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http://www.cadillac.com/cadillacjsp/experience/summer_event_08.jsp?evar10=CTS_GA- LLERY_BOTTOMPROMO3_FCA_SUMMER_EVENT_MLP
Since the dealers don't have any inventory on the CTS (at least in AZ), it could be that GM is simply trying to draw people into the showrooms hoping to get a deal.
"Sorry we're out, but you can order an '09...or perhaps you'd like to step up to an STS"
On the '08 CTS, I don't see the 0% financing costing the General much money.
GM wouldn't spend $millions to nationally advertise the "CTS 0% for 60 months" on TV for nothing.
http://www.findlaycadillac-saab.com/VehicleSearchResults?search=new&make=Cadilla- c&model=CTS
Ironically I spent 5 days in Las Vegas strip a little over a week ago; I didn't see a single 2008/09 CTS.
I knew that the People's Republic of Kalifornia was different. I had no idea that style didn't matter.
Guess I'm still living in the USA. Tough for my fellow citizens.
I'm keeping my powder dry.
-Brian
Yeah they are. No new drilling allowed. No new refineries allowed. No new diesel powered cars allowed. BUT they drive luxury foreign cars, which require premium fuel, AND they complain about the price of gas.
May God Bless You and Bless the USA
I'll check with Pa, Little Joe, Hoss and Adam...the one who probably really knows is Hop Sing...:):):):):):):)
I have had to place a pillow across my shoulders to alleviate the situation.
The seat bottom cushion has 8 adjustment positions:
1. Forward, 2. back, 3. front of seat angle up, 4. front of seat angle down, 5. back of seat angle up, 6. back of seat angle down, 7. entire seat up, 8. entire seat down.
In addition: backrest angle up and back, and do not forget about the lumbar which might help " push" you away from the headrest if this is comfortable for you.
Good luck.
Typically when you try to use any headrest you are then looking down to try to see out the windshield. This one is perfect and comfortable too.....
Does anyone know of a good website for aftermarket parts/kits for the CTS?
Any chips that boost the HP?
I've heard of some electrical problems. Anyone else?
Sorry if these questions have been answered before, but I don't have time to read 2374 posts.
BTW, my wife has an 08 C300 completely loaded. It's a great car, but I'm still getting the CTS.
Thanks.
The CTS has been very popular in its new incarnation, but less popular in California where German luxury cars tend to dominate. One thing to note with the CTS is that although it is frequently compared against the C-class, A4 and 3 Series, it's really exactly the size of a BMW 5 series automobile (all important dimensions are literally within .5 inches of each other). It is expected that Cadillac will eventually introduce a smaller vehicle for the world market (the Saab-derived BLS is sold only in Europe). And although the CTS lacks a few features of the 5 series/E-class...most notably an optional V8 engine, the upcoming CTS-V with 556 HP is designed to go hunting against M5s and E63 AMGs.
Regarding your questions, I don't know of any chippers for this car but I suspect the CTS-V will get someone to tackle that since the engine is a cousin of a hot breathing Corvette engine (the previous CTS-V had chips available for that car). I'm not familiar with any widespread electrical issues with this car in monitoring this board over the last year. The most traffic was generated by a member who had a bum engine which GM eventually fixed properly. As far as aftermarket parts go, GM has a site you can start with (gmaccessorieszone.com) but I suspect that Google will be your friend on this one.
Good luck with your purchase. Let us know how it turns out.
The CTS-V is impressive (engine HP), but the pics I've seen of it don't look that impressive. I think the CTS has better styling. We'll see!
The dealer tried to order it but GM said that my car ID was not designed for it and they would not sell it. I went to the GM CEO and finally got a person on his staff to talk to me. They agreed that ALL Cadillac's for the past 10 years came with them but not the new CTS. They refused to help me. WHAT A COMPANY.
My dealer finally found another dealer that had the option on ONE of their cars and they used the other cars ID to try to order the transmitter and cover plate. It's hard to believe but they would only sell the transmitter but not the cover plate. The only thing the dealer could buy with the other cars ID was a new console and remove and replace my existing console.
That's what we finally did and $400 dollars later I had the Garage Door Opener on my car. Normally it would be easier to use the control that came with my garage door but I wanted the three buttons for my three garage doors.
If your dealership will not do this goto http://www.lundcadillac.com . Their performance department can and will retune the engine for you.
Also if HP is not your thing you can also reprogram it strictly for the lower octane table and boost fuel economy. However I currently do not have any information on what that expected gain would be on the CTS.
Now of course there are exceptions to every rule. For example the 09 CTS-V is 558hp detuned ZR1 engine but if you change out a few items ie: blower and super charger, we are guestimating at present that we can push it to about 800Hp. Of course we have to wait and see what the reality is when we start to get them in.
Ps. if your contacting my dealership to have this done can you please let them know I refered you so I get the credit? ty
Thoughts:
Fit and finish is first rate, electronics are functional and of high quality; more features than I can count, but they do seem to be fairly intuitive to operate. Bluetooth works very well; On-star is a plus. Seats are very firm, but once you find "your" position, are also supportive and comfortable. The steering is precise and the turning radius is decent for a car of this size. (Of course I'm coming out of an RL; Acura's have the turning radius of a battleship). I love the styling of the car; outside and in, and am now 650 miles into it.
