2009 Cadillac CTS Consumer Discussions

Cadillac CTS Engine Problems

• Re: 2005 CTS with the same disappearing oil problem [bill_anderson]

  Written by: temj12 on Jan 3, 2012 12:06:47 PM

  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.

Entry Level Luxury Performance Sedans

• Re: Can we please get back to talking about the cars? [billyperksii]

  Written by: markcincinnati on Dec 16, 2011 2:10:50 PM

  I am guilty of being: Often wrong. . .but. . . Never uncertain. My "take" on Acura is based soley on what I read (in the present tense) and what I have read (previously.) I read, with a dubious eye, the Automobile magazine article wherein an Audi S4 was "tested against" an Acura TL SH-AWD. No way you say? I recall my initial reaction as, "yea, sure the two cars finished ... Read More

• Displacement replacements and other thoughts. . .

  Written by: markcincinnati on Dec 5, 2011 1:13:11 PM

  A friend of mine frequently uses the phrase: "There's no replacement for displacement." He is appalled at the number of cars that may offer more than 6 cylinders but rarely sell (or stock) anything other than "blown" I4's, I6's or V6's (both naturally aspirated and forced induction.) I tell him that there IS a replacement for displacement and that it is "volumetric efficiency." The 211HP 258 pound feet I4 in my ... Read More

Cadillac CTS Engine Problems

• 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

• 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

• 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

Entry Level Luxury Performance Sedans

• Re: Audi Drive Select

  Written by: markcincinnati on Oct 1, 2011 1:21:55 PM

  Short answer, no. At this point, an Audi A4 2.0T Prestige + SLine with everything on it except ADS would be a great car. I have ADS, I have, currently both a 2009 A4 Prestige + Sport Pakage (that has ADS) and a 2012 Acura TL Advance. In 2009 but not in 2011 or 2012 Audi A4 2.0T Prestige + Sport or SLine packages, I see less of a need for ... Read More

• Re: In the market... [jerseyguy77] TSX [markcincinnati] [graphicguy]

  Written by: markcincinnati on Sep 23, 2011 9:14:01 AM

  Thanks for the congrats -- here is the Buying Story. I found a website called CARWOO.COM -- which, for a one time fee, allows you to locate and price a car without revealing your identity. Unlike competing web sites that do essentially the same thing, CARWOO takes money ONLY from the buyer, not from the seller (unless, of course they are lying.) I paid $148 which allowed me to send queries ... Read More

• Re: In the market... [jerseyguy77] TSX

  Written by: markcincinnati on Sep 19, 2011 2:56:52 PM

  I wonder why you test drove the Acura TSX but not the Acura TL. I am no expert in this field, but it seems to me the TL probably compares "better" to an Audi A4, BMW 3, Cadillac CTS and Infiniti G (etc, etc). After having owned 29 Audis, I sent emails to dealers requesting quotes on an Acura TL "advance" AWD, an Audi A4 Prestige with sport package, an Infiniti ... Read More

Cadillac CTS Engine Problems

• 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

2009 CTS

• Re: Decode VIN on 2009 Cadillac CTS [caddyhodad]

  Written by: kirstie_h on Jun 15, 2011 5:41:57 AM

  You might try: http://www.decodethis.com/

• Decode VIN on 2009 Cadillac CTS

  Written by: caddyhodad on Jun 14, 2011 7:24:20 PM

  I have been trying to fully decode my 2009 Cadillac VIN. The first thing I checked was the 8th character which I think is engine type. Mine is a "V" which I think is 3.6 DI. The other entry in the 8th digit is 7 which is something called "LY7" which I think is an engine classification. Can anyone point me to a decoder for the VIN?

Cadillac CTS Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Screwed on a 2010 CPO

  Written by: stoneybroke on Apr 15, 2011 8:39:25 PM

  I purchased this car out of state, from Towell Cadillac in Akron Ohio, and negotiations were done via phone and fax. I have a fax from the sales person with his handwritten note stating that the "in service" date was January of 2010. The car in question is a Certified 2010 CTS Sport Wagon with 1,250 miles on the odometer. Thanks to my servicing dealer, I found that the actual "in ... Read More

• Re: Cadillac CTS anyone ??????? [drstein]

  Written by: cadillacmike on Mar 8, 2011 9:10:09 AM

  Well, one reason was GM essentially stopped leasing in mid 2009 and didn't restart again until mid-late 2010. That said, this is not the leases forum - it's the prices paid forum...??? We are buying a CPO 2008 CTS this week, i might post some details here, after its delivered. I'll probably get told that i got taken to the cleaners, but it's only money.

