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FANTASTIC LUXURY COUPE
Ken, 04/23/2018
2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
36 of 39 people found this review helpful
First off I absolutely love this car! the ride is quite and smooth, the bose sound system is fantastic I wish I had the pop up nav but oh well. I bought my coupe with 72k on it for $12700, everything works great, It does need new back struts ( easy fix $500) my mpg is really bad tho that would be my only complaint, I'm averaging 20.5 which is low considering its rated at 18/27. Other than that I couldn't be happier with it, its truly a sport luxury coupe. Reliable, zoomy and not to mention one of the sleekest designs ever! you can't go wrong with it.
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Great 1 or 2 person car
TMH, 03/22/2017
2012 Cadillac CTS Coupe Performance 2dr Coupe AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
43 of 47 people found this review helpful
Don't expect anyone to get into or ride in the back seat. Nearly impossible to sit up as adult and thus should consider this car a "two seater" and 3/4 only in emergency or children (w/o childseat...it is very hard to get it in and kids head will hit ceiling!). Golf clubs will NOT fit widthwise: sure the car is wide enough, but GM Engineers (in their infinate wisdom) made the trunk supports so they come down in the trunk and squish anything taller than 4" tall for at least 6" from each side. And the best engineering feat? Do NOT let your key fob go dead or low. To get into car (there are NO key holes in either door) you have to open the trunk (the key hole is 3" above license plate top...hidden. Once trunk is open, there is a plastic pull tab under rear window deck (if you are over 5' tall, you cannot see it without leaning into trunk). Pulling opens driver door. You now are in the car-but fob is only way to start it-so you are sunk. Don't get me wrong, I love this car-but you had better know idiosyncracies before buying it!
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Head Turner
ChicagoJ, 03/09/2022
2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe 2dr Coupe AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
This is by far the best car I've ever had. I'm not used to driving a car 11 years old. Still cutting edge. Amazingly.... I still am finding features that you just can't find. Sporty yet is so smooth and quiet
HEAD TURNER!!!
cobe5050, 12/11/2011
2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe Premium 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
31 of 34 people found this review helpful
I was looking at many 2dr coupes (Audi, Infiniti, BMW) but nothing turns heads more than this Caddy Coupe. Everyday people ask me about the car because they have never seen anything like it. Could use a better navigation interface for the younger generation but other than that.....Sweet Ride thats fun to drive.
Love Hate Relationship
Todd, 12/16/2020
2012 Cadillac CTS Coupe 2dr Coupe AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
No doubt this Cadillac makes heads turn and frequent compliments and attention wherever I am, due to its sexy sleek body design and jacked-up"booty". Every time I think about trading it in or selling, I'm drawn back, as the 2012 body design is unparalleled to all other manufacturer coupe designs out there, and for the way I drive, it has just enough horsepower & torque to have fun cruising around, but not an uncontrollable gas-guzzling muscle care by any means. I agree with other reviewers toward the limited trunk and back seat spaces, but its rare I load up in either place. I will say that those "idiosyncrasies" can catch you off-guard if you don't do your homework on this vehicle. To change the headlamps, the front bumper & assembly need to be removed for access, no keyhole entry w/ unprogrammed key or dead battery presents problems, and the common mechanical issues over time from owners relating to rocker arms "squeaking", tire/wheel sensors, key fob, driver/passenger door button fail, and a few others not mentioned. Overall, if you maintain this vehicle, its a pleasure to drive in decent comfort and style.
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Caddy stays in the game
qitcryn, 10/28/2010
2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe Performance 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
27 of 30 people found this review helpful
Interior: - class defined unique. Love the accent lighting along the dashboard seam & how the lighting flows into the door seams. Seating is good for long trips & cruising. Better than the G37. Exterior: - eye catching head turning. love or hate it people will look. I love the center exhaust & they stayed true to the angular lines throughout the design. Performance: no Ferrari but don't slip on your shift in your 325 or it'll take over. is good enough. 0-60 in low 5's makes me smile, curvy roads, bring 'em on, it can handle it.
Beautiful car
snakester1, 07/11/2014
updated 01/12/2017
2012 Cadillac CTS Coupe 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
38 of 43 people found this review helpful
I love a good looking car and this one of the sharpest and most unique looking cars on the road.The fit , finish and paint quality are impressive. Its as nice on the inside as it looks on the outside. Very comfortable seats and clear well thought out controls. A little disappointed in the 10 speaker Bose audio systems power output but the sound is crisp and clean. The six speed shiftable auto is smooth and quiet.The engine seems under powered and struggles to haul this small yet 3900 lb. car up to speed from a stop. It has good freeway punch and does well once you get it rolling. Handling is tight and flat and inspires confidence in wet or dry conditions and extremely maneuverable.
