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#2424 of 2757 Re: CTS Recommendations [tribmw] by dmathews3 Jul 09, 2008 (11:51 am)
Replying to: tribmw (Jul 09, 2008 11:30 am) 2. This is a question only you can answer. Can you get along without it till they plow the roads? I love my STS AWD as it even handles better but there is I'm sure a impact on fuel mileage but I bet it isn't much. I love being able to power away from a light on a snow covered street leaving even the big 4 X 4 trucks surprised. 3. To me the black on black would be the best, but also the hottest too. Nothing beats a clean shiny black car. But again only you can decide. 1. Again only you can decide. My STS has the unDI engine and being a heavier car than the CTS is still powerful enough and I come from the supercar days and owned a Ford 406 tri-power, Boss Mustang etc. I would get the DI if I ordered but wouldn't let it bother me if I could find a 08 I liked for a good price if there is such a thing.
#2425 of 2757 New 2008 CST by cafpaf Jul 09, 2008 (5:46 pm)
I am new to this forum. I just purchased a new 2008 CTS after trading a 2007 Toyota Avalon that only started when it wanted to do so. I have a few questions that may have already been covered in prior posts, but I am unable to find them if they indeed were covered.   First, does anyone know if the parts and pieces can be secured to install the Homelind transmitter. I have to believe that all is required in the transmitter, the buttons, and the cover plate. Once it is hooked up to a 12v power source and a ground it should be good to go. In any case, I would like to do so.   Second, I live in PA but the dealer obtained my CTS from WV. As a result the front license plate mounting frame was already installed and rivited to the front bumper. I would like to have it removed. Years ago Honda had painted plugs for just such a purpose. Does anyone know is such plugs exist or will the bumper have to be repaired or replaced.   Third, I have a slight vibration in sunroof. Has anyone had any experience with this issue and more importantly, how was it resolved.   Thanks for you time and patience with me as a new poster. Replies to this message: nathess (Jul 19, 2008 1:16 pm) dmathews3 (Jul 19, 2008 1:36 pm)
#2426 of 2757 Re: CTS Recommendations [tribmw] by cafpaf Jul 09, 2008 (6:01 pm)
Replying to: tribmw (Jul 09, 2008 11:30 am) Although I had to act quickly, I still did my research before buying the new CTS which I love. Car & Driver did a comparison of the both engines and stated: "For 90% of daily driving the two sedans behave like fraternal twins." They are exactly the same from 0 to 30 mph and to 60 mph the standard engine is .4 seconds slower. At the quarter mile the standard engine was .3 seconds and 3 mph slower. As far as colors go, obvioulsy that is a personal choice. I chose Black/Ebony because I did not wan another light color interior. Lastly, here in Western PA I would not even think about a car without either front wheel or all wheel drive. If you only need it once, it is worth it in my opinion.
#2427 of 2757 Re: CTS Recommendations [tribmw] by rcantwell Jul 10, 2008 (6:17 am)
Replying to: tribmw (Jul 09, 2008 11:30 am) My 08 has the non DI engine, and it has plenty of power for me. Noproblem pasing or with highway acceleration. Currently getting around 27 28 mpg if I keep my foot out of it onthe highway.    AWD? don't know here in southern Oklahoma there isn't much need for it.      Color? Mine is goldmist with cashmere interior and I love it. Really dusty around here so a dark color wasn't for me. The Thundr Gray with ebony would appeal to me though.      Caddy was running so great interest rates on the o8, don't know if those have expired yet or not. All depends if you want the best new options, or can live with the 08 options.
#2428 of 2757 Re: CTS Recommendations [tribmw] by 150mphclub Jul 10, 2008 (7:24 am)
Replying to: tribmw (Jul 09, 2008 11:30 am) 2.5% price increase from 08 to 09 and no incentives (yet) for the 09. If you can find an 08 you like, be as coy as you can be with the dealer, but buy it.   As far as the engine is concerned, you will need timing lights or a stopwatch to tell the difference in performance. Fuel economy--is $1000 price differential worth a 3% (less than 1 mpg) differential?
#2429 of 2757 Question for Host/moderator by 150mphclub Jul 11, 2008 (4:58 am)
This topic is slowly morphing into a discussion (comparison) of both model years. Any way to change the topic title to 2008/2009 Cadillac CTS?
#2430 of 2757 Re: CTS Recommendations [tribmw] by 150mphclub Jul 11, 2008 (5:09 am)
Replying to: tribmw (Jul 09, 2008 11:30 am) I just drove identically equipped CTS, except for the engine. (automatic, pdw, pdr) The one with DI might have been quicker side by side, but I could not tell the difference on my drives, which were about ten miles each.   For 3 to 4 snows a year, I think traction control is sufficient. In my younger years I lived in PA and owned several Chrysler 300 letter series (300 to 400 hp) with traction control. I never had a problem in the snow.
#2431 of 2757 Re: CTS Recommendations [tribmw] by sls002 Jul 11, 2008 (5:37 am)
Replying to: tribmw (Jul 09, 2008 11:30 am) From what I have read the DI engine is noisy, mainly at high power. At cruise the engine is quiet. This may be worth checking on test drives. Replies to this message: cafpaf (Jul 11, 2008 6:22 pm)
#2432 of 2757 Re: CTS Recommendations [sls002] by cafpaf Jul 11, 2008 (6:22 pm)
Replying to: sls002 (Jul 11, 2008 5:37 am) Here are a few comments from Car & Driver in an article dated April 2008 written by John Philips comparing the base V-6 and the DI engine.   "Around town, the base V-6 emits a charming growl right to is 7000-rpm redline. At full whack, it is 2dBA noisier than the DI. On the other hand, it's quieter at idle and at a 70mph cruise. Both engines offer smooth throttle tip-in and excellent idle quality." Speaking of both engines he goes on to say, "...in terms of engineering, value, and dynamic charm---(they) likely represent the finest effort in Cadillac's 106 year history." I hope that helps. Also for what it is worth, my new CST with the standard V-6 is a quiet as a tomb.
#2433 of 2757 Should I get Navigation and Sunroof options? by james104 Jul 11, 2008 (7:37 pm)
I ordered a DI without these two options, but my dealer can get one quicker with these 2 additional options. I posted prior that I did not like the "cheesecloth" sunroof cover. Thinking some more about it, I might be able to live with it.   Survey: I usually keep a car for about 7 years. Do you think resale would be any better (or worse) with or without these 2 additional options?   Thanks for your opinions. Replies to this message: dmathews3 (Jul 11, 2008 8:42 pm) james104 (Jul 12, 2008 6:40 pm) dmathews3 (Jul 13, 2008 3:34 am) and 3 more...

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