• 2010 CTS COupe

  Written by: bojohart on Feb 4, 2009 8:38:52 AM

  I had heard that Cadillac was bringing out a new CTS coupe, for 2010. Based upon this, I leased my 2008 STS, with lease expiring in August 2009, the date the new car was to have debuted. Cadillac has dropped the coupe's debut, instead, bringing out a station wagon. I have NO interest in a wagon, as we now have a 2009 Murano to fill that niche. I contacted Cadillac, and ... Read More

Cadillac CTS Lease Questions

• Re: New V wagon at bad dealer [bern37]

  Written by: topgun7 on Feb 15, 2011 9:43:18 AM

  Another dealer in LI said he would do the order for $800 over invoice, he said there were not these fees but I may have led him on to say that and he has not been too responsive. Try this forum to see if you can get any help from the forum sponsor? I think a lot of them are in the NE and most claim to sell at invoice and ... Read More

2009 CTS

• CTS vs Lacrosse CXS

  Written by: bwia on Sep 29, 2010 7:51:36 AM

  I posted this in the Lacrosse forum and thought I'd share it with CTS readers: I just rented a 2009 Cadillac CTS 3.6V 304 hp all-wheel drive from Enterprise until Saturday (my 2011 CXS was violated in a parking garage.) Wow! What a phenomenal car. Fast, smooth, nimble handling and the size is just right. I wish I had looked at the CTS before I bought the Lacrosse CXS because the ... Read More

Entry Level Luxury Performance Sedans

• HOST: Pleaase add G37 and G25 to list

  Written by: jtla on Aug 13, 2010 1:53:24 PM

  Current list of vehicles for this thread include: BMW 3 Series, Infiniti G35, Acura TL, Lexus IS 350, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Cadillac CTS, Lexus IS 250, Audi A4, Acura TSX. The G35 has been replaced with G37 since 2009 model year. Now that G25 is unveiled and, given the fact that both IS350/250, 328/335, and TL/TSX are on the list, both G37 and G25 should also be added. Thanks in advance.

Cadillac CTS Engine Problems

• Bad Deal

  Written by: tammysad on Apr 10, 2010 6:55:53 AM

  I purchased a used 2003 Cadillac CTS with approx 59,000 miles in Oct 2009. I was not offered a extended warranty. First thing was the truck brake light had to be replaced. Next it was the engine light on because the dealership did not put the gas cap on correctly after gasing it up for the purchase. I did have my first complementary oil change done at the dealership where I ... Read More

• Re: No warning for low oil defect [bigjohn281]

  Written by: temj12 on Mar 3, 2010 3:24:17 PM

  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

• 05 CTS New Engine

  Written by: ellerby on Dec 26, 2009 12:35:38 AM

  Bought an 05 CTS in June 2009 with only 32,000 miles and boy were we in love! Then the first $85 oil change...one month and 3000 miles later another $85 oil change...and so on and so on. This being the only real complaint we were still in love with our baby! Then the beginning of the end--the coolant level was low appeared on my screen. Hubby replaced missing fluids and back ... Read More

2009 CTS

• Re: 2009 CTS Poor MPG [redgtconv1]

  Written by: timd106 on Apr 21, 2010 9:44:14 PM

  yeah dude i have an 06 cts (2.8l v6) and the city milage sucks big time. I barely press the gas pedal at the light and i still drink gas (i average between 15-16.5mph city). Dont try and floor it either, you will get 2mpg and watch your needle drop right before your eyes, no lie! i got this cadillac and not the corvette because i figured this would be better ... Read More

Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Transmission Problems

• 2006 CTS loses all engine oil

  Written by: kimmy_jean on Jan 24, 2010 9:47:36 AM

  I'm getting ready to do battle with the dealership on my 2006 CTS w/6 speed trans. I purchased beginning of Oct 2009 with 49K; first week in Nov with 51K the engine light came on and started chugging. Got to the parking garage ok and called the dealership on the way home; went there and when they looked at it I was told there was no oil in the engine. OK-first ... Read More

2009 CTS

• Re: Thumping noise in rear [redgtconv1]

  Written by: joey245 on Dec 9, 2009 7:10:10 AM

  i had the same problem when i bought my 2009 cts from maroone cadillac in west palm beach,fl. i took the car back and they did not even drive it. they knew what was wrong. they advised me there was a service notice out on this problem and they fixed it. joey000245 jensen beach, fl.

