2005 Cadillac CTS Consumer Reviews Page 3

Loving my CTS

Written by: NatsCTS on 10/24/2005

Vehicle

2005 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6M)

Review

My CTS is very nice, I enjoy driving it. I have had no trouble at all with it and it's sleek and sexy. It handles the road with such precision. Test drive one and see for yourself!

Favorite Features

Adjusting and heated seats, the wood interior and the fabulous leather seating, WOW.

Suggested Improvements

None

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CTS

Written by: Bill on 09/29/2005

Vehicle

2005 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 6M)

Review

I bought this car based on the style and a friend's enthusiastic endorsement. It's a good riding car, but the engine runs much rougher than my Honda's ever did. I am kind of disappointed with all the plastic in the interior and with the low gas mileage. The cigarette lighter hasn't worked since I drove it off the lot. But...everyone loves the styling.

Favorite Features

Styling and electronics.

Suggested Improvements

Add a fold down rear seat. Less plastic in the interior. Re-designed ashtray with a light. Bigger glove compartment.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Not a Real Standout.

Written by: Ron on 09/01/2005

Vehicle

2005 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6M)

Review

I've had mine for 5 months with 5,000 miles on it. I like the car generally, for the reasons I purchased it - stand out design, performance. However, I think it's a pretty average GM car in most ways. It lacks the "luxury" amenities you would find in other cars of this price range. For example, you get the same generic key fob as a Chevy Astro with no standard alarm or window roll down feature. And no locking fuel door? Are you kidding me? And while the performance is good, it's nothing to write home about. Assembly is not that good either. Rear bumper cover feels loose, and the passenger doors have to be slammed to be shut properly. While these aren't critical issues, this car can improve.

Favorite Features

Overall performance; handling; small turning radius; unique styling; navigation system

Suggested Improvements

Usable sized glovebox; locking fuel door; fold-down rear seat.

2 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Cadillac CTS 2005

Written by: Everett Coker on 08/26/2005

Vehicle

2005 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6M)

Review

The ride is smooth and the handling is good. Car responded when asked and was quiet while riding. A/C could be a little quiter.

Favorite Features

Style, performance and size is perfect. The interior is great and comfortable. I like the dual a/c feature and the dual exhaust.

Suggested Improvements

Quiter A/C is the only thing I can think of.

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Incredible Car

Written by: Nick on 08/13/2005

Vehicle

2005 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6M)

Review

I have had the car for six months and 15,000 kms with no problems. It is great to drive, the transmission is silky smooth, and it has great power in all ranges. GM has a winner here.

Favorite Features

The Bose stereo.

Suggested Improvements

None come to mind.

0 out 1 people found this review helpful

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My New Car Experience

Written by: Ken on 08/13/2005

Vehicle

2005 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6M)

Review

I have not gotten the performance or gas milage that I understood that I would get. I don't know what is wrong with my car but it is not the same car that is discribed in these reviews. It just does not measure up to other cars that I have owned.

Favorite Features

Looks.

Suggested Improvements

I don't know how to answer this as others who owners of this car seem to have gotten a much better car than I have. I traded in a vehicle that was much better than this one and I think that I paid way too much for this car as it does not perform up the the standard that I expected.

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Sharp car, great performance & handling

Written by: cadillacmike on 08/13/2005

Vehicle

2005 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6M)

Review

This is my 6th Cadillac, and my wife absolutely loves it even if she won't admit it. It has rather sharp styling (I like the STS better) but everyone likes it. The black is real nice when it's clean. Power and handling are superb, interior comfort is unsurprassed, and Cadillac continues to refine their memory system, this car can remember the seat position, radio settings, climate control, exit preference, Twilight Sentinel settings, mirrors, and it even has a personalized name for each key holder! The XM Satellite radio is superb. We were originally not going to get the navigation system, but once she found out that it can play DVD movies it was all over. You can even watch while driving!

Favorite Features

Engine performance, handling, personalized memory settings, interior room, fuel economy, nice polished wheels, Nav system that can play DVD movies, XM Satellite radio and Bose audio system - nicely integrated with the Navigation system.

Suggested Improvements

Why did Cadillac delete the automatic parking brake pulloff? They also seem to have deleted the cornering lights and the power trunk pulldown?! The car should have chrome exhaust tips with the $8,000 option package which my car has. Better colors are Silver, Blue or Stealth Grey.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Black Raven CTS

Written by: 2005 CTS on 07/31/2005

Vehicle

2005 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6M)

Review

I have (and do) owned BMW's for years. I am a member of BMWCCA and really appreciate these cars but I was ready for something different. I love this CTS as does my wife who is not a "car person." I have not had any type of problem in these first 9 months. My car is black with all options made plus numerous dealer extras, rear spoiler, back-up light louvers, grill, custom ss exhaust system, cold air intake, complete interior wood and more. Often people stop me to say it is beautiful and ask more about it. I am a car nut and not easy to please but this one has done it. Style is of course a matter of taste but I think this has it all. I have heard some negatives on the interior but do not agree.

Favorite Features

The engine with varible valve timing producing excellent power at any RPM range or speed. The navigation system, satelite radio, and OnStar are great. It drives very solid with excellent brakes and handling.

Suggested Improvements

I do not know of anything at this time.

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A delight to drive and own

Written by: dvc on 07/28/2005

Vehicle

2005 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6M)

Review

This is my fourth Cadillac of this ilk: two Cateras and now two CTS. Obviously I have been highly satisfied with all, despite critics who bemoaned the "unreliability" of the Cateras (not true) and the "lack of information" on the '03 CTS. My experience is that the latest CTS is a great car: fine performance, wonderful design and absolutely no trouble.

Favorite Features

Design, nice acceleration, precision steering and body solidity.

Suggested Improvements

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Need more like this in Europe!

Written by: martin on 07/28/2005

Vehicle

2005 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 6M)

Review

Best car I ever had. Last one was a Mercedes, but this one...

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