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Cadillac CTS Engine Problems
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CTS engine problem
Just news from the Cadillac dealership.....4000.00 to fix the engine. Seems it uses 5-6qts of oil every 5000 miles. The engine only has 57,000 miles on it!(2005 Cadillac CTS 3.6L) I was coming back from a 3500 mile trip when the car started missing. Immediately went to the nearest Cadillac dealership. The checked the car out and informed me the oil was "low"...As in NO OIL showing on the dipstick!! I ... Read More
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Re: Yet Another "normal consumption" car [05gmlemon]
I have had the exact same issues. Although I had to resort to installing a used engine, the 3.6L which still eats oil. GM/ Cadillac has been unresponsive to all of these posts and concerns. Sarah (GM Customer Service)has tried to be helpful and understanding, alas, I feel she does not have the power to affect any change in the GM customer service, or lack thereof. I am pretty sure the ... Read More
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Re: Yet Another "normal consumption" car [gmcustsvcsarah]
I am a 2005 CTS owner and have been since 2007. This car is sharp to look at but there is where it ends. I've posted on this site before and have dealt with gmcustomerservice and cadillac about the oil consumption problem and brakeing issues. Part of my brakeing issues were resolved but others still remain. The oil issue is the one that has really upset me the most. GM sent ... Read More
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Cadillac CTS
I have a cadillac cts. Since I took the car in for service before a road trip, I've ben having problems. The dealer did'nt put the proper amount oil in the car. When I end at my destination I was 4qts of oil short. I've been having a problem every since. Now it's back at the shop for engine problems. I wish I had never bought that car. The car is ... Read More
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Re: Yet Another "normal consumption" car [gmcustsvcsarah]
Sarah- I've been alerted to this discussion, and it is of great concern to me. I bought a 2004 CTS (new-in 2004), and now have 14,600 miles on it. Yes, 14 THOUSAND 6 HUNDRED. The car has never seen snow. It's been in the rain only a few times. I do change oil after 2,000-3,000 miles, ignoring what the instument panal tells me regarding oil life (it usually has 50+% oil ... Read More
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Re: Yet Another "normal consumption" car [klamper]
Wow! I just bought a 2005 CTS about 2 and a half months ago that just had an oil change before I bought it and we checked it and it looked fine. Oil wasn't supposed to be changed for another 1500 miles and the car started sputtering and wanting to stall. No warning lights came on but a friend checked the oil and it was DRY!!!! Now I'm reading about how ... Read More
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Re: 2005 CTS with the same disappearing oil problem [bill_anderson]
I had the oil changed on my 2005 CTS and, now, my 2009 CTS at a Cadillac dealership in Nashville, TN. The charge has always been $64.00 for a synthetic oil change and filter change. Why would a dealer charge $150? That is a ridiculous charge.
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Re: Engine Problems [k9will2]
As you can see in my other post, my 2005 CTS "ate" 4 litres of oil on a 4000km trip. The Cadillac dealer at home agreed that was not a normal level of oil consumption. He said he found a service bulletin (I think that's what he called it) that indicated a potential problem with a gasket that allowed oil to get into the pcv system. They "replaced bank 1 cam ... Read More
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Re: 2005 CTS with the same disappearing oil problem [gmcustsvcsarah]
Hi Sarah. The first time I presented the CTS to the Cadillac dealer, they did not present a diagnosis, but said the engine did have a reputation of possibly "eating" a lot of oil. On our trip when the clunking happened again, there was no Cadillac dealer available, but the GM dealer we went to found the oil was indeed low and he added 4 liters. When I got back home, ... Read More
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Oil Consumption Cause Finally Found?
I was out on another Cadillac forum and I read a posting from a guy who has a 2005 CTS that was burning a couple of quarts every 1000 miles or so. This guy obviously knows something about cars because he made a modification to his PCV vacuum tube (don't ask me to explain what he did), and apparently the engine no longer drinks oil. So that got me looking around ... Read More
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CTS OIL CONSUMPTION FIX
So I had the same issue with my 2005 CTS and found a fix. Go to the dealer and state that your cadillac is burning through oil at an unreasonable rate. They will ask you to do an oil consumption test, which consists of paying for a new oil change ($90) and then coming back in 1500 miles to see how much oil has been consumed. Here is what I did.... ... Read More
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Re: Engine problems 2006 CTS [05gmlemon]
So I had the same issue with my 2005 CTS and found a fix. Go to the dealer and state that your cadillac is burning through oil at an unreasonable rate. They will ask you to do an oil consumption test, which consists of paying for a new oil change ($90) and then coming back in 1500 miles to see how much oil has been consumed. Here is what I did.... ... Read More
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Re: Engine problems 2006 CTS [jamesseverino]
I have a 2005 CTS 3.6 and it has the same problem with oil consumption. I'm much older than you and have owned dozens of vehicles in my lifetime and have never had the experience of 600-800 miles per quart of oil as I have with my CTS. The Cadillac dealership service manager told me that was in range for Cadillac. Sorry to hear that this is still a problem with ... Read More
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Re: Unbelievable!!! [gmcustsvc]
Christina, I have have already tried this avenue. The GM customer service rep was Caron. Case number is 71-964760776. Someone will be contacting you within 3 business days. If you do not hear from someone within the time frame, please let me know. VIN: 1G6DP567850217479 2005 CTS 3.6L I was contacted by GM and I was told "there are no recalls on your vehicle, therefore we can do nothing for you" ... Read More
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Re: 2005 Cadillac CTS 3.6, Another bites the dust, engine blown [special_k54321]
special_k54321, I apologize for the problems you are experiencing with your vehicle. By chance have you contacted GM Customer Assistance? Thank you, Caron, GM Customer Service
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Re: 2005 Cadillac CTS 3.6, Another bites the dust, engine blown [special_k54321]
I had that same problem last year had to shell out about $600 then. I feel your pain on the engine issue.
