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After 7 years I am still in love with this car!
Raymond D. Royall, 02/04/2019
2012 Cadillac CTS Premium 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
42 of 42 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car in 2012 and it is the longest I have ever had a car. I have 109,817 miles on the car and have done nothing to it except regular maintenance. I have had everything from a Borgward to a Rolls Royce and I believe this is the best vehicle I have ever owned
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Nicely done by Cadillac
rodrigo2, 09/25/2013
2012 Cadillac CTS Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
26 of 27 people found this review helpful
Performance is very impressive and the look is great. Handling is very good. Mileage average is 21.5 mpg measured over ten fill-ups. Rear window visibility a bit difficult and there is a paint blemish that should have been caught by quality control. Otherwise, the car's design and exterior fit and finish are good. Interior leather is well-fitted and the interior finish is excellent. Accent lighting is just right. Bose sound is excellent. Chose this car from among four in the class manufacturers I had narrowed it down to.
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Quite a nice surprise
big_g, 10/01/2012
2012 Cadillac CTS Premium 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
25 of 26 people found this review helpful
I drive about 40k a year so i go through allot of cars. After leaving American cars for German due to my excessive mileage I am glad to be back. I have owned an A6 (too uncomfortable) and a 528i (too unreliable) and came back to GM. Couldn't be happier. The rebates and incentives that I got were amazing and I have to say its nice driving something that not everyone else has on the road (528i). Mine is Opulent Blue and I get the thumbs up all the time.
Best car on the planet, IMO
fitchburgjohn, 06/16/2014
2011 Cadillac CTS Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
38 of 41 people found this review helpful
When I was 10, my dad bought a used 73' black Deville. We were poor and had no business having a yacht like this but it was my dad's dream and what a car. Like father, like son; in 2009, I bought my first cadillac...a 2006 DTS and loved it every day until 2 weeks ago when I traded it in for a used 2011 CTS Premium, black raven with 26k miles, a real cream puff (I never buy new). It was way above my expectations and I fell in love all over again. This machine seriously performs and while it's much tighter than the DTS, it still feels and drives like a Cadillac, only better! I'm so impressed every time I get in and out of it. Couldn't be happier!
Handsome car
Tuan N, 03/25/2017
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2011 Cadillac CTS Performance 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
21 of 22 people found this review helpful
My first Caddy Performance CTS. Good value for a luxury brand. Trunk is a bit tight, but adequate. Good looking. After 205,000 miles later, the catalytic converters (4), muffler starting to wear out & shocks. Check engine on. Overall reliable.
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Nice ride
rallye350, 02/09/2013
2012 Cadillac CTS Performance 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
21 of 23 people found this review helpful
I've had mine for about a year now. It is AWD Performance package and has the FE3 suspension and 19 inch wheels. While the handling is great with this package, the tires are a bit noisy. The 3.6 is well worth the price premium. The engine really pulls strong in upper ranges. Love the audio system that came with this package. Slightly disappointed with gas mileage, averaging about 19.5 in mixed driving. All highway trip managed to get about 25. CTS still seems pretty popular with older crowds, so be prepared for comments if you are younger and driving one of these.
Over all
Ron Childs, 07/16/2019
2012 Cadillac CTS Premium 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I am mostly drive Germany cars drive, Mercedes E class and BMW 535i... Had the opportunity to purchase a preowned 2012 CTS with low miles on it...The ride is different...Actually I like the ride..Handles bumps and ruff roads very well...The outside is very Articulate ...It's a bit smaller interior the the E-Class benz and the 535i... The leather seats are harder...Could use a little more padding to make long ride a little more comfortable..Gas mileage in good...The driver front seat is not as comfortable to ride in and the Germany cars...When accelerating..It make this strange noise..Need to take to the dealer find out what that is...Its seem probably the reason the first owner got rid of it...Loving the panoramic roof...Have put about 6k miles on it in the last 3 months I use mid grade gas to get better performance..I still have my mercedes over all the cts was a good choice...
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World class
eddie, 09/27/2010
2011 Cadillac CTS Performance 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
Better than most Japanese and German sedans in its class in terms of design, features and value. many useful and well thought functions. beautiful inside and out. paid $3500 less than window sticker plus top trade in price. got a lot compliment for the pearl white paint
REAL success
3tennis, 12/28/2010
2011 Cadillac CTS Luxury 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
18 of 20 people found this review helpful
Our Cadillac CTS recently withstood a big buck collision. Airbags deployed, OnStar called my wife (who was alone at the time) to check her status. Within minutes, police, ambulance, animal control, and a tow truck was there. She was 100% FINE...thank goodness. The CTS w/ all-wheel drive is SAFE, handles great in all four seasons, handles well, and (frankly) is a conversation piece among friends. Love it.
BMW to Cadillac
davo7, 05/25/2012
2011 Cadillac CTS Performance 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
23 of 26 people found this review helpful
I'm a fairly young car enthusiast! In my past I have owned many Luxury vehicles, such as Saab, Lincoln, BMW, and other Cadillacs. This CTS is one of my favorite cars. I had a 3 series BMW AWD and loved the car, but after the warranty expired, it was time for it to go! So I bought the CTS preowned with 20,000 miles and the only complaint is the 3.0 engine. Its a great engine, but it lacks torque for those red light accelerations. Interior is superb, exterior is beautiful! If I was to buy this car over, I would look for the same car with the 3.6! But other than that I love my Cadillac!