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solid, responsive and capable
Marialana Lenhart, 04/17/2016
2012 Cadillac CTS Coupe Premium 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Don't buy a CTS coupe if you have difficulty getting in/out of a car, or are looking for a roomy rear seat compartment for adults. Do buy the car if you appreciate a solid, responsive and capable road experience. I bought the RWD because I preferred a smoother drive compared to the AWD CTS's I tested, and have so far experienced very good traction on interstate travel in downpours. Doubt I will want to drive the CTS during major snowstorms, but I bought it already having a car for extreme winter weather. I think the car looks great and garners respect from other vehicles. I have read about CTS owners who experience a 'shudder' in low speeds before the transmission moves into a higher gear. I have experienced this one or two times at very low speeds, but during normal driving acceleration it has not been noticed. I wanted a comfortable touring car with a lot of attitude, and this is what I've found the car to have. Less than 40,000 miles and runs like new.
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Surprisingly Impressed
sandiegoken, 08/16/2012
2012 Cadillac CTS Coupe Premium 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
50 of 58 people found this review helpful
My first american built car , coming from a BMW 650i Coupe, my 2012 Cadillac Coupe is well built, handles great, very comfortable and fun to drive. The sport supension gives the car a tight and sporty feel. Handling and cornering are great. The fit and finish is well done and though many may feel the interior is tight, I like that feel in a sport coupe and would buy a sedan or SUV if I wanted roominess!! I was tired of the expensive quirkiness of my past BMW's and Mercedes and after 4 Lexus' - wanted something different. This car has unique style, you don't see 4 of them t every stop light and it is quiet, has a great sounding engine and is comfortable.
An absolutely fantastic car!
edsto, 07/17/2011
2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe Premium 2dr Coupe AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
32 of 39 people found this review helpful
I recently replaced my '08 red CTS sedan which I thoroughly loved, with a new 2011 Black CTS Coupe. Wow! I love this car more than my '08 CTS! The styling is fantastic! I have had about 22 new cars through the years and I have never received this many compliments on a car before, and I have had some really nice cars! The interior and exterior are beautiful. The seats are comfortable, the 304 HP with the 6 speed trans is very smooth and it uses regular gas! My '08 and my new coupe both are all wheel drive which are absolutely great in the snow, actually fun to drive! I went with the 18 inch all season tires and FE2 suspension which gives great handling and a firm but very nice ride.
Sports car disguised as a sedan
Jan Lewis, 09/16/2016
updated 03/16/2017
2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
25 of 31 people found this review helpful
Looks stealth. Easy to wash because of the clean lines. Earned the name "bat mobile" among my friends. Terrific road handling. But don't expect to use the back seat. Don't let anyone park near you (due to the width of the doors). And bring your life savings when you buy new tires (which you WILL do about as often as you inspect your gutters) IF you can find them in stock .
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Very nice sport coupe by Cadillac...
Blake, 04/01/2017
updated 04/13/2023
2012 Cadillac CTS Coupe Premium 2dr Coupe AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
17 of 21 people found this review helpful
Typical coupe, difficult enter/exit of rear seats. However, very nice features, performance, comfort for a sport/luxury coupe and great design outside! Had the vehicle since new and I’d hate to trade it in for the more bland(er) newer Caddy's, so I purchased a BMW650!
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What a thrill!
briansatx, 09/23/2011
2012 Cadillac CTS Coupe Performance 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
79 of 105 people found this review helpful
The car is a stunner visually. It's hard to walk up to it without a smile on your face and you get a lot of positive reactions from other people. The interior is also very nice, as with all of the CTS line. The seats are firm, but comfortable. I've made a 2-day, 1400 mile trip in the coupe and was very comfortable. I have the performance collection coupe w/o the summer tires and the ride is firm, controlled but comfortable. I don't feel isolated from the road but I don't feel every bump in it either. The car performs well and is a lot of fun to drive. The rear seating is tight, I would never put an adult back there ... who in their right mind would buy a coupe for the back seat?
Very Impressive CTS Coupe
RF, 09/26/2010
2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe Premium 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
16 of 20 people found this review helpful
I just came out of an '07 CTS V6 Direct Injection, Premium. The new CTS Coupe has some very significant improvements. There is a dramatic reduction in road noise and now the car is quiet. The drive is much more comfortable with improved shock absorption, braking, handling, and acceleration, but still feels sporty. Stereo speakers also significantly improved, and there is an incredible Navigation System and Hard Drive..Trunk is a little smaller, but rear seats go down. This car has been tweaked!
