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4.88 out of 5 stars

CTS-A Keeper

Rexorg, 02/27/2002
2003 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I've owned 26 vehicles, including three fine SHO's. This the best by far. Cadillac has hit a home run with the CTS. The only problem is it will take customers away from it's other aging platforms. Problem areas are A pillar size which obstructs side vision and rear vision is limited by rear end height and rear seat headrests. The CTS handles like a dream and the brakes are topnotch.

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3.13 out of 5 stars

Like throwing $ away

Mark, 03/12/2009
2003 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I can not begin to say how disappointed I am with this car. As soon as the warranty expired it has cost nothing but money and time. My average annual repair bill in in excess of $3000 and the average repair takes 3 to 4 days to get corrected due to misdiagnostics by the shop technicians. This on a car with less than 100,000 miles on the odometer. I completely understand why GMC is on the verge of bankruptcy. And my forgiveness to those who will lose their jobs when they finally close the doors, but if you build junk and offer bad service you don't deserve to be in business. My experinece with this car has been so bad I will never buy another vehicle from the Big 3. Ever!

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1 out of 5 stars

No lemonade since the month I purchased in 2003!

Lisa Crisanti, 06/26/2022
updated 12/28/2022
2003 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

2003 purchased New and I felt steering not right. I was correct. bolt coming off steering. New. then Airbag back seat . then driver seat motor. then to this day car turns off when driving.. had it fixed 3x....I thought.. then "turn off engine" light comes on . it works for months then while i'm driving it all of sudden goes very slow even when excelerating it won't speed up.. etc much more problems. i was caught in the middle with the money i put in it and hoping it is fixed. 130.000 miles on it now.....

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3 out of 5 stars
Technology
2 out of 5 stars
Performance
2 out of 5 stars
Interior
4 out of 5 stars
Comfort
4 out of 5 stars
Reliability
1 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great Car!

Sharon, 09/12/2010
2003 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Purchased car new and have had only one repair on car in 7 years. Giving car to 22 year old niece who can't wait to own it. It has been a great car. I hope I don't regret giving it up!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Exciting Cts

Ltvic, 08/24/2010
2003 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Well designed car. I added every option but the engine block heater and chose the 5-speed manual trans. Fun to drive. After 8 years I still have people tell me what a beautiful car I have. Styling remains fresh. No mechanical problems except recall items which had caused me zero problems.

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