2008 Cadillac CTS Consumer Reviews

Best Car I ever owned

Written by: debij on 09/23/2008

Vehicle

2008 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6M)

Review

Awesome Car, great interior, great gas mileage. couldn't be happier with Cadillac's new design

Favorite Features

Carbon Fiber interior

Suggested Improvements

add a spare tire

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Great Luxury, Performance, and Value

Written by: yatesd on 09/12/2008

Vehicle

2008 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan w/Direct Injection (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I compared to the 2009 Audi A4, BMW 328xi, Mercedes C300 AWD, and Lexus IS250 AWD. Actually drove them all at a test track. The CTS offers the space of a BMW 5 series at a better value.

Favorite Features

I live in inside the vehicle and the interior is great! Of course 304 HP and AWD providing 26 miles MPG on the highway with regular gas doesn't hurt. ;-)

Suggested Improvements

Interior storage space and auto dimming side mirrors.

1 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Jury still out - getting concerned

Written by: Steve on 09/11/2008

Vehicle

2008 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6M)

Review

I purchased this vehicle in February right off the showroom floor. Great fun to drive, sharp looks. I wanted the wood trim interior and the large sunroof. The car is very smooth on the road and handles well since it is rear wheel drive. Interior space is a bit tight. Storage cubbyholes and trunk space are spare. Quality issues have come up. Two weeks after the purchase the steering went out (fluid leak around the rack) - that was in the shop for two more weeks getting fixed (free loaner, thankfully). Just today the radio went out. I have the high end radio (no nav) with the 40 GB HD. The radio now only picks up AM intermittently. I am a little worried and even considering trading.

Favorite Features

Great interior design with wood and leather. Very sharp exterior look - I just enjoy walking up to get in the car. Great handling, good power. Cool oversized sunroof.

Suggested Improvements

Several things should be standard on a Cadillac and are not. Universal door remote for garage door, remote start on key fob, push button start, bluetooth - all are either not available or require a higher package. The interior space is fairly tight - 4 people are a tight fit.

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So far so good

Written by: daveb on 09/08/2008

Vehicle

2008 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan w/Direct Injection (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Had the CTS for over a month and so far it's been awesome. Lots of fun to drive. Averaging about 21 MPG. No issues so far. I was considering a Lincoln MKS but this car is so much more exciting I'm glad I chose it!

Favorite Features

Exterior looks. Interior design. Nav / audio display. Sound system. Acceleration.

Suggested Improvements

Put LEDs on the map lights so you can find them at night. Slightly larger side mirrors. More storage space. Coin holder. Backup camera. Longer front seats. Thicker opaque sunroof screen instead of translucent.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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So Far, So Good

Written by: Mark on 09/08/2008

Vehicle

2008 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan w/Direct Injection (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Former Lexus owner. Shopped against BMW 5 series, Audi A4 and Lexus 330. BMW dealer compares CTS DI with its 220 hp 3 series -- not even close unless you like stripped down, slow German cars. Lexus 330 was close, but is a lot more conservative looking and $3,000 more. With all the bells and whistles, none could come close to the Cadillac. I thought I was too young for a Cadillac sedan, but this car has exceeded my expectations and draws compliments from friends and clients.

Favorite Features

Pop-up display screen with I-pod integration. Remote starting gets the a/c running before I get in. After years of buying foreign, it feels good to drive an American car on par with (if not exceeding) the imports.

Suggested Improvements

Fuel economy, and a larger gas tank. Bluetooth should not be aftermarket, but I think they now all have it integrated Bluetooth. Trade less trunk space for more rear seat legroom. The appearance of the high end model should stand out over the base model.

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Awesome!

