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Shared 3.6 engine in lowlife Pontiac!!!!
Written by: motorcity6 on Apr 10, 2012 1:11:11 PM
Yesterday, I made a bid on a used 2008 Pontiac G6 GXP w/16k mi to a dealer in central Florida.. I see it uses the same 3.6 engine as the base Model CTS..The G6 Pontiac is no dream, but the GXP is equipped nicely with leather, sunroof, and other goodies..My bid was safe and their asking price was way too high, and they countered, but still way off..They have my number ... Read More
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Re: Engine problems 2006 CTS [gmcustsvcsarah]
Written by: cmonear on Mar 23, 2012 9:42:21 AM
Hello I am a newby to this forum. I googled Escalade engine oil pressure low indicator problems and this forum came up. I purchased "gently used" ( I was told) a 2005 Escalade ESV less than a year ago from Lithia Chevrolet. About 90 days after the purchase the Oil pressure low indicator and alarm started going off. The Lithia Dealership changed the oil, but didn't check the cause . I ... Read More
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Re: Engine problems 2006 CTS [bdahlg68]
Written by: temj12 on Mar 18, 2012 11:47:48 AM
I have a 2009 CTS also. I have not had the oil comsumption problems that you write. I have my oil changed every 5,000 to 6,000 miles at my Cadillac dealer. When I asked my service department on my first oil change visit how often to change the oil, my advisor said that I needed to change it every 6,000 miles. He told me that they were finding that they had ... Read More
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Re: Engine problems 2006 CTS [bdahlg68]
Written by: erycus on Mar 16, 2012 5:06:45 PM
The warranty was expired on my 2005 CTS, although I did call Cadillac and GM only to be told there is nothing we can (Will) do for you. I ended up purchasing a rebuilt 3.6. Dump the Caddy NOW! I will never by another GM! I actually love the looks of the new Camaro....but despise the customer service or lack of customer service. Read all the comments in this thread, it ... Read More
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Re: Engine problems 2006 CTS [jamesseverino]
Written by: bdahlg68 on Mar 16, 2012 4:42:38 PM
Same issue here... My wife and I have a 2009 CTS4 with the base V6 engine. We bought the car new in August 2009. It currently has approximately 24,000 miles on it. It has been about 6,000 miles since the last oil change (always synthetic). While driving the car Wednesday, it felt like it had a problem with the transmission or torque converter. It felt like the trans was slipping and ... Read More
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Oil Consumption Cause Finally Found?
Written by: gm_bigot on Sep 23, 2011 10:46:51 AM
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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Re: Engine problems 2006 CTS [05gmlemon]
Written by: dallascts on Sep 22, 2011 8:18:37 AM
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]
Written by: detroitfan on Sep 17, 2011 9:30:30 PM
CTS ....acronym for Cadillac Truly Sucks!
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Re: Engine problems 2006 CTS [jamesseverino]
Written by: 05gmlemon on Sep 17, 2011 8:45:14 PM
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: Engine problems 2006 CTS [gmcustsvc]
Written by: cady2004 on Sep 14, 2011 6:22:02 PM
Why don't you post your contact info so people can call you directly , the people on this forum are very upset with the way GM Cadillac is dealing with their concerns and I have had the same experience. You are in no position to help any body so why don't you stop wasting peoples time and giving them them false hope.