CTS Coupe worth moneyv 2011
go1234, 12/25/2010
2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
The CTS is perfect in every way except their is a problem with the onstar it's not working well Except for the onstar the CTS Coupe is perfect in every way
fun car to drive even street race some
Brice, 11/02/2020
updated 05/15/2025
2012 Cadillac CTS Coupe Premium 2dr Coupe AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
its a good car. fun to drive with awd make it quick out of the hole. not meant for every body. i had a lot of mustangs if you like them you will like this car.
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Smooth Ride
Ed Dunn, 11/12/2020
updated 11/15/2022
2012 Cadillac CTS Coupe Premium 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Nice smooth ride, lots of power, classy looking. Infotainment center good have been simpler?
sweet
high class, 03/16/2022
2012 Cadillac CTS Coupe Premium 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
classy and sporty, comfortable,
Sport Car Performance & SUV Comfort-Luxury
dam22, 04/23/2011
2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe Performance 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
21 of 30 people found this review helpful
As long one considers the CTS Coupe as a 2 seater, it is tough to top. Mine is a stick ordered from Detroit. Performance is only slightly below that of my 350Z; excellent acceleration & swings through the twisties with abandon. Comfort is first rate with large cabin (for 2), well laid out controls & dash, and every amenity known to modern man including a 40 GB harddrive & 10 speaker Bose for music. The inside fit & finish is the best I've ever seen. The car is a work of art inside & out. Go sit in one. Do consider the back seat usless; anyone over 2'6" will not fit & you'll need a shoehorn to get them in. But no one will buy this bomb who really needs 4 seats.
This car is my Corvette!!!!
axle33, 01/21/2012
2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe Premium 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
24 of 35 people found this review helpful
I could have chosen any car I wanted under $100K, & I chose the CTS 2 door Coupe in Diamond White Tri-coat. I love the color, sporty styling, body lines which are so futuristic & the dual exhaust tips in the middle of the car side by side just under the middle brake light looking like the tail of a speeding comet! I am 6 foot 5 inches tall & weigh just under 300 pounds & this car fit best for me as compared to the Camaro or the Corvette. No one can ride behind me so it is basically a 3 person car when I have my seat against the back seat but I don't care. Only if the XLR were to have looked so good! I think if you want or need a back seat, buy the four door CTS or the wagon. Yes, I'm in LOVE
Shocks suck
Ds, 01/06/2018
2012 Cadillac CTS Coupe Premium 2dr Coupe AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Just replaced rear shocks at 30,000 Miles. This is totally preposterous and BS. There is no way these shocks should have blown at such a low miles
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beautiful
BOB, 09/20/2020
2012 Cadillac CTS Coupe 2dr Coupe AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is noe of the most beautiful cadillacs ever built. This car is my baby althouhg i have some transmission problems ater 95,000 miles this is the best car i have ever owned hands down. I probably have owned 25 cars in my life. Had to get the tranny fixed but it is what it is.glad to do it.
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Sexiest ride ever
Dianne Parker, 01/27/2021
2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe Performance 2dr Coupe AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I love this car! Built inna corvette frame its great on curves and the AWD feature its a dream on curves! The performance of this car has been outstanding!
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It Gets Unsolicited Compliments
Roger K., 08/22/2022
2012 Cadillac CTS Coupe Premium 2dr Coupe AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car has all the bells and whistles. I'm talking luxury features I didn't even know existed. And they all work perfectly. Being a 2dr. coupe, it's unlike most of the boring ugly cars and SUVs you see polluting the road these days. The 3.6L V-6 has surprisingly strong performance when you need it, but smooth docile behavior when you don't. Beyond that, the 10-year-old one that I bought looks, feels, drives, and smells like a new car. I'm very pleased with it.
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Great car!
RagDoll66, 01/09/2023
2012 Cadillac CTS Coupe 2dr Coupe AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
very fast and nimble, stiff ride with great traction and performance. rear seats fold down completely flat straight thru to trunk.
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Car gets looks!
Tempo Raymondo, 02/09/2023
updated 02/09/2024
2012 Cadillac CTS Coupe Performance 2dr Coupe AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I absolutely love this coupe. I sold a beautiful 2007 Saturn Sky that was my 2nd car to drive hard. It was a pretty sporty model, I had the turbo. Pretty low to the ground and I always said when I start grunting getting in or out (I’m 76) it was time. I still wanted sporty, handling & comfort. I found a 2012 Coupe, cinnamon color. I powder coated the wheels and front grill black. I get looks and thumbs up all day long! I’ve heard complaints about the rear seat, they are valid but I drive so I don’t care! Right about poor design on trunk, way too small. My main complaint is the “chatter” I get when making a tight turn. The differential feels like it’s slipping. I believe it’s an electrical engineering issue. The sensors in the differential are not sensing the wheel rotation. I’ve had it looked by Cadillac dealers, transmission specialists and my reliable mechanic. They all say the same, no fixes. If anyone out there has a fix I’d love to see a reply to this review. Also I just replaced the bolts in the rear drive shaft, two (there are six) of them sheared and it was kinda expensive due to all the labor needed to get at the shaft itself. If not for these issue’s it would be a five star!