Written by: Matt K on 09/07/2008

Vehicle

2008 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan w/Direct Injection (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I just hit the 200 mile mark on my CTS. I have only had the car for 1 week. This is truly the best car I have ever owned. The car handles OUTSTANDINGLY, rides GREAT, and looks FANTASTIC! My car has the performance package, luxury 1 and 2 and polished wheels. You really don't need to spend the extra money for the Nav. The interior lighting looks unbelievable. And the best part is that the car was so much less then the BMW 3 series, Audi A4 and the Mercedes C class. GM really did a tremendous job on this car. I would highly recommend this Cadillac to anyone in the market for a luxury midsized car.

Favorite Features

Everything about the car. But I most likely like the 303 horse power engine.

Suggested Improvements

None!

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Wow! What A CAR!

Written by: Matt K on 09/04/2008

Vehicle

2008 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan w/Direct Injection (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I look at every make from BMW, Mercedes, Audi and Cadillac. It was a no brainer to get the Cadillac. The car was either the same or outperformed all the other cars. The layout of the cockpit is fantastic. The car rides great and people notice the beauty of the car as well. My car has everything expect for Navigation and the Moonroof. With Onstar I felt I didn't need the Nav. That saves you a lot of $$. I would recommend this car to anyone in the market for a luxury high performance car. Definitely get the DI version. Matt.

Favorite Features

Bluetooth, performance and handling, air cooled seating and sound system.

Suggested Improvements

No improvements needed. The rear sensor works great. No rear cam is needed.

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5 Series Goodbye! Hello CTS!

Written by: Bob Georgia on 08/18/2008

Vehicle

2008 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan w/Direct Injection (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

BMW is gonna learn a hard lesson in ECON 101. Every stinking day we got into our 2006 5 series another warning light was on the dash. BMW Service Good Riddance! We absolutely adore this new CTS. So far no service issues after approx 2600 miles including round trip to Colorado from Atlanta.

Favorite Features

After spending Two day driving over 6 hours per day, this vehicle has to be One of the most comfortable, enjoyable ride we have ever purchased. For the money you can be sure BMW is gonna get severely hurt!

Suggested Improvements

Higher than average rear window ledge which slightly hurts visibility, however that would be deeply trying to find something wrong with CTS. Love, Love, Love this vehicle.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Refined American

Written by: JD on 08/08/2008

Vehicle

2008 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan w/Direct Injection (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I waited for 8 months for this car to come out - I was looking for a 4 door sports sedan and after reading all the product info. I was hoping it would live up to the hype after the long wait it exceeded it & I was not disappointed. This car is awesome. I also own a 2007 Corvette and truly believe the CTS handles if not better, then at least as well as the vette (but obviously not as fast!). The CTS is really quick though, refined, handles great, and with great mileage. I avg 22 in town and have gotten as much as 32 on the highway while driving 70 & 80 mph.

Favorite Features

Exterior styling, refined interior, the double sunroof, and the technology such as the pop up nav and hard disk drive for the radio, etc.

Suggested Improvements

Only ONE. I wish the car had a push button start instead of the knob on the column. Thats being pretty picky, but other than that, I wouldn't change ANYTHING.

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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A True American Contender

Written by: Al and Rene on 08/07/2008

Vehicle

2008 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan w/Direct Injection (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

After considering the Mercedes C350, Lexus IS350, Infinity G37S, and the BMW 5 Series, my wife and I decided on the 2008 CTS. The ride, the looks, the interior ergonomics and options were great. The quality of fit and trim, along with the value of the available features, trumped the competition. We decided that we wanted a vehicle that did not look like anything else on the road and this 2008 CTS does just that with the looks it commands from passersby. It truly is a car that “turns us on when we turn it on”!

Favorite Features

When the two of us are riding in the CTS, the Ultraview Roof – the individual contoured heated and vented seats – encapsulating cockpit design – and the ambient lighting at night, gives us the feeling of riding along in our own personal individualized luxury compartments. GM got this one right!

Suggested Improvements

Rear view Camera,a little more low-end torque,in-mirror turn indicators, middle headrest in rear seat - but regardless of when we arrive at our destination; “we feel as if we have arrived ” in a true American Contender!

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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