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5 out of 5 stars

GM got this one right!

Phil Grisham, 04/22/2009
2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan AWD w/Direct Injection (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

At a time when so many new cars all look alike, this vehicle is truly distinctive in design inside and out. This car handles like a dream. Build quality is great. My average mileage is 23 mpg and on the road at legal-plus speed it is 28 mpg. A little more punch would be nice. I am considering a performance chip if I can find one. I had a problem with the radio coming on all by itself! It took a few phone call and a few months, but it was corrected. On a wet rutted road water splashing under the car on the left side makes a lot of noise.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

First American car ever in 16 years

cts fan, 12/13/2008
2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan AWD w/Direct Injection (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have had Toyota, Honda, Honda, Mini, Scion, VW and Honda. This is my first upgrade into the luxury category and I was thinking of a Lexus until I drove my new CTS. This car has it all. Looks, design, comfort, fun factor, reliability and safety. And did I mention looks!. I absolutely love it so far. It is just amazing.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

GREAT CAR

GREAT CAR, 01/18/2010
2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My first American car in 30 years and I finally have a car I'm happy to say is as good as my Lexus, BMW and Mercedes I've had in the past. I hope GM keeps up the good work.

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5 out of 5 stars

This car will save GM

Larry, 09/02/2008
2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Drove from Indianapolis to Vail and back. I encountered every conceivable weather condition except snow --sunshine, rain, and even hail; high buffeting winds and still air; temperatures from the 40's to the 90's. Indianapolis is 500 feet above sea level. Vail pass is 10,200 feet. I kept the cruise at 77/78, except in Colorado, where I found it easier to drive with the cruise off. The car is so smooth, quiet, and comfortable that I frequently found myself doing 90 when I was not using the cruise. The A/C was flawless in the 90 degree sun, and the cooled seats were wonderful. The drive was almost like playing a video game from my easy chair. I got 26.3 mpg going west and 27.1 returning east.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

A world-class offering from Cadillac

RandyL, 08/26/2009
2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan AWD w/Direct Injection (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Given all of the incentives to purchase a new car, I decided to replace my '02 V6 Honda Accord EX, a fine car that I found to be extremely boring. When I read the reviews of the new CTS I was impressed. When I drove the car I was even more so. Now, after 9K miles I am comfortable in saying that it is everything I expected it to be. It is truly a world-class car, and GM & Cadillac should be justifiably proud. They have produced a distinctively American entry level luxury sedan with performance, style, and quality. There is no reason to add the phrase "for an American car" when comparing it to Euro or Japanese competitors. It's vehicles like the CTS that are critical to GM's recovery.

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