Cadillac CTS Lease Questions

• Re: New lease offers [rbirns1]

  Written by: Car_man on Aug 18, 2009 3:18:56 AM

  Greetings rbirns1. What you read is correct, General Motors did finally reintroduce leasing on a select number of models. It actually is running two different special lease programs this month, one through its traditional captive finance company GMAC in most regions and one through US Bank in a select number of states. GMAC's current base lease rate for a 36 to 39 month lease of a 2009 Cadillac CTS is a ... Read More

Cadillac CTS Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Vibration Issue with CTS?

  Written by: gator5000e on Dec 10, 2008 1:07:14 PM

  Has anyone heard about or experienced this issue with the 2008-2009 CTS? http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums/cadillac-cts-forum-2008-beyond/119196-have-- we-solved-steering-vibration-freeway-37.html 48 page thread discussing a mysterious shimmy problem. Apparently Cadillac knows about the issue and has issued a tech bulletin but has not solved the problem yet. See Post # 369 on page 37 of the thread for the bulletin. Has anyone who has recently purchased a CTS run into this problem?

Cadillac CTS Lease Questions

• Re: CTS lease [mixen]

  Written by: sam_k on Jun 23, 2009 11:49:15 AM

  No offense mixen but putting money down on a lease is a risk. If your car is stolen or totalled, then you lose all that money. Gap insurance does not cover you. The insurance company writes the check to the owner of the car (i.e. the leasing company), not you, so any money that you put down is lost. That's why Edmunds recommends that you don't put money down on a ... Read More

• Re: New lease offers [artmbgolf]

  Written by: Car_man on Sep 3, 2009 3:54:07 AM

  Hi artmbgolf. The GMAC lease program that has been discussed here is available in both Delaware and Pennsylvania. The $6,000 cash incentive is for leases through independent banks and as a result it is not available on GMAC leases. GMAC's current base lease rate and residual value for a 36 month lease of a base 2009 Cadillac CTS with 15,000 miles per year are an attractive 0.40% and an unattractive 36%, ... Read More

• Re: New lease offers [claweave]

  Written by: Car_man on Sep 3, 2009 3:49:44 AM

  Hey claweave. As I mentioned in my previous post, the six grand is not compatible with GMAC's special lease program. GMAC's current base lease rate and residual value for a 36 month lease of a base 2009 Cadillac CTS with 15,000 miles per year are an extremely attractive 0.40% and an extremely unattractive 36%. You should be able to lease through GMAC and take advantage of supplier pricing. Car_man Host Prices ... Read More

• Re: New lease offers [claweave]

  Written by: Car_man on Sep 3, 2009 3:47:01 AM

  Hi claweave. General Motors was providing a $6,000 cash incentive on leases of the 2009 Cadillac CTS through independent banks last month. This cash is not compatible with the GMAC or US Bank lease programs that have been talked about here. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: New lease offers [smithsonga]

  Written by: Car_man on Sep 3, 2009 3:42:50 AM

  Good question, smithsonga. The GMAC residual values are tough to find, but I managed to dig them up. GMAC's August residual value for a 36 month lease of a base 2009 Cadillac CTS was a horrifying 36%. This car's lease rates are indeed available for any trim level outside of the V, but its residuals vary by term. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

2009 CTS

• Re: cadillac 2009 cts di engine oil filter [caddyhodad]

  Written by: artmbgolf on Aug 28, 2009 9:03:00 PM

  The CTS owners manual says to change oil when the monitor says or once a year, which ever come first. That is good enough for me. Synthetic oil can last a lot longer than 3k miles.

• Re: cadillac 2009 cts di engine oil filter [caddyhodad]

  Written by: pao on Aug 27, 2009 8:45:08 AM

  GMOL is the General Motors Oil Life Monitor/System http://www.gm.com/corporate/responsibility/environment/maintenance/simplified_ma- - intenance_040104.jsp here is the GM site with all the details The 25% is the level on the GMOL that generally change my oil at....

