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4.8 out of 5 stars
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4.25 out of 5 stars

Good try but going back to an Import

2smooth, 04/04/2009
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
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Wife crashed the toyota 4runner and my Honda S2000 was stolen off the drivway. So I decided to go with some class and give GM back a chance... WRONG CHOICE!!! The CTS 3.6L with Navi and 17" wheels was a good try for GM but this car still does not compare. Quality is poor as paint interior on knobs are chipping everywhere and my side skirt is loose, memory settings get messed up on the sideview mirrors. There are recalls on the CTS with the steering linkages. My alignment needs to be redone every year so far and now it is acting up with suspension noises. Brand new these cars are great, right up until you add some mileage on them. Overall,still fun to drive while looking good doing it

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5 out of 5 stars

*GREAT*

Butter828, 09/01/2003
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
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its a great car.

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5 out of 5 stars

I love it

Vedo, 11/05/2003
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
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I got this car more as a joke than anything else (plus I got the best lease rates). Little did I know that I would fall in love with it. The car is a complete blast to drive (its alive). Acceleration is excellent (especially for the size of the motor), braking is excellent and handling is excellent. The car was flawlessly assembled. I have no complaints. I have even become somewhat enamored with the styling.

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5 out of 5 stars

YUm

SaNjU, 02/14/2004
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
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This car is out of this world!

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5 out of 5 stars

Cadillac CTS, a 'fun drive'

wsag26, 02/15/2004
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
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The Cadillac CTS says 'drive me', and that is exactly what I did when I went hunting for a car in the spring of 2003. Cadillac was getting a lot of buzz, being that the XLR and SRX were getting ready to roll into the dealers, and that the CTs has been getting a lot of buzz. I checked out a loaded CTS and test-drived. I bought it that day, at the dealership, right there, right then. My Cadillac has a 220 hp V-6, but I will be getting either a V-Series or something else soon. I love the vehicle.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Awsome

koclanis, 11/09/2003
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
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My C.T.S. gets even more impressive every day I drive it. I love the handling speed and smooth ride it give me,

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4.5 out of 5 stars

My Cts experience

L. Perez, 02/17/2004
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
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Rides with comfort, good driving view

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Like this car

Nicholas Eckmayer, 02/17/2004
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
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This is my third Cadillac and this is my favorit of the 3. Ride and handling our excellent.

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5 out of 5 stars

2004 CTS

Bruce B, 09/03/2003
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
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I have the Luxury Sport model of the 2004 CTS and it is great. I love the looks/style of this car. What makes it nice it does not look like every other car in todays market. The fit and finish is great on this car. Cadillac has hit the mark on this vehical.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

about my car

blackierose@aol.com, 11/08/2003
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
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i have owned 3 cadillacs now. the cts is a very stylish and i am proud to drive it. i have so many people asking me about it and telling me how great it looks. i have 2 friends that bought one and they love it too.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

My Caddie

Cee, 02/18/2004
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
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A great car to drive. Excellent handling, very comfortable ride and is stylin'. Sometimes I wish my destination was longer.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Cadillac CTS

John Collins, 02/18/2004
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
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Great car, and fun to drive

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5 out of 5 stars

car with style

louis ferrara, 11/09/2003
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
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picked up car thought for the price it would not be that luxurious dont have all the gadgets that we never use anyway .car rides very well, solid like a big sedan very happy with the car

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5 out of 5 stars

Fun Ride

Hvorkk, 02/18/2004
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
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My first Caddy, a 2004 CTS, had it for 5 months now. I have the 1SB package (bigger engine, auto trans, memory seats, and other stuff) and the sport package. I like the smooth power and smooth but sporty ride and the firm, responsive handling (Sport Package). Unless you must have manual transmission, I highly recommend the larger V6 engine. Interesting note: the font style of the gauges (speedo, tach, etc) is the same as in the Corvette.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Classy car decent prices on preowned

NateC, 09/27/2008
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
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Owned the car for about 6 months. No problems or fixes as of yet. Pretty good power for a V6. Considering K&N Intake. Smooth ride and great handling.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

04 CTS w/3.6 litre VVT

MB man, 02/20/2004
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
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Bought this as a return to Cadillac after 10 years of Mercedes. Still have one but thought I would give the CTS a try. I am very pleased with the handling and performance of this vehicle. I do not have enough miles to give a reliability rating but it finally feels like Caddy got this right. It wanders a little more than a real german car at high speeds and does not feel quite as solidly stuck to the ground, but for 40 grand I am so far pleased.

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5 out of 5 stars

great

jennifer holland, 09/05/2003
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
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i got my car in 2002 it is great

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5 out of 5 stars

CTS 2004

Wideglide, 11/09/2003
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
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We test drove the competition, Audi, BMW and the Lexus. The CTS has them all beat for value and quality. The craftsmanship is excellent. I have examined the car inside and out and the fit and finish is as good or better than the much higher priced German and Japanese cars. We thought the Japanese interiors and to a less of a degree the Europeans, were a bit on the "tacky" side. Their interiors reminded us of a Las Vegas Casino, just "too" much. The CTS interior is very tasteful, clean and very pleasing to the eyes. It is not so cluttered with the tacky plastic-looking-wood trim that you'll find in the Lexus.

