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As a long-time gearhead, I can understand the desire for a 6 speed car, but there is no way I can live with one as my primary transportation, given the demands of cell phones, traffic, etc. The car with the automatic is delightful. I have the sport package. The closest car I am familiar with that has similar handling is the BMW 330i, which the CTS will smoke in a drag race. For a car that rides as well and as quietly as the CTS, it sets up in a fast corner very nicely, reminiscent of BMW. Also, the steering and brakes are pretty fair. The snob appeal in my neighborhood does not seem to match BMW or Mercedes, but at least the CTS is a lot less common around here. My only reservation is the snow performance, but with the inherent balance, I expect it will be fine with the proper tires fitted.
That said, your best bet is to order an 06 the way you want it and shoot for the best price you can get, knowing what the going rate on 05's is. There is not enough new on the 06 to make it more desireable, so I dont think you should have a lot of trouble getting a decent quote for an ordered car. Dont be surprised if they make you give a non-refundable deposit though, because very few other people walk into a Caddy dealership looking to shift for themselves. That was clear by the wealth of 6 speed V's sitting on the lot collecting dust with even deeper discounts than the 3.6's. The V would be fun for a few weeks, but I dont think I would be able to keep my foot out of it, which would lead to unwanted attention from the law. It is more fun to go fast in a slow car than it is to go slow in a fast car.
in case all you folks don't know yet - for 2006 the CTS-V will have an automatic trans option - as well as LS2 engine.
a dude at work has an XLR. he said he bought it at a chevy dealer that just added the cadillac franchise too. he admits that he is very picky but is not fully pleased with his dealership. i can probably get more details from him if others are interested , but probably i'd have to plant that info on "XLR buying experience" thread instead, if there is one. i'll probably suggest to him that he visit edmunds.com himself and tell us all what's what with his XLR.
Offer is for $35,628. With the SmartBuy incentive, botom line price is $33,378, plus TTL.
Is this a good deal? Should I try for better at same dealer or elsewhere?
Thank you.
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Since this discussion focuses on pricing, please re-post your question in our regular Cadillac CTS topic, where other owners hang out. Since it doesn't seem to be a vehicle-specific question, you might actually have better luck in our Tires, tires, tires discussion.
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I just got a 2003 CTS, dark blue, moonroof, bose speakers, certified car, i think it had both the luxury and sport upgrades. It has the wood on the steering wheel and shifter, if that matters. 45K miles, but like I said, good for 100K. The only thing missing was the nav.
Got it for just under $20,000, plus TTL.
I think I did good. What do you think?
$2000 Cash to Dealer start: 04/05/2006 end: 07/05/2006
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2006 3.6L Black CTS Ebony Int.
w/Auto Trans, Luxury Pkg, Sunroof, Upgraded Sound System
MSRP 38,190
This is a Dealer Demo with 3700 miles on it, sold as new so XM and OnStar etc. are included.
They are offering this car at $31990.
Edmunds TMV for this car brand new is $33,494.
One other thing I have to consider is that this is an internet deal and I would have to fly to the city and drive back home, around 500 miles. They did say they would do "something" to help with the airfare.
So what do you guys think? Any and all opinions are welcome. Thanks in Advance!
Walt
I should note that this car is "stripped" by Cadillac standards -- no sunroof, navigation or two-tone leather.
I chose the rebate rather than the 0%. However, as noted above the fact that I was offered 5.9% despite impaired credit shows how much GMAC wants to help move the '06s.
The fact that it is Certified would seem to indicate that the dealership isn't just trying to get rid of a lemon. If the car had serious problems, I doubt the dealership would have paid Cadillac the $1,300 plus for certification.
In Austin, Covert is offering NEW 2006 CTS's for $26k with 0% interest, etc.
I really want to have an american car even my Honda has run perfectly for 4 years and still feel like new.
Good or not?
