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Cadillac CTS Features and Specs

Features & Specs

  • Engine 2.8 L V6-cylinder
  • Drivetrain Rear wheel drive
  • Transmission 6-speed manual
  • Horse Power 210 hp @ 6500 rpm
  • Fuel Economy 16/25 mpg
  • Bluetooth No
  • Navigation No
  • Heated Seats No
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Review of the 2005 Cadillac CTS

  • Sharp reflexes and a powerful V6 make the CTS a viable choice among entry-level luxury sport sedans, but it still can't match the class leaders when it comes to overall execution and fun behind the wheel.

  • Safety

  • Pros

    Excellent handling, spacious cabin, wide array of available features, alternative look.

  • Cons

    Interior still can't match the class leaders, larger size keeps it from providing nimble feel of its competitors.

  • What's New for 2005

    The base 3.2-liter V6 engine has been dropped; a 2.8-liter V6 will become the base engine later in the model year. A six-speed manual…

 
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Customer Reviews

  Average Consumer Rating (150 total reviews)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful

291,000 and still going strong

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Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 6M)

I bought my 2005 CTS brand new in Oakland at the Cadillac dealer on Broadway. (Name changed years ago). I have 291,456 miles on my car and it is still running great for me. Most of the reviews talk about all the oil it drinks, this has not been the case for me. I get my oil changed between 5,ooo-7,000 miles faithfully. I did need to replace the transmission at 110,000 miles ($3500) but other than that it has been just the usual brakes, tires, and oil changes. I have had some minor things go wrong when it got in the 200,000 miles but other than that, this has been the BEST CAR EVER! People can't believe how many miles I have on my car. I keep waiting for something to happen but it hasen't.


15 of 15 people found this review helpful

Oil burner!!!

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Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 6M)

I had a 2005 CTS, but traded it in on a reliable car, a Honda. I loved my CTS. It was a beautiful car, but at about 60,000 miles it started burning oil. It had no drips or blue smoke. They car was sounding weird and I had my husband check it. It needed 5 quarts of oil. There was no warning, or light. The catalytic converter went out in it twice in a year and a half and then I started having a misfiring problem. Whenever I was going up a hill, or had to accelerate fast, my whole car would jerk and then my engine light would start flashing. Beautiful looking car, but looks only get you so far. It was a major lemon and I'd never buy one again!!!!


10 of 10 people found this review helpful

Disappointed

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Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 6M)

I have been a proud owner of my CTS until recently. I have made sure the oil was changed every 3,000 to 6,000 miles as needed. Just with in the last month my CTS started cutting back when my wife was driving it. I checked oil in car & it was fine. dealership did a diagnostic test on the car and contacted me that same day and advise that the CTS had no issues & everything checked out fine. Within two weeks she was experience same problem I checked oil level & it was no oil at all. Went to pick up some oil put in car. Then I test drove the CTS next day & had no problem until I picked up some speed then it cutback some and engine light came on. When I went out to leave on tuesday it would not start out all & had to have it towed to dealership. Thats when I was told that i need a new engine. The repairs would cost $6200. I have recommended Cadillac CTS to numerous people never again. I am disappointed I had a chrysler sebring before this car that I traded in with 230000 miles on it. Cadillac is suppose to be a step above that. Its wrong how this economy is set up to bail out GM but I can't even get a $6200 repair covered by the company that should have failed.


 
 

Full 2005 Cadillac CTS Review

What's New for 2005

The base 3.2-liter V6 engine has been dropped; a 2.8-liter V6 will become the base engine later in the model year. A six-speed manual transmission is now standard regardless of engine choice. Package contents have been shuffled, and "synthetic leather" will be added to the options list later this year.

 

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2005 Cadillac CTS Discussions See all Started By

hardywang
hardywang
05-02-2009
2005/2006 Cts 3.6l
I am considering to buy a used CTS, more precisely 2005 or 2006....

tedescm1
tedescm1
11-07-2005
Cadillac Cts/cts-v Transmission Problems
Are there any major engine or transmission problems with the 2004 and 2005 CTS cars?...

darko2
darko2
07-16-2012
Cadillac Cts Engine Problems
Bought my cts 2005 new from a dealership here in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. Put some 18 inch rims with g-force tires on it, must admit handled great! Had regular oil changes done for me and never ...


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Gas Mileage

EPA-Rated MPG

  • 16
  • cty
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  • 25
  • highway
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