• Re: cadillac 2009 cts di engine oil filter [pao]

  Written by: caddyhodad on Aug 26, 2009 9:33:14 PM

  Thank you for your response Pao. I did not know about the 25%. I also am not familiar with GMOL. I looked on the GM and found reference to it but no meaning.

• Re: cadillac 2009 cts di engine oil filter [kentalbot]

  Written by: pao on Aug 25, 2009 6:08:59 AM

  not sure what you are going to ask the service department about the change interval....I have always gone off the GMOL....usually changing around 25% level which puts me around the 7000-7500 mile mark.....in all my GM cars....a 04 Chevy , 06 Pontiac and the 09 CTS........teh GMOL algorithm works based on your driving habits basically and other conditions the car monitors.....so its not inconceiveable to reach that mileage....beleive the owners manual ... Read More

• Re: cadillac 2009 cts di engine oil filter [buckets1]

  Written by: caddyhodad on Aug 23, 2009 9:05:12 PM

  I just recently was able to make an oil change on my 2009 CTS. I wanted to do it before the warning came on in case there were any metal filings left in the engine after manufacture. Here is how it went: 1. Thanks to previous post, I did locate the oil filter canister next to the dipstick. It requires a 24mm socket (which I had to purchase as I did ... Read More

Cadillac CTS Maintenance and Repair

• Re: 07 CORVETTE FOR 06 CTS - A GOOD EVEN TRADE? [xtranaut]

  Written by: temj12 on Jun 2, 2009 7:16:53 PM

  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

2009 CTS

• Warranty for 2009 CTS

  Written by: temj12 on Mar 31, 2009 11:13:03 AM

  I just read in our local paper, The Tennessean, this morning that the government will only back the warranties for GM from March 30 forward. There was a column with questions of what if's and one of the questions was: Will the government back warranties before March 30? The answer was no. This is, of course, if GM goes bankrupt. I bought my CTS in January, therefore I assume I will ... Read More

• CLIMATE CONTROL IN 2008 2009 CTS

  Written by: joey245 on Mar 3, 2009 9:49:39 AM

  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

• 0-60 mph times

  Written by: bobl8 on Feb 26, 2009 11:25:39 AM

  I only have approx. 2800 miles on car (2009 cts awd 265 hp engine, auto trans) so I haven't really opened her up yet. Can anyone provide realistic 0-60 mph times for me to expect in the future if I decide to "gas it up" Also, is anyone experiencing the front door stops not being strong enough to hold door open? Meanwhile I'm enjoying the hell out of the car. I ... Read More

• Re: 2009 CTS Poor MPG [artmbgolf]

  Written by: redgtconv1 on Feb 24, 2009 10:50:10 PM

  I had a 2004 CTS and a 2006 STS, both with the 3.6L V6 and thought both performed well and had good gas mileage. In October, when I went shopping for a 2009 CTS I thought I would step up to the new 3.6DI. The dealer actually gave me the the car to take home for a 24 hour test drive. I immediately noticed 2 things. First the power increase was ... Read More

• Re: 2009 CTS poor mpg [blackcadillac]

  Written by: artmbgolf on Feb 23, 2009 9:26:37 PM

  Both of my 2004 + 2007 CTS did improve highway MPG by about 2 MPG after about 5,000 miles. I don't see any way for merely breaking in to increase around 10 mpg. If your commute has lights and stop and go, the avg mpg means very little. The highway run on instant means more right now and may be your best way to convince your service there is a problem. ... Read More

• Re: 2009 CTS Steering Vibration [asrose]

  Written by: 150mphclub on Feb 19, 2009 9:16:56 AM

  Go to message # 2717 under the topic "2008 Cadillac CTS". The service bulletin to solve the vibration problem is posted there. I suggest you copy it and take it with you to your dealer.

• Re: cadillac 2009 cts di engine oil filter [buckets1]

  Written by: cdnpinhead on Dec 10, 2008 6:35:16 PM

  . . .location of oil filter on 2009 cadillac cts di engine? Is it such that the owners manual doesn't include this information? It may well not, given that the assumption may be that no Cadillac driver would be caught dead changing their own oil. Sad.

• cadillac 2009 cts di engine oil filter

  Written by: buckets1 on Dec 10, 2008 12:53:35 PM

  anyone out there know location of oil filter on 2009 cadillac cts di engine? also has anyone figured out how to make changes in nav system while driving. annoying having to stop vehicle when wanting to make a change.