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Re: Engine problems 2006 CTS [jamesseverino]
Written by: temj12 on Sep 14, 2011 12:01:01 PM
I have a 2009 CTS with the 3.6 engine. I have the oil changed at 5 to 6000 mile intervals at a Cadillac dealership. It uses a quart between changes. Do not let this oil usage problem go until it is out of warranty. I would stay on this until I got GM to do something about it. My service advisor told me that one of the problems they had with ... Read More
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Re: Engine problems 2006 CTS [jamesseverino]
Written by: gmcustsvc on Sep 14, 2011 10:28:33 AM
jamesseverino, I apologize for the problems you are experiencing with your vehicle. Have you spoken with Cadillac Customer Assistance? If so, could you please email me your case number? I would like to look further into your situation. Thank you, Caron, GM Customer Service
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Re: Engine problems 2006 CTS [wyatts4]
Written by: jamesseverino on Sep 13, 2011 2:42:16 PM
I have a CTS 2009 AWD 3.6. I bought a demo car. A 2009 in 2009. Since I have had the car the car eats over a quart of oil every 800 miles on the usual. More so at other times. I currently have 34,000 miles on it and have reported the problem. And they say "service guy" that that is usual and there's nothing that they can do unless it ... Read More
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Engine problems 2006 CTS
Written by: wyatts4 on Aug 27, 2011 11:19:31 PM
This is my second Cadillac CTS the first one was a 2004 with engine problems at 50,000 miles (I thought it had to be a lemon) So I gave Cadillac a second chance and purchased a 2006 CTS. Currently the car is in the shop (week 3) The cam timing sensor was the original diagnosis.. when the check engine light came on. I have an extended warranty and the warranty company ... Read More
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RE: 2007 Cadillac CTS bucking [diesel54]
Written by: mrvr2u on Aug 12, 2011 9:54:55 AM
I have had this same issue in my 2006 cts (3.6). I took it to the Cadillac Dealership here in Waldorf, Maryland (Ken Dixon) and they could not duplicate the problem. I even had the "big man" of the Service Department drive the vehicle and he couldn't duplicate the issue, even though I was sitting in the passenger seat with him and could feel what was going on. Cadillac does not ... Read More
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Re: 2005 CTS Engine Failure [carlamoreno]
Written by: cadillacmom on Apr 30, 2011 9:10:50 AM
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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jleb
Written by: jleb on Jan 21, 2011 8:12:22 PM
To Mariah from Cadillac We are owners of a 2006 Cadillac CTS. We have experienced many of the same difficulties posted in this forum. Several months ago we had a leak from our car but our local mechanic could find nothing. Having no further leaks, we continued to drive it. Over Thanksgiving the car started to hesitate slightly while driving it. This hesitation is now accompanied by a loud knocking sound. ... Read More
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Catastrophic Engine Replacement with 56,022 miles!
Written by: cadillacmom on Sep 2, 2010 3:09:36 PM
I have a 2006 CTS - 56,022 miles. We went on vacation to Colorado, and began our return trip to Illinois last Thursday, August 26th. Stopped for the night in Nebraska, and started the next morning. My car started to make a fast ticking noise and the engine shut down. No rough engine prior to this, no idiot lights, no chimes, no nothing. They towed my CTS to the Cadillac Dealer ... Read More
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Re: ... [1487]
Written by: markcincinnati on Feb 8, 2007 8:31:31 PM
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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wow...
Written by: plekto on Feb 8, 2007 3:06:24 PM
What a load of bull. If you notice, I was comparing buying ONE CTS versus leasing two BMWs. Now, that begs the question - how long for the term on the GM? Obviosuly you'd buy the Cadillac for 60 months. Yes, you'd be paying for another two years, but my point was that you could buy the GM for less than the two leases on the BMWs would cost because of ... Read More
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Re: ... [plekto]
Written by: markcincinnati on Feb 8, 2007 1:54:59 PM
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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What some of those who do this for a living say. . .