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2005 Cadillac CTS 3.6, Another bites the dust, engine blown
Today was my day to find out that the knocking that came on suddenly was because there was only half a quart of oil left in the oil pan and metal shavings coming from the engine. My oil has always been changed at the dealership where I bought my brand new Cadillac 6 years ago and I changed it regularly. They are charging me $8000 to replace my engine. Out of ... Read More
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Re: 2004 CTS Engine Failure [4u2no]
I'm sorry to hear of yet another Cadillac victim. I had a 2005 with 80000 on it and the exact same problem happened to me. I had no luck getting any help from GM. They will never admit fault because it would lead to miillions of dollars in repairs, a enpensive recall & admission of guilt. Cadillac has left a bad taste in mouth and I will never purchase GM again. ... Read More
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Re: 2004 CTS Heavy oil drinker [detroitfan]
I am looking at a similar dilemma. I have a 2005 Cadillac CTS with just barely 40k miles on it and the engine seized. I checked the oil, the water, the belts, etc and everything is where is should be. The car has been in service for over 5 years so technically out of warranty, but an engine shouldn't fail at only 40K. I have contacted GM customer service about this ... Read More
Cadillac CTS Maintenance and Repair
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Question About The Oil Change % On The Monitor?
I have a 2005 CTS Cadillac and I had an oil change about two weeks ago, but the oil change % on the monitor never went up or. IS that normal?
Cadillac CTS Engine Problems
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Re: 2004 CTS 3.6 Engine Failure
maddcaddymama is right! Sell it as fast as you can and don't look back! My engine completely siezed (2005 w 80k miles) and I had NO luck finding a used engine with a warranty that exceeded 6mos. The dealer also told me $10k for a new engine. They were of no assistance to me whatsoever! Luckily I fount a buyer for that nightmare, who gave me $6k for it. Not near ... Read More
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Re: 2005 CTS Engine Failure [carlamoreno]
Sorry to hear about the problems - - - my engine went last August, and I have a 2006. No lights, no warning, and we were on vacation. I left my car in Nebraska until I could get answers from GM. Eventually, they came through with a new engine but it took 2-1/2 months without my car. I had 56K miles and my car had just gone out of warranty. I ... Read More
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2005 CTS Engine Failure
Sorry to hear that...sounds like we are all in the same boat. My 05 CTS still sits in my driveway now collecting dust. I've spoken to a few shops and they all had a hard time locating a used engine. The best they could find was this: http://www.salvageautosauction.com/vehicle_detail/Salvage-2005-Cadillac-C/T+CTS+- HI-for-Sale/lot-24746790/Graham-Washington The dealer wants $7 for a short block alone. I don't have 10k do drop on this P.O.S but if I sell ... Read More
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Re: My 2005 Cadillac engine just blew/siezed [carlamoreno]
Carla, so as I read your message..the car was 5 years old when you bought it correct, thus there would have been no warranty on the car..unless you purchased a dealer offered one or a third party warranty...GMs drive train warranty is 5 years or 100K which ever comes first which they began to offer on all GM models in 07...and their bumper to bumper on Cadillac is 4/50K if memory ... Read More
Cadillac CTS Maintenance and Repair
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Re: 2005 Cadillac CTS [smith329]
I'm having the exact same issue. I purchased a 2005 CTS with 45k miles in August 2010. I took it in to Cadillac and they told me nothing was wrong and to keep a closer look at the oil levels. The knocking sound continued and I just had a second opinion. They couldn't pinpoint the problem but said it was more then likely a bad piston. I'm now very pissed off ... Read More
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Re: 2005 Cadillac CTS [smith329]
Hello Smith329, I apologize that you had a less than optimal experience with your dealership. Do you currently have a case with GM? If so, what is the case number? What is the year and current mileage of your vehicle? Thank you, Mariah GM Customer Service
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Re: CTS 2005 rear axle seals and shaft flange problems [rayzh]
Regarding your rear axle: When driving at low speed with the wheel turned sharply, such as pulling into a parking space, do you hear any type of grinding or rubbing noise coming from the rear end? If you hear this noise, then your car has an issue with the clutch packs not functioning properly, and this is a known issue to Cadillac that should be a warranty item. My '06 had ... Read More
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CTS 2005 rear axle seals and shaft flange problems
I just bought a 2005 CTS 3.6V from a BMW dealer with 66000 milage on it last week. I really like the handling of the car. I had the car checked at a private car shop. They told me there are two problems, 1. Front drive shaft mounting flange is rubber and has begun to crack 2. Rear axle seals have signs of leakage but has evidence that the area has ... Read More
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2005 Cadillac CTS
I'm so very upset reading all of these "engine problems" posted here. I purchased the CTS from a Cadillac dealer and noticed a "knocking" or pulling in the car maybe 4 months after purchase. Since that time, I've had it to a Cadillac dealer on several occasions to be told there's nothing wrong with the car. There wasn't any oil in my garage nor @ my parking space @ work. A ... Read More
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Should i Purchase 05 CTS?
