I bought this car. Is actually my First car. Been having it for 4 Years. No Transmission Issues or Motor. Well, Honestly i take good care of it. Might get a 2015, soon.
Hey man, was thinking of buying a 2009 cts 3.6 myself. Been hesitant after seeing lots of ppl complaining about them having lot's of costly issues, would appreciate what you would recommend since you've bought one yourself
I bought a 2008 CTS. Direct Injection model with 78k miles on it. It is an incredible value in the used car market at $18,998. The only feature that I wish that it had was bluetooth. It has an OnStar phone system with its own phone number seperate from my cell.
Greetings I have the 09 cts V6 i just purchased 3 months ago. The right headlamp went out I replaced both and now the right headlamp has gone out again smh. Anyone else had this trouble. Also my co worker has a 2013 and she had to replace her headlamp and the hazard lights. Is this a problem with the CTS.
Dont touch the bulb with your bare hands use a clean rag or even clean tissue but b4 that check ur fuses all of your lights in the headlight fixture have their own individual fuse well at least my 2010 cts v6 does good luck..
By the way I forgot to add I didnt have that specific problem but one of my day time running lamps was out n luckily it was just the fuse and also your not supposed to touch the bulbs with your bare hands because the natural oils in your hands will get on the bulb n make them burn out also it's best to use latex gloves but a clean tissue will work just as well it's up to you.. I'm no mechanic by the way I've just learned from experience n research...
Cadillacs are garbage who the fuck want luxury when there's all kinds of problems you think your buying a well built car but your just getting ripped off, I want a car that's reliable and everything works without breaking who can tell me what car is most reliable ?
@@heavyhitta6905 I suppose you're wanting a pre-owned vehicle. Here are some luxurious choices that are highly reliable: RX 350, IS 350, ES 350, G37, FX 35, EX 35, TL, RDX, MDX
please help, I just bought the cts a few weeks ago and the main headlights won't turn on now. brights work but the headlamps don't. Has anyone had this issue on their CTS.
2008 is not the best year for reliability however its better than bmw or mercedes. these are not trouble free cars by any means there are plenty of little things here and there that can go wrong. you are better off with a later model cts or an sts northstar for reliability. The cts is an awesome car but definitely read up on forums and learn all the cars quirks if you are planning to buy.
I have been planning on buying one for my wifes first car in America ,,, do you think its worth it ?? She is Turkish and has her heart set on a American car ,,, She worked hard for the money and I want the best that I can buy ,,, What do you think ??? I think for a used car its a safe buy ... but ,,,
If anyone can give me some good advice, please feel free to write back. I am considering buying a 2009 AWD version, which of course comes with the base suspension. My question is, will the car still have sporty handling or is that model more tuned for comfort at the expense of an enthusiast road feel? Thanks to all that reply :) -Dave
And Motor Trend is? Sorry, but this is the only major review source that isn't connected to the companies they represent through advertisements. Yes, I know there are independent reviewers and bloggers out there, but they don't have dedicated test facilities.
@LNMagic Well 3 series might still be fun to drive despite its enlarged size added electronic features etc. The BMW I drove was an 85 and it was really fun to drive. The main difference is that the newer ones are coffin when it is compared to them. Yet they may still be fun to drive ... GOT IT?
jhumenik97 Well I mean it is the new 3rd generation of the CTS. What else did you expect? That they were going to make it the opposite of the second generation?
the only problem that prevent me from considering this car is its shitty rear seat head room if u are over 180cm tall, u basically cant seat in the back for long trips, cuz u cant lean ur back against the back seat (cuz ur head will be hitting against the ceiling before ur back can reach the back of the seat) this doesnt happen when i was seating in the back of bmw 3/5, mercedes c/e or audi a4/6
I admire Consumer Reports for being as unbalanced as they can be, but I have a huge pet peeve about their video reviews. Every review has a bad tendency to include bad sentences. For example, "The 3 series, it's still more fun to drive," rather than, "The 3 series is more fun to drive." Consumer Reports, please pay attention to the sentence structure. I don't mind an occasional error like that, but every video I see contains multiple examples, and I never see that in your magazine.
NOT AS NICE LIKE MY 08 AUDI A8L QUATTRO BRILLIANT BLACK WITH THE ARMETTO LEATHER INTERIOR INSIDE IF YOUR COMPARING THE INSIDE. .AND TWICE MORE ROOM ESPECIALLY THE BACK SEATING. ..
Maybe you're better off buying a Toyota Corolla since you have no fucking clue what you are talking about, let along appreciate a good sedan such as this.
