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Used 2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan w/Direct Injection (3.6L 6cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews

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2.88 out of 5 stars

Should have bought another truck

fordman, 08/15/2010
Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan w/Direct Injection (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 16 people found this review helpful

The last time I bought a GM product was 2004 and after three transmissions, swore I would never buy another. In an effort to help the US auto industry, I decided to try again. The transmission in the caddy has been slipping since purchase. The original diagnosis was a computer issue and some shims. The problem has progressed and we are headed back to the dealer again. The radio/NAV went out after 15,000 miles and brakes were replaced after a recall. Overall, the car looks good especially from the exterior. However, for nearly $50,000, I would have hoped for a car I could rely on. This ain't it!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

One of the Best Sports Sedans Made!

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

The '09 CTS is an absolutely fantastic car! I compared it to BMW, Audi, and Mercedes and liked the CTS best - no contest. You give up nothing at all, and the car is significantly less expensive than its rivals. Fit/finish, ride, handling, power, comfort and features are all 1st rate. Unlike some of the imports, this car fits both taller drivers (I'm 6'5") and shorter drivers (my wife is 5'3") very comfortably. It's really quiet on the road - no wind noise, squeaks, or rattles. The DI engine is responsive, powerful, and runs on regular gas. I frequently get comments from friends and co-workers: "You bought a what?!?" Then when I show it to them they say "Oh, now I get it. Great car!"

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4.88 out of 5 stars

At last!

gunorthopod, 11/17/2008
Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan w/Direct Injection (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

At last, a car that meets and exceeds all my expectations. Previous car was a 2007 Mercedes CLS 550. Thirty nine days in the shop the first 14 months. Problems with faulty navigation, multiple creaks, rattles, and vibrations, AC blower motor defective, and catastrophic power failure twice. Transmission needed to be replaced.I engineered a lemon law buyback fortunately. I looked at Lexus and BMW but was enthralled by the CTS. What a car! Perfect fit and finish with more advanced electronics than MB. Everything works as described. More than adequate power with superlative handling and acceleration. The only thing I gave up was a one half second 0 to 60 time. GM and Cadillac have produced a world class car.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Best in Class

LScanlan, 01/13/2009
Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan w/Direct Injection (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I had been waiting for the right time to buy a CTS and when GM offerred the employee pricing promotion I jumped in. Didn't have to negotiate because the price was right. Although I wasn't planning to, because of the price I bought a fully-optioned DI mode. Wow. What a car. I traded in my 6 year old S-Type Jag for the CTS. Electronics have sure come a long way since the Jag was new. Now I have all the toys in a solid, powerful, beautiful, and moderately priced American vehicle that I can have serviced anywhere. If all GM vehicles were designed, built and equipped like the CTS, GM would rule the automotive world. This is a fun car to drive and a quite haven from road noise. Good job GM.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Dream turned reality.

Jacob K, 11/21/2008
Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan w/Direct Injection (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is a wonderful car. I saved for three years to purchase this car and thankfully I waited for the redesign in 08. The exterior is aggressive and looks beautiful. The interior is superb. Second to none in terms of interior fit and finish. I love the stitching of the leather seats, and the sepele wood accents make all the difference in terms of lux factor. I wish I would have upped to the nav system/upgraded stereo however. The double wide sun roof is great for the people in the back as well. It really makes all the difference in a car purchase when you can walk up to your car and smile every time. Being super young and being priviledged enough to drive a Caddy is a dream come true for me.

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