Used 2014 Cadillac XTS Vsport Platinum 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl Turbo 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Still a great car!
Bill Olinger, Rialto, CA, 07/01/2016
updated 01/19/2021
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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XTS V-Sport at 100,000 Miles
BTTBSS, Franklin, TN, 05/24/2022
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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Another bad decision!
Harvey, Clinton, IA, 12/27/2021
Cadillac XTS Vsport Platinum 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is my 3rd Cadillac and second xts. Had a 2013 xts platinum with wheel issues shortly after purchasing. Was told it’s the design and they’re low profile so they always end up being bent. So I purchased a set of aftermarket wheels for less and they look better. The ride is still not good enough. Bought a 2014 xts vsport platinum. Brake problem every other week. Rotors warping, squeaking, you name it. Cue system is terrible unless you have a 2016 or newer. Carbon buildup issue and half of the Cadillac dealers act like they don’t know anything about the service to clean carbon out of intake. All struts on the 2013 and 2014 had to be replaced as well as the rear air suspension compressor and it still doesn’t ride well. No more Cadillacs for me even if I was filthy rich. They look good when they’re sitting not worth the constant issues.
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Mike , Jacksonville, FL, 07/29/2023
Cadillac XTS Vsport Platinum 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
Very nice car ready to move to a CT5 Vsport
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