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5 out of 5 stars

3.6 VVT base model CTS rocks!

randlsa, 02/21/2004
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
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To buy this car, I had to sacrifice some options to keep the price down. I'm overjoyed at how amazing this car is still. I bought an '04 CTS with only one option... the engine upgrade/auto trans. The car literally floors me with it's bold styling and performance. I thought I'd regret dropping the options, and although I'd rather have a V or a loaded model, I'm extremely satisfied. I do not feel that the editor's rating on Edmund's gives this car justice at all.

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5 out of 5 stars

BEST OF CLASS

tomokie, 02/21/2004
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
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WE RESEARCHED AND DROVE THE MAJORITY OF IT'S COMPETITION.....THIS CAR WINS IN EVERY EVALUATION!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

YES to CTS

Mrs. K., 11/19/2003
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
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Drove the CTS home to show my husband. I knew he would tease me about considering an "old woman" Cadillac (we were looking at SUVs). He drove it and quickly changed his opinion. What started as a practical joke has turned into an absolute joy! Both of us are just lovin' it.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

MeAmour

black diamond, 02/23/2004
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
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I was a non GM owner before i purchased MeAmour (2004 CTS). My intentions was to buy a Lexus, but after GM introduced MeAmour to the world, i was mezmerized with the bodystyle and determined to have the hottest looking vehicle on the road. It is chic and suave, and it handles really smooth yet approaches like a panther. That's why i call it MeAmour (english and french for 'my love')IT IS AWESOME

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4.63 out of 5 stars

A very Sexy Look

John santoro, 12/06/2003
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
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I have owed alot of cars and this is the best car i've bought.

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5 out of 5 stars

CTS a Driver's Car

Andrew L., 03/22/2004
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
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This is my first step into the Luxury/Sport Car calss, and I couldn't be happier. I drove the C-Class Mercedes, the 525i BMW and the Audi A4. For the price and features the CTS was the best value. Unless you can afford to make the step into an E- Class Benz, a 500 Series BMW or the A6, the CTS gives you the best "bang" for the buck. It is smooth, powerful, and responsive, a real pleasure to drive.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love this car!!!

cbrooks, 08/12/2003
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
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I love the smooth drive of the CTS. The style is unique and being that it is american made makes me feel good. I will have this car for a long time..

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5 out of 5 stars

Great buy

sunnycat, 03/24/2004
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
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Great car. Performance is tops. Quality is beyond expectation.Fun car to drive on the road or in the city.

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5 out of 5 stars

CTS REVIEW

OHLAND, 03/28/2004
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
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THIS CAR IS AWESOME

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5 out of 5 stars

CTS will spoil you

tammy, 07/16/2003
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
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You will not want any other car once a CTS spoils you. Only downside: so high-tech/state-of- the-art that it will take you awhile to learn all fancy features.

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5 out of 5 stars

Cadillac & GM should be very pleased!!

RJMBTU, 04/17/2004
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
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Great accelleration & solid handling make for an excellent car. Very happy to own and love the looks and the cool interior.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

cadillac cts

batruck84, 12/10/2003
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
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we are very happy with the car and the performance. It has a sport suspension but does not ride to harsh. The styling is what orignally grabed our attention, however the interior styling is not in line with the $41,000 window sticker.It looks like it belongs in a Chevy Caviler, not a Cadillic. Jeff Wylers' staff treated us poorly when we bought the car.They told us that the financing was changed, that they went through a different bank (after we signed the paperwork) and we had to resign new papers. they jacked the orignal rate up charging us an additional $1800.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Final Feeling

Genetom, 02/22/2004
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
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I'm Happy and really enjoy the speed and handling of this gem

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4.88 out of 5 stars

CTS by JFD

JFDCPA, 09/20/2003
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
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Got tired of waiting for the new Acura TLs to be released and so I bought my CTS instead. What a great move! It rides well, looks great, and is fun to drive. And all of this for a reasonable price. My past experience with Cadillac was not a good one (I owned an '87 Eldorado). However, this one is looking like it is going to be much better.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

A real nice surprise

Skuuteroo, 04/30/2004
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
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I bought a CTS with the 3.6L engine and automatic. The ride is much quieter and the road imperfections get absorbed very well, but there is a slight sense of disconnect compared to my previous car (2003 Tiburon). However, the car handles (even w/o the Sport pkg) extremely well. Body lean is negligible, and steering is precise. I don't consider the interior to be luxury oriented as much as techncially sumptuous. It's definitely upscale looking and wood belongs in furniture and buildings, not cars. It's great to feel good about owning a "reward" car that's made in the USA. Way to go GM and all you Lansing plant workers! Great job!!

