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Replying to: arby1 (Jul 27, 2008 7:58 pm) |
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Replying to: arby1 (Jul 27, 2008 7:58 pm) |
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Yes, The Garage Door Opener option can be added to any CTS. In the upper console I had the ceiling lights, roof window controls and the shade control but NO Garage Door Opener. The dealer tried to order it but GM said that my car ID was not designed for it and they would not sell it. I went to the GM CEO and finally got a person on his staff to talk to me. They agreed that ALL Cadillac's for the past 10 years came with them but not the new CTS. They refused to help me. WHAT A COMPANY. My dealer finally found another dealer that had the option on ONE of their cars and they used the other cars ID to try to order the transmitter and cover plate. It's hard to believe but they would only sell the transmitter but not the cover plate. The only thing the dealer could buy with the other cars ID was a new console and remove and replace my existing console. That's what we finally did and $400 dollars later I had the Garage Door Opener on my car. Normally it would be easier to use the control that came with my garage door but I wanted the three buttons for my three garage doors. |
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Replying to: tbennett70 (Jul 26, 2008 8:59 am) If your dealership will not do this goto http://www.lundcadillac.com . Their performance department can and will retune the engine for you. Also if HP is not your thing you can also reprogram it strictly for the lower octane table and boost fuel economy. However I currently do not have any information on what that expected gain would be on the CTS.
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Replying to: cadillacmanaz (Aug 01, 2008 1:37 pm)
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Replying to: adnanz (Aug 01, 2008 7:35 pm) Now of course there are exceptions to every rule. For example the 09 CTS-V is 558hp detuned ZR1 engine but if you change out a few items ie: blower and super charger, we are guestimating at present that we can push it to about 800Hp. Of course we have to wait and see what the reality is when we start to get them in. Ps. if your contacting my dealership to have this done can you please let them know I refered you so I get the credit?  ty
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AWD, DI, PDQ, Y41, FE2, White Diamond Tricoat/Cashmere, extra wood package (the additional wood truly enhances an already elegant look). Sticker 50,535; supplier discount; was going to pay cash but was happy to oblige GMAC's 60 month - 0% deal once I opened up to a 2008 model (see below). Thoughts: Fit and finish is first rate, electronics are functional and of high quality; more features than I can count, but they do seem to be fairly intuitive to operate. Bluetooth works very well; On-star is a plus. Seats are very firm, but once you find "your" position, are also supportive and comfortable. The steering is precise and the turning radius is decent for a car of this size. (Of course I'm coming out of an RL; Acura's have the turning radius of a battleship). I love the styling of the car; outside and in, and am now 650 miles into it. Originally I intended to custom order an '09 because I didn't want the Ultraview Sunroof. Both the salesperson and, later, the dealership manager, sat with me and advised candidly that they'd tried on a number of occasions to order cars w/out the Ultraview Sunroof, but were unsuccessful on builds where the buyer wanted most of the other luxury features. In other words, customers who, like me, essentially wanted PDQ minus the sunroof, weren't seeing their orders filled. This is consistent with earlier posts on this site where people attempted to order a loaded CTS w/o the sunroof and their order simply never got built. Once I relented on the sunshade, then the existing 08's came into play. It seems the only real difference between the late '08 models and the new '09s is the encased color coordinated antenna housing at the rear of the roof. The '08 antenna is black. Concerns/disappointments: - surprising amount of road noise from underneath the car and wind noise off the mickey-mouse-ear shaped outside mirrors - (I'm going to struggle for words to describe this one) there is a pressure build up that you sense in your ear at around 40mph. It peaks at 45, then quickly dissipates as you accelerate beyond that. It you hold at roughly 45 (at least on my car), the pressure persists (annoying). It's the same sensation as in my previous car when I would travel at that speed with the rear passenger side widow about halfway down (dog traveling in back seat). Barely cracking either of the front widows would immediately dissipate the pressure. In the Cadillac, the pressure is there despite the fact that all 4 windows are closed. Any explanations? Can anyone put a term to the condition I'm describing? - Unfortunately for me, I'm finding the ride joltingly harsh. I test drove a demo w/ the salesperson on two different occasions. While the suspension certainly was more stiff than the RL to which I was accustomed, 650 miles of ownership has told me it is FAR MORE rigid - unpleasantly so - than my previous RL and, surprisingly, the 3 series that preceded the Acura. I expected and wanted the CTS's ride and handling to be more rigid than the RL, but it also is noticeably more harsh than the 3 series. Forget about speedbumps and potholes (trunk cargo literally shifts on those occasions), mere dips and wrinkles in the road fully resonate through your being. And I have a FE2. I can't imagine the FE3 version. I'm hoping that I grow accustomed to it, but at the moment, I'm sadly of the opinon that I made a mistake. I chose the loaded CTS primarily over the 4.2 A6, with the M35/45 and 5 series also under consideration (the plenum shield look eliminated the "refreshed" RL from consideration). The CTS is a wonderful car and I wouldn't discourage anyone from buying one. If I can offer any advice, however, make sure you include parking lot speedbumps and a stretch of road with less than ideal pavement on your test drive itinerary.
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"In the Cadillac, the pressure is there despite the fact that all 4 windows are closed. Any explanations? Can anyone put a term to the condition I'm describing?" There is a term of physics that describes it, as the air pressure of the moving vehicle as it relates to the motion...mine was just the opposite on my Crown Vic...open just a rear windows and the ear pressure was painful...but opening both windows on the passenger isde, drivers side closed, caused a whirlwind effect inside the car that is quite nice and has quite a cooling effect under 80 degrees...plus, I like the wind feeling without actually having it slam into my face... Does it go away with your windows closed if you simply turn on the vent like breaking a vacuum, and you can direct the air vents any way you want...
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Replying to: sryn (Aug 02, 2008 4:49 pm) What tire pressures are you running? |
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Replying to: rayainsw (Aug 03, 2008 6:28 am) P235/50R18 All Season (97V) Michelin. I'm really not comparing the car to softer riding competitors (Acura and, obviously, Lexus). I don't and didn't expect that level of insulation. But even compared to competitors that handle as well (Audi, Infiniti) and better (BMW 3 & 5), the ride is harsh and frankly disruptive; especially the back end - it bounces particularly hard. |
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