NAIAS: 2008 Cadillac CTS
01-08-07, 12:27 PM
#16
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The interior looks better than anything else in the entry level luxury class right now, IMO, and that includes the ES and IS. VERY sharp looking car.
I can't wait to see if the new CTS-V brings us the 505hp LS7 or the 650hp LS9.
I can't wait to see if the new CTS-V brings us the 505hp LS7 or the 650hp LS9.
01-08-07, 01:26 PM
#17
Speaks French in Russian
Im really liking that front end, but now I know why they never showed preview pics of the rest of the car. It looks exactly the same!! 
Though the grill is HUGE, Im loving it. Big grills is like the new trend. Every car company wants you to recognize there cars by just the grill alone these days (you'll be able to spot this car a mile away which is a good thing for them). This grill surely is bold and it does make a statement.
The interior I think is great. I dont necessarily think its best in class design wise (though its up there), but the fact that they are using Leather on the dash and real metals and wood to dress up the interior is big plus in book.
Though the grill is HUGE, Im loving it. Big grills is like the new trend. Every car company wants you to recognize there cars by just the grill alone these days (you'll be able to spot this car a mile away which is a good thing for them). This grill surely is bold and it does make a statement.
The interior I think is great. I dont necessarily think its best in class design wise (though its up there), but the fact that they are using Leather on the dash and real metals and wood to dress up the interior is big plus in book.
Last edited by GFerg; 01-08-07 at 01:34 PM.
01-08-07, 01:40 PM
#18
Speaks French in Russian
2008 CTS 3872 lbs(4101 lbs AWD)
Someone posted the weight on another forum. The weight of this car clearly does not compete with the rest of its main competition. That is GS430 weight!!! LS430 weight!!!
Sigh, I guess the new CTS having 300hp doesnt matter much anymore now that it will weight about 500lbs more than the rest of the comp.
Maybe those rumors of the new CTS going to the mid luxury class are true after all.
Someone posted the weight on another forum. The weight of this car clearly does not compete with the rest of its main competition. That is GS430 weight!!! LS430 weight!!!
Sigh, I guess the new CTS having 300hp doesnt matter much anymore now that it will weight about 500lbs more than the rest of the comp.
Maybe those rumors of the new CTS going to the mid luxury class are true after all.
01-08-07, 03:05 PM
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The side shot looks like a Lexus. IS previous gen.
Cadillac is really doing a nice job lately.
V8 engine, manual transmission, and lots of room.
Cadillac is really doing a nice job lately.
V8 engine, manual transmission, and lots of room.
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01-10-07, 11:28 PM
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Hmm... I'm starting to warm up to Caddy. Didn't like the first CTS, but loved the STS. This car now looks more like an STS. I could see myself in this should I want a sedan in the future.
01-11-07, 07:04 AM
#29
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Consumer Reports rates the CTS's reliability as "average", and gives it a rating of 74 (whatever that means). The highest rated car in that segment/class got a 90.
01-11-07, 08:51 AM
#30
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Why NOT, if you like the car? Forget Caddy's geezer image and buy one. Those days are going away anyway.....Cadillacs aren't just for grandpa anymore.
Last edited by mmarshall; 01-11-07 at 08:56 AM.