Caddypower Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 Hello everyone! Im ready to purchase my first Cadillac and need some advice. Im looking towards a CTS because its smaller and get better MPG. Ive pinpointed one at Mike Kelly Cadillac that has low miles and a great price. Has anyone bought anything from them before? Are they trustworthy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Nunnally Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 In a CTS I would shop for a 2004+ 3.6L FE3 (sport suspension) with Bose, Nav, and Sunroof. The CTS-V started in 2004 also, but they are still $20K + for a nicer example, and you mentioned mpg, which is not their forte. Not familiar with that PA dealer. It is a good idea regardless of what Cadillac you are considering to run a carfax, and have an independent mechanic check the car out pre-purchase. Bruce 2023 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Follow me on: Twitter Instagram Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyG Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 I'd like to know a little bit more about YOU before I can recommend a car. About what age group are you? How do you plan to use this car? What do you expect of it? Why do you think this would be a better car for you than say a Toyota Avalon or Honda Accord or something? What year or price range would you likely be looking at? Are you mechanically inclined? I think knowing the answers to these questions are critical to helping you find a car that will suit your needs and budget. Never underestimate the amount of a persons greed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemmichelle11 Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 I like my CTS because it's classy and sporty, has lots of pep and fits me well, being a woman. It takes regular gasoline. I put super in it once, and it had a hard time starting first time of the day. Best of luck with your search for the perfect Caddy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenJ Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 In a CTS I would shop for a 2004+ 3.6L FE3 (sport suspension) with Bose, Nav, and Sunroof . . . Bruce, I'm 6'3" and occasionally enjoyed the sunroof in my '95 Eldorado. I had to move quickly when I bought the '98 Eldorado and was disappointed by the lack of a sunroof. However, I got used to it in a short time and even began to appreciate the extra headroom. When I bought the '01 Eldorado I specifically sought one WITHOUT a sunroof; I like that added headroom (something the Eldorado sorely lacks when a sunroof is in place). The Eldorado is a low rider. How would you rate, for headroom, a sunroof-equipped CTS? Regards, Warren There is no means of avoiding the final collapse of a boom brought about by credit expansion. The alternative is only whether the crisis should come sooner as the result of a voluntary abandonment of further credit expansion, or later as a final and total catastrophe of the currency system involved. - Ludwig von Mises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Nunnally Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Certainly the CTS with sunroof has less headroom than without due to the design. I think the issue is whether you can find a comfortable driving position that keeps you at an angle so that you don't interact with the sunroof and still enjoy driving. I am 6'2" and in my experience in my most natural driving position it depends on when my last haircut was if the sunroof equipped CTS has enough headroom or not (so it is very close). I think what one does is adjust the seat to lean back a bit and lower the headroom needed, if you see what I mean. However, that may not be a comfortable driving position. The sunroof adds 100 lbs or so of weight, so it is a slight negative for performance. Bruce 2023 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Follow me on: Twitter Instagram Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyG Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 http://usedcars.kbb.com/fyc_b/vdp.jsp?ct=u...amp;cardist=101 2003 STS, 43,000 mi. Rohric Cadillac, West Liberty Ave. PGH. PA $14,000. Never underestimate the amount of a persons greed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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