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Sedans Cadillac CTS/CTS-V 2008 Cadillac CTS
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Replying to: jthemba (Sep 06, 2007 10:29 am) So anyhow... I just got back from test driving a non-DI 3.6L 08 CTS with a sticker of around 38k... white diamond paint, no sunroof, and I forget what else. Anyhow. I was far more impressed than I expected to be. I will say, however, that this is NOT a competitor to the 3-series or A4 at ALL in my opinion. It drove very isolated, the steering was overboosted and numb, and it was very quiet... far more like a Lexus GS than any other entry level or mid-tier luxury car I've driven and I've driven most of them. So I guess I might consider this car a budget-priced alternative to a Lexus GS350? It's pretty similar in size too.
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Replying to: threxx (Sep 06, 2007 10:42 am) And for a LOT less money. The base model with manual(please buy a manual, btw is just over $30K invoice). And even in the most basic trim level, it's a sharp looking car.
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Replying to: plekto (Sep 06, 2007 12:14 pm) it seems like the power steering is trying to make up its mind as far as how much to "help". on the road at speed, this is not a problem. when i'm in a parking lot pulling into a space, the steering wheel seems "confused". you can actually hear what seems like a rubbing sound. it's hard to describe but it takes some getting used to. the guy at the dealership wants me to bring it in to check it out. |
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one question for you guys . . . it's been noted that the sunroof shade doesn't block out enough light/heat. here in florida from 11 to 2 when the sun comes right down, you feel the heat on top of your head. i got the windows tinted. but the guy who tinted said that if you applied that film to the glass in the sunroof, the glass would eventually break. has anybody else heard this? the guy at the dealership is checking on this with GM. |
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Has anybody heard of a hack to enable the DVD player to work when the car is in Drive? i know there was such a thing for the previous models. i understand the safety reasons for this feature. but i sort of wanted to play kids movies for my small back seat passengers. |
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Replying to: ejmachad (Sep 06, 2007 5:35 pm) |
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Replying to: ejmachad (Sep 06, 2007 5:35 pm) There are some affordable headrest DVD monitors out there...try those. |
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... is now up on the 'official' caddy site. hmmm . . I checked every option except the engine block heater & optional paint . . . = = = 2008 CTS 3.6L Direct Injection Model: 2008 CTS Style: 3.6L Direct Injection MSRP*: $35,290.00 Colors: Ext: Black Raven Int: Light Titanium Seats With Ebony Interior Accents Leather Seating Surfaces Additional Options: $14,295.00 Vehicle Total: $49,585.00 Included Equipment 3.6L Direct Injection MSRP $35,290.00 Features shown below are in addition to, or in place of, 1SA features: Engine: 3.6L Variable Valve Timing V6 SIDI Direct Injection with 304 hp Transmission: 6-speed automatic Colors Exterior: Black Raven Interior: Light Titanium Seats With Ebony Interior Accents Leather Seating Surfaces Additional Options $14,295.00 18" (45.7 cm) Summer Tire Performance Package, includes (TT6) HID headlamps, (CE4) headlamp washers, (T96) fog lamps, (P63) 18" x 8" (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) aluminum wheels with high-polished finish, (QUR) P235/50ZR18 Y-rated summer only performance blackwall tires, (FE3) performance handling suspension, (G80) limited slip differential, (J55) performance braking system and (V03) Performance Cooling System ([MX0] transmission only). Audio system, , AM/FM stereo with CD/DVD player, MP3 playback and Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround Sound 10-speaker system, with Radio Data System (RDS), 40GB Hard Drive Device (HDD), USB and audio connectivity and steering wheel controls Engine, , 3.6L Variable Valve Timing V6 DI Direct Injection, (304 hp [226.7 kW]  6400 rpm, 273 lb-ft of torque [368.6 N-m] 5200 rpm) Luxury Level One Package, includes (UA6) Theft-deterrent alarm system, (U2R) Audio system, (CE1) Rainsense wipers, (TSQ) Accent lighting, and (P62) 17" x 8" machined-faced wheels Luxury Level Two Package, includes (KB6) heated/ventilated front seats, (AM9) split-folding rear seat, (N38) Power rake wheel and telescopic steering column, (UG1) Universal Home Remote, (UHA) EZ Key passive entry system (automatic transmission version with remote start. Included when equipped with (MX0) or (MX7) transmissions), (UHF) EZ Key passive entry system (manual transmission without remote start. Included when equipped with (MN6) transmission), (UD7) Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist Premium Luxury Collection, includes (Y40) Luxury Level One Package, (Y41) Luxury Level Two Package, (Y44) Seating Package, (UAV) audio system with navigation, (C3U) UltraView sunroof, (B19) Wood Trim Package and (B20) Wood Trim Package Seating Package, includes leather seating surfaces, (AH8) 10-way power passenger seat, (AL2) 2-way power driver and front passenger lumbar control, (A45) Memory Package, (KA1) heated front seats and (XA7) heated windshield washer fluid Sunroof, , power UltraView, double-sized, tilt-sliding with express-open and power sunshade Tire, , compact spare Transmission, , 6-speed automatic for AWD Wheels, , 18" x 8" (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) aluminum with high-polished finish Wood Trim Package, , real Sapele Pommele on the instrument panel, center console and door trim Wood Trim Package, , real Sapele Pommele on the steering wheel and shift knob No accessories selected * MSRP. Tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment extra. Back to Summary = = = Odd. I cannot quite manage to “break” $50K - without optional paint... |
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Replying to: rayainsw (Sep 07, 2007 7:55 am) |
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