Inside Line 2008 Cadillac CTS First Drive, Full Test and Long Term

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First Drive: 2008 Cadillac CTS - This substantial 2.0-inch track increase improves handling, as it's easier to manage body roll and weight transfer. The new ZF Servotronic steering forward of the axle (a packaging measure largely related to the availability of all-wheel drive) improves steering precision. (more)

Full Test: 2008 Cadillac CTS V6 DI - Cadillac has stopped trying to be German, something it is not. Instead it has rediscovered itself and produced a uniquely American sport sedan without peer. That's a bold statement for sure, but name another American car like the 2008 Cadillac CTS. (more)

Long-Term Test: 2008 Cadillac CTS V6 DI - What We Bought: It all starts with the engine. With the 550-horsepower supercharged LS9 not being available for the CTS until next year, we were left with only two engine choices: a 3.6-liter V6 or a 3.6-liter V6. One has the benefit of direct fuel injection and makes 39 more horses. (more)

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#10 of 55 Re: 2008 CTS Question [jkross22] by 2006300c Jul 30, 2007 (1:37 pm)
Replying to: jkross22 (Jul 29, 2007 11:23 pm) Your average Cadillac owner or Luxury car owner in general is not concerned about fuel prices. When you're dishing out $675 a month for a 300C like i am the $80-100 a month I spend on gas doesn’t really affect me, so the $1000 a month a top spec CTS requires is definitely no concern. BTW, when C&D tested the GS400h they averaged 20 MPG. When they tested this caddy on the autobahn and Nurburgring they averaged 18 MPG.
#11 of 55 Re: 2008 CTS Question [sevenfeet0] by 2006300c Jul 30, 2007 (1:41 pm)
Replying to: sevenfeet0 (Jul 30, 2007 9:36 am) Cyclinder deactivation and stop/start technology works very well with todays engine management technology. It will take years to get back the money for the Hybrid system. Tell your wife to buy a E350 wagon or Volvo V70.
#12 of 55 ONE THING IS FOR SURE by golfnut5 Jul 31, 2007 (3:03 pm)
The competition is not going to sit back and wait for GM to play catch up.
#13 of 55 Re: Article Comments - 2008 Cadillac CTS First Drive [sevenfeet0] by allargon Aug 09, 2007 (2:22 pm)
Replying to: sevenfeet0 (Jul 28, 2007 6:52 am) The treatment of that player had more to do with good old boy Southern hospitality than anything else. Back to the topic... The article was a nice first drive about the initial impressions. I look forward to the full and short-term (Sorry, Edmunds. Six months is not a long term test.) test results.
#14 of 55 ??? by markcincinnati Aug 09, 2007 (4:01 pm)
You mean you can't get the AWD AND the 300+HP engine at the same time? Say it ain't so! Replies to this message: len00 (Aug 10, 2007 8:56 am) avatards (Aug 24, 2007 12:26 pm)
#15 of 55 Re: ??? [markcincinnati] by len00 Aug 10, 2007 (8:56 am)
Replying to: markcincinnati (Aug 09, 2007 4:01 pm) One of the magazine articles did indicate that the AWD will only be available on the "lesser" engine but I have not found anything on the Edmunds site or GM site that validates this. Also, according to Edmunds, the premium luxury is not compatible with AWD. I was advised on the other forum "08 CTS" that Edmunds has this wrong. I hope so. Len
#16 of 55 Re: ??? [markcincinnati] by avatards Aug 24, 2007 (12:26 pm)
Replying to: markcincinnati (Aug 09, 2007 4:01 pm) You can get AWD with both engines. You can get LSD with both RWD and AWD. You can get manual and auto 6-spd with both engines. You can only get AWD with the auto. 3 types of suspensions, you can get AWD with 2 of them.
#17 of 55 CTS Cabin Room by jr222 Aug 25, 2007 (6:10 am)
I am interested in the new CTS. Never having been in one of these car, how's the head room for a 6'4" driver? Also, what about the shoulder room side-to-side? Does the sunroof lower the head room? Thanks for any help - JR Replies to this message: nextone1 (Aug 25, 2007 10:43 am) pucks (Aug 25, 2007 12:43 pm) joe2306 (Sep 08, 2007 12:22 pm) actualsize (Sep 28, 2007 5:54 am)
#18 of 55 Re: CTS Cabin Room [jr222] by nextone1 Aug 25, 2007 (10:43 am)
Replying to: jr222 (Aug 25, 2007 6:10 am) Headroom has been one of the big unanswered questions for me, too. I drove one the other day, and while I am very impressed with the car, the sunroof lowers the headroom too much in the rear seat for my liking; I'm 6 ft with a long torso. The front headroom, legroom, shoulder room are excellent. I usually have to position car seats all the way back; but that was too much in this car. Unfortunately, I have not been able to test the headroom in a 2008 withOUT the sunroof. Otherwise, this was a beautiful car which I plan to buy without the sunroof so I don't short-change any tall riders in the rear seat. I never know when I might have to ride in the rear seat. The car I drove was a fully loaded 3.6 DI RWD with the summer tire performance package. Sticker total was $48,000. And here are a few things I learned that I had not known before: the battery is located in the right-rear corner of the trunk behind a side panel; each door has bottom-positioned LED puddle lights to illuminate the ground when the doors are opened; the window controls on the door are well-placed despite the criticisms I've seen on some web logs; the ventilated front seats were nice in the sweltering heat; the NAV screen in no way obstructed visibility while raised; the rear back-up lights are LEDs and distinctly different; there are side directed red LEDS in the upper section of the rear light fixture; dealers still do not have sales brochures; the 18-inch polished aluminum wheels look great in person; the engine has a very noticeable "ticking" noise from the outside of the vehicle which I could not hear inside the car with the doors closed. It's been 12 years since I've purchased a GM sedan. This car will end that run and become my first Cadillac. Replies to this message: pucks (Aug 25, 2007 12:43 pm) joe2306 (Sep 08, 2007 12:22 pm)
#19 of 55 Re: CTS Cabin Room [nextone1] by pucks Aug 25, 2007 (12:43 pm)
Replying to: nextone1 (Aug 25, 2007 10:43 am) Thats for all the commentary and info - very helpful. I heard the DI engine does make alot of noise, but it's good to know you didn't hear it inside. Best of luck with the car. Replies to this message: joe2306 (Sep 08, 2007 12:22 pm)