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2008 Cadillac CTS consumer reviews

$33,675–$35,975 MSRP range
side view of 2008 CTS Cadillac
(90 reviews)
87% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.4
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could be better

Interior could have been built better. Sunroof noisy, leaks. panels rattle. Could be better 4 a Cadi

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Best Car On The Market

Absolutely fabulous car. There are so many extras on this car I would have never expected. It has rain sensing windshield wipers, automatic lights, ipod integration. There are so many great features, I love the sleek dash and the speedometer has the option of having it show digitally on the screen where the specs show up. It rides like a dream the seats are so comfortable and the back seat is surprisingly roomy. The trunk is huge and will fit everything you need. I'm in love with this car a huge leap up from my Scion TC. I am a young girl that drives this car I would pick this over a BMW or Mercedes.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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MOST LUXURIOUS CAR I'VE EVER OWNED

LOVE MY CADILLAC. NEVER HAD ONE BEFORE AND IT IS WONDERFUL. IT'S THE MOST LUXURIOUS CAR I'VE EVER OWNED AND HAS ALL THE FEATURES I WANTED EXCEPT A NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Satisfaction Plus

After doing a three-month research of this vehicular, I had a chance to test drive this car one day during my lunch and it was the most love I ever felt for a cars performance and features. I will always recommend a Cadillac CTS to anyone who wants a quality car that owns the road and holds its value.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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A Beautiful Car

I bought the car with 23K miles and have only added about 1000. I love the way it looks and handles. Performance and fuel mileage are quite adequate with the base 3.6. I really like the performance suspension and 18" wheels and I love the six speed automatic.. I added the spare tire for security. I probably won't stay with the Run-Flat tires when it comes time to replace. The driver's seat is a little too firm. It had a rattle in the shifter and one in the rear deck but they were resolved. I just received a recall to recalibrate the oil life sensor due to timing chain wear, but I don't let it tell me when to change oil, I like the 3000 mile intervals. Would I recommend this car to a friend, Absolutely!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Car!

The CTS is a solid, great looking car. I have had no problems with it and the dealership treats me great every time I come in to have it serviced. The Cadilla brand is back!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Would buy another

After almost 3 years I still love to drive this car. The only thing that would make me happier is if it was a V.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very Nice, but very SMALL

This is a great car for comuting but for a family or business it is just too small. Love driving it by myself and the AWD is great in the snow.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Still Not Up to Par with Imports

I gave the Cadillac a chance after owning an Audi A4Sline and BMW 328ci previously. Unfortunately, the effort falls short, mostly in the quality department. There are intermittent rattles in the rear-sounds like the speakers have pinball machine parts in them. Fit and finish and gaps are not tight in places, mostly on the interior. There are other rattles, and wind noise is bothersome. There are intermittent electronic glitches- turn it on, and the audio system simply doesn't work at times. The dealership has not been pleasant to work with. If the car is having a "good" day and the noises are kept to a minimum, it is quite comfortable. I have the "4" and it works well in snow and inclement weather. This is an over-priced vehicle. Going north of 40K and not getting push button start or xenon headlamps is a joke. There were no poor reviews on this vehicle that I could find by the established media. I feel these reviews are a disservice to consumers. Anyone used to an Audi or BMW is not going to be satisfied with this vehicle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Could Not Be Happier

Fantastic car. I have driven trucks and SUV?s for the last few years. I wanted better mileage , performance and good looks in a new vehicle. I chose the 2008 CTS. This car rocks every minute I am in it. The look is cool. Outside to in, this car reeks of performance and style! I was very worried about perception and have found that it is my car that is being looked at! With a ton of acceleration, I now have to worry about the speed limit again! This is definitely not my Dads car. An American machine and very cool! Plus it gets 23 miles per gallon!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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