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Car supposedly built - no information? by ctbarker3232
Dec 08, 2007 (10:17 am)
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I'm getting a bit antsy. My car that I ordered on October 26th was scheduled to be built the week of December 3rd which has now passed.
 
I got the information from my dealer a couple of weeks ago. I hadn't heard anything so I called the 1800 Cadillac number that supposedly can tell you things. After a long routine of verifying who I was all they could determine was it was to be built the week of 12/3.
 
Based on other discussions I have seen, I would have thought I would know my VIN by now and possible delivery dates.
 
I think I'm in the home stretch but information is thin on the ground.
 
-CB
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Re: Car supposedly built - no information? [ctbarker3232] by adamg2
Dec 08, 2007 (1:22 pm)
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Replying to: ctbarker3232 (Dec 08, 2007 10:17 am)

CB, I signed my lease on the exact same date (Oct 26th) and was given the same locked-in build date (Dec 3). I've been told that it will be arriving to Toronto on either Dec 11th or 12th. I was able to gain information more easily from my local dealer rather than the 1800 number. You should be provided with a vehicle number (not a VIN number) which is one letter followed by 5 digits in order to access information on your order. I would imagine that you should have your car by next week as well.
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Re: Hate to burst the bubble but... [jgaffney1] by cosmo13
Dec 08, 2007 (1:33 pm)
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Replying to: jgaffney1 (Dec 07, 2007 8:02 am)

Size 13 and I find the space a little tight. AWD, DI with automatic.
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Re: Car supposedly built - no information? [adamg2] by ctbarker3232
Dec 08, 2007 (1:36 pm)
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Replying to: adamg2 (Dec 08, 2007 1:22 pm)

Thanks for your info.
 
As it turns out, I just got an email from my dealer that my car has been built and shipped! No delivery date yet but maybe this coming week or the week after at the latest. I get my wish to get it before Christmas. The timing is also opportune because the Maryland state tax is increasing 20% from 5% to 6% effectice Jan 1. I did not vote for the democrat Governor O'Malley who pushed this tax hike through.
 
Through a neat trick I learned about, I went to cadillac.com and was able to enter my VIN number and look at and printout my actual vehicle's window sticker. Very cool.
 
-CB
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Re: Car supposedly built - no information? [ctbarker3232] by adamg2
Dec 08, 2007 (8:11 pm)
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Replying to: ctbarker3232 (Dec 08, 2007 1:36 pm)

Please detail the process that allows one to view the window sticker on the cadillac website. Thanks
 
AG
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Strongly considering new CTS-questions by neuronbob
Dec 08, 2007 (8:55 pm)
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Currently considering the 08 CTS, my first American car in years. I have to admit that I am blinded by the MT and C&D COTY and 10 Best awards. The car is droolworthy and has all the options I need except for Bluetooth. I have a couple of questions:
 
a) what are you all doing for hands-free telephony? The car doesn't come with Bluetooth, a rather obvious oversight.
b) are most of you who've purchased buying at MSRP, or are there deals to be had?
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Re: Car supposedly built - no information? [adamg2] by ctbarker3232
Dec 09, 2007 (9:33 am)
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Replying to: adamg2 (Dec 08, 2007 8:11 pm)

Follow the instructions in this thread. It's a little tricky because the the url where you have to substitute your VIN is long but I have confirmed that this works.
 
Search Sticker by VIN
 
-CB
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Re: Strongly considering new CTS-questions [neuronbob] by ctbarker3232
Dec 09, 2007 (9:50 am)
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Replying to: neuronbob (Dec 08, 2007 8:55 pm)

As someone who is the home stretch on taking delivery of my vehicle, I will offer my thoughts.
 
Bluetooth
 
I have to admit this isn't a big deal for me as I make relatively few cell phone calls. I did recently buy a new Palm Centro which has bluetooth. I also picked up a jabra bluetooth earpiece for about $12 that seems to work ok. There are many devices on the market that plug into the cigarette lighter. Some swear by the Onstar phone hookup. I have no experience. Personally, I prefer to listen to music than yak on the phone!
 
Price
 
Given the date of the year and the fact that I believe the GM factory shuts down after next week until next year, I think I would wait until next year to try to price a new CTS.
 
In my case, I needed to order mine because of the features I wanted. I did my homework and then sent out a request for bids from all my local dealers. I stated in my request that I wanted specific features and would need to order. I did not need to be sold on the car. I knew all about the car and had test driven it. It would be an easy order for a dealer. Only one dealer out of a half dozen actually responded with an actual quote. The others either didn't respond or wanted to "sell" me rather than just give me a quote. The dealer that gave me a quote was easy to deal with. I negotiated a little further and reached my target price and the order was placed on Oct 26.
 
I paid about $3k below MSRP or about $1k plus over supposed invoice. Not a steal or a bargain but I consider it a fair price given the short supply.
 
I would think that the new year will bring new supply online that will catch up with demand. Also, with the new year will be all the car shows and everyone will be distracted by 2009 models.
 
With patience you'll probably get a great deal on what seems to be fantastic car.
 
-CB
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Re: Hate to burst the bubble but... [jgaffney1] by lenbroverman
Dec 10, 2007 (5:39 pm)
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Replying to: jgaffney1 (Dec 07, 2007 8:02 am)

I also have a 2008 with awd and definitately I often hit the brake pedal when putting my foot on the gas, They are too close. Wonder if Cadillac knows of the problem. Could be dangerous if you apply brake and your foot hits the gas also.
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Re: Hate to burst the bubble but... [lenbroverman] by jgaffney1
Dec 11, 2007 (5:08 am)
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Replying to: lenbroverman (Dec 10, 2007 5:39 pm)

I have contacted GM and the President of my dealership is contacting a Detroit engineer for me. I will keep you posted. Jim

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