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Q: cadillac cts?
We have the chance to get a 2006 cts for a good price but it is a 2.8 engine and my husband wants a 3.6L. Is there really that much difference in the performance and what about gas mileage?

A: The 3.6 is a better performer and close in gas mileage rating. It will also offer better resale down the road. The CTS is a good value used and since a all new one is coming out this fall with a higher output 3.6, the 2.8 is being discontinued for 2008.

Q: How do I go about getting a cadillac cts ?
I was just approved for a 15000 dollar loan but that’s not enough for the car I want. I want a used cadillac cts and the ones I’m looking at are going for around 23-24 grand. My question is, is it possible for me to get financed into the remainder amount of the car at a resonable interest rate?

A: The answer is “no.” No bank will allow you to pay 2 loans for one car. You can never finance your down payment. And as far as finding a loan for the 23-24 grand: Believe me (especially with all the bad mortgage/interest rate news going around now) if one bank will cap you off at 15 grand all the others are going to be around the same amount. You won’t find one that will give you 11 big ones more (I’m figuring in tag,tax,title and fees). It’s all based on debt-to-income ratio, your payment history and your stability (how long you’ve worked and lived at one place). And all the banks get that info from the same sources. Believe me: they know how much you can afford. And it looks like after viewing that info they feel that you really can’t be trusted to make the $400-500/month in a timely fashion to buy that car. They feel more comfortable at $250-300 or so. Now, if your trade-in is worth $11,000 you can have that CTS for the $15k loan.

Why don’t you just buy what you can afford? I bet what your driving now is no where near worth 15 grand. So any newer car you get with the loan that you were approved for will be a definite step up. Wait until you’ve saved more money or have gotten a better job or lowered other expenses before you start purchasing your “dreams.”

I know this isn’t what you want to hear. Some day you have to face reality.

Q: How do I use the factory remote start on my 2006 Cadillac CTS?
I just bought a 2006 Cadillac CTS and I know it has a factory remote start installed on it. It has the standard GM remote. What combination of buttons do I press to start the car? Thanks in advance.

A: If it has the standard GM remote, there should be a button on the top with a curved arrow. First ensure the car has been remotely locked. If it has been remotely locked a double click on the curved arrow key will cause the car to start.

Q: How can I add horsepower to a cadillac cts?
I have a 2005 cadillac cts and I want to add more horsepower without doing major changes to the vehicle any ideas?

A: Change it for a cts V!

Q: Should I buy a used Cadillac CTS car or lease a new Acura TL?
I am looking at either buying a used Cadillac CTS with no more than 39k miles on it. The prices are in my range about 16-25k depending on what kind of deal the dealer made originally. I figure a cadi will be reliable and I can get a warranty extended. I would probably put down 4k. But I also am looking at possible leasing one of the new Acura TL, or the Infiniti g37. Does anyone have any good advice?

A: Buying vs leasing depends on the mileage you put on, the tax breaks you need, and how long you generally keep a car. Consumer Reports offers a reprint of an article about buying vs. leasing–google them and get it.

There’s a joker in the deck, too–these days car dealers are drooling to get lease customers–they can figure the payment on deflated depreciation, claim a jiggered resale value, and start with a full retail price–all bad for you. On the other hand, they’re dying to sell cars–ANY cars, and this is the time to get the best deals. By the way, the CTS IS a nice car, but how many years old is it to have 39K miles on it? How many per year? Do you get all the maintenance records, and a report from carfax.com as part of your decision-making process? I wouldn’t deal with someone who doesn’t offer those last two things. Oh yeah, and Consumers Union (Reports) also offers help in buying a used car, and they charge next to nothing.

Q: What colors does the Cadillac CTS come in?
I’ve seen it in silver, white and black, but what other colors does the Cadillac CTS come in?

Thinking about getting an ‘05, ‘06 or ‘07.

A: The CTS models from those years were available in a variety of colors, around 10 per model year. Samples of the colors by model year are attached in the links below.

Q: Thinking about buying a 2003 Cadillac CTS, anyone have anything positive or negative to say about the car?
2003 Cadillac CTS, 44,000 miles. Thanks!

A: Nice car. Good value in getting some luxury. Since it is probably out of warranty, would recommend getting a extended service plan because luxury car repairs are expensive. If buying from a Caddy dealership, see if it can be certified as a Cadillac Certified Pre-Owned, adds about $1-2k to the price but gets you 6yr/100k bumper to bumper warranty, much cheaper than a service plan.
Value may drop a little now since the 2008 redesigned model is coming out now, that happens to all cars.

Q: What is Onboard Hands-Free Communications System, in a 2005 Cadillac CTS?
I’m purchasing a 2005 Cadillac CTS and would like to know if my phone will connect to the Onboard Hands-Free Communications System. Is this possible or does this have something to do with OnStar? Thanks for your help.