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Just GOT mine.......OMG I LOVE IT!!!!
JAMESCOURSEY, 05/23/2011
2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe Performance 2dr Coupe AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
14 of 24 people found this review helpful
My wife and I have kids about to leave the house (college)...and needed a 2 seater for JUST US....Boy did we hit the jackpot with this car. Its everything one can imagine in a car... We got the top of the line one MINUS the sunroof..which in my opinion isnt really a sunroof if the glass just angles up! All of the features are beautifully done. No other car priced in this range on the road makes me feel inferior. The looks we both get driving this car ARE ALWAYS complimentary!!!
Buying from credit union
John Marion, 04/18/2021
2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe Performance 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Love it! Fast and beautiful!
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Flying car!!
RW Austin, 03/02/2023
2012 Cadillac CTS Coupe Performance 2dr Coupe AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Wonderful driving w 6 cyl agility, speed,response time… you will never know it’s a 6….. unfortunately I hit a road that went nowhere except a 10 ft drop at the end..YEP TOTALED KEPT ME SAFE..highly recommend this one
Great Ride
Caddy Wompus, 05/05/2024
2012 Cadillac CTS Coupe Premium 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Although my well cared for CTS Coupe is 12 years old, I am often asked if it is new. The styling is stunning and timeless.
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Best American Product Ever!!!
Carmen Godinez, 02/18/2018
2012 Cadillac CTS Coupe 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
For me, it is even superior that the man walking on the moon!!!
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Hotrod Caddy
Spencer , 11/05/2022
2012 Cadillac CTS Coupe Performance 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We love this car perfect mix of luxury and performance Update: I bought this car used with 60k on it,has 114 on it now. I love this car,0 problems.
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Great car for a old man reliving his childhood me!
zRaw8142, 03/03/2023
2012 Cadillac CTS Coupe Performance 2dr Coupe AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The only drawback is visibility …rwa
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The best car I ever owned
Joe maimone, 07/26/2010
2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe Premium 2dr Coupe AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 26 people found this review helpful
The car has the best styling of any car that I have owned. When I came out of the mall there were people around the car looking at it. I have had so may compliments on the looks of the car. I enjoy this car much better than my XLR that I traded for the CTS premium.
2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe critical faults!
carlson4RXN, 08/22/2010
2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe Performance 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 64 people found this review helpful
1. 304 hp is not enough, a V-8 w/400 hp should be standard for this vehicle. 2. Front seats are terribly uncomfortable,replace them w/ seats from the sedan or the SRX - lots of good comfort. 3. The exterior paint colors are too few and many should be put only on outhouses. Paint options should include all of the Cadillac colors and be at no cost added. 4. The back seats for only 2 people is silly and very uncomfortable. Fix this and make the seat flat for extra room. 5. The performance package w/only summer time tires is stupid stupid! 6. The ride is sometimes rough, fix this and make it a luxury comfort ride like a real Cadillac! 7. The hot rear exhaust pipes can burn your legs if touched.
Head Turner!
Smiley, 01/08/2024
2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe Performance 2dr Coupe AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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I have the luxury of owning 4 Cadillac CTS's my last one is a CTS Coupe and everywhere I go people turn heads. I have driven BMWs, Mercedes, Audi, and Lexus but nothing beats a Cadillac and I can say I'M PROUD to have driven and owned a few.
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I love my CTS COUPE CADILLAC !!
The Donald Trump team., 08/26/2024
2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe Premium 2dr Coupe AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
What a awesome machine that GMC has made and oh yes , she does made people look when I go by.The 2 thing I wish GMC would have did was give the car more hp power at least 330hp. But also they should have made the car easier to put a different car stereo system in it. I have Rockford Fosgate speakers and my two Rockford Fosgate Amp that each are 750watts and my 7band Kenwood equalizer around 400 hundred watts. I also have a 800 hundred watts subwoofer that is a Rockford Fosgate as well My car stereo system I have for it is a Kenwood receiver . It has been very hard to find a Professional car stereo System company I can trust. Most companies are saying it is to complicated.
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