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bigdaddy2003

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Aug 27, 2014 1:56 PM
I'm looking into a buying a Cadillac and I have never really heard anything bad about them other than being expensive to fix. I have a buddy saying they are junk lol. Anyone have an opinion on the subject?
Aug 27, 2014 1:56pm
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Aug 27, 2014 2:39 PM
bigdaddy2003;1648034 wrote:I'm looking into a buying a Cadillac and I have never really heard anything bad about them other than being expensive to fix. I have a buddy saying they are junk lol. Anyone have an opinion on the subject?
This seems like a stupid ETB thread, where he could have just googled it.
Aug 27, 2014 2:39pm
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thavoice

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Aug 27, 2014 2:46 PM
ernest_t_bass;1648067 wrote:This seems like a stupid ETB thread, where he could have just googled it.
No doubt. ETB is the worst.
Aug 27, 2014 2:46pm
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BR1986FB

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Aug 27, 2014 2:46 PM
My boss swears by them but he leases. Leases nothing but Cadillacs.
Aug 27, 2014 2:46pm
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bigdaddy2003

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Aug 27, 2014 2:51 PM
ernest_t_bass;1648067 wrote:This seems like a stupid ETB thread, where he could have just googled it.
Ha sorta. I went to Google are typed in "are Cadillacs reliable cars" and the first answer is "yes, if they are running." Lol

Plus, I just like hearing from a wide array of people.
Aug 27, 2014 2:51pm
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Aug 27, 2014 3:04 PM
I like the new CTS-Vs.


Other than that...GM garbage.
Aug 27, 2014 3:04pm
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Aug 27, 2014 3:12 PM
It is a dying brand. There doesn't seem to be much wrong with quality, but there isn't a price difference to make it attractive compared to Japanese luxury brands. When the baby boomers start dying out, Cadillac is going to have a problem. We don't know anyone under the age of 50 that drives one.

Aside from light trucks, you could probably say the same thing about GM in general. Its such a tarnished brand I'm not sure they'll ever recover.
Aug 27, 2014 3:12pm
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Aug 27, 2014 4:18 PM
Automatik;1648076 wrote:Other than that...GM garbage.
Why?

/etb'd
Aug 27, 2014 4:18pm
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Aug 27, 2014 4:22 PM
Please GM is probably the best average price car maker in the world
Aug 27, 2014 4:22pm
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Aug 27, 2014 4:50 PM
TedSheckler;1648105 wrote:Why?

/etb'd
3+ years valet experience in college. I've driven it all. GM cars suck, I won't be convinced otherwise.
Aug 27, 2014 4:50pm
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Aug 27, 2014 5:02 PM
Classyposter58;1648107 wrote:Please GM is probably the best average price car maker in the world
The problem is they have average prices. Aside from their truck category they should be priced much lower. If it wasn't for the Chinese market GM would be in a lot of trouble.
Aug 27, 2014 5:02pm
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Aug 27, 2014 5:08 PM
bigdaddy2003;1648071 wrote:Ha sorta. I went to Google are typed in "are Cadillacs reliable cars" and the first answer is "yes, if they are running." Lol

Plus, I just like hearing from a wide array of people.
Nothing wrong with that for sure. Plus plenty of garbage and false information on the internet.

I think BR is spot on about talking about leases. That might be a goos way to go...and if you like the car you can always buy it.
Aug 27, 2014 5:08pm
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Aug 27, 2014 5:48 PM
Diamond in the back.....sunroof top, diggin the scene with a gangsta lean.
Aug 27, 2014 5:48pm
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Aug 27, 2014 5:51 PM
Automatik;1648113 wrote:. GM cars suck
^ this.


Don't buy a new GM if planning on keeping it more than 3+ years.
Aug 27, 2014 5:51pm
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bigdaddy2003

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Aug 27, 2014 6:11 PM
It's not a newer car. I wouldn't buy a brand new GM.
Aug 27, 2014 6:11pm
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Aug 27, 2014 7:13 PM
Had relatives that had a CTS and traded it in for a Lacrosse. They said they would take the Lacrosse any day of the week over the Caddy.
Aug 27, 2014 7:13pm
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Aug 27, 2014 8:08 PM
Dad has had 2 but he bought them when the were around 15 years old. They were pretty cool looking and a good ride, but not greatly reliable.
Aug 27, 2014 8:08pm
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Aug 27, 2014 9:31 PM
My family owned a car dealership and I can tell you my dad thought they made shitty cars. If your only looking for a car for the next 5 years then you will trade it in your Ok. If you want a car that will last longer then that good luck.
Aug 27, 2014 9:31pm
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Aug 27, 2014 10:47 PM
You can put big rims on it.
Aug 27, 2014 10:47pm
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Aug 28, 2014 7:28 PM
They don't hold their value at all. I can't tell you how many Cadillac's I've seen come in here and the owners are shocked at the "value" their car is..."but its a Cadillac" is usually the response. I don't like seeing Cadillacs or Kias rolling up to trade.
Aug 28, 2014 7:28pm
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Aug 28, 2014 7:55 PM
Scarlet_Buckeye;1648143 wrote:Had relatives that had a CTS and traded it in for a Lacrosse. They said they would take the Lacrosse any day of the week over the Caddy.
I have a Buick LaCrosse and will say it's been a fantastic car, but it only has 40K miles on it. I love it though, and think for the price differential I don't know how you could justify a CTS over a LaCrosse.
Aug 28, 2014 7:55pm
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Aug 29, 2014 12:26 AM
Manhattan Buckeye;1648077 wrote:It is a dying brand. There doesn't seem to be much wrong with quality, but there isn't a price difference to make it attractive compared to Japanese luxury brands. When the baby boomers start dying out, Cadillac is going to have a problem. We don't know anyone under the age of 50 that drives one.

Aside from light trucks, you could probably say the same thing about GM in general. Its such a tarnished brand I'm not sure they'll ever recover.
I love my Acura TSX. Seven years old and just turned 100K. Looking forward to another 100K.
Aug 29, 2014 12:26am
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Aug 29, 2014 12:21 PM
Get ready to shell out $100+ just to change a new bulb in the headlights in a CTS
Aug 29, 2014 12:21pm
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bigdaddy2003

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Aug 29, 2014 12:30 PM
Yeah, the expense of the parts is my main concern.
Aug 29, 2014 12:30pm
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Aug 29, 2014 12:47 PM
bigdaddy2003;1648752 wrote:Yeah, the expense of the parts is my main concern.
Really? My main concern would be that I'm buying a piece of shit!
Aug 29, 2014 12:47pm