I found an 05 cts on craigslist with 68,000 miles reasonably priced about $1,000 below blue book. I called the guy a little while ago but since its late i imagine i will hear from him tommarow. It seems you guys have or have had alot of problems with this car so now im having second thoughts. The car is a 2005 cts 2.8 v6 and has a 6 speed manual ... Read More
Cadillac CTS Engine Problems
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2005 CTS engine oil consumption issues - THANKS GM
I wanted to take a quick minute and let everyone know who reads this that if there are so many of us Cadillac owners who have had issues, there has to be someone out there who can help get this resloved. Whether it be by hiring a lawyer, everyone of us calling GM or even the most extreme... Picketing !!!! This is just insane. if anything we need to make the ... Read More
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Re: No warning for low oil defect [pao]
I am certainly not saying that I let my maintenance go. I, too, check the oil on a regular basis. That is just common sense if you want to make an engine last. When I had my 2005 CTS, I went to the Cadillac dealership to get the oil changed at 5,000 miles. He told me that was not necessary because it was synthetic, and that I needed to go by ... Read More
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Re: No warning for low oil defect [bigjohn281]
I did not had any engine trouble on the 2005 I had, but my friend did. His engine went out at 30,000 miles. He bought it used and it had the certified 100,000 mile warranty. I am wondering, too, if Cadillac has a problem with their engines. I rolled into the dealership with my 2009 CTS with 8,000 miles for the first oil change. I talked to the service advisor and ... Read More
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Wow I'm not the only one
This thread is very interesting. I bought a 3.6L 2005 CTS brand new off the lot. I kept the oil changed in it at the dealer when the OLM system said until the dealer went out of business and the after that I did the oil changes at a local mechanic using Mobil 1 as suggested in the manual. I started to notice that the car was using about 1 quart ... Read More
Cadillac CTS Steering Problems
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2005 CTS steering issues
I've been seeing reports of issues here similar to the one I have with my CTS. There is a vibration coming through that is not from the road or the tires since on occasion the same road will feel smoother. I have a lowered stiffer WRX that drives more comfortably on black straight roads. Additionally I have a slight drift to the right more than I believe it should, which causes ... Read More
Cadillac CTS Maintenance and Repair
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Re: 07 CORVETTE FOR 06 CTS - A GOOD EVEN TRADE? [xtranaut]
I am very sorry that you have a situation that causes you to have to consider this when you are happy with your vette. I now have my 2nd CTS. My first was a 2005 and this one is a 2009. I drove my 2005 48,000 miles. I had to replace my tires early; they were replaced at 25,000. At the 15,000 mile mark, I was hearing a roar. As it ... Read More
2005/2006 CTS 3.6L
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Cadillac: Certified v. Non-Certified Pre-Owned
I'm interested in purchasing a '06 Cadillac CTS. In my searches, I've found that relatively few pre-owned Cadillacs are actually certified pre-owned. I was wondering (Question #1) if anyone knew the reason for that. In other words, are Cadillac dealers' pre-owned Cadillac inventory not certified because of the stringent requirements or are there other reasons (i.e., are they not certified because they can't be certified or because the dealers just don't ... Read More
2009 CTS
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CLIMATE CONTROL IN 2008 2009 CTS
HI, I PURCHASED A NEW 2009 CTS THE END OF DECEMBER AND I POSTED A QUESTION IN REGARDS TO HOW THE CLIMATE CONTROL IS WORKING IN THE 2008 AND 2009 CTS. I ONLY HAD ONE RESPONSE. I WOULD APPRECIATE IT IF YOU GUYS OR GALS WOULD ANSWER MY POST AND LET ME KNOW HOW YOUR CLIMATE CONTROL IS WORKING WHEN ON THE AUTO MODE. I LIVE IN SOUTH FL AND THE ... Read More
Cadillac CTS Maintenance and Repair
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Re: 2005 Cadillac CTS- Engine problem [pao]
I have to defend the dealer here. Just because the oil can 'last' 5,000 miles or more is not a reason not to change it earlier!! The other reason to change the oil is due to the engine's natural break-down - and particals will fall into the oil well before the oil breaks down. Many believe in changing oil no more than every 3,000 miles - no matter what kind of ... Read More
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Re: 2005 Cadillac CTS- Engine problem [cadigirl3]
You have proof of the oil change since you bought it inturn check with the people that you bought it from that they have change the oil before you purchase it if thats the case get documataion from them stating that it sone to me they want to rip you off and that 4600 should not be chrage to you from the get go untill they found the problem contact your ... Read More
Cadillac CTS - Quality that lasts?
