Used 2013 Cadillac CTS Consumer Reviews
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After 7 years I am still in love with this car!
Raymond D. Royall, 02/04/2019
2012 Cadillac CTS Premium 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
38 of 38 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car in 2012 and it is the longest I have ever had a car. I have 109,817 miles on the car and have done nothing to it except regular maintenance. I have had everything from a Borgward to a Rolls Royce and I believe this is the best vehicle I have ever owned
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The Car So Nice We Bought It Twice
CJ, 02/08/2017
2013 Cadillac CTS Luxury 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
24 of 24 people found this review helpful
Leased this vehicle for 39 months, liked it so much that we purchased it when it came off lease. Car is fun to drive; suspension gives it great handling for a relatively large car. Interior is nice and very intuitive. We test drove a BMW 3 when we purchased, the 3 is fine but we use this car for family road trips and the back seat and cargo space on the 3 were a joke. Have now had the Cad for more than four years with one minor cosmetic issue which was fixed at zero cost under warranty.
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This car is the definition of fun.
Brian mayer, 01/02/2017
updated 01/29/2024
2013 Cadillac CTS Performance 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
33 of 34 people found this review helpful
This car competes well with the German counterparts, especially in the dollar amount it cost. You get a lot for the money. The tech in it is great, the car is quiet, the seats are comfortable, and it travels well with the wife and I, and our two kids. The fit and finish are top notch. All of these were a plus because what I was really looking for was a car that handled well and could be a lot of fun. I have the performance edition and it comes with the 3.6 engine and the FE2 suspension. The engine provides plenty of power, but straight line speed is not what makes this car a stand out. After all, a lot of cars have decent 0 to 60mph times. It's the superb steering, suspension and brakes. Last summer I really got a chance to push it to the limits by keeping up with an Audi TT on the curvy back roads of Wisconsin. I finally slowed down when it started raining ( I did have my wife and one of my kids in the car with me). As for reliability, in the time I've had it, it has only needed to be repaired once. That was for a leaky seal around the sunroof. If you want a fun sedan, if you want a family sedan, try this car. I don't think you'll be disappointed. From here on is an update to my original review. The car continues to be reliable. The all wheel drive has been spectacular in these Iowa winters. It is still a blast to drive. I just wish the roads where I live were as fun as the roads in Wisconsin. I've had to replace the tires and it was a little spendy. But when I bought a sports sedan, I knew things wouldn't be cheap like on my wife's little Hyundai. I stick with my original assessment: If you want a fun family sports sedan, the CTS won't disappoint. From here is another update as of Jan 2018. The car is still fun. Last fall I was again driving in Wisconsin. I picked a very curvy road for the route. It was awesome taking those 25 and 30 mph curves at 55 and 60 mph. The same goes for cloverleaf off ramps. Those recommended safe speeds are routinely surpassed. Of course, such fun has a price. I have had to replace both rear wheel bearings. As I stated earlier, I knew that having a sport sedan would result in extra expenses. I haven't mentioned the Iowa winters yet. I have AWD on my CTS. It has not let me down yet. The suspension that helps keep the car planted in extreme driving also helps it hang on for these winters. Again, an awesome car. It is now January of 2019 and Edmunds has asked me to update my review. The car still drives great as mentioned before. I'll concentrate on reliability instead. Except for a leaky sunroof gasket and the wheel bearings (both were covered under warranty), the car has been nearly fault free. I do get the oil changed on a regular basis and they perform inspections at that time also. There are minor electrical glitches. Every long now and then the sound cuts out from the audio system. Switching audio inputs (like going from FM to hard drive and back) takes care of that problem. Every long now and then a message will come up to have my tire monitoring system checked. Turning the car off clears that out. And a couple times in the past four years, I've had to drive circles in the local KMart parking lot to recalibrate the compass. Again, they are minor and free of cost. Most importantly, they don't detract from the fun driving nature of the car. I'm looking forward to seeing the replacement for the CTS that Cadillac is working on. By the time it comes out, I should be ready for another car. It is now January of 2020. Not much has changed. It is reliable and very fun to drive. Based on what I've read about the new Cadillac CT5, I'm really glad to have this car. The CT5 is not the great handler that the CTS is. I hate to see people go away from the Cadillacs, but when the CT5 goes downhill from the CTS, what is the point. For my next car I'm actually looking at the Mazda 6 or the Volkswagen Jetta GLI. Until then, I'll continue to enjoy driving experience that is the CTS. It is July 2021. The car is still running great. No problems and it still drives wonderfully. It is now January of 2022. I have been asked to update my review. My kids are grown and longer being ferried around in this auto, but I still believe it is a very good family sedan. Reliability is still awesome. Shoot, two nights ago it sat outside in -14 degree F temps and still started easily. The driving experience is still great. The car is 9 years old and there is no sign of corrosion. There are a few tiny chips of paint missing from the hood. But probably fewer than you see from most 9 year old vehicles. Though this car doesn't get the looks it once used to, I know how special the CTS is and am still proud to drive it. And still getting thrills driving it hard. Because of that, I will be holding onto this car a little longer. New and used car prices are outrageous during this pandemic. Not to mention that the CT5-V and CT5-V Blackwing have proven worthy successors to the CTS. I'll wait for a few used examples to show up on the market before thinking of replacing this great car. Edmunds says it's time for another update with the start of 2024. I am still driving this great car. It is still reliable. There is now a tiny bit of corrosion evident by some small bubbles in the clearcoat just behind one of the passenger doors. I don't drive it as hard as I used to, or at least not as often, because the warranty is done and any replacement parts are my dime. But I do occasionally drive it hard and put a smile on my face.