Written by: markcincinnati on Feb 8, 2007 12:06:24 PM
Now I do know we are talking HERE on this forum about the UPCOMING CTS. And, I don't intend (nor intended previously) to pile on the CTS. But Cadillac did begin marketing this car in 2003 as their answer to the Audi A4, BMW 3 series, etc. Perhaps there was HOPE back during the early years that the CTS would be compared to the BMW 5's and the Audi A6's and ... Read More
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Re: ... [1487]
Written by: markcincinnati on Feb 8, 2007 11:56:15 AM
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: ... [markcincinnati]
Written by: 1487 on Feb 8, 2007 10:53:30 AM
"Its announced features and content bring it to par -- but the other guys will either refresh or replace within one MY or concurrent with the CTS's coming to market. " Wrong. The C class is not even out yet, the IS was new for 2006, the G35 was new for 2007 and the 3 series was JUST improved for 2007 with the 300hp engine. The CTS' competition is very new ... Read More
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Re: ... [markcincinnati]
Written by: rockylee on Feb 8, 2007 4:16:19 AM
markcincinnati, I honestly enjoyed reading your posts but like plekto said the content of it isn't true. You slip in some smiles about how nice the CTS, is but at the same time you are reaching around with a knife stabbing it in the back. The fact remains the Bimmer's, Audi's, Mercedes, you love and adore so much don't come close in reliability, warranty, cost of repairs. Gosh damn, the free ... Read More
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Written by: plekto on Feb 7, 2007 6:14:53 PM
Try a number starting at under $40K. Peolpe seem to forget that while GM could build a BMW 5 series, their whole goal is to do what Hyundai is to Nissan, Mazda, Subaru, and simmilar brands these days. Making 80%-90% of the same car for 2/3 of the price. Why pay silly money for a 5, a GS, or a E, when you can spend 10-20K less and get a car ... Read More
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Re: The new CTS. . . [ral1960]
Written by: markcincinnati on Feb 7, 2007 5:33:36 PM
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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CTS
Written by: plekto on Dec 20, 2006 10:02:42 PM
I agree a new CTS for 30,000 would be a good deal but Cadillac will never price it that low because they want to hit you with 4000 worth of options. http://www.edmunds.com/new/2006/cadillac/cts/100563998/optionsresults.html?actio- - n=2 Select the 2.8L luxury package, the sport package, leather seats, and the split/fold option. Just under $30K. They DO price it that low. And honestly, the luxury package isn't really that important. $28K without the extra bling ... Read More
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Written by: plekto on Dec 20, 2006 9:18:18 AM
I'll definately put a Buick or Cadillac up against a BMW or Audi when it comes to reliability and cost to repair. The GMs also have incentives at the end of the year which should be factored in as well. For the under $30K comment, I was talking about the La Crosse CXS. http://www.edmunds.com/new/2006/buick/lacrosse/100569954/optionsresults.html?act- ion=2 Under 25K. http://www.edmunds.com/new/2006/cadillac/cts/100563997/optionsresults.html?actio- n=2 Just under $28K. As I said, it's a real alternative to the ... Read More
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Re: WEll... [plekto]
Written by: edwardsf on Nov 21, 2006 3:54:54 PM
I am trying to figure out - in addition to your flippant post to the host - if there is anything accurate in your post. Audi A4 3.0 Nope - too small. Engine has to be taken OUT to do most work on it, it's wedged in so tight. Spotty electrical and accessory reliability(it's a re-badged Passat) Um, the 3.0 is probably not "entry" level, nor can it be got for ... Read More
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WEll...
Written by: plekto on Nov 21, 2006 10:58:54 AM
(have to put something in the top[ic afterall - sigh) Your list: -Audi A4 3.0 Nope - too small. Engine has to be taken OUT to do most work on it, it's wedged in so tight. Spotty electrical and accessory reliability(it's a re-badged Passat) -BMW 330i or 328xi (300hp??) Meh - BMWs cost a fortune to keep running and while nice, it's somehow "everyone else has one". The 3 is really ... Read More
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2007 TL-S
Written by: allargon on Nov 20, 2006 3:50:56 PM
I tested one of those this weekend. This was a slushbox 2007 TL type S with Nav. I loved the integrated backup camera. The salesman warned me against testing the bluetooth since I had an older, unupdated Razr. How did it drive? There were obvious signs of needing a break-in with the tranny since the car only had 70 miles on it. It hesistated a little between gearshifts (in fully auto ... Read More
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Re: Only one question for this thread.... [rockylee]
Written by: edwardsf on Oct 5, 2006 12:42:17 PM
The following is from fueleconomy.gov. Most drivers here and the auto mags get about 20% worse MPG across the board. This compares the 2006 6 cylinder manuals. BMW 330ci 20/30 Avg. 24 Cadillac CTS 17/26 Avg. 19 17 in the city is pretty bad but not too much worse than the G35, C320 and A4 6. Also, the Cadillac is a nasty polluter both in terms of climate change forming pollutants. ... Read More
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What Should the Numbers Be?!