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Re: CTS Quality, Not that good for a Cadillac...???. [breaga01]
Sorry to hear @ this, I am responding because I am having the same exact issue with my 2005 CTS. I bought the car with 43000 miles on it and the oil was low at the first oil change. I did not think to much about it then, but when driving to St.louis fron Michigan the car started to buck a little bit. I had no indication on the dash of ... Read More
2008 Cadillac CTS
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Reply to rcantwell
Perhaps the 2005 model CTS had no problems because the model had been out for a few years and they had time to get out the kinks. This is no excuse for Cadillac of course The Japanese cars are usually not problematic even in the first year of a model. But the 2008 CTS is the first year of the model. My dad always told me, don't buy the first year ... Read More
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Should Have Been Painted Bright Yellow
Has anyone else been having the problems I have? Bought my 08 CTS early November 2007. Ordered it and waited 6 weeks for the lemon to arrive. It is Gold Mist, 3.6VVT, luxury level 1, performance package, polished wheels, and the wood trim packages with spare tire. Found grease on the garage flor, took it in Dec 31st, rear axle seal is leaking seems Cadillac buggered some of the axle housings ... Read More
Entry Level Luxury Performance Sedans
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CTS Anyone?
Here's some recall info for the CTS owners out there...I'm glad no pictures were on the site! General Motors has announced the recall of 276,000 vehicles. The recall is due to a faulty pinion seal, which can cause fluid leaks. The recall affects the 2005-07 Cadillac CTS, CTS-V, SRX, STS and STS-V; 2006-07 Pontiac Solstice; and 2007 Saturn Sky. Regards, OW
Cadillac CTS Maintenance and Repair
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Re: 2005 Cadillac CTS- Engine problem [cadigirl3]
I think you're SOL. If you let this aftermarket person disable the OLM, you should have reverted to the 3/3000 rule for oil changes. I bet you won't make that mistake again.
Mercedes-Benz C300 vs. Cadillac CTS
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CTS vesus MB300
I test drove the MB300 in both the luxury model and the sports model. I loved the look of the sport model but found the ride too harsh. I was at that time driving an 2005 Audi A6. The luxury MB300 rode better but was not nearly as sharp looking. On a whim I stopped by and drove the Cadillac CTS DI with all wheel drive and it blew me away. ... Read More
2008 Cadillac CTS
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Re: Motor Trend Car of the Year [bingoman]
Just for grins: 2008 Cadillac CTS 2007 Toyota Camry 2006 Honda Civic 2005 Chrysler 300C 2004 Toyota Prius 2003 Infiniti G35 2002 Ford Thunderbird 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2000 Lincoln LS 1999 Chrysler 300M 1998 Chevrolet Corvette 1997 Chevrolet Malibu 1996 Dodge Caravan 1995 Chrysler Cirrus 1994 Ford Mustang 1993 Ford Probe GT 1992 Cadillac Seville Touring Sedan 1991 Chevrolet Caprice Classic LTZ 1990 Lincoln Town Car 1989 Ford Thunderbird SC ... Read More
Cadillac CTS Maintenance and Repair
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Re: 2005 Cadillac CTS- Engine problem [cadigirl3]
so why not take it back to the dealer you bought it from in the first place..I can only assume it was another cadillac dealer in order to classify it as a certified used car.... the other issue you may have is the dealership may not let "your" mechanic look at the vehicle as long as it is at their work site......I would pay the $$ and have it towed to ... Read More
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Re: 2005 Cadillac CTS- Engine problem [pao]
No, I did not buy the car from this dealer.....yes, it is a certified model. I completely agree with you, I find it very crazy that they want money to investigate a problem that they already suspect and that I have proven has been maintence. I called the GM to see if I could get the car moved to another location, but I would have to pay out of pocket the ... Read More
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Re: 2005 Cadillac CTS- Engine problem [cadigirl3]
did you buy the car from this dealer.....was it a certified model?.....if you provided the oil change documentation.....they should do the work to determine what the problem is..since they intially suspected lack of oil..... taking out the GMOL with the installation of an aftermarket nav system shouldnt have anything to do with the dealerships claim since you provided evidence of routine maintenance...of course you dont know what the maintenance record was ... Read More
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2005 Cadillac CTS- Engine problem
HELP!!! About two weeks ago my CTS started making this knocking noise when I would turn it on, after a few seconds it would go away. Then last week when my husband was driving it the knocking noise turned into a rattle (metal on metal) noise, while we were stopped and moving- the faster we were going the faster the rattle. We did not make it more than a mile until ... Read More
2008 Cadillac CTS
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Re: Guess I dont get the blue tooth hangup [pao]
The current, A4, has a wheelbase that is 6.6" longer than the one right now for sale in the US. The situation that I am facing is coming off the lease of a 2005 A6 that has all the options offered in that MY. Prior to that I had a 2003 Audi allroad also fully optioned. When I equip a CTS with all the options it offers what was apparently sold ... Read More
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Re: Guess I dont get the blue tooth hangup [pao]
