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4.88 out of 5 stars

Best in Class!

lovely, 12/27/2009
2006 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 6M)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful

I have bought this car as a leased vehicle and it is the best car as far as fuel mileage, comfort and looks. It rides very smooth and have not had any problems when taken care of properly. I have not had any complaints and have since put on 17000 miles since I bought it 6 months ago, it still rides gracefully.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Poor delivery experience

Bill W., 10/27/2005
2006 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

The Wisonsin factory failed to complete their new car checklist, before delivering the car to the dealer. After the defects were fixed, the car handles / brakes / performs well, although the interior could use a little spiffing up, and the manual up/down shift control, integrated as part of the automatic transmission, was missing -- a standard feature on competitors' similarly-priced models. The following defects were all covered by the factory warranty, but still meant that I had to spend a lot of my free time during a couple of work weeks going back and forth a total of 3 times: Trip 1: Defective left front strut Trip 2: Right front power window stuck Trip 3: Engine computer.

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5 out of 5 stars

My CTS Rocks!

Bashon Reid, 04/29/2019
updated 11/06/2019
2006 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

When you buy this car,know that your getting one of the best cars made.I had my 2006 cts Plum, for 3 years,I have 160k on it and it rides like new,never had any major issues,just maintenance. I recommend this vehicle,Its sexy strong, sweet to drive.The car is fast,and smooth,I bought it as a trade in,just take care of it,and it will take care of you.. My cadillac is still going strong at 177k,I had to change the starter,battery,updated my radiator and transmission lines. New brakes tires,and shocks over the years. It's still a beauty.preechtv

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4.75 out of 5 stars

One of the nicest cars I've ever owned

David, 06/05/2008
2006 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This is one of the best cars I've owned. The power train is smooth and powerful. It handles like a sports car. I love the crisp angular styling. It is very comfortable for long trips. The driver's seat is supremely comfortable (on the other hand the front passenger seat is uncomfortable). The car has been totally reliable except for a sun shade that came loose. The interior has too much plastic and doesn't give a luxurious impression. The car is priced like a small BMW or Mercedes but has the interior room of their larger 500 and E series. One of the most endearing features is the extremely small turning radius. The car is very nimble and easy to park as a result.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

This Car Saved My Life

Angelo, 01/18/2006
2006 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I loved the 2006 Cadillac CTS from the day I took delivery of it, but this past Sunday I loved it even more. My son and I were in a major accident and this car saved our lives. I slid on ice and hit a pole on my drivers side door with the pole falling down on top of the car. It bent the car in half, blew out most of the windows and smashed the roof. The impact of the pole was by my pelvis and legs. To my amazment my son and I did not have a scratch. The side curtian airbags deployed as did the airbag in the seat. This saved me from any trauma. The pole hit the drivers side window smashing it, when the side curtain airbag deployed it was between my head the glass and the pole. My family thanks you GM.

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