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This Caddy CTS is awesome!!
hb sizemore, 02/29/2016
updated 09/05/2023
2013 Cadillac CTS Luxury 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
27 of 28 people found this review helpful
This automobile is very nice. The model I purchased has Luxury Level One. This includes panoramic sunroof, heated seats, electronic climate control, Bose stereo, and leather seating surfaces that are heated at the flick of a button. There are so many options that it is better just to drive one than attempt to list them all here. Very nice quality on fit and finish, quiet interior cabin and safety features to numerous to mention. This sedan came with high end Michelin tires and the ride is remarkable. Cornering capabilities are upper end and even the 3.0 liter engine will provide you with exhilaration that is unexpected. You feel like your doing thirty when you doing 80. I find myself constantly making myself back off the accelerator on the interstate. The car feels nimble driving while you have the security of feeling beefy and strong. I did not buy my sedan for status, I bought it for the performance and architecture. If you really want a car you feel good about this is it. You get so much more for your money with CTS than with its competitors, some of which are over rated because of their high cost. I do not want to bash other brands, as I want to high light my experience with this car. Completely elated and satisfied would be an understatement. Five Stars all the way!!!! It has now been 18 months since I purchased this vehicle. I am pleased to say this vehicle is the best I have ever owned. Great performance and absolutely no problems. Zero defects. What else could a person want? So now it is 2020 and the only thing that has happened to my car is that I had to replace a drive wheel bearing on the front right side which was covered under warranty. We have new Michelin tires on it now. I can safely say this is the best performing low cost sedan we have ever owned. The performing characteristics are a bonus. The paint has held up well and there have been no issues with the electronics, hvac, or door and window actuators. Highly recommend this vehicle. Best buy in second and third year of production with under twenty thousand miles for an affordable purchase. I am now in September of 2021 and CTS is running strong. No major problems and drives just like day one. I have put one set of tires on and replaced one wheel bearing and that is it. I am now in March 2023. I traded the Cadillac CTS to a Cadillac dealer in Huntsville,Al. for 11,000.00. It was very clean with 80k miles on it. Will make somebody a great car. I now have a 2023 Cadillac xt5 PL. It is easier to get in and out of this vehicle. I am older now so that was a consideration. Also sits up higher. Driving is not as enjoyable as it use to be. To many semi trucks and very hard to get rhythm with everybody and their brother pulling campers and 5th wheels. Seems like a lot of people are behind the wheel but doing everything but driving. Concerns me. So I now on Caddy xt5 PL. We are totally happy with it. Got it fully loaded with head up display and all safety equipment. Has a phenomenal surround vision camera function. Safest vehicle I have ever owned!! Very easy to get in and out of. Sits high in the road so you have good vision of all the crazy people doing everything but driving out there!! Driving use to make you feel free and was relaxing. Now it is a complete stress experience. To many cars and trucks on not enough roads. People pulling trailers and campers who are not trained to do it. I have been driving fifty years and it is the worse I have ever seen it. No thoughtfulness, no consideration, no concentration and no planning. I have seen tablets taped to steering wheels doing 80 mph, I have seen dog butts in peoples faces at same speed, phones in ears while those people impede the traffic flow, people eating plates of food and so on. We live in a screwed up time. I had a great time owning my CTS and it would make anyone a great car especially someone younger. Be aware of all the above when you purchase your next vehicle. I can vouch Cadillac makes some great cars and SUVs. This was updated 9/3/2023.
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Nicely done by Cadillac
rodrigo2, 09/25/2013
2012 Cadillac CTS Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
26 of 27 people found this review helpful
Performance is very impressive and the look is great. Handling is very good. Mileage average is 21.5 mpg measured over ten fill-ups. Rear window visibility a bit difficult and there is a paint blemish that should have been caught by quality control. Otherwise, the car's design and exterior fit and finish are good. Interior leather is well-fitted and the interior finish is excellent. Accent lighting is just right. Bose sound is excellent. Chose this car from among four in the class manufacturers I had narrowed it down to.
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