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2005/2006 CTS 3.6L

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#2 of 9 Cadillac: Certified v. Non-Certified Pre-Owned by phil56

May 12, 2009 (3:08 pm)

I'm interested in purchasing a '06 Cadillac CTS. In my searches, I've found that relatively few pre-owned Cadillacs are actually certified pre-owned. I was wondering (Question #1) if anyone knew the reason for that. In other words, are Cadillac dealers' pre-owned Cadillac inventory not certified because of the stringent requirements or are there other reasons (i.e., are they not certified because they can't be certified or because the dealers just don't take the time to get them certified)?
 
For example, per Cadillac's web site, there are only 18 certified pre-owned 2005-2007 Cadillac CTS's within 150 miles of Chicago. However, at dealerships in the Chicagoland area, I've found about 10 non-certified pre-owned CTS's that meet nearly my exact requirements. So as a follow-up question, I was wondering (question #2) if it's advisable to purchase a non-certified pre-owned Cadillac from a Cadillac dealer?

#3 of 9 Re: Cadillac: Certified v. Non-Certified Pre-Owned [phil56] by richw5

Jun 02, 2009 (7:16 am)

Replying to: phil56 (May 12, 2009 3:08 pm)
There is an additional cost to the dealer, to certify a vehicle. Based on your numbers, more than 60 percent of the CTS's you found are certified. That's an unusually high percentage.
 
In addition, you can pay more to the dealer of an uncertified car, to have it certified. Then again, you can also purchase an extended warranty, just make sure it's from GM or a credible company.

#4 of 9 2006 CTS Window Wiper/Washer Fluid Problem by mymymy

Jul 12, 2011 (7:57 pm)

Has anyone had a problem with his/her wipers and washer fluid? Today, when I turned the wipers on the washer fluid came on too and continued to spray as long as the wipers were on. Since it was raining, I had to keep turning the wipers on and off to clear the window, and when I did, the washer fluid sprayed out each time. I pushed the washer fluid button on and off several times, turned the car off and restarted (in case something needed to be reset). messed with the wiper control settings, and still the washer fluid button wouldn't work properly. This is just another problem with my dream car that turned out to be a nightmare.

#5 of 9 Re: 2006 CTS Window Wiper/Washer Fluid Problem [mymymy] by gmcustsvc

Jul 14, 2011 (12:01 pm)

Replying to: mymymy (Jul 12, 2011 7:57 pm)
mymymy,
 
I apologize for the problems you are experiencing with your wipers. Were you planning on having the vehicle looked at? Please keep me posted.
 
Thank you,
Caron, GM Customer Service

#6 of 9 2005 CTS by kandrews1

Jun 06, 2012 (6:46 am)

#7 of 9 2005 CTS by kandrews1

Jun 05, 2012 (8:55 am)

I bought a beautiful 2005 CTS about 5 months ago and am afraid I made a huge mistake. Typically I have to add a quart of oil every week or two; very disappointed in the quality of this Cadillac. I just don't think it is going to last and now I am stuck making payments on a very expensive piece of junk. I've already had to replace the coil pack and tune up. That synthetic oil is so expensive to have to add a quart every week, it already costs over $100 for a stinking oil change with 6 quarts of the stuff and now I have to keep it on hand to add every week. The interior is falling apart, the handle on the rear inside roof popped out and now the panels that are just above the back seat are popping out. It's just ridiculous. I wish I'd have never bought it. It now has just over 80,000 miles on it and I don't think it will last another year. Trust American cars-NOT!

#8 of 9 Well, Not to Pile on. . . by cdnpinhead

Jun 05, 2012 (2:59 pm)

but if you go to the top of the page and click on the link Cadillac CTS after the "what is this discussion about?" it'll open up a list of CTS discussions. Go to Cadillac CTS Engine Problems and read the last hundred or so, or if you're a real glutton for punishment, start at the beginning and read them all.
 
Good luck.

#9 of 9 Re: 2005 CTS [kandrews1] by gmcustsvcsarah

Jun 06, 2012 (6:46 am)

Replying to: kandrews1 (Jun 05, 2012 8:55 am)
Good morning kandrews1,
 
I'm sorry to read that your CTS has not been a satisfactory vehicle, and can understand why you're frustrated given the multiple concerns you've run into. Have you had an oil consumption test performed on your vehicle? This would be the first step with one of our dealerships in getting this diagnosed and remedied.
 
Please let us know if you would like to move forward in a diagnosis or if we can check for recalls (email the last 8 digits of your VIN to socialmediagm.com).
 
All the best,
Sarah
GM Customer Service

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