So I can understand having to do 2-3,000 mile oil changes..and other regular maintenance crap..but are they shop baby’s like C class’s or 3 series and/or reliable
I have a cts 13 and no problems real smooth drive I have no complaints what so ever,I’m at 115,000 miles too
I bought this car. Is actually my First car. Been having it for 4 Years. No Transmission Issues or Motor. Well, Honestly i take good care of it. Might get a 2015, soon.
Hey man, was thinking of buying a 2009 cts 3.6 myself. Been hesitant after seeing lots of ppl complaining about them having lot's of costly issues, would appreciate what you would recommend since you've bought one yourself
@@mardini9344 3.6 has timing belt issues
Did anyone see that at 2:12 right as he's talking about stability the front tire lifts off the ground? HAHA
Anonymous he was about to fly
That guy's quite the driver.
@2.12 hitting some nice quick 3-wheel motion in the caddy lol
Good review overall, although the CTS should be compared to the 5 series based on size, even though it is priced closer to the 3 series.
Delightfully vague conclusion: The 3 series drives better, but the CTS, as an overall package, is hard to beat.
Is it better than the 3 series or not?
yes, 12 years later!😁
Yes
I bought a 2008 CTS. Direct Injection model with 78k miles on it. It is an incredible value in the used car market at $18,998. The only feature that I wish that it had was bluetooth. It has an OnStar phone system with its own phone number seperate from my cell.
I got the fully loaded version for ten thousand haha
I got a 2008 with 106,000 miles for 9000
+Brendan Colford lol
+Jake From State Farm lol
I just bought one of these!
Phillip Shia has it been reliable five years later?
Yeah. How is that jawn?
No cap is it good?
Great Ride! 2014 has the Cue,
get the 2013 with Navigation and pop Up! ??
isnt this bigger than the 3 series and closer to the 5 series and e class?
The CTS 2008 was not the first CTS. I own one it's a 2007. Why aren't we seeing videos on it?
that was a really cool helmet
Dude the cts competes with the 5 not the 3series
Nico Blanchard not until the ats came did they update the cts to be more 5 series a6 e class gs and so forth...
The CTS competed with the 3 series in price and the 5 series in size.
Hope i can find this car on the secondary market
My 2012 cts 4 3.6 with 318horse does 0-60 in 5.5 seconds.
How’s the reliability been on it so far? Have the same one
@@brandonguillen5998 how has it been
great car
2:12 its the quiet ones you gotta watch out for
Its fuel efficient and economic?
If this car was available in Diesel...... would be outstanding
TOTO africa, hell yeah!
The navigation screen gets stuck! Be prepared for a $600 fix each time!
some much aesthetic in those skids man
I think I'll keep my M37x
Thanks
2:41 i do that when im late to work
appreciate the feedback.
@Vallecrash but its priced like a 3 and c class
good thing he put on that helmet
الكاديلاك القوة والفخامة
What year is that cts?
How do we put the stabilty contrôle off because i have problème with mine
@Fussinated My complaint wasn't about the cars themselves; rather, my problem was with their sentence structure. It's just a pet peeve of mine.
it people didnt judge me id fuck this car
The location of the trunk release button hidden in the armrest is unusual.
luv consumer reports. got an account there n its greatt
Greetings
I have the 09 cts V6 i just purchased 3 months ago. The right headlamp went out I replaced both and now the right headlamp has gone out again smh. Anyone else had this trouble. Also my co worker has a 2013 and she had to replace her headlamp and the hazard lights. Is this a problem with the CTS.
Dont touch the bulb with your bare hands use a clean rag or even clean tissue but b4 that check ur fuses all of your lights in the headlight fixture have their own individual fuse well at least my 2010 cts v6 does good luck..
By the way I forgot to add I didnt have that specific problem but one of my day time running lamps was out n luckily it was just the fuse and also your not supposed to touch the bulbs with your bare hands because the natural oils in your hands will get on the bulb n make them burn out also it's best to use latex gloves but a clean tissue will work just as well it's up to you.. I'm no mechanic by the way I've just learned from experience n research...
Cadillacs are garbage who the fuck want luxury when there's all kinds of problems you think your buying a well built car but your just getting ripped off, I want a car that's reliable and everything works without breaking who can tell me what car is most reliable ?
@@heavyhitta6905 I suppose you're wanting a pre-owned vehicle. Here are some luxurious choices that are highly reliable: RX 350, IS 350, ES 350, G37, FX 35, EX 35, TL, RDX, MDX
By the way at the edge of that demonstration, as they say on the TV ads,
DO NOT try this at home... or while driving...
How much horse power does it have?
Of course he listens to toto
please help, I just bought the cts a few weeks ago and the main headlights won't turn on now. brights work but the headlamps don't. Has anyone had this issue on their CTS.
jay30005762 change the lambs.
