Used 2012 Cadillac CTS Luxury Sedan Review
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Buyer Regrets.. Cadillac should only be leased..
Rita Richardson, Laconia, NH, 09/15/2017
2012 Cadillac CTS Luxury 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
We bought our son a cadillac there 10 years ago.. We took really good care of it with regular oil changes etc It only had 73,000. When we got it already had 13,000 so he really only drove it 60,000 and in June the engine quit. We took it to Banks and they said it would be like $7000 or more to fix it and it wasn't even valued at $7000. I really felt bad as there was absolutely … nothing wrong with this car as far a rust or dents or scratches and the interior was in really great condition. I can't believe that Cadillac doesn't make a car that can't go more than 73,000. I have had an oldsmobile that went to 218,000, a blazer that went to 140,000 and I still have a Hyundai that has 115,000. These are all just regular cars, I really thought if we got a Cadillac..It was built to last. but I guess I was wrong.
Last April 2016.. We bought a 2016 truck and 2012 Cadillac in the same week. Paid cash. We paid $21,000 for the Cadillac and I just took it to a dealer who now says that it is only worth $13,000. wow an $8000 loss on a car we have had a year and a half. It had 47,000 when we got it and it now has 57,000. It is in the garage most of the time now as I am afraid to use it to have happen to it what happened to the 2007.
We had a Cadillac previous to these to that the head gasket went on as well.
I guess I should have done more research on these cars and looked at reviews.. I really regret buying this car... These cars only meant to be leased I guess so you only have them for 2 years and get rid of them.
I will be posting my reviews of these cars on all sites that I can. It is definately Buyer Beware. I won't EVER buy another Cadillac..nor will I tell anyone else to do so.
Thank you for reading this
Rita Richardson
first cadillac bought brand new
charles lupardo, Belle Glade, FL, 07/11/2018
2012 Cadillac CTS Luxury 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
I bought this car brand new in June of 2012. The car is great, no repairs yet. I do all the maintenance myself. The ride is so smooth it's like sitting on your sofa. I recommend using the mobil 1 for oil changes. Also the comfort is great and I get many compliments on the look of the car. Best car I ever had. I had a 1968 Cadillac Coupe Deville and ride wasn't as good as our … 2012 CTS. This is something new beginning 2019 with about 58000 miles and 6.5 years of ownership electrical issues are drivers door lock stopped going up and down automatically. The seat no longer goes to selected drivers position upon entering or exiting the vehicle. You have to do both issues manually. No big deal, but time to start thinking about something new. Still a great car the best thing about the car are its looks and the diamond white paint job.
Engine went at 65000 miles... no light warning
Cadillac 2012 CTS 3.0, Hollywood, FL, 10/21/2019
2012 Cadillac CTS Luxury 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Cadillac charged me $11,000 for a new engine installed. What was my choice? A car loan or get the engine on a car that is lovely runs well. So hopefully I will get another 3 years out of it. The car overheated no warning. Let it cool and topped up antifreeze. They say I put too much in and when the pressure went up(drove from Maine to Florida) and the stay was releasing it just … continues and lets out too much anti freeze.. and it overheated. Woke up to leave from Jacksonville and engine light and stability lights on. Topped up fluid. again too much as per Cadillac, drop to Daytona where that dealer after $800 got me on the road again. Five minutes of driving and lights on. Drove to South Fla. Brought it to dealer limping running on 4 cal... needed new engine. They said $5k used engine. 6k rebuild this one 11k new one. I said used on(from a rear end) went to pickup car and it was $11k they said they coundnot get the used one so they put in the new one... $10. what was my choice at that time? I hate car shopping and do like this car. Cadillac explained they put in a new engine with a 30,000 mile guaranty. They have followed up making sure the car runs well. And invited me to bring it back in 30 days to make sure all is running right. I still do not understand the fill line on antifreeze///
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2012 Cadillac CTS Luxury Sedan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Roomier cabin than similarly priced rivals
- Pro:elegant interior design
- Pro:nifty gadgets
- Pro:capable and secure handling
- Pro:excellent safety scores.
- Con:Not as nimble as similarly priced rivals
- Con:sport suspensions may be too firm for some
- Con:poor rear visibility
- Con:awkward driving position.
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