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2008 Cadillac CTS

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#1378 of 2880 Re: Keyless entry/ignition [rem506] by readerreader

Sep 19, 2007 (2:01 pm)

Replying to: rem506 (Sep 19, 2007 11:15 am)
#1372 of 1376 Keyless entry/ignition by rem506 Sep 19, 2007 (11:15 am)
The keyless entry/ignition feature on the 2008 CTS is one of the nicer options and I have a hard time believing anyone could have any serious fault with it. Is the complaint that Caddy used a "switch" that you turn rather than a button that you push? It's the same natural and traditional motion we have all been executing for years without having to take the key out of your pocket and physically place it in the ignition.
The key fob that accompanies the keyless entry/ignition is sleek looking and feels solid. I was very impressed. The remote start is an added bonus. This is a feature that should be put into the "positive" category.
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It is a positive.
 
It's way simpler than BMW's keyless ignition system--which Edmunds hated (as well as Car and Driver--and maybe even Motor Trend); and it's the same as the Acura RL's:
 

 

 
Interestingly enough, Car and Driver complained that Acura's design drained the battery since it was easy to not turn it all the way to "Off"--
 
"Complaints, yes, we got complaints. The ignition knob on the steering-wheel column seemed a dumb idea and left at least two editors stranded with a dead battery because they hadn’t turned the knob all the way off. In a car with a traditional ignition, they wouldn’t have been able to remove the key and kill the battery."
 
http://www.caranddriver.com/longroadtests/10770/long-term-test-review-2005-acura- -rl-2005-acura-rl-rants-and-raves-page2.html
 
So, three to four years later, we know Cadillac's system is better than that.
 
Here is how it looks:
 

 

 
Much of the criticism of the car on this board is unfair in the light of its competitors. This is quickly obvious when you look at the details.

#1379 of 2880 Re: More time in the CTS [sevenfeet0] by readerreader

Sep 19, 2007 (2:06 pm)

Replying to: sevenfeet0 (Sep 19, 2007 12:06 pm)
It's too late for that, as some here don't seem to even care to know that.
 
Here are some night shots:
 

 

 

 

 

#1380 of 2880 Well. . . by cdnpinhead

Sep 19, 2007 (2:42 pm)

I started wondering if Rockylee had been reincarnated with a new screen name, but apparently not. He's still posting elsewhere these days, but doesn't want to participate here or in the Entry-Level board, now that there actually is an '08 CTS. Strange, given his previous history.
 
I'd thought some of the recent cheerleading might have been him. Guess again.

#1381 of 2880 Re: Well. . . [cdnpinhead] by readerreader

Sep 19, 2007 (3:12 pm)

Replying to: cdnpinhead (Sep 19, 2007 2:42 pm)
#1380 of 1380 Well. . . by cdnpinhead Sep 19, 2007 (2:42 pm)
I started wondering if Rockylee had been reincarnated with a new screen name, but apparently not. He's still posting elsewhere these days, but doesn't want to participate here or in the Entry-Level board, now that there actually is an '08 CTS. Strange, given his previous history.
  
I'd thought some of the recent cheerleading might have been him. Guess again.
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When you're wrong you're wrong. It's a simple as that.
 
Other people may back down in the face of untruthfulness so as to avoid being painted as a "fanboy" or as a "rockylee" (whatever that is); but that is irrelevant to me.
All of that strikes me as rather immature; and I suppose the people who are discussing this car on Edmunds would be old enough to buy one.
 
All substantial criticisms of the car will stand up to the facts.
 
All others will wither away or hide behind pejorative titles and name-calling. I have no time for that.
 
You take care of yourself.

#1382 of 2880 Re: Well. . . [cdnpinhead] by knotem

Sep 19, 2007 (3:25 pm)

Replying to: cdnpinhead (Sep 19, 2007 2:42 pm)
"cheerleading" is the politically correct word; I thought they're GM's agents.

#1383 of 2880 Re: Well. . . [knotem] by readerreader

Sep 19, 2007 (3:42 pm)

Replying to: knotem (Sep 19, 2007 3:25 pm)
#1382 of 1382 Re: Well. . . [cdnpinhead] by knotem Sep 19, 2007 (3:25 pm)
Replying to: cdnpinhead (Sep 19, 2007 2:42 pm)
"cheerleading" is the politically correct word; I thought they're GM's agents.
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Not any more than somebody spreading demonstrable falsehoods (compulsively or not) about it, would be a "BMW agent".
Occam's Razor precludes both, and rather suggests simpler motivations. There isn't even any evidence that "agents" exist.

#1384 of 2880 Ahem.... by KarenS HOST

Sep 19, 2007 (4:09 pm)

...it's about the CAR, not each other. Disagreeing with someone else is fine, but let's leave the personal assumptions and accusations at the door.
 
Thanks for your cooperation.

#1385 of 2880 I Certainly Wasn't. . . by cdnpinhead

Sep 19, 2007 (5:50 pm)

flinging mud at anyone, but expressing disappointment that a strong (to put it mildly) advocate of the (at the time) "next" CTS isn't here to discuss it, now that it actually exists.
 
There was much discussion at the time about the futility of comparing the virtues of a non-existent vehicle to those actually available.
 
Now they're all up and running, but some appear to have run farther than others.

#1386 of 2880 2 weeks new and some minor issues by jdavis12

Sep 19, 2007 (7:08 pm)

I'm the proud owner of one of the first vehicles off the truck at my local dealer but may be paying the price for jumping the gun. I'm still overwhelmingly happy with the car but am already getting to know the service manager a bit too well.
 
Are any of you new owners out there experiencing the following or other problems?
 
* Excessive wind noise through the sunroof (needs tightening). I'm one of the few who actually purposely bought this car with a sunroof - the flimsy retractable semi-shade doesn't bother me at all.
* Oil pressure fluctuates rapidly between 35 and top of 80 during normal driving. Calling dealer in the morning as this one scares me a bit.
* Steering wheel shakes like a leaf at 70+ (likely a front wheel balance issue)
* Minor fit issue with Rt front bumper cover and Rt rear of rocker applique. Lt side of car is perfect!

#1387 of 2880 Re: More time in the CTS [sevenfeet0] by mikemckena

Sep 20, 2007 (5:57 am)

Replying to: sevenfeet0 (Sep 19, 2007 12:06 pm)
Just got the price for bluetooth adder $500 seems kinda steep for something they should have included. I understand this is an ALPINE unit and the sell the device themselves for $250 but that means you have to install the unit and locate the mic. which could be a real pain.
   Also has anyone herd anything about the wood shift nob and steering wheel.
 
Mike

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