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Cadillac CTS Prices Paid & Buying Experience

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#357 of 379 Press Request by KarenS HOST

Jun 22, 2009 (7:02 pm)

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#358 of 379 Lease or Buy by ctsfan

Sep 16, 2009 (11:16 pm)

I recently went to a dealer for quotes on the 2009 CTS. The 48 month lease (12,000 mi/year) quote was $540/month and the financing quote (0% for 72 months) to purchase car was $550/month. No money down for either quotes.
 
I've always leased my cars for no more than 39 months. So, is 48 months too long to lease a car (i.e. is it worth it)? Since I've never financed a car for purchase before, is 72 months too long of a time period to finance?
 
HELP!

#359 of 379 Re: Lease or Buy [ctsfan] by vinnyny

Sep 17, 2009 (9:41 am)

Replying to: ctsfan (Sep 16, 2009 11:16 pm)
Assuming that both payments include EVERYTHING (taxes, tags, and ALL fees) and assuming that you have no tax incentive to lease, then it really depends on how long you are likely to keep the car. With the lease, you are essentially locked in to the car for the full four years (you could get out sooner, but it will cost you big money). With the purchase, you can plan to keep the car for the full 72 months, but sell it at any time you choose. Either way, I would buy GAP coverage in case the car gets totalled.
 
Personally, I would buy the car so I could get rid of it if I decided I hated it or if my circumstances changed.

#360 of 379 Re: Lease or Buy [vinnyny] by ctsfan

Sep 17, 2009 (10:39 am)

Replying to: vinnyny (Sep 17, 2009 9:41 am)
Thank you vinnyny!

#361 of 379 How much for a new CTS? by marc52

Sep 25, 2009 (2:35 pm)

I am going to be looking for a new CTS this week. I am going to pay cash and wonder what kind of a discount there is available? Does anyone know if the incentives will change after OCT. 1st. The 2010 is about to come out,,, wait or buy now. I will keep it at least 6-7 years.

#362 of 379 Re: Lease or Buy [ctsfan] by artmbgolf

Sep 26, 2009 (9:19 pm)

Replying to: ctsfan (Sep 16, 2009 11:16 pm)
You have to determine your situation, howlong you plan to keep the car and stick to it. The 4th year of lease doesn't depreciate too much, so it lowers your payments. You have a 4 year warrenty, but with the 4th year you may need to buy tires. With the lease you have locked in your trade in value, but can use the 60 day return option.
 
For buying at 0%, I don't think it matters how many months you get the loan for. It will average out to the same overall cost no matter what, so you may as well go for 72 moths.

#363 of 379 Re: How much for a new CTS? [marc52] by artmbgolf

Sep 26, 2009 (9:21 pm)

Replying to: marc52 (Sep 25, 2009 2:35 pm)
Usually there is no discount for cash. The dealer gets their $ with cash or loan.
 
Normally we have to wait until the next month to see what the rebates will be. Currently there are none on the 2010. If they don't have specials in Oct, Cadillac usually them near the end of the year.

#364 of 379 Cadillac CTS anyone ??????? by drstein

Feb 13, 2011 (6:37 pm)

I'm confused, it appears to me that the last post was Sept 09, why has everyone stopped posting ?? Is no one buying CTS's ???? How about leasing ??? Nothing ????

#365 of 379 Re: Cadillac CTS anyone ??????? [drstein] by kyfdx HOST

Feb 14, 2011 (5:16 am)

Replying to: drstein (Feb 13, 2011 6:37 pm)
The CTS Lease Questions discussion has recent posts... you can find that discussion, here: http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.ef9d9d4/520
 
Just be sure to come back here and tell us about your shopping experience!

#366 of 379 Re: Cadillac CTS anyone ??????? [drstein] by cadillacmike

Mar 08, 2011 (10:10 am)

Replying to: drstein (Feb 13, 2011 6:37 pm)
Well, one reason was GM essentially stopped leasing in mid 2009 and didn't restart again until mid-late 2010.
 
That said, this is not the leases forum - it's the prices paid forum...???
 
We are buying a CPO 2008 CTS this week, i might post some details here, after its delivered. I'll probably get told that i got taken to the cleaners, but it's only money.

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