06 CTS 3.8 sport
39 month
12k
sticker $40,060, sale $36k and change
$0 down, taxes rolled in (8.5%)
$3000 in rebates
$492 month
06 CTS 3.8 sport
39 month
12k
sticker $40,060, sale $36k and change
$0 down, taxes rolled in (8.5%)
$3000 in rebates
$492 month
Should I buy a CTS or Acura TSX. The TSX is higher $$$, but has regular leather. Leather in CTS would cost more.
This is in Raleigh, NC area
I bought the CTS from an older man who's medical condition prohibits him from driving anymore. He purchased the vehicle a little over a year ago. The MSRP was about $38000. I feel like I bought a new car with a 30% discount! I love the car so far. It has luxury mixed in with a little sportyness and lots of speed. I am 26 years old and definitely think Cadillac built a car that appeals to younger people.
MANUFACTURER'S SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE $ 31,970.00
Options installed by Manufacturer
3.6L V6 18" WHEEL PERFORMANCE
PACKAGE:
PERFORMANCE-TUNED SUSPENSION
PERFORMANCE BRAKING SYSTEM
18" POLISHED 9-SPOKE WHEELS
P225/50R18 W-RATED TIRES
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
STABILITRAK-STABILITY CONTROL
LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL
HIGH INTENSITY HEADLAMPS
$ 2,285.00
3.6L V6 LUXURY PACKAGE:
MEMORY SEAT ADJUSTER
COMPASS IN ISRV MIRROR
10-WAY POWER SEATS W/ LUMBAR
HEATED FRONT SEATS
UNIVERSAL HOME REMOTE
THEFT-DETERRENT ALARM SYSTEM
$ 1,550.00
5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
$ 1,200.00
CTS STANDARD PACKAGE
NO CHARGE
EXPRESS OPEN SUNROOF
$ 1,200.00
BOSE MUSIC SYS. W/ 6 DISC
IN-DASH CD CHANGER
(REPLACES STD/OPT PKG RADIO)
$ 1,000.00
TOTAL OPTIONS $ 7,235.00
TOTAL VEHICLE & OPTIONS $ 39,205.00
DESTINATION CHARGE $720.00
TOTAL VEHICLE PRICE*** $39,925.00
I was offered a price of $37,500 after tax and title. Tax is 7%. Therefore I was given a price of around $35,000 before any taxes/title. Edmunds TMV price was $37,117...so this cam in a little more than $2000 less than TMV. I have done no negotiating as of yet...just emailed them for a price on a particular VIN number. I plan on selling my 98 Pontiac Grand Prix myself...put the money in savings off of that and pay the monthly car payments from that until those funds run out. I plan on jumping on the 0% for 60 months as I would save an additional $700 going that route versus the $3k cash back on a 6% loan for 60 months. Also have $3200 earnings on my GM Card, plus an additional $750 on a Citibank Driver's Edge Card...for an additional $4000 off the $37500...bringing it down to almost $33,500 after tax/title.
So far, things are looking good!! :shades:
http://www.gmcard.com/GMCard/apply/redeem/allowances.jsp
I was unaware of the Volvos discounting $10k. That's amazing. I have emailed the dealership and said that was way too high...I was looking more in the ballbark of $30k for that vehicle (which would be about $9k off). The dealership has 21 2006 CTS models on their lot right now. If all else fails, I can always wait.
I actually found a dealership still trying to sell some 2005 CTS with less than 50 miles on them. I might go down that route...but need to make sure that I can still use my GM card earnings towards a new 2005.
Thanks,
Brad4
If I could find a 6-speed I would be happy...
As for the 2005 CTSs, it was Roberts Oldsmobile Cadillac in Beavercreek, OH that had numerous 2005s. Their prices are really high on the 2005s...about the same as you can get for the 2006s...but with the 07s now on the lot, I'm sure they would be more than happy to lower that price signicantly...JMO though.
I couldn't get anywhere with Camargo in Cincy...dealing with the Infinity of Dayton dealership now on a G35 4 door coupe. GM just doesn't have another car that I really like...and no one seems to want to budge on a 2006 CTS...
It's the white CTS...and pretty loaded. I did a search in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, and Kentucky with no luck on a six speed (minus the one in Beavercreek, OH).