the DeVille, but the DVville cannot turn on a dime nor accelerate like the CTS can.
Favorite Features
This is a great looking car, especially black on back with chrome wheels. The driver's area has everything very accessible and is comfortable. It offers decent height, passengers are not scrunched in the back seat either. It has a huge trunk!
Suggested Improvements
Add heated back seats.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
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