2008 Cadillac CTS Consumer Reviews Page 9

This CTS has all the right ingredients

Written by: B.Smith on 10/03/2007

Vehicle

2008 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan w/Direct Injection (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I was considering the 3-series, 5- series, and Acura TL in addition to this vehicle. I'd have been happy with any of them I think, but the CTS had that extra bit. The technology was abundant and easy to use. The performance was amazing on twisty lake side roads. I've driven it about a 1000 miles so far on business trips and my customers gush over it and I sit in comfort the whole while. Get the air conditioned seats! I also appreciated the DFI engine over the standard and am getting about 28 mpg on the freeway. 20 mpg in town.

Favorite Features

Navigation screen, interior design, sound system, huge sunroof, Porsche like handling, and the young aggressive styling. Lastly, air conditioned seats for Texas and black leather are awesome.

Suggested Improvements

The front body of the car is prone to be very close if not in line with parking bumps. If you're like me in the habit of rolling forward till the tires make contact, you'll want to amend your habit or scratch it up a bit on the bottom. Needs bluetooth. Needs a Sirius radio conversion or option

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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I love this car!

Written by: Karen on 10/02/2007

Vehicle

2008 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6M)

Review

I've only had the car for 2 weeks, but it's been my dream car for years and I waited for the 2008s as I heard they were much improved. I love this car more than I ever imagined I would. It's quiet, comfortable, easy to drive and everyone stops to look at it. The sunset blue color is really something to look at.

Favorite Features

I especially love the overall look of the exterior of the car and the color.

Suggested Improvements

2 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Good after initial glitch w/ fuel gauge

Written by: CTS-dad on 10/01/2007

Vehicle

2008 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan w/Direct Injection (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

This car has not disappointed us. We have had it for one month now. The car is very quiet; we cannot understand how anyone could have any complaints about noise. One disappointment: our car needed service during the first week we had it (fuel gauge was inaccurate and we ran out of gas on first trip...showed 1/4 tank when it was actually empty. Static electricity must have fried a chip or something. This problem was fixed by dealer service in a few days).

Favorite Features

6-speed automatic transmission and 6-speed sport mode. Very smooth acceleration and quiet ride.

Suggested Improvements

There is not enough storage space for sunglasses and other items. Driver information system should include "gallons used". Gear shift is not wood as pictures show it should be. There needs to be a light along the gear shift lever for night-time.

3 out 4 people found this review helpful

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GM Gets it right

Written by: Steve on 09/29/2007

Vehicle

2008 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan w/Direct Injection (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Went to buy an STS but settled on the CTS instead. Love the sunroof with sunshade. The performance, economy, and handling are unbelievable in this car. Transmission very smooth. Got 26 miles to the gallon on first tank. Form and fit and interior design are way ahead of the competition. Thanks GM. Traded a 2005 SRX.

Favorite Features

Power and economy, heated and cooled seats.

Suggested Improvements

Six disk CD player should be standard

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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08 CTS

Written by: CAC99 on 09/29/2007

Vehicle

2008 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan w/Direct Injection (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Great car! Most outstanding interior of any American car. Exterior looks a little too flashy and front bumper is a little low, but still a classy looking car. Terrific build quality (way to go GM) and great driving characteristics. Nice to see Cadillac come to market with new technology like great nav system, "TiVO-like audio" and voice command. Disappointing to not see Bluetooth even offered - I bought on the promise that it will be retrofitted.

Favorite Features

Interior design. Driving and ride quality. Technology advancements. Ergonomics

Suggested Improvements

Bluetooth. Toned down grille. More front-end curb clearance

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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This CTS is amazing.

Written by: Sirgeek on 09/27/2007

Vehicle

2008 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan w/Direct Injection (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I can't get over the features this car packs. The hard drive is fantastic. The power and fuel economy together are both unbelievable. I liked it for the exterior, but I love it for the interior. And it actually has good rear seat room. This is clearly Caddy's 5-series, but it feels more like a 3-series driving down the road (the curvier the better!)

Favorite Features

Direct Injection engine. Hard drive radio/CD that rips CDs so you don't need to take them with you, and pauses/ records the radio while you're out of the car

Suggested Improvements

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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New AWD CTS is a winner

Written by: Concord Caddy on 09/24/2007

Vehicle

2008 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan w/Direct Injection (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

My 2004 CTS lease was up and I was contemplating a SRX for the reliability in the snow. I decided to drive the 2008 CTS-4 and was amazed at the improvements. Both interior and exterior this is a superior car to the 2004-07 versions. Even though I got the standard engine, it still has more muscle than what my 2004 had. I was really thinking SUV, but once I drove the CTS it was a no-brainer. I like everything about it, the cabin looks like a fighter jet cockpit, the controls are easy to navigate, and find. The body is rounder and has a more muscle car look to it versus the boxy earlier versions. Be careful! If you drive it, you may not be able to resist getting it.

Favorite Features

Interior redesign with leather stitching around the dash and doors is a real classy look. Very roomy and lots of shoulder room in the front. Thinner seats give more leg room to the rear passengers.

Suggested Improvements

Not sure if I like where they put the vehicle information system. It is hard to see behind the steering wheel and turn signal lever.

19 out 19 people found this review helpful

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08 CTS Absolutely Tremendous!

Written by: Michael Lyon on 09/22/2007

Vehicle

2008 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan w/Direct Injection (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

This car just rode from Miami Beach to St. Augustine Florida, directly after pickup from the dealer. The straight line handling compares to train rails, almost unbelievable engineering from Cadillac/GM. We hated getting out of the car after 5 hours! Total joy, as you will swear your driving a V-8. This is the sweetest V-6 we have have ever driven for extended trips.

Favorite Features

Engine "down low" power is outrageous. Regular gasoline with vehicles combined computer showing 25MPG. That's right 25 MPG! Love this vehicle

Suggested Improvements

Gotta have Blue tooth, come on GM why did you overlook this basic feature provided standard by Ford Focus! Detroit make this change 911

10 out 10 people found this review helpful

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Bmw 3? Audi a4? MB C280?? No thanks!

Written by: Dave on 09/21/2007

Vehicle

2008 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan w/Direct Injection (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Unbelievable! Who needs the bmw 3, A4, or MB c class. This car looks amazing, it drives likes its got attitude. I have the 304 hp model with rear wheel dr. Fully loaded with the luxury package and navigation. The only thing this car is missing is blue tooth. there is zero road noise, you can only hear the engine at higher revs.

Favorite Features

Navigation, Rear drive with the sport package for the sporty drive. Ultra view roof is great, accent lighting at night is a nice touch as well with the wood trim.

Suggested Improvements

Blue tooth. Everything else is great.

8 out 9 people found this review helpful

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Rattle from Center Console Area

Written by: Joe N on 09/16/2007

Vehicle

2008 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan w/Direct Injection (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Likes: (1)Price (2)American brand (3)Style improvement over outgoing model Dislikes: (1)Started making rattles from center console (perhaps from fan) within first 1000 mile (2)Noisy engine at idle (3)Screaming engine at full acceleration (4)Terrible sound system for base model (5)Very few options for base model (6)Handsfree bluetooth should be a standard feature

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

Hands free bluetooth should be a standard feature

23 out 87 people found this review helpful

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