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Still a great car!
Bill Olinger, 07/01/2016
updated 01/19/2021
2014 Cadillac XTS Vsport Platinum 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
13 of 17 people found this review helpful
This is my fifth new Caddy since 1990 and the best so far. I sprung the extra cost for the Platinum/Twin Turbo. Besides the great power (better than my previous Northstar engines), with the Platinum you get most of the goodies included. I do not have automatic parallel parking or rear seat DVD, and did not want them either. This is the car you could drive from coast to coast in comfort. The only sedan trunk I've ever had bigger than this car was an old Mercury Marquis. The only trouble I've had is with a couple pieces of dashboard trim. Even people who aren't in to cars say it's beautiful, especially the interior (jet black with wheat inserts). Occasionally I'll experience an electronic gremlin that will (for example) shut off the lane departure system without my pressing the button. It's obvious when it happens and easy to reset. Not worth a trip to the dealer. My wife owns a 2016 Lexus, and the electronics are much more confusing than on the Caddy. The adaptive cruise control is amazing. The brakes come to very quick stops if needed. the front end at night especially is a head turner. I've seen the new CT6 (the big new flagship, not to be confused with the smaller CTS) in person and it's a great car, but it does not detract from my XTS owner ship. (Maybe in a few more years...!) I've logged about 29K miles so far. I read the Cadillac forums, which are mostly posts by those with gripes, but I have experienced very few of the problems I have read about. Not one serious issue yet, mostly routine maintenance and a couple of minor recalls that all cars can have. The Bose "Centerpoint" surround radio sounds fantastic. The ride is smooth, the car handles well, and it has more reserve power than anyone needs. I find that Caddys (maybe GM in general) have well-calibrated gadgets (blind spot, cruise, etc.) that work well. Our new Lexus has the same gizmos, but somehow are not "spot on" like those in Caddys. Big Caddys have always just "felt right" to me. Addendum: car is now 5 1/2 years old and still like new. (I keep it garaged and cleaned.) Only notable issue is that batteries only last about 2 years it seems. Probably lots of heat and gizmos that drain it. Also, first two were factory batteries. Replaced now with an aftermarket that might last longer. The more I keep it the more I like the car, especially since GM looks to be phasing out large sedans from most of their lineup in favor of SUVs and trucks. Addendum #2: Now at about 50,000. This summer I was driving in the desert for a few days where temps reached 122 degrees. The electric cooling fan "stuck" on and drained and ruined the battery. The dealer "reflashed" a computer, which stopped the fan from constantly running even after shut-off. Had to remove the fuse for a few days when parking. Eventually, the dealer replaced the fan assembly as it was just shot, probably from the extreme heat. Unfortunately, about the same time the passenger-side LED DRL assembly burned out. Headlight still worked, but it's all one sealed unit. $1600 to replace and not covered by warranty. Oh well, way cheaper than a new car! Overall still a great car and looks and runs like new! Update: the only issue is with the 20" low profile rims and tires. Strike a curb when turning and you're more likely to blow a tire or dent the rim due to the "rubber band" tire and lack of cushioning. Looks cool, handles nicely, but...
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Unhappy, 01/25/2018
2014 Cadillac XTS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 15 people found this review helpful
Cadillac has always in most of our minds been about luxury and beauty. Well it may still be luxurious & beautiful to look at, but that is all it offers,,, just looks... The base model offers nothing one would expect with an original sticker price of close to $50K,,,, My last 4 dr sedan, Ford Taurus, 2010, is missed terribly !!!! No heated seats, no sunroof,, the control system (radio, heater & AC) is controlled through a "CUE" system, that is like using a I-Phone while you are driving,,, and you know what they say about using your phone while driving..... Although you can adjust these in a more traditional way,, it's not anything that is easy to do,,, finger sliding & touching is still a must to operate controls.... Only using the steering wheel controls to change radio stations is the best way to insure your safety........ If you have to pull your door shut (either side) you better have real long arms (or be un-belted) because the doors open where a person under 6ft tall will have issue reaching the handle to pull shut...... Overall,,, I am very surprised GM put out such an inferior product with the Cadillac name on it....
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My 2014 Cadillac XTS
hmarron, 12/29/2013
updated 01/02/2018
2014 Cadillac XTS Luxury 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
61 of 99 people found this review helpful
My 2014 Red Cadillac XTS was delievered in Sept 2013 and I now have 1500 trouble free miles on my car. I have purchased over a dozen new cars over the last 40 years and only my Porches were this reliable out of the gate. It is so quiet I accidentaly left the motor running when my wife and I went to lunch - it was still running when we returned - there is no key. It is a better value for your money than the Mercedes E Class, BMW 5 or the new 2014 Cadillac CTS Sedan. On April 8th 2017 - I sold my great XTS and bought an even Greater CT 6 - the only thing wrong with the Cadillac CT 6 is that GM and Cadillac don't know how to advertise their cars like Lexus, BMW and Mercedes - if they did - the CT 6 would be blowing them all away on Sales.
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A classy Ride.
Dean , 02/05/2023
2014 Cadillac XTS Luxury 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My XTS is a wonderful car, Very easy to drive in town or on the Main Highway. Looks great.. Better mileage on the highway than in town. Handles well in traffic, Does well in snow. Sound system is great. Miss the CD player. Easy to keep clean. Very comfortable seats. Love the heated seats, especially during cold weather.. Auto start is great. It is a classy car and a great ride.
XTS V-Sport at 100,000 Miles
BTTBSS, 05/24/2022
2014 Cadillac XTS Vsport Platinum 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought in 2015 with 22,000 miles on it. Was registered to GM so likely a former executive car. It had all the boxes checked. Rear DVD, Window Shades, Radar cruise control and more. I drive it every day. It is fast, comfortable and handles better than any other Caddy I have owned. Maintenance has included flushing transmission, replace spark plugs at 100,000 and replacing front shocks and brakes. It eats batteries and is on number 4. Replaced Cue screen under warranty. Drivers seat memory settings tend to go away but a Pretty dependable car overall.
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