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meeshi, 04/18/2012
2003 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
My parents bought this car when it first came out. and now 10 years later its mine. Im a senior in high school. From what i remember it had a lot of issues and still does. The a/c and heat haven't worked for almost a year. The engine has this weird low idle sensor that needs to be replaced. I would say that if you bought this car to get a real good warranty for it! The check engine light has been on since we got it! and so has the check air bag light.
This Car Is POSSESSED!
AtlantaSpeeder, 07/14/2017
2003 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
The best thing about this car is the interior. Sitting inside the car is like relaxing on a very nice couch. And couch is a good term for the Cadillac CTS because that's pretty much what it is--a piece of furniture, because its hardly ever moving. Why? Because its constantly breaking down. The motor in this thing seems to have a shelf life of about 150,000 miles. I've owned this car 5 years and have spent THOUSANDS on various, regular repairs. And the ECM repair issue (GOOGLE it) is an epidemic. Literally, every one of these models has a defective ECM. The longer you own the car, the harder it is to replace the ECM, and thus costs to repair are SOARING. last time I checked, an ECM replacement at the dealer cost around $1000. Cadillac is a joke, and this car is a punchline. DO NOT BUY THIS HEAP!! And forget about getting support from Cadillac because those people are incompetent and could care less. Buy a Lexus instead! Get your money's worth and drive something that is reliable!
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CTS is envy of crowd
Charlie AZ, 09/29/2002
2003 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The CTS has bold lines, which turns some heads as you drive by. The after market spoiler adds another dimension to the vehicle. Car has enough power, but could use a few more ponies. The comfort of the interior is accentuated with the 8 speaker Bose system and navigation package. This car rides like a dream with stabilitrack. The minimum speed for freeway on ramps and clover leafs has just been bumped up a notch. I recomend this car to everyone. I look forward to the V-Series coming out.
Great Car
CTS Lover, 10/09/2019
2003 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought this CTS used 12 years ago and I LOVE it. I have 222,270 miles on it & counting, everything is still tight and runs great along with awesome gas mileage... averaging 29 mpg hwy. I have had my quarks with it, sensors will leave you on the road.. I've been lucky, where my car always gets me where I'm going when a sensor goes, but won't start once turned off. I've replaced 3 sensors, with 1 to go. I also have had a smell when I stop at lights, not sure what it is, but folks say antifreeze?? Other than that, I am very pleased with this car, has held up well, trani & motor are still super tight and handles very well. I've got a lot of wood in the interior, which makes a very pleasing look & its great in snow/rain. I am looking for a replacement, but just can't seem to let my "03" CTS go!
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DONT BUY
notafan, 12/30/2009
2003 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car was in the shop all the time I lost count. Literally on the road for no more than 6 months straight before the next repair, timing belt, radiator, transmission work, water pump these are the ones I remember. Love the look and handle of the car but its not worth the headache!