Dims or regular lights probably out get new bulbs and you should be fine.
can anyone tell me about reliability on these models specifically the 08
panha thoeun I haven't heard of many problems.
2008 is not the best year for reliability however its better than bmw or mercedes. these are not trouble free cars by any means there are plenty of little things here and there that can go wrong. you are better off with a later model cts or an sts northstar for reliability. The cts is an awesome car but definitely read up on forums and learn all the cars quirks if you are planning to buy.
I have been planning on buying one for my wifes first car in America ,,, do you think its worth it ?? She is Turkish and has her heart set on a American car ,,, She worked hard for the money and I want the best that I can buy ,,, What do you think ??? I think for a used car its a safe buy ... but ,,,
Miles of Smiles I have a 2012, a common problem is the navigation screen gets stuck!
If anyone can give me some good advice, please feel free to write back. I am considering buying a 2009 AWD version, which of course comes with the base suspension. My question is, will the car still have sporty handling or is that model more tuned for comfort at the expense of an enthusiast road feel? Thanks to all that reply :) -Dave
1970borntorun don’t do it pls don’t they have major issues and are not reliable get a Lexus or Toyota trust me
The cts doesn't have any serious issue it's a pretty solid car 🤷♂️
Did u ever get it ?
@@kaosatama im getting a 2010 in 4 weeks
@LNMagic Oh! OK, I got it ... now.
And Motor Trend is? Sorry, but this is the only major review source that isn't connected to the companies they represent through advertisements. Yes, I know there are independent reviewers and bloggers out there, but they don't have dedicated test facilities.
@LNMagic Well 3 series might still be fun to drive despite its enlarged size added electronic features etc. The BMW I drove was an 85 and it was really fun to drive. The main difference is that the newer ones are coffin when it is compared to them. Yet they may still be fun to drive ... GOT IT?
I have a iPod
I always turn stability off lol
Why?
Competitive mode on 😎
@Vallecrash its priced at the 3 and c but the size of 5 and e
the new 2014 model looks even better than this!
jhumenik97 Well I mean it is the new 3rd generation of the CTS. What else did you expect? That they were going to make it the opposite of the second generation?
The fact that he may be a nerd means nothing when you own a cts that's playing toto africa🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I got one allready. Oman
awful car the seats are like rocks worst traveling car you can ever own and the stupid oil leaks get ready
@pumpkinzer0 no,never!
Caught air 2:11
AFRICA!, Nice car though.
the only problem that prevent me from considering this car is its shitty rear seat head room
if u are over 180cm tall, u basically cant seat in the back for long trips, cuz u cant lean ur back against the back seat (cuz ur head will be hitting against the ceiling before ur back can reach the back of the seat)
this doesnt happen when i was seating in the back of bmw 3/5, mercedes c/e or audi a4/6
I admire Consumer Reports for being as unbalanced as they can be, but I have a huge pet peeve about their video reviews. Every review has a bad tendency to include bad sentences. For example, "The 3 series, it's still more fun to drive," rather than, "The 3 series is more fun to drive."
Consumer Reports, please pay attention to the sentence structure. I don't mind an occasional error like that, but every video I see contains multiple examples, and I never see that in your magazine.
Nice helmet dork
This made my day
ha ha lol
Cts v is the shit
3.6 Engine is junk / Cue system is junk. So how much does this car cost. Worth 1/3 of what you paid five years later.
I hear ya
most luxury cars are worth 1/3 what you pay for in 5 years
coming from a troll that probably drives a Yugo
NOT AS NICE LIKE MY 08 AUDI A8L QUATTRO BRILLIANT BLACK WITH THE ARMETTO LEATHER INTERIOR INSIDE IF YOUR
COMPARING THE INSIDE. .AND TWICE MORE ROOM ESPECIALLY THE BACK SEATING. ..
if only it was all aluminum like the best one the Infiniti
"Does the CTS beat the BMW"
Who fucking cares it's a Cadillac.
i have a 2009 cts it is the weakest car i have ever seen,weak transmission and engine ,,i can't wait to trade it in for a real car
Maybe you're better off buying a Toyota Corolla since you have no fucking clue what you are talking about, let along appreciate a good sedan such as this.
So I can understand having to do 2-3,000 mile oil changes..and other regular maintenance crap..but are they shop baby’s like C class’s or 3 series and/or reliable
Maria Rojas It's a luxury car not a sport car
Fake News!
Get u a fucking honda and FUCK off
what an ugly interior
Con-suemrican.....dream....
If I'm tweaking at least I know for sure it's the Cadillac.....Will it make the jell lust and go stay away?