I would imagine your are in the minority. However, I don't know how many people would avoid the car because it lacks Bluetooth. I would -- and now that I know it will be on the '09's, well that might make things a bit easier, but I am coming down to either an ordering window or extend my lease beyond the original term window. The new Audi A4 just got a ... Read More
Entry Level Luxury Performance Sedans
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Re: Fly on the wall [fedlawman]
Good points, but here is a good snip-it that hits home for the CTS in my view: (March 2007) Since The General has been unable to build small cars profitably since, um, ever, the company also knew that the Cadillac brand represented a mission-critical large passenger car profit center. So GM dedicated their new high-end Sigma rear wheel-drive platform exclusively to a line of premium sedans (CTS, STS) and a crossover ... Read More
2008 Cadillac CTS
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Re: Keyless entry/ignition [rem506]
#1372 of 1376 Keyless entry/ignition by rem506 Sep 19, 2007 (11:15 am) The keyless entry/ignition feature on the 2008 CTS is one of the nicer options and I have a hard time believing anyone could have any serious fault with it. Is the complaint that Caddy used a "switch" that you turn rather than a button that you push? It's the same natural and traditional motion we have all been executing ... Read More
Entry Level Luxury Performance Sedans
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Re: Disappointed by 2008 CTS [renssils]
Check out a fully decked out G35X @ $41K, the Cadillac is better looking and much lower in content and features. I LOVE the looks, and the interior is close to Audis in design and finish -- but the list of lacks is few BUT significant. No bluetooth, no full function voice commands, no real keyless system, no backup camera, a pedal parking brake and a really bad gauze sunroof. I ... Read More
2008 Cadillac CTS
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CTS 3.6DI Impressions - Part 4
• Driving Read Automobile, Car & Driver, Motor Trend, Road & Track, USA Today, The New York Times, Forbes and as many blogs as you can find. Generally speaking, the reviews of the car from behind the wheel are all pretty to very, very positive. Some of the reviews gush. I would have to say this is “the best Cadillac ever.” But, I’ve never driven the Supercharged STS-V (I have driven ... Read More
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CTS 3.6DI Impressions - Part 2
Impressions of the CTS • Interior Perhaps only Audi, in virtually any class of car that “mere mortals” can afford, produces a better interior than in this new CTS – and, “for the money,” the CTS offers up perhaps the best rendition of the “ideal interior” of any other car in this (ELLPS) or in the next class up (LPS.) This is an aesthetic impression, however. The controls are BMW difficult ... Read More
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CTS 3.6DI Impressions - Part 1
Introduction (some not altogether unrelated factoids) • One of our friends sells BMW’s – yet he drives an Audi. He tells us that his dealership sells 40%+ AWD BMW’s, because they can’t get any more than that. • Another friend, our salesperson since the 80’s sells Audis and drives one. • Our Audi dealer is owned by a Cadillac dealer and our Cadillac salesperson has been with the dealership for 14 ... Read More
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My 2008 CTS Test drive (long..part 1)
Well, my dealership finally got product in the last several days and it was time to bring my SRX in for service anyway. I was very interested in this car...many of you regulars remember me owning a 2003 CTS LuxSport before trading it for the 2005 SRX when my wife and I had kids. Well a third kid is on the way which means the SRX's days are numbered (it just ... Read More
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Probably doesn't matter, but. . .
. . .you can't order a "tarted up" (sport wise) CTS with AWD and a manual transmission. I, begrudgingly, admit that at 27 months, with an automatic (a delightful 6speed Audi A6, MY 2005), I actually believe a "real driver" can actually derive both performance and satisfaction from an automatic equipped car. But, it has taken 27 Audis almost all with stick shifts and 1 without to come to this conclusion. ... Read More
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08 CTS fully loaded is over $50K
You guys misunderstood me, I’m not a Cadillac basher, and I already earned $3,500 credit in my GM MasterCard toward the purchase of a new GM car. If I wasn’t interested in buying the 08 CTS I wouldn’t take the time to calculate how much would cost. Matter of fact I was about to buy 2006 CTS, then I found out that Cadillac was redesigning it. I thought the new model ... Read More
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Re: Ray - CTS/STS [pucks]
I tend to find your prediction tracks with mine. The CTS, regardless of what is done to move the cars out the door, will be in the upper $40's -- Cadillac wants to be the Premium entry level LPS and remain head held high within the LPS class. One way to do this, of course, is to raise the price. The fact, hopefully, that a $47K CTS may be had for ... Read More
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Price continued
I agree that most folks do NOT buy a fully loaded model of their object of desire. My point is that base price is virtually useless in determining the typical price. The apples to apples comparison pretty much eliminates the content for $ discussion and allows us to make a level playing field eval. If the fully loaded CTS compares "favorably" to the fully loaded 3 or G or A4, or ... Read More
Cadillac CTS - Quality that lasts?
