2003 Cadillac CTS Consumer Reviews Page 5

Worse car I've ever owned!

Written by: Trip Gore on 06/28/2004

Vehicle

2003 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)

Review

I was one of the first to lease a CTS in Kansas City, MO. Love the look, but have endured poor quality problems. Paint peeled on grill at 10k. Cadillac would not fix under warranty. (Dealer replaced as "goodwill") A/C condensation flooded interior at 20k. Trim pieces have fallen off in trunk and interior. Front rubber air dam fell off as well as small rubber flaps by rear wheels.Power lock failed at 60k ($400 out-of-warranty repair). Idles poorly when cold (hook shakes).Only good things are comfortable seats and good highway mileage. Poorly placed cruise control buttons on bottom of steering wheel and where is the glove box light????

Favorite Features

Cool looks, comfortable seats, good mileage.

Suggested Improvements

Improve overall build quality. Pieces have fallen off because plastic rivets break -- use screws! Engine shouldn't vibrate. Improve confusing push buttons. Improve interior lighting. Cadillac hassled me when I requested help with peeling paint on the grill.

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Problems with reliability, fun to drive

Written by: carman on 06/16/2004

Vehicle

2003 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)

Review

I was very excited to own this car, and loved it the first few months I had it. But then things started going wrong. It cuts off in the middle of traffic, and they can't seem to tell me why when I take it to the dealership. It also warned me that there was no oil in the engine during a horrible rain storm, forcing me to call a tow truck, but it turned out it was just a faulty monitor in the engine. There have been other problems with the electrical system. The car has been "buggy," taking some of the fun out of owning it.

Favorite Features

Even with the problems, the car is fun to drive. I love the power. Also, the car phone feature has made my life easier. I get lots of compliments on the style.

Suggested Improvements

The car is buggy, lots of little things wrong with it. But as far as the styling, and the engine, etc, everything is very nice. I bought a Mercedes C class for my wife about the same time I got this car for myself, and haven't had any trouble at all with it.

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OmniCare Labs of Champaign, Inc.

Written by: Bob Devlin on 04/28/2004

Vehicle

2003 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)

Review

Have very much enjoyed this car. I am looking forward to owning the CTS-V. This car is very well styled and the performace is great.

Favorite Features

The exterior style. The comfort of the seats.

Suggested Improvements

Less road noise. Larger back seat leg room.

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Buy One

Written by: caddy man on 03/08/2004

Vehicle

2003 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)

Review

Car blows away competition! Better than a BMW or Audi or Mercedes (small models) Buy it!!!

Favorite Features

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Boomers Baby

Written by: Jazz Mon on 02/23/2004

Vehicle

2003 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)

Review

Most impressed with reliability, fuel economy, and drivability. This car handles great on the open road. It takes the turns like a true sports car. This model offers allot for the money.

Favorite Features

The zenon headlights make driving at night, in the rain a more comfortable experience. You can see the road ahead better and feel safer about the drive.

Suggested Improvements

The increased horsepower and dual exhaust offered on the 2004 model will definitely improve overall performance.

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Before you purchase, please read

Written by: TexasCTS on 01/30/2004

Vehicle

2003 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)

Review

We waited months to receive our new car Pros: Great ride & comfort. Cons: The whole sterring system failed the first 180 miles on the vehicle (3rd day). It took three weeks to get the parts. Poor handling on snow or ice. We could not get in our driveway when there was more than a half of an inch of snow. We also were involved in an accident on wet payement due to the car over correcting when avoiding debris on the road. It took 10 full weeks to have the car returned due to parts problems with Cadillac. To make matters worse, OnStar never sent a tow truck.

Favorite Features

Exterior design hands down.

Suggested Improvements

Poorly designed control systems. Very difficult to drive and control climate and/or sound system. Setting the clock that is only visible to the driver is also a task.

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I Love My CTS

Written by: Detailman on 01/10/2004

Vehicle

2003 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)

Review

This has been the Best Car I have ever Driven. The Handeling is great and the power is, ( well, let's just say, IT HAS HORSES). The interior is a little plain, but for the money, ( fully loaded, is under $40k), it's great. The cars computer tells when the gas cap is not tightened properly, all the gauges are digital, it tells you hown much oil life, how much trans life left etc. The only thing that's missing is the gauge options that can actually talk to you!!

Favorite Features

My favorite feature is that I can take a sharp curve on a interstate, that advises 45 miles per hour, at 80 mph with ease. No pulling, no shaking, no nothing. For a midsize, the back seat is roomy, The POWER, POWER, POWER, for a V6, last but not least, is the music system.

Suggested Improvements

For a Cadillac, the interior dash could be more Luxury.

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One Year Later

Written by: CTS Owner on 01/03/2004

Vehicle

2003 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)

Review

Have driven the 03 CTS for one year now. Been back to the dealer for steering rack, sun roof and tail light assembly, all covered under warranty. Still love to drive this car. Resale value has dropped $10k in one year from invoice price, disappointing. Overall a great drving experience but I shutter the fact of when this car comes out of warranty.

Favorite Features

GPS, Bose stereo, heated seats (live in New England), performance and pick up.

Suggested Improvements

Traction control sucks in the snow. Steerign wheel volume knob in wrong spot as is cruise control. Could use a lumbar on drivers side seat.

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Not the Caddy I'm used to driving.

Written by: DonC on 12/23/2003

Vehicle

2003 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)

Review

I've had Cadillacs for many years and this car does not exude the comfort of previous models. I guess that's my main disappointment. Also, I have a rattle (normal for American built cars) in my dashboard that drives me crazy.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

I know they added more horsepower to the 2004 - the CTS needed it.

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All Bark, Don't get BITTEN

Written by: sosorry on 12/04/2003

Vehicle

2003 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5M)

Review

This is a feeble attempt by GM to build a car to compete with European autos. They fail in every category. The car is all sizzle and no meat! The over-all quality is typical of all domestic cars. It is filled with plastic and poorly fitted components that rattle, squeak and creek after the first month. It is surely one of the worst cars I have ever owned. GM has has no interest in correcting the problems I have had with my CTS. I made an impulse purchase, boy am I sorry!!! I never thought I would say give my Catera back!

Favorite Features

NONE

Suggested Improvements

Integrated Onstar antenna, Locking gas cap, decent headlights, front seat assist grip handles, Valet locking trunk and glove box, and so much more..

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