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2008 Cadillac CTS

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Re: new car two problems [richw5] by bingoman
May 21, 2008 (7:18 am)
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Replying to: richw5 (May 21, 2008 6:42 am)

White Diamond with a Cashmere interior. I think this is the first time I ever bought a car with same colors as my previous car.
 
I picked it up Saturday so I have not yet put 100 miles on it. I can't believe how smooth and quiet it rides. There is a street near me with a series of cracks and ridges that really made the '03 rattle, but this car hardly noticed them. Next month I will be going out to Vegas to see the kids so I will have a chance to see how it handles on the freeway. In the meantime I need to put some mileage on the car as they say not to drive over 70 for the first 500 miles.
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Re: new car two problems [bingoman] by kplacer
May 21, 2008 (1:28 pm)
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Replying to: bingoman (May 21, 2008 7:18 am)

Speaking of colors, has anyone seen a CTS finished in Sunset Blue? I think I have seen all of the colors except that one and it does not reproduce at all well on the website. It does not seem to be very popular. Is it one of those paints that changes tone as you change your angle of view?
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Re: new car two problems [kplacer] by arby1
May 21, 2008 (6:09 pm)
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Replying to: kplacer (May 21, 2008 1:28 pm)

I saw one when I was shopping for a car . The color changes with the backgound and reflection of the environment .
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Re: new car two problems [bingoman] by 150mphclub
May 22, 2008 (5:32 am)
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Replying to: bingoman (May 21, 2008 7:18 am)

Looking forward to the report on your drive to Vegas.
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CTS Dash Kit by james104
May 31, 2008 (6:16 pm)
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First of all, I just wanted to announce that I just ordered a 2009 CTS DI RWD tonight. Thunder Grey ChromaFlair Exterior with Lt. Titanium interior. I am looking for suggestions for a real brushed aluminum dash trim kit to fit over the factory plastic on the center console, doors, and hopefully steering wheel. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks so much!
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Re: CTS Dash Kit [james104] by jgaffney1
Jun 02, 2008 (5:10 am)
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Replying to: james104 (May 31, 2008 6:16 pm)

My only suggestion is to leave it alone. Aftermarket anything still looks aftermarket.
The car is beautiful as is...congrats and enjoy it!
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Re: CTS Dash Kit [james104] by dabennys
Jun 02, 2008 (9:41 pm)
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Replying to: james104 (May 31, 2008 6:16 pm)

Thunder Grey ChromaFlair is an excellent color! When you ordered your 09 CTS, was there a price increase from 08? And do you know if it is it too late to order an 08?
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Re: CTS Dash Kit [dabennys] by dmathews3
Jun 03, 2008 (2:38 am)
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Replying to: dabennys (Jun 02, 2008 9:41 pm)

You're almost 2 months to late for a 08
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Re: CTS Dash Kit [dabennys] by james104
Jun 03, 2008 (5:48 pm)
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Replying to: dabennys (Jun 02, 2008 9:41 pm)

I have heard there will be a price increase. The dealer does not know yet how much. The agreement I have with the dealer is that I will pay any increases (above my agreed upon price). On the other hand I will be entitled to any dealer cash, incentives, rebates, etc. that may be available at that time (as if!). I ordered the Consumer Reports electronic "car buying kit" so I can keep track of these kinds of things, including dealer holdback, etc which is how I arrived at my negotiated price in the first place. The kit is good for 3 months of online access. I expect the vehicle in either late August or September. The wait is killing me, maybe I will take up smoking to keep my mind off of it.
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Re: CTS Dash Kit [jgaffney1] by james104
Jun 03, 2008 (6:03 pm)
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Replying to: jgaffney1 (Jun 02, 2008 5:10 am)

I hear you, all aftermarket wood style kits I have seen are not attractive to me. Even the factory wood on most cars in this and lower classes does not look great. The best I have seen is the Rosewood on the Infinity M35; I like it because it has less sheen and therefore looks more real to me. The effect falls apart at the ashtray cover where it is curved around and wraps under - real wood, even veneer does not do that...ahh well. Only solid wood could be carved this way, and the cover is definitely not constructed of solid wood.
 
This is the reason I am looking for "real" honest to goodness aluminum, not simulated graphic style aluminum. I love what Cadillac did with the interior, but let's face it guys and gals, the bean counters are still alive and well. The painted metal look plastic looks like painted plastic, and the door switchgear is cheap. The bottom door panel pockets are cheap feeling (and sticky inside - what this is all about I do not know). also, I do not like the way the outside mirror selector switch glows orange 24/7. Ok, my gripes are done with, I really love the car in spite of these interior issues. Congrats to Cadillac and GM for heading in the right direction!
 
So, I still am interested in pursuing a possible upgrade to the silver colored plastic, but leaving the wood trim as is.
 
BTW, I did order the wood packages (including the steering wheel and shifter), for some reason the high gloss finish on the wood trim for the wheel and shifter does not look cheap to me. Go figure!

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