Originally I intended to custom order an '09 because I didn't want the Ultraview Sunroof. Both the salesperson and, later, the dealership manager, sat with me and advised candidly that they'd tried on a number of occasions to order cars w/out the Ultraview Sunroof, but were unsuccessful on builds where the buyer wanted most of the other luxury features. In other words, customers who, like me, essentially wanted PDQ minus the sunroof, weren't seeing their orders filled. This is consistent with earlier posts on this site where people attempted to order a loaded CTS w/o the sunroof and their order simply never got built.
Once I relented on the sunshade, then the existing 08's came into play. It seems the only real difference between the late '08 models and the new '09s is the encased color coordinated antenna housing at the rear of the roof. The '08 antenna is black.
Concerns/disappointments:
- surprising amount of road noise from underneath the car and wind noise off the mickey-mouse-ear shaped outside mirrors
- (I'm going to struggle for words to describe this one) there is a pressure build up that you sense in your ear at around 40mph. It peaks at 45, then quickly dissipates as you accelerate beyond that. It you hold at roughly 45 (at least on my car), the pressure persists (annoying). It's the same sensation as in my previous car when I would travel at that speed with the rear passenger side widow about halfway down (dog traveling in back seat). Barely cracking either of the front widows would immediately dissipate the pressure. In the Cadillac, the pressure is there despite the fact that all 4 windows are closed. Any explanations? Can anyone put a term to the condition I'm describing?
- Unfortunately for me, I'm finding the ride joltingly harsh. I test drove a demo w/ the salesperson on two different occasions. While the suspension certainly was more stiff than the RL to which I was accustomed, 650 miles of ownership has told me it is FAR MORE rigid - unpleasantly so - than my previous RL and, surprisingly, the 3 series that preceded the Acura. I expected and wanted the CTS's ride and handling to be more rigid than the RL, but it also is noticeably more harsh than the 3 series. Forget about speedbumps and potholes (trunk cargo literally shifts on those occasions), mere dips and wrinkles in the road fully resonate through your being. And I have a FE2. I can't imagine the FE3 version. I'm hoping that I grow accustomed to it, but at the moment, I'm sadly of the opinon that I made a mistake. I chose the loaded CTS primarily over the 4.2 A6, with the M35/45 and 5 series also under consideration (the plenum shield look eliminated the "refreshed" RL from consideration).
The CTS is a wonderful car and I wouldn't discourage anyone from buying one. If I can offer any advice, however, make sure you include parking lot speedbumps and a stretch of road with less than ideal pavement on your test drive itinerary.
There is a term of physics that describes it, as the air pressure of the moving vehicle as it relates to the motion...mine was just the opposite on my Crown Vic...open just a rear windows and the ear pressure was painful...but opening both windows on the passenger isde, drivers side closed, caused a whirlwind effect inside the car that is quite nice and has quite a cooling effect under 80 degrees...plus, I like the wind feeling without actually having it slam into my face...
Does it go away with your windows closed if you simply turn on the vent like breaking a vacuum, and you can direct the air vents any way you want...
What tire pressures are you running?
P235/50R18 All Season (97V) Michelin.
I'm really not comparing the car to softer riding competitors (Acura and, obviously, Lexus). I don't and didn't expect that level of insulation. But even compared to competitors that handle as well (Audi, Infiniti) and better (BMW 3 & 5), the ride is harsh and frankly disruptive; especially the back end - it bounces particularly hard.
No, air conditioner has been on at all times. I'm in Texas. What you described w/ your Crown Vic is the same experience I had w/ the RL (described above). Opening either front window even a hair solved the problem. I'm not physicist but guessed that having only the back window open actually created a vacuum effect of sorts. Opening a front window restored air flow and normalized the pressure. I don't understand why it's now happening (to some extent) with all windows closed on the CTS.
My 07 AWD calls for 30 cold, all the way around. You should be checking them at least monthy. The on star report is worthless as who knows when they did their readout, it could have been while you were going down the road on a hot day. First thing in the morning using your display and the car is either in the garage or shade check them and look at the sticker on the drivers side door post and it will tell you what is needed.
Anyway, I have not experienced the cabin pressure problem you are having but the ride over RR tracks and road strips is definitely more harsh than my Sable was. The dash readout for the tires says 37 PSI all around which agrees with my pressure gauge. The door sticker calls for 30 PSI all around but the first status E-mail from OnStar that came yesterday recommends 30 PSI in front and 32 PSI in back. I sent an E-mail to Cadillac Contact Us for clarification and I will report back when I get a response. As soon as I find out, I will bleed the pressure down to Specs to see if that helps.
37 \ 38 does seem high -
what does the "Tire Loading Information label" show?
Dropping from 37 \ 38 to 32 or 30
will likely change the ride quite noticeably...
Good luck!
Nevertheless, I appreciate your response.