• 2009 CTS Vibrates

  Written by: ramjet22 on Jan 20, 2009 8:58:40 AM

  Picked up my 2009 cts awd di 1-12-09 had vibration between 45-55 mph, took it to cadillac 1-19-09 service checked wheel balance etc,they called cadillac and were told normal charecteristic of vehicle. "Vehicle operating to gm standard at this time" Only have 200 miles on it

2008 Cadillac CTS

• Re: Drivetrain Vibration Between 45 & 55 [jrcee]

  Written by: pao on Jan 14, 2009 11:25:19 AM

  there have been some cases of rebalancing the drive shaft..some refer to it as drive train lash or clunk....do you have AWD or RWD? look at this bulletin: #PIP4435B: Phasing Drone Moan Or Vibration At approximately 50MPH Or 1200-1300 RPM - keywords accelerate light throttle - (Sep 5, 2008) Subject: Phasing Drone, Moan, or Vibration at Approximately 50 MPH or 1200-1300 RPM Models: 2008-2009 Cadillac CTS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - This PI was ... Read More

Cadillac CTS Maintenance and Repair

• Vibration issue in CTS?

  Written by: gator5000e on Dec 10, 2008 1:08:37 PM

  Has anyone heard about or experienced this issue with the 2008-2009 CTS? I was about to buy one but now I am not so sure. http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums/cadillac-cts-forum-2008-beyond/119196-have-- - we-solved-steering-vibration-freeway-37.html 48 page thread discussing a mysterious shimmy problem. Apparently Cadillac knows about the issue and has issued a tech bulletin but has not solved the problem yet. See Post # 369 on page 37 of the thread for the bulletin. Has anyone who ... Read More

Article Comments - Super Sedan Showdown

• Re: Article Comments - Super Sedan Showdown [porschecarrera]

  Written by: Seven59 on Dec 3, 2008 5:42:31 AM

  porschecarrera, 7:59 is a lap record for a production sedan. Obviously, there are many classes of vehicles that test and develop at the Nurburgring. Here is Cadillac's May 9, 2008 press release regarding the Nurburgring time: "2009 CTS-V Blisters Nurburgring. Breaks 8-minute barrier - potentially the fastest documented lap time for a production sedan In testing today at Germany’s Nurburgring, Cadillac’s upcoming new 2009 CTS-V completed a lap of the legendary ... Read More

• Article Comments - Super Sedan Showdown

  Written by: KarenS on Dec 2, 2008 12:57:04 PM

  Once you get your hands on a supercharged 556-horsepower 2009 Cadillac CTS-V, you know that you need a 500-hp 2008 BMW M5 with which to measure it. It's a matter of practical science. Of course, there's a sizable price difference between the $59,995 CTS-V and the $86,675 M5, and we don't want to get our comparison results skewed by mere money. Maybe we should add the 507-hp 2009 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG ... Read More

2009 CTS

• Re: 2009 CTS All-wheel drive [george119]

  Written by: kevincito on Nov 30, 2008 7:22:28 PM

  The first problem was my rear differential that needed to be replaced. The 2nd was a very loose glovebox that was making a lot of noise. The 3rd was the passenger door that was not closely properly that needed adjustment. 4th was the body work needed was result of the 4th problem. Now my CTS needs to go back again for a recall. 5 problems in less than 2 months. So ... Read More

• 2009 CTS All-wheel drive

  Written by: george119 on Nov 26, 2008 11:14:38 AM

  I have been buying new GM cars for almost fifty years, both front-wheel and rear-wheel drive. I don't ever remember hearing any gear-train noise. This a first-time Cadillac. To me, the gear train seems noisy, especially for a so-called luxury car. My 2006 Impala SS made no noise at all. (front-wheel drive) The noise is noticeable when accelerating and also backing . Not bad with windows up and radio on. Sounds ... Read More

2008 Cadillac CTS

• v-s apparently being built...

