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2008 Cadillac CTS

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What is this discussion about? Cadillac CTS-V, Cadillac CTS, Sedan


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Re: CTS, Pros & Cons [chrism124] by dmathews3
May 15, 2008 (6:44 am)
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Replying to: chrism124 (May 15, 2008 3:59 am)

My wife has a 07 STS with the same engine you drove. IT also is AWD and I find it has plenty of power and see no need for the DI engine. If I had that engine I would be lead footing it all the time until I got in trouble (tickets) and then would revert back to babying it in order to stay on the right side of the law and also to fix the bad gas mileage I got from lead footing it. So once I get over the hotrodding on the more powerful engine than by taking it easy there is no more reason for having the bigger engine since I no longer take advantage of it. As far as being reliabile you need to remember the engine in one form or another has been around many years and the trans have been around now for a few years and yes mistakes are made and something happens but for the most part the CTS drive train is good.
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Re: CTS, Pros & Cons [chrism124] by briantucson
May 15, 2008 (9:15 am)
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Replying to: chrism124 (May 15, 2008 3:59 am)

I own an '08 CTS with RWD, FE2 suspension, and the DI engine. So far I've only driven 4000 miles since I picked it up in December.
 
Honestly, the base engine has enough scoot.
 
The only issue the cars's had so far was a wiring ground problem. What was good about the problem was that Caddy had a service advisory out for this issue. That means that they were monitoring their production and made a change to their process.
 
The car is a hoot to drive, and I'm in love with the interior. I've no rattles or squeaks, and FE2 suspension really holds the road nicely. I only wish it cleaned itself. I didn't care for the sunshade cover so I didn't order it. The nav screen looks great, but I have doubts about it's usefullness (and it's a little bit redundant with Onstar turn-by-turn directions) so I didn't order it either.
 
For long term reliability, Caddy makes a good product. Checkout any of the various 'consumer' reports and you'll see that it's so. I'm confident enough with this car that I'm not looking in the 2~5 year period. I'm looking at the 10-12 year period, and the vehicle is inspiring me to think it'll be there.
 
Having said that I do have to admit that I expect some of the fancy electronics (hard drive, for example) will likely have to be replaced in that 10 year period.
 
-Brian
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I hope no one was anticipating CTS coupe. by KarenS HOST
May 15, 2008 (10:20 am)
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Failure To Launch: Cadillac CTS Coupe Convertible
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Re: I hope no one was anticipating CTS coupe. [KarenS] by 150mphclub
May 15, 2008 (10:44 am)
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Replying to: KarenS (May 15, 2008 10:20 am)

It seems the V has been pushed back, too.
 
"Effective 4/21/2008, the following changes will be made to the Vehicle Order Guide:
 
    * All sections-Ordering for CTS-V model 6DN69 has been delayed until September, 2008. Temporarily deleted all reference to CTS-V from the Order Guide."
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CTS Coupe/Convertible by jpenn
May 16, 2008 (5:03 am)
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Re: #2293 by Karen S.
 
Not sure I understand the post. Caddy has cancelled the convertible but as far as I am aware the coupe is still on schedule for Spring 09. Have you seen something to the contrary?
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CTS AWD - Interior Cabin by sryn
May 17, 2008 (7:42 pm)
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For any who have the AWD version of the CTS, does that feature in any way limit/reduce/encroach on any legroom inside the CTS cabin as compared to the non-AWD version?
 
Thanks.
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new car two problems by bingoman
May 17, 2008 (9:36 pm)
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I just replaced my '03 CTS with a new '08 CTS. I was planning to order an '09 for delivery later in the summer, but I walked into my favorite dealership and my saleslady said she had just received a new car in trade from another dealer and it outfitted exactly as I had discussed with her for the future order, and it would qualify for the $1,000 loyalty rebate, so how could I refuse. It's a great car, but I have run into two problems.
 
When I tried to program the garage door opener I could not get it to work, and then I discovered the process had apparently disable my other clickers, including my wife's. Now I will have to wait until monday to see about correcting the problem. Luckily my outside key and inside button still operate the door.
 
The other problem is that my memory seat, which moves back to the exit position when I open the car door, also moves forward to the driving position as soon as I open the door from the outside and before I have a chance to sit down, making it very hard to get into the seat. On the '03 it waited until I put the key in the ignition.
 
Did anyone else have either of these problems? and how did you solve them?
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Re: CTS Coupe/Convertible [jpenn] by bingoman
May 17, 2008 (9:46 pm)
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Replying to: jpenn (May 16, 2008 5:03 am)

The description in the original report was CTS coupe convertible. Not Coupe/convertible. Only the convertible version of the coupe was dropped, not the hard top coupe. The coupe is still in line for production.
 
I hope this clears it up.
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Re: CTS Coupe/Convertible [bingoman] by sryn
May 18, 2008 (4:09 am)
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Replying to: bingoman (May 17, 2008 9:46 pm)

When is the Coupe expected to be available?
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Re: CTS Coupe/Convertible [sryn] by jpenn
May 18, 2008 (5:21 am)
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Replying to: sryn (May 18, 2008 4:09 am)

All reports I have seen indicate Spring of 2009, some have said May 2009. It can't be soon enough for me.

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