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Done at 80k miles
Dave, 02/19/2023
2005 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Drove nice but around 70k miles gaskets and seals started to go. At 80k and 12 years old, the oil pan gasket needed replacing. $2,500 because the transmission needed to be dropped to access it. Traded it in for a Honda.
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Bill, 09/30/2005
2005 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car based on the style and a friend's enthusiastic endorsement. It's a good riding car, but the engine runs much rougher than my Honda's ever did. I am kind of disappointed with all the plastic in the interior and with the low gas mileage. The cigarette lighter hasn't worked since I drove it off the lot. But...everyone loves the styling.
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Worst I have ever owned
avguy, 11/11/2009
2005 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is the worst car I have ever owned. I had to replace the entire valve train at 70,000 miles at $4500 and now at 87,000 miles a connecting rod went and now needs a new engine for $6100 and yes I changed and checked the oil. That's how I knew it went through a quart about ever 2000 miles. If you are looking to buy one of these don't. I will never purchase another GM car, no wonder they are in so much trouble.
Terrific car since new
Ryan, 08/26/2010
2005 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2005 CTS Luxury Sport in Oct, 2004 with 300 'demo' miles on it and have beaten the tar out of it. I currently have 97,000 miles on the car with minimal complaints and overall, would not go back to the '97 Audi A4 I traded in for it (Caddy blows its doors off). While the 3.6 is known for oil consumption, it was purposely built at the high end of tolerances to free up horsepower. Consumption remains just under 1 quart per 2000 miles, which is within specification. Aside from brakes and tires, I have had a water pump, rear differential seal, and a headlight module replaced (all under warranty). Overall, I love the car, and it remains rattle and wind noise free after 97k miles.
Nice Car, but Still Some Things to Improve
r41866, 02/14/2007
2005 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
The CTS has a small turning radius and good traction, even in rainy days. It also has very good braking performance. Its acceleration is not very impressive, but maybe it is due to the heavy weight. Its fuel efficiency is so so. Its ride is comfortable, except that the engine noise is quite loud. Its quality is OK, except for a problem with the automatic window.