CTS owners chime in

[TealV6]

I'm looking into adding a CTS to the stable. Something more comfortable and "grown up" is needed. Love my Jeep, but it's not grown up. Right now it's either CTS or Grand Cherokee.

I've been looking at the CTS forums and not really impressed by how many problems guys are having with 04-07 models. Prove me other wise and sell me on the CTS. If you can't, I guess Jeep will be the choice.

Cheers..
Steve

[ACiFiC]

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CTS or jeep are two extreme's, why those?

[3.4 slow to go]

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I LOVED my 06 caddy, style, luxury, and average 34mpg @70 too. My 08 cts 4 is getting around 27-30, but then it is bigger, and heavier. 1gen 3.6 imho, is a bit quicker than the 3.6DI + weight.

Problems w/the 06? the winshield washer motor kept spraying when using the wipers. that started happening about a week before it died, w/148k on the odometer.


as a 2x CTS owner,

[TealV6]

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CTS or jeep are two extreme's, why those?

I'm a Jeep owner now. Have been for years. I can wrench on my Jeeps because they are not completely filled with gizmo's and bs to break. But my basic shoebox is not the luxury truck. A Grand Cherokee would be a great step up, which I would add things like leather, factory moon roof, heated seats, etc.

A caddy would be nice. The CTS would fit the grown up need. Leather, moon roof, seats, etc. Only I don't have experience with caddy's and it's not 4x4, but I can fore go the 4x4 for nice. But I want something that will not die. My shoebox is a 2k Cherokee with 178K miles, same motor and trans. No major issues as long as you don't call a windshield crack, rip in the driver seat and a little surface rust now an issue! :)

What issues happen with what years/models CTS? I keep seeing trans issues, motor issues on the forums... is that from idiots racing the CTS or normal driving???

Steve

[3.4 slow to go]

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idiots. I got the car in Aug 08 (36yr b-day present to self :cool: ) w/67k on it. It was my dd/trip car.

btw, it has a stupid small turning radius & no powertrain issues.


edit: it actually handled pretty decent in snow, even better w/the snow tires on it ;)

[TealV6]

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I got the car in Aug 08 (36yr b-day present to self :cool:

Yep... we're old :P That's why were going towards the caddy's :D

So what is your recommendation for me? No more than $10K.

[3.4 slow to go]

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granted the lower milage the better, if you cain get one w/the navi it is soooo worth it.

$15k on a lower milage, well equiped car wouldn't be asking too much, esp an 07. The 08, being a lil bigger was better for wife & 3kids road trips.

Deff go for a 3.6, and remember, all teh 6's of the CTS use 87 oct :tup:

[97RSSM90]

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i've drive a few with the 2.8, 3.6, and 3.6 di. its a great car and it will hopefully be my next. i love everything about them. good v6 engine, great transmissions, and irs. the car rides a bit stiff for a caddy but handles great. interior is super nice.

[3.4 slow to go]

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Here's a shot from 17 Aug showing the range of these cars when cruising @65 on a full tank.


This just happened to be the longest I've gotten this car up to

[3.4 slow to go]

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so, when do we get to see your pimp-mobile?