  Written by: rayainsw on Nov 20, 2008 11:02:25 AM

  With a $2,600 GGT on the A6...?? http://www.gmbuypower.com/ws/nvlWindowSticker.vs?make=ca&makeDescrip=Cadillac&st- yle=3.6l%20v6%20rwd&makeId=006&vehicleModel=/images/gmbp/12006/vehicle/2009/med/- 200954.gif&year=2009&sellingSource=12&subModel=&subModelId=54&BAC=132763&modelId- =025&pvc=5162&mmc=6DM69&modelDesignator=6DM69&brand=CTS&model=CTS&type=1SA&typeD- escrip=1SA&styleDescrip=3.6l%20v6%20rwd&styleId=3.6l%20v6%20rwd&partnerID=900001- &userType=GMBP&searchType=4&VIN=1G6DN57P590150527&iPi=5&fPi=5&dPath=FRDP&linksIn- CCT=true&zip=34788&dealerName=PLAZA%20CADILLAC&dealerURL=http://www.plazacadilla- c.com/en_US/HomePage&distance=0.0&dealerStreet=8893%20US%20HWY%20441&dealerCity=- LEESBURG&dealerRegionCode=FL&dealerPostalcode=34788-4023&dealerBpManagerName=Ton- y%20Pagano&dealerBpPhone=(352)%20787-1323&nameplateids=006®ionid=30

• Re: Default on a deal [bingoman]

  Written by: knotem on Oct 2, 2008 10:12:45 PM

  bingoman, pao Thanks for the help. I called the dealer's top manager, I was very angry expressing my willing to take further steps; he suggested that I go to my neighborhood Cadillac and have their Parts department to replace the wrong part or order a new one and charge the invoice to him. After 6 weeks of waiting I think the problem is solved. When I came back home I found ... Read More

• Re: 2008 vs 2009 [sandy25]

  Written by: traderj on Aug 22, 2008 1:48:16 AM

  I am also currently shopping the CTS and I asked the manger at the Cadillac dealership that exact question. He told me that you also have to take into account that there has been a price increase for the "09 of approx $1100-, so in effect, you are actually paying $3,000- less for the '08. If you trade it in 3-4 years what will the difference in value be? I don't ... Read More

• 09! Re: 2008-09 CTS at GM Employee Pricing Plan [knotem]

  Written by: rayainsw on Aug 19, 2008 8:41:17 AM

  "The upcoming discounts cover "nearly all" 2008 model-year cars and truck as well as some 2009 models. The promotion excludes 2008 medium-duty trucks but includes the 2009 Chevy Cobalt and HHR, the Pontiac Vibe and G5 and the Cadillac CTS." The fact that the 2009 CTS is included, I find VERY interesting..... - Ray Not surprised that most every 'left-over' 2008 is included.....

• 2008-09 CTS at GM Employee Pricing Plan

  Written by: knotem on Aug 19, 2008 8:19:36 AM

  "The upcoming discounts cover "nearly all" 2008 model-year cars and truck as well as some 2009 models. The promotion excludes 2008 medium-duty trucks but includes the 2009 Chevy Cobalt and HHR, the Pontiac Vibe and G5 and the Cadillac CTS." http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/correct-gm-brings-back-employee-pricing/st- ory.aspx?guid=%7B12636C54%2D6191%2D408B%2DACD7%2D4A0D0DA6BFC2%7D&dist=hplatest

• Question for Host/moderator

  Written by: 150mphclub on Jul 11, 2008 5:58:01 AM

  This topic is slowly morphing into a discussion (comparison) of both model years. Any way to change the topic title to 2008/2009 Cadillac CTS?

• Re: 2008 CTS 4 / GM’s mentality – Garage door opener [bingoman]

  Written by: sls002 on Jul 1, 2008 6:54:49 PM

  I think rcantwell makes a valid point that including it only with an expensive package is not good. While people without a garage don't care, most people with a garage would want it even if they did not want some of the other options. For 2009 the sunroof appears to be a separate option, but the opener is still only part of a package, although three different packages seem to include ... Read More

• Re: 2009 CTS [genuisity]

  Written by: bingoman on Apr 22, 2008 5:16:00 PM

  The dealers have already been issued the specs and color samples for the 2009's. They are taking orders for the '09's. As to my speculations as to the options I hoped would be added for '09, they were based on some observations and my own personal hopes. I held out buying an '08 based on those hopes and observations. As to the backup camera, one of the engineers on the Caddy ... Read More

• Re: 2009 CTS [bingoman]

  Written by: genuisity on Apr 22, 2008 4:30:03 PM

  I doubt that any dealer knew about specifications or materials changes ahead of next year model announcement; it’s a possibility that the company might increase the engine horsepower, or the quality or the intensity of the sunroof screen without a change in 2009 ordering guide. It’s also a possibility that Cadillac don’t want to announce all 2009 improvement at this point so they can sell their 2008 existing and coming stocks ... Read More