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CTS Quality, Not that good for a Cadillac...???.
What motor is in the CTS your buying? The CTS cars are hard on tires. One minute behind the wheel of the 3.6L and you will see what I mean. They are a fun car to drive. One minute behind the wheel of the CTS-V and your ready to join a NASCAR team. I love my CTS, however I have the 2005 CTS 3.6L V6 with 30500 miles. At 26K I ... Read More
2008 Cadillac CTS
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Re: 2008 CTS - Optionless Vehicle again????
I have a 2005 CTS 3.6L with the Luxury Opt which don’t give you much for the cost of the vehicle. Unless GM adds some options as standard equipment I will not be upgrading to the 2008 model. MY 2002 Chevy Trail Blazer had more options than they put in the CTS. i.e. Heated seats. CTS have High/low. Wow! GM really went over board there. The Trail Blazer had High/Low but ... Read More
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Re: 2008 CTS. I would worry more about the 3.6L
It looks sharp but I would be more concerned about the 3.6L engine than what the car looks like. I have a 2005 CTS 3.6L with 30500 miles. At 26K I had an engine noise (a rattle just after starting for about 2-3 seconds) that started just after a LOF. I was told it was a bad starter (which I thought was weird at the time) but the dealer replaced it ... Read More
Cadillac CTS Engine Problems
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Re: 2005 CTS 3.6 Engine burning/using oil.
There is no excuse for ignorance for going two years without an oil change but to his defense there may be more to it with this vehicle/engine. I have the same engine in my 2005 CTS with 30500 miles. At 26K I had an engine noise (a rattle just after starting for about 2-3 seconds) that started just after a LOF. I was told it was a bad starter (which I ... Read More
2008 Cadillac CTS
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Re: few questions... [fadywwf316]
Not that I know: 1. Bluetooth - yes, no, but. Yes it will have bluetooth, no, not in the United States, only in Europe, but, "later" in the US (said to be 6 months into the production) -- translates into "late, late availability in the US." 2. Rearview camera? Can't find it anywhere, but parktronic, assuming it is available from the get go has served me well since 2000. The RVC ... Read More
Cadillac CTS Lease Questions
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Re: 2005 CTS [cme2c]
Hi cme2c. Earlier this year General Motors provided dealers with a $1,750 final dealer cash payment for any 2005 Cadillac CTS models that they had remaining in inventory. GMAC is no longer leasing '05 models. You might be able to find an independent bank that would lease you this car, but this late in the model year I doubt it. If you really want an '05 CTS you will have to ... Read More
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Brake Problems
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Re: Problems with 2005 CTS [ayk]
As I just reported I have 16,000 miles on my 2005 CTS and was astonished to learn that I need brakes and tires. My Cadillac dealer always tries selling me service I don't think I need, this past time nitrogen filled tires. I tend to be a skeptic now.
2008 Cadillac CTS
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Lease calculator
I went to the BMW dealer. I sat across from a sales rep. I asked about two BMW's. The price of both of them was north of $46,000 (which is where I think the CTS will be.) I went to an Acura dealer. Same routine, this time, I asked about the price for an MDX w/sport package. Actually, repeated the exercise with a Volvo V8 XC90 My criteria: 36/45K (and if ... Read More
Entry Level Luxury Performance Sedans
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Re: Suspension Components and Tuning [fedlawman]
So, assuming for a moment that the CTS and 3-series offer equal quality, features, comfort, refinement, etc. yet the BMW is the dynamically superior sport sedan, how is it that the Cadillac has more value? Fed, It doesn't to the shopper who is in the know regarding ELLPS offerings. This is a global arena and some do not wander off-shore for consideration. For some, and I respect them all, the CTS ... Read More
2008 Cadillac CTS
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Re: We need some road tests [snakeweasel]
Growing up, I thought Cadillac was the badge appeal car. Even today I have some remaining memories and am sometimes reminded of them when someone says "that fill-in-the-blank is the Cadillac of that fill-in-the-blank." BMW does seem to be in the business of renting cars -- they are often heavily subvented, that is. Perhaps you are correct it would be better to buy a car and keep it. But in SOME ... Read More
Entry Level Luxury Performance Sedans
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Re: Costs Intellichoice says Acura vs. Cadillac... [joe131]
Joe, Save your breath - I don't put much credibility in any of the "true cost to own" lists. Not Edmunds, Intellichoice, Kiplingers, or others. I think they try to be as accurate as they can, but they are, at best, based upon a lot of hypotheticals that don't match my own experience. I have always paid cash for all my cars. Has kept me from ever spending beyond my comfort ... Read More
2008 Cadillac CTS
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Re: A couple of things... [bingoman]
A new Cadillac every 3-4 years in every garage! Every man a king, every man a king and you can be a millionaire. . . A few years ago, cars changed much more slowly -- other than style -- than they do these days. Perhaps cars will be made to be able to be updated, outfitted with newer technology, THEN those of us who want the new features, functions, performance, safety, ... Read More
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If elected I will not serve. . .
