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4.88 out of 5 stars

So Far, So Good

Mark , 09/08/2008
2008 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan w/Direct Injection (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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Former Lexus owner. Shopped against BMW 5 series, Audi A4 and Lexus 330. BMW dealer compares CTS DI with its 220 hp 3 series -- not even close unless you like stripped down, slow German cars. Lexus 330 was close, but is a lot more conservative looking and $3,000 more. With all the bells and whistles, none could come close to the Cadillac. I thought I was too young for a Cadillac sedan, but this car has exceeded my expectations and draws compliments from friends and clients.

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5 out of 5 stars

After one Year of Driving

Michael, 02/13/2009
2008 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan w/Direct Injection (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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Great car! I have owed many fast cars but this one is fast, corners like crazy and is a great luxury vehicle at the same time! I am getting 20 mpg around town and 26-28 on the highway! Mine has the F2 suspension with the direct Injection. If this car holds together like I think it will I will buy another (assuming GM is still in business).

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5 out of 5 stars

Applause Well Deserved

Bill, 02/16/2009
2008 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan w/Direct Injection (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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Have owned Audi, Jag, Acura, and Infiniti. The 2008 CTS has them all beat in terms of overall performance and comfort. Averaging 2,000 miles per month of combined city/hwy driving with overall fuel economy of 22 mpg on reg gas. AWD has handled the lake effect snow in Buffalo with no problem and highway driving is more fun and just as comfortable as a Q45.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

So far so good

daveb, 09/08/2008
2008 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan w/Direct Injection (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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Had the CTS for over a month and so far it's been awesome. Lots of fun to drive. Averaging about 21 MPG. No issues so far. I was considering a Lincoln MKS but this car is so much more exciting I'm glad I chose it!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Proud to own a Cadillac

Evan, 05/31/2008
2008 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan w/Direct Injection (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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I'm 36 and this is my second Cadillac, but this is no fuddy-duddy car like my '04 DHS was labeled. It's a car seemingly made for my demographic. I've never driven a car that turns as many heads and gets as many compliments and inquiries as this one does. The steering feel and handling are superb. The throttle response and manumatic shifting can take some effort to be smooth, but that kind of adds to the fun. The car likes to rev, but it lacks low end torque. It feels a little slow until you hit around 3500 RPM, at which point it takes off almost unpredictably quickly. I also have a strange odor coming from the air vents, and have since day one. Not sure what that's about.

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