• Re: Option packages PDW & PDQ [150mphclub]

  Written by: genuisity on Apr 9, 2008 5:55:23 PM

  I tried to order a White Diamond 08 CTS with DI Engine, Premium Luxury Collection, All Wheel Drive, 18” Performance Package, Polished Wheels and a Spare tire (all options). Total MSRP was $49,590. My only request was NO SUNROOF since they don’t build an opaque sunroof cover; the Dealer told me that the only way to get my order through if I remove the Navigation System from the order. I told ... Read More

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• Opaque Sunshade for 2009

  Written by: genuisity on Apr 6, 2008 11:23:10 AM

  In September 2007, I went with my dad to buy his new 08 CTS, he ends up by buying a Mercedes E350 just because of the translucent sunshade; it’s simply not acceptable. While I was at the Cadillac dealer I fell in love with car; I drive a Lexus and I never thought that I would consider buying a Cadillac. In my book, Cadillac is for old people, but not the ... Read More

• Re: 2009 CTS [tntmyth]

  Written by: beerme1 on Feb 15, 2008 7:56:13 PM

  One of the things I hope for if I can wait it out is that the airbag light gets moved back up onto the rearview mirror. I hate that orange light on the center stack. I am torn right now after attending an auto show last weekend. The cheese for us mice will be the bluetooth as you have suggested. Perhaps a sunroof fix although it doesn't bother me. It would ... Read More

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• Re: Bad Caddy [rcantwell]

  Written by: tntmyth on Jan 29, 2008 8:20:01 PM

  I can't blame you rcantwell. If I had a car that had a bad engine, cracked block or anything like that in the first 1,800 miles BEFORE my first oil change even, I would have an attorney on it if necessary. Cadillac should give you a new car under the lemon law. I have a friend that returned not one, but two Lexus GS300 cars that had front end issues. Both ... Read More

• re: Should Have Been Painted Bright Yellow by pmc4

  Written by: tntmyth on Jan 27, 2008 7:45:45 PM

  I would be concerned. I really like the 2008 CTS. I am strongly considering buying the 2009 model. As a matter of fact, I am a raving fan. But this is the kind of post that will sway me to stay with the Japanese cars and get the G35. I recognize that Cadillac may need to work out some kinks in the new model. That's one of the reasons that I ... Read More

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• Re: 2009 CTS [waydown]

  Written by: tntmyth on Jan 16, 2008 9:34:57 PM

  I think it depends on how many 2008's they have on the lot the month the 2009 ships. Cadillac dealers have been keeping their inventory just at the level to keep the 2008 CTS exclusive, just enough to meet demand. If they can keep that up, then they can just taper down their inventory on the 2008's and bring in the 2009 without a hitch and without discounting. But if they ... Read More

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• Bluetooth in a CTS ( soon )

  Written by: rayainsw on Jan 8, 2008 7:32:01 AM

  If you buy a 2009 CTS-v... http://media.gm.com/us/gm/en/news/events/autoshows/08naias/brands/cadillac/ctsv/- 08_NAIAS_09_Cadillac%20CTS-V_Overview.htm

• Sorry

  Written by: readerreader on Dec 25, 2007 4:18:29 AM

  Edmunds had these first. Autoblog had larger ones. http://www.autoblog.com/photos/spy-shots-2009-cadillac-cts-v-undisguised/

• 2009 CTS V

  Written by: knotem on Dec 13, 2007 4:44:15 PM

  2009 Cadillac CTS-V Caught "Naked" http://www.autospies.com/news/EXPOSED-2009-Cadillac-CTS-V-Caught-Naked-24134/

• Re: Bluetooth is coming [knotem]

  Written by: lynnminny on Oct 24, 2007 1:38:28 PM

  I emailed Cadillac about Bluetooth and was told it would be available on their 2009 models. This alone will keep me from buying a new CTS. Once you have had a car with Bluetooth it is hard to go backwards!! It is surprising that Cadillac would introduce a car of this caliber without Bluetooth. It is not that new of a feature on luxury automobiles.