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5 out of 5 stars

CTS 2003

elizabeth novak, 12/23/2003
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
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I've always been a foreign car owner,never even thought about buying a american never the less a Cadillac. After suffering from auto accident and 911 things changed. Saw billboards,ads in and off television drew me to have a change heart about american made cars. I went to Gold Coast Cadillac in New Jersey and fellin love with this car and a great dealership.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

cts

technoid, 09/06/2003
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
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The overall handling exceeded all expectations, smooth, solid ride, cornering and excellent braking characteristics. I elected to upgrade to the factory 17"wheels and go with the sport suspension package in lieu of larger aftermarket custom wheels and tires, good choice... The "edgy" sharp line exterior looks state-of-the-art.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Best appearing car on the road today

Trimper, 11/29/2003
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
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We could've bought any car on the market today but chose the CTS - it's American engineering at its finest.

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5 out of 5 stars

Awesome Vehicle

Tracink, 02/23/2004
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
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I just bought this vehicle and after owning several Pontiac vehicles this Cadillac is unbelievable....I love everything about it inside and out

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4.88 out of 5 stars

CTS: American Entry-Lux Leader

dmaze1325, 05/15/2004
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
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I looked at other class leaders in the entry-level lux groups and went with the CTS- I have not been disappointed. I have owned Audi and the CTS is a refreshing change. Cadillac has a truely fine entry-lux car with the CTS. If you are looking at BMW, Audi, Saab, Lincoln LS or Lexus-give the CTS a test drive, you will be pleasantly surprised! The CTS handling/drive is very impressive- feels like a sport sedan should.

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5 out of 5 stars

Also own BMW 325 and a Mercedes E-Class

B Moore, 12/26/2003
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
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I've owned a lot of German iron over the years - seven BMWs, a Porsche, three M-Bs, five VWs, and two Audis, Even an NSU Ro80, for those of you that know what that is! And, as noted, we own a new 3-Series and an E-Class right now. This car can stand proud with any of those. Is it as good as a 2004 BMW 330i? No. But it's oh-so-close, and the price differential is substantial (in the Cadillac's favor) when equipped the same way - loaded with automatic transmission. And, I like the looks of the CTS better.

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5 out of 5 stars

2004 CTS

dann, 05/30/2004
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
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Im a 22 year old male and never thought of buy caddy, till the CTS. Great car for the money. I have the white diamond with the ebony interior and it always get compliments. Great ride and accelaration.

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5 out of 5 stars

fun to drive

Vivian Jew, 09/29/2003
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
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i traded my 1997 seville sts to a 2004 cts. big difference in size and price! cts is alot more practical for my needs and pocketbook. it's a fun car!!

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5 out of 5 stars

Cadillac CTS Lover!!

DAR, 05/27/2004
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
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I purchased my Cadillac CTS in March 2004 from Ragsdale Cadillac In Auburn MA. I love my car, everything about it!! I have all the bells and whistles, including the inappropriatly labeled fussy navigation system and have nothing but great things to say. It performs well, the ride is great, its fun to drive and I feel great driving it. My purchase experience was second to none and the people at Ragsdale Cadillac made me feel as though I were the only customer they had!! I highly recommend this vehicle to anyone.

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5 out of 5 stars

New car purchas

phil w., 12/23/2003
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
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In six years I have purchased 3 new auto's and this one exceeds my espectations. Power,comfort and style + the lux pkg= one good auto

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5 out of 5 stars

the ultimate driving machine

sam knoxx, 11/29/2003
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
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thee perfect automobile for a single bachelor or a family man. the car drives like a dream and couldnt be designed any better.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

cts 2004

anne kauffman, 02/23/2004
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
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I had a 2003 I lloved it but the suspension and motor niose was little to desire. I just purchased a 2004 what a difference cadilac really improved the engine noise and suspension I liked the interior better then the bmw.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love this car!!!

Jean Stanford, 09/12/2003
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
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I have the luxury sport package and it's everything I wanted. It's sporty and fun, yet roomy enough for passengers and luggage. It has power and style. I didn't expect to like it this much, as I previously had a more expensive luxury sport import. However, this car is a dream and I am very glad I purchased it.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

love this car

cadillac lover, 11/30/2003
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
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very comfortable. great handling. traded in my s-type for this car. love it. can't wait for the V8.

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5 out of 5 stars

awesome

rvhoff, 02/25/2004
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
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The most fun i've had driving ever!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Richy's Ride

rfridline, 02/29/2004
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
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Probably the best, sterio system I have ever owned from a production car. The VVT6 is also a performer powertrain I can not compare. Well done, one can tell there is a Geramn touch on this vehicle.

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5 out of 5 stars

My first GM Product Ever!

RobertP, 11/22/2003
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
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I own a Mercedes CLK320 and a Volvo XC-90 and I must say that this car surpasses both in build quality and fun to drive factor. The 3.6 engine perfoms great, the car is vault-like and solid and the interior ergonomics are excellent. The interior is not as pretty as an Audi or BMW but I prefer this car to any german make I have owned.

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