. . .here is an explanation of why BMW's (often) are the lowest priced cars when leasing, at least. Note: regardless of the source of the calculation called residual, the residual value of the car at X months in the future has a HUGE impact on the lease payment. Two other factors, of course, are influential and can be, likewise, "sub-vented." On that note, think of sub-venting as "financial support" for ... Read More
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Re: ... [1487]
For the record: I am VERY IMPRESSED with the new 2008 CTS. I wouldn't even bother posting here and jousting with others here if I thought it wasn't a HUGE move forward for Cadillac, GM and frankly American manufacturing and the American (and perhaps global) customer. One is not able to be driven, today. But, if it were, I would test it IMMEDIATELY not so I could dis it and tell ... Read More
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Re: ... [markcincinnati]
Mark, Please stop with the hawg wash !!!! You speak so much about generation behind and how the 08' CTS has 2005 content. Please start naming off important features found on the Acura TL, Infiniti G35, BMW 335i, Lexus IS 350, that aren't on the 08' CTS ???? PLEASE I'M ALL EARS.....Hell some of those models I mentioned like the Infiniti G35, 335i, came out in MY 2007. The IS 350 ... Read More
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Re: ... [1487]
The CTS has been characterized as "last generation." I noted that the CTS has adopted current generation (i.e., 2005 vintage) LPS content. I lamented that the CTS as a 2008 will come to the market with 2005 content. The entire thread of the recent posts jumps between LPS and ELLPS cars for the reason that some folks contend the CTS is or will be with the 2008 car ushered in to ... Read More
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Re: ... [plekto]
Yes I think they could and hopefully they will, soon. There is no evidence that the upcoming CTS will even be equal to a 2008 BMW 5 series. Now, of course, if we want to compare the 2008 CTS to the 2005 or 2006 5, that is a different animal. ===== Someone wrote here that they could buy a CTS for less than they could lease a 5. I did post ... Read More
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Re: ... [1487]
The Cadillac STS V6 RWD we had had 18" wheels and was optioned with a sport suspension. Indeed, the test of the two cars I attended pitted a then LY 530 (225HP) with a then CY STS V6 (255HP.) This is the only way the Cadillac was able to beat the 530. Not knowing the day was arguably rigged in Cadillac's favor, I asked my co-driver what we were driving: he ... Read More
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Re: cincinatti [1487]
I said that the upcoming CTS will rise to be on par with the 2005 versions of the LPS cars. The thread here is that some folks think the CTS will compete against the LPS cars and at present I think it will be classed with the entry level lux perf cars like the 3, A4, etc. If a 2008 CTS was available in 2004 it would have been head and ... Read More
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Re: ... [rockylee]
I hope you are correct. Again, I am planning on placing the CTS on my list -- but try as it might it is unlikely to show up over on the LPS board here on edmunds. It is unlikely to show up being tested against a BMW 5; yet, if it is, it will be one of those comparos that arise from time to time that tests two vehicles that are ... Read More
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Re: ... [plekto]
Wow! OK, one thing at a time. Cadillac is NOT Hyundai. Cadillacs are not 80% to 90% of the same car at 2/3 the price. Is a Chrysler 300C AWD with all the toys 80% to 90% of an Audi A8 or a Mercedes S class? Well it is probably 1/2 the price and about the same size. But the 300C, nice as it is, is not in the same automotive ... Read More
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Re: The new CTS. . . [ral1960]
The roominess is relevant how? There are any number of cars that are roomier than a 5 series, roomier than a CTS and cost a lot less than the new one (apparently.) The CTS may strive to be a luxury performance car -- and lord knows I hope it will live up to what it is apparently going to be marketed as. I will assume that someone looking at a 5 ... Read More
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The new CTS. . .