• CTS coupe and wagon in 2009

  Written by: knotem on Sep 29, 2007 7:35:00 AM

  GM officially announced that they'll build coupe and wagon: "-- Lansing/Grand River: Cadillac CTS, STS and SRX through 2009; Cadillac CTS wagon and CTS coupe in 2009; Two new rear-wheel-drive large cars in 2011." http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D8RUMI3G1.htm

• Re: knotem [marsha7]

  Written by: knotem on Sep 26, 2007 7:19:45 AM

  “Early 2009 Models” Is that including an early 09 CTS with a fix for the existing sunroof cover, or a conventional sunroof that covers the sun 100%, when it’s not need it, which will meet loyal Cadillac customer’s expectation?

• Re: daaavid [pucks]

  Written by: markcincinnati on Sep 18, 2007 3:31:56 PM

  Sunroof issue: The sunroof, the glass part, is fine -- probably bigger than most people want, but even if it is the "focus group" ideal size, the fact that it cannot be fully blocked is an issue and the cheap gauze or cheesecloth like covering is another. To add, for some, insult to injury, you cannot delete the sunroof without spending MORE money. The bundling of option groups sees to your ... Read More

• diesel power

  Written by: belv on Aug 22, 2007 10:06:02 AM

  This is what the new diesel will be when it arrives around 2010. The 2008 Cadillac CTS had its world debut at the Detroit show in January, but Cadillac saved the news of a new diesel engine for the CTS for the Geneva show. The new engine is a 2.9-liter V-6 turbodiesel with state-of-the-art emissions technology, GM said in a release. The diesel is destined mainly for the European market. The ... Read More

• Re: When? [150mphclub]

  Written by: rockylee on Apr 22, 2007 4:25:42 PM

  Yep..... ;) What's going to be even more impressive is when you see the 2009' CTS-V out run C5 Corvette's Z0-6's and just maybe a C6 Vette ;) It will be worth watching what the 0-60 and quarter mile times will be on the 09 "V". Some say 515 hp. Some say 550 hp. and a lot say 600 hp. I am hoping it will be 600 hp. as that would ... Read More

• 2009 diesel CTS???

  Written by: rayainsw on Apr 19, 2007 7:34:41 AM

  http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,21392627-5012441,00.html "He says it will be in the 2009 Cadillac CTS, which is almost certain for Australia as Holden looks to boost its prestige business with Cadillac and Hummer. The diesel is a 2.9-litre four-valve V6 turbo-diesel with 184kW and 550Nm. " Perhaps in the USofA also?

• 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

• New CTS thoughts

  Written by: sevenfeet0 on Jan 13, 2007 7:23:05 AM

  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

• 1487

  Written by: maxhonda99 on Jan 11, 2007 5:57:54 PM

  1487, Still at it after all these years huh? Yes, the CTS is a good looking car, especially now with the 2008 redesign. Cadillac finally fixed what sucked soo soo hard about the current CTS, the interior!! ANd the exterior is much better looking too. the current model has looked ridiculously slab sided since it came out. You're trying to bust on the IS350 I see. Boy, you have always thought ... Read More

• Re: The good thing.... [pearl]

  Written by: rockylee on Nov 9, 2006 9:22:44 PM

  Pearl, I 100% agree even a few thousand more they could get away with it. There is no reason why this car shouldn't have a powerful DVD-Audio surround sound system, heated+ ventilated(AC) seats, pwr tilt/telescoping wheel, multi adjustment seats w/ pwr lumbar, voice recognition that controls the audio, climate, bluetooth, navigation system, adaptive cruise control, and IMHO they need to use the swivel headlamps. A pre-collison system along with the latest ... Read More

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• Re: Only one question for this thread.... [kdshapiro]

  Written by: rockylee on Oct 3, 2006 7:13:50 PM

  So Rocky what is the MSRP of a 2008 CTS-V with every available option? You can't bash the $53K 335 until you tell us this one little thing. Taking an educated guess it will be under $55,000. You get M5 power (min.) M5 size, and options ? There are no options except a dealer installed shock system. That likely won't be available anymore since the rumor mill says adjustable Magnaride will ... Read More

• Re: Only one question for this thread.... [dandrews1]

  Written by: rockylee on Oct 2, 2006 6:49:43 AM

  My line-up: 2008' Cadillac CTS 2008-2009' Holden Commodore/Pontiac Grand Prix HSV/GXP 2009' Acura TL SH-AWD Lincoln MKS 3.7 V-6 350 hp. 2007' Infiniti G35 and maybe Dodge Charger SRT-8 That's my short-list Rocky