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4.88 out of 5 stars

Wonderful vehicle

Kimmykim, 08/15/2004
2005 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I love this vehicle. The look is so beautiful also. I get so many compliments on my CTS.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Best in it's class

CadillacMan, 10/29/2005
2005 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Before I got my CTS this year I was driving a 2003 Cadillac Catera, which the CTS replaced. The Catera was a poor attempt to compete with the other luxury automakers who had made entry level automobiles. The CTS though is a vast improvement that not only looks better, but drives better, and comes with much more standard equipment and even better options. This has been one of the best cars that Cadillac has made so far. I would guess that the CTS is probably one of Cadillac's most successful vehicles since the STS, which also took the same form as the CTS when they were remaking the Sevilles. It is just a little larger but for the most part it is the same car. The CTS is also nicely priced.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

My New Car Experience

Ken, 08/14/2005
2005 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have not gotten the performance or gas milage that I understood that I would get. I don't know what is wrong with my car but it is not the same car that is discribed in these reviews. It just does not measure up to other cars that I have owned.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Would buy again

Steve, 10/07/2010
2005 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought this car almost 3 years ago in Dec. 2007, and I love it. It was a certified car with the 6 yr 100,000 mile warranty, and I was glad I got it - In the first year, the passenger air bag sensor went out & the sunroof switch failed. In the second year, the car was run low on oil and there was no dash light to indicate this. I was given a new engine for free under warranty at 65,000 miles. I haven't had any problems in the past 18 months. Despite these issues, I really love the car. All of the repairs were free under warranty, so that didn't bother me much. The car handles great, has lots of power, is very comfortable, and with my fully optioned car, is really luxurious.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

This is not your mother's Cadillac

doc, 10/16/2008
2005 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I like this car generally. At first ride I was impressed with the handling and performance. However, over time, the ride seems a little harsh over imperfect roads (which most are around here). I like the look of it and the fact that it represents at least one American car company that is attempting to compete with the imports. I know there is a trade off with ride and performance but I was expecting a smoother riding car since, after all, this is a Cadillac. I like the volume control on the wheel. I don't have the problems with it that others have expressed.

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