A: your phone will work just fine the hands on feature is nice you tell the car to dial what number and to call who and to take voice messages from you in the car its really nice once you get the hang of it. and when you do i bet you that you’ll be on the phone more while enjoyng your drive shoot i love mine its my office on wheels

Q: Does any one have any knowledge as to why the Cadillac Cts shakes and vibrates after 35-40,000 miles?
When the Cadillac Cts gets up to 50/60 mph the streering wheel starts to shake. Why?

A: check your tires first

then the alignment

when was the last time you rotated & balanced the tires?

Q: I rearended a white Cadillac CTS! Paint from my car got on the car’s bumper, how much to repaint their bumper?
I hydroplanned into a white Cadillac CTS today and there was no dent damage or anything like that… just some red paint transefer onto the back of the white car’s bumper. How much would I estimate paying to have their bumper repainted?
actuallly. insurance covered al the damage charges!

A: It depends. You might be able to buff the paint off the other car. If the bumper must be painted then it will cost alot more. There are several different white paints. For a regular white paint you are probably looking $300 – $400

Cadillacs often have white pearl paint. This is much more complicated than regular white paint. White pearl is a tri-coat color. Instead of just being a basecoat/clearcoat paint it is a basecoat/pearlcoat/clearcoat paint. There is an extra color involved and therefore extra cost. It is also much more difficult to make the color match. For a tri-coat white you are probably looking $500 – $600.

Q: How do I reset the oil life on my 2004 Cadillac CTS?
I changed the oil in my 2004 Cadillac CTS and now I need to reset the oil life to 100%. How do I do this?

A: for a Base Audio System
Follow this procedure to reset the GM Oil Life System ™:

Press the up or down arrow on the INFO button located to the right of the Driver Information Center (DIC) display to access the DIC menu.
Once 100% ENGINE OIL LIFE menu item is highlighted, press and hold the CLR button.
The percentage will return to 100 and the oil life indicator will be reset.
Repeat the steps if the percentage does not return to 100.

Navigation System
Follow this procedure to reset the GM Oil Life System ™:

Turn the system on by pressing the PWR/VOL knob once. The PWR/VOL knob is located to the lower left of the DIC display.
Press the INFO button located to the left of the display to access the Vehicle Information menu.
Turn the TUNE/SEL knob located to the lower right of the display until Engine Oil Life is highlighted. Press the knob once to select it.
Once the 100% Engine Oil Life is displayed, press the multi-function button next to the Reset prompt in the upper right corner of the display.
The percentage will return to 100 and the oil life indicator will be reset.
Repeat the steps if the percentage does not return to 100.

hope this helps

Q: How do I know if a Cadillac CTS 2005 has StabiliTrak?
I’m about to buy a Cadillac CTS 2005 V6 3.6L. I’m not sure if it has StabiliTrak. Is there any way to check it?

thanks.
Is there any StabiliTrak button in the car?

A: StabliTrak was included as part of the Sport Package option on the 2005 CTS. You can get the VIN number from the car and call a Cadillac dealer’s service department, and their GM Dealerworld system will tell them if the car has StabiliTrak, or not.

Traction Control was standard on the 2005 CTS, but StabiliTrak was not, and the only thing that’s an outside indicator of StabiliTrak are the factory 17 inch wheels included as part of the Sport Package. If the car has 16 inch wheels, it’s likely it does not have it. If you want to verify StabiliTrak, call a dealer with the VIN. Good luck.

Q: Has anyone seen a 2008 cadillac cts direct fuel injection car in a MANUAL?
last week i went to a cadillac dealer to check out the new 2008 cts. they had 2 on hand, both with an automatic transmission. i asked if they will be getting any in with a manual transmission, and the dealer told me cadillac will not release the cts in a manual transmission because of low sales in the prior years. every car magazine that i have read mentions this vehicle in both transmissions, and many critics prefer the manual over the automatic. its a sports sedan! does anyone have any inside information on the new 304 horsepower 2008 cadillac cts in a manual transmission? something tells me this dealer was blowing out hot air.

A: the dealer was somewhat right, people dont usually buy the manual, but go back to your dealer be like HEY, let me order a cadillac with manual…. then itll take 5 weeks to deliver. i went there today and im hoping to get a white diamond automatic one for like 42,000 :D goodluck!

Q: What kind of rims would you recommend on a 2007 Cadillac CTS?
I just bought a 2007 Cadillac CTS and I want to put rims on it. I really cant choose what kind though. Any suggestions that would look good on this car! (Its Black on Black by the way)

A: Few rims EVER actually look better than the factory ones.

Q: What is the biggest rim that will fit on an ‘03 Cadillac CTS? With what size tire?
I just bought a 2003 Cadillac CTS and I was wondering what the biggest rim is that I could put on it without rubbing or any other problems. Also, how wide and tire size if you know. Thank You

A: Do a bit of leg work by calling tire shops that sale rims. They can tell you the best answer. And give you the piece range for both rims and tires mouthed and balance.

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