Written by: mlc482 on Jun 22, 2006 11:11:42 AM
Hello... I have been looking at the Cadillac CTS over the past 6 months, but I am now for sure looking to buy in the near future. I know that I passed up the Season's Best discounts this past winter, but I was wondering if the GM adjusted MSRP's are still in effect. I also saw some advertizing from the Tri-State Cadillac Dealers on their website. I live in New Jersey. ... Read More
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Re: Manufacturer to Dealer Incentives [claden]
Written by: Car_man on Jun 8, 2006 4:16:30 AM
That is a very good question, claden. I do not believe that the $3,000 dealer cash is compatible with GMAC's lease program for this car, but I am not positive. As far as its current lease program goes, if you were to lease a 2006 Cadillac CTS 3.6L through GMAC right now for 36 months with 15,000 miles per year, its base lease rate and residual value should be 3.95% and ... Read More
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Re: 2006 CTS 2.8L, How are they getting to 299/month [Car_man]
Written by: rtimm on Jun 3, 2006 6:03:02 PM
Qutoing Car_man Let's use GM's current lease program to estimate what this car's lease payment should be. According to my calculations, if you were to lease a 2006 Cadillac CTS 2.8 with an MSRP of $31,190 and a selling price of $28,500 through GMAC right now for 36 months with 10,000 miles per year, your zero down, pre-tax monthly payment should be around $360 or so. The payment that you were ... Read More
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Re: 06 CTS-V Lease Rates? [mywave]
Written by: Car_man on May 18, 2006 3:31:42 AM
Hi mywave. If you were to lease a 2006 Cadillac CTS-V through GMAC right now for 24 months with 15,000 miles per year, its base lease rate and residual value should be 3.95% and 63%, respectively. When negotiating your lease on this car, make sure to take the $1,600 lease cash that General Motors is currently providing on it into account. It will help you to negotiate an attractive capitalized cost. ... Read More
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Re: Deal in works on 2006 CTS [yank_fan]
Written by: Car_man on Apr 20, 2006 3:55:33 AM
Hi yank_fan. The fact that you are able to get this car through GM's Supplier Purchase Program means that you are getting a good deal on its selling price. The only thing that I would change about this deal is the down payment that you are considering making. I always advise consumers against making any sort of down payment when leasing. I do so for two main reasons. The first is ... Read More
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Re: 2006 CTS 2.8L, How are they getting to 299/month [sandbox]
Written by: Car_man on Apr 6, 2006 3:50:57 AM
Hi sandbox. It is difficult for me to say exactly how much over invoice this car's selling price is, but making an educated guess I'd say that you are at around $1,000 over invoice or so once the $1,800 lease cash that GM is providing on this car right now is taken into account. If you are in an area where there is a decent level of competition for your business, ... Read More
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Re: 2006 CTS 2.8L Money Factors and Residual [dolsey01]
Written by: Car_man on Apr 2, 2006 10:41:22 AM
Here you go, dolsey01. If you were to lease a 2006 Cadillac CTS 2.8L through GMAC right now for 36 months with 15,000 miles per year, its base lease rate and residual value should be 3.95% and 51%, respectively. As you can see, GMAC publishes lease rates instead of money factors for the vehicles that it leases. You can convert its published lease rates into approximate money factor equivalents by dividing ... Read More
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Re: cts lease [gritter]
Written by: Car_man on Apr 2, 2006 10:39:08 AM
Hi gritter. The most recent advertised lease that I have seen for the 2006 Cadillac CTS 2.8 is $299 per month with a little over $1,500 down. Having said this, like most manufacturers' advertised lease payments, I suspect that this one leaves a little meat on the bone and can be beaten by a smart shopper who lives in an area where there is a decent level of competition. I would ... Read More
