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#1808 of 2757 Re: Wanted to like the CTS [vic10] by sevenfeet0 Dec 03, 2007 (8:42 am)
Replying to: vic10 (Nov 30, 2007 6:27 pm) I completely understand the perspective coming from a 300 owner. I now ask for 300s when I travel since Avis now keeps a fleet of them and Chargers at most rental facilities. The 300 has legroom for days for those of us who are challenged by the accomodations automakers make for those shorter than us. The 300 and Charger are old school in that their dashboards are fairly flat, which allows for more overall knee room. Most cars used to have dashboards like this. The CTS is like many newer vehicles with swoopy curved cockpit inspired designs (or at least what we fantasize what a cockpit is supposed to look like). I usually hate designs like this since it makes it even less likely I can fit in a car like this. The CTS is the rare exception of cars in this class that can handle my legs....a feature shared with the Infiniti M and the Acura RL. Everybody else is a no-go.   I would disagree on the "door-thunk" noise...not that it couldn't be better...I think it could be. But I've owned a '76 Deville and a '80 Deville and those doors sounded nothing like modern cars.   You're not ever going to get the torque of a Hemi V8 until Caddy puts a V8 Northstar in this car. Wait a year or two and it will happen...and a V-series car is a certainty next year anyway.   No flash to pass? That's the first time I've heard that complaint...even the last CTS had that feature. Weird.   Finally about the pimped up Vogue Tyres (r) and pinstriping.....Cadillac as a division of GM is going to have to get firm with the dealers on crap like this. Coming back from the airport this weekend I saw a brand new red '08 CTS in the airport parking lot...and then I took a doubletake to see a saddle-colored fake convertible coach roof stuck to the top of it. It's like somebody wearing a obvious bad toupee, only much worse. In the last 5 years, I think I only saw 2 CTS's that were ever inflicted by this kind of aftermarket travesty, and now just 2+ months out the gate and I see my first '08 CTS to get the '79 Caddy Phaeton treatment (yes this was a real factory car from Cadillac, look it up!)
#1809 of 2757 Re: MP3 Player hook up/adapter [sevenfeet0] by jdavis12 Dec 03, 2007 (8:44 am)
Replying to: sevenfeet0 (Dec 03, 2007 8:20 am) I have an 08 CTS with the HDD and input jack mentioned but no "special ipod adaptor". I'll admit, I haven't had much time to play with the options or look through the owner manual but definitely have not seen any extra parts. What does it look like? Replies to this message: sevenfeet0 (Dec 03, 2007 9:55 am) thebug (Dec 03, 2007 12:31 pm)
#1810 of 2757 Ticking noise from Dash by rspruitt Dec 03, 2007 (8:50 am)
Have about 3,000 miles on my new CTS now and have noticed a ticking noise which is more pronounced than when I first started driving the car. It comes from the dash and is probably related to one of the guages as it parallels engine acceleration (neutral or in gear). Does anyone else have this same noise? Trying to get some data before visiting the dealer. Thanks in advance. Replies to this message: nextone1 (Dec 03, 2007 6:36 pm) rspruitt (Dec 04, 2007 6:24 am) lenbroverman (Dec 04, 2007 3:51 pm) dmathews3 (Dec 04, 2007 6:34 pm) enzo03 (Dec 13, 2007 4:50 am) thebug (Dec 17, 2007 12:41 am)
#1811 of 2757 Re: MP3 Player hook up/adapter [jdavis12] by sevenfeet0 Dec 03, 2007 (9:55 am)
Replying to: jdavis12 (Dec 03, 2007 8:44 am) There is a USB port next to the input jack. The special iPod adapter that is supposed to come with the car has a standard iPod jack on one side and a 2 port hydra on the other side...one for the USB port and the other for the mini plug since the USB port is for control only, not sound. If you didn't get the iPod adapter, ask your dealer since regular iPod adapters don't work with it (I tried one at the dealer...no dice).
#1812 of 2757 Re: MP3 Player hook up/adapter [jdavis12] by thebug Dec 03, 2007 (12:31 pm)
Replying to: jdavis12 (Dec 03, 2007 8:44 am) jdavis12 - All of my extra parts (owner's manual, plate bezel, iPOD connector, etc.) were located in the trunk inside the cargo net (difficult to see at first) in a package. It's a 7 inch dual pigtale type adapter. If it's not their get it from the dealer.   thebug...
#1813 of 2757 1.9% APR for purchasing 08 CTS by knotem Dec 03, 2007 (5:27 pm)
I was expecting the low finance rate to begin in January not now:   http://www.cadillac.com/cadillacjsp/financing/offers-financing-models.jsp?tab=20- 08&model=cts
#1814 of 2757 Re: Ticking noise from Dash [rspruitt] by nextone1 Dec 03, 2007 (6:36 pm)
Replying to: rspruitt (Dec 03, 2007 8:50 am) Ditto here! I first noticed this at about 3,000 miles (last week) on my 3.6 DI. At first I thought it was an HVAC fan, but realized the sound reved with engine speed and didn't stop when I turned off the HVAC system. The noise seems to originate in the center of the dash near the windshield. The ticking is more noticeable at the low-speed end of my ride to work (30 miles). It's a lot less noticeable or nearly undetectable during the lunch hour drive or drive home. Also, ambient temps are in the 30's or low 40's on the morning drive. So, you're not alone. With a car this quiet, any noise becomes noticeable. Replies to this message: rspruitt (Dec 04, 2007 6:24 am)
#1815 of 2757 Re: Ticking noise from Dash [nextone1] by rspruitt Dec 04, 2007 (6:24 am)
Replying to: nextone1 (Dec 03, 2007 6:36 pm) Well, at least I'm not alone.......I plan on taking it to the dealer later this month and get their thoughts. Will let you know.
#1816 of 2757 B20 (Wood steering wheel) on rental fleet cars!? by ctbarker3232 Dec 04, 2007 (9:34 am)
Hi,   As a person who was impacted by the B20 constraint problem I thought I would pass on this recent observation.   My brother was visiting Phoenix this past weekend and noticed new 2008 CTS cars in the rental fleet there. Knowing that my CTS order was delayed because of the Wood Steering wheel, he observed that all of the rental CTS cars had the Wood Steering wheel! I found this a bit frustrating and disconcerting.   Why would Cadillac put a constrained item on generic rental units at the expense of sold customer's cars? It doesn't make sense to me but I admit I am a novice at understanding the machinations of the car business. It really strikes me as disingenuous to talk about constraints to money in hand customers and then on the other hand do something like this?   This is a case where I truly wish for greater transparency on the part of Cadillac.   -CB Replies to this message: nextone1 (Dec 04, 2007 8:38 pm)
#1817 of 2757 Sapele Wood Trim by rspruitt Dec 04, 2007 (12:53 pm)
So, have had a 2008 CTS since August and just now realized that the unit was produced without the Sapale Wood Trim on the Steering Wheel and Shift Knob (and the sticker makes this comment explicitely), although I essentially paid for this in the Premium Luxury Collection. Even though I accepted the vehicle, am wondering if I have any recourse......any thoughts? (please be gentle)

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