. . .being first (if no one knows or few if any remember, etc) doesn't mean very much any more (if it ever did.) When I read the copy and looked at the pictures of the new CTS (in Motor Trend and the other usual suspects), my first thought was "wow" I actually like the styling. I liked the bumping up in power, the 300 HP option, the 6 speed transmissions ... Read More
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Re: Great interior finally [sammc123]
Finally! I Cadillac interior that is actually interesting and sophisticated. I'm sorry but Cadillac interiors haven't been anything for quite some time. Too much hard, cheap plastics, poor built quiality, very uninspired desings...I could go on and on. Check out the interior of a 2000 Deville, it's horrible. My friend has a 2005 CTS and the interior is HORRIBLE, very cheap, it's just plain bad. This CTS interior is another story. ... Read More
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Great interior finally
Finally! I Cadillac interior that is actually interesting and sophisticated. I'm sorry but Cadillac interiors haven't been anything for quite some time. Too much hard, cheap plastics, poor built quiality, very uninspired desings...I could go on and on. Check out the interior of a 2000 Deville, it's horrible. My friend has a 2005 CTS and the interior is HORRIBLE, very cheap, it's just plain bad. This CTS interior is another story. ... Read More
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New CTS thoughts
As some of you know, I used to own a 2003 CTS LuxSport before trading it for the 2005 SRX I own now. (kids happen). I've waited to let the pictures, comments and press releases digest before I chimed in. So here goes. Exterior: The previous car was pretty radical...very in your face. You either liked it or you didn't and Cadillac stuck its neck out on the line that it ... Read More
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Tires and Wheels
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Purchasing Aftermarket Wheels- Mistake?
I was the proud driver of a 2005 Cadillac CTS with a 3.6 V6. When I was at the the dealer, Cadillac of Whittier, buying the car I saw these beautiful MHT wheels on the showroom floor that were outstanding. They were MHT Neeper Rise in 20 X 8.5 inch size. I bargained the price which was a hefty $4,000 including Nitto Z rated tires, down to $2,000. They agreed and ... Read More
Entry Level Luxury Performance Sedans
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Re: If you want to............ [rockylee]
rockylee, "2007 Cadillac CTS and CTS-V" #2, 31 Oct 2005 7:45 pm BTW I notice you have been predicting the demise of the 3 series for about 1+ years now. Hasn't happened yet, much to your chagrin, I'm sure.
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Brake Problems
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Re: Problems with 2005 CTS [richw5]
Au Contraire richw5. The tires on my CTS had arrows showing the direction in which the treads should run. In my book that means they are "directional tires" I am not sure what it means in your book. As far as the recall on the tires, I never stated that it was a Cadillac recall, I just stated that there was a recall and that a Cadillac Service Center replaced the ... Read More
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Re: Problems with 2005 CTS [ctsjunk]
The CTS does not have "directional tires". Someone must be pulling your leg. I have an 03 CTS and had the tires replaced at 18K miles due to a "Goodyear" recall. It was not a Cadillac recall, Cadillac just handled the recall for Goodyear. Currently my CTS has 32K miles on the replacement tires and the tread looks good for at least another 20K. The Goodyear tires on my CTS make ... Read More
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Re: Problems with 2005 CTS [ctsjunk]
I am surprised that you are talking about the roaring. I have an '05 CTS with 26,000 miles. At this point, I have not had any repair problems but it is early yet. At 15,000 miles, my tires were cupped and roaring. I am replacing them the next week. I am going to try the recommended rotation every 5,000 and the alignment every 15,000 and see if the second run is ... Read More
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Re: Problems with 2005 CTS [temj12]
I have a 2003 CTS and there was a recall on the tires back in 2004. I had a Cadillac Service Department replace all 4 tires and they were all put on backwards! I just found this out, 2 years later! Although I know my gas mileage was affected, does anyone know what else this may have affected. It didn't seem to wear the tires down sooner but I am sure ... Read More
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Problems with 2005 CTS
I have a 2005 3.6L CTS that i purchased about a year ago. At 9300 mi I had brake problems. They replaced the master cylinder. about a month and 2000 mi later, I had problems with the brakes again. They fixed the brakes. I have 2 different problems with radio, which has been replaced twice and now they say that I have a problem with my tires and/or alignment. My front ... Read More
Entry Level Luxury Performance Sedans
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Re: More Caddy vs BMW [rockylee]
Rocky, we all know you are one big domestic (especially GM) lover but this is getting outrageous. Cadillac dominates the Luxury SUV market by a landslide, that's not being competitive ? Caddy total truck sales: 2004: 92269 2005: 74143 BMW total truck sales: 2004: 69829 2005: 68367 Lexus total truck sales: 2004: 151797 2005: 151669 If by that you meant Caddy dominates the Lux SUV market by a landslide then I ... Read More
2008 Cadillac CTS
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But what about the interior???
I've seen the spy photos...not completely sold on it just yet. I've sat in a 2005/6/7 CTS and believe Cadillac is on the right track as they seem to get a little better and better. My biggie is how the interior will look. So far, the CTS, in my opinion, is way behind their competitors (G35, I250/350, TL, 3 Series). I've seen one spy picture of the 08 CTS and really ... Read More
Cadillac CTS Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Re: 06 Cadillac CTS - $37,500 (incl tax/title) - Going with 60 mth 0% financing [brad4]
It was Camargo Cadillace in Cincinnati, OH that at the time had 20+ 2006 CTSs. Last time I checked, they were down in the teens. As for the 2005 CTSs, it was Roberts Oldsmobile Cadillac in Beavercreek, OH that had numerous 2005s. Their prices are really high on the 2005s...about the same as you can get for the 2006s...but with the 07s now on the lot, I'm sure they would be ... Read More
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