bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Aug 27, 2014 1:56pm
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?
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Aug 27, 2014 2:39pm
This seems like a stupid ETB thread, where he could have just googled it.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?
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Aug 27, 2014 2:46pm
No doubt. ETB is the worst.ernest_t_bass;1648067 wrote:This seems like a stupid ETB thread, where he could have just googled it.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Aug 27, 2014 2:46pm
My boss swears by them but he leases. Leases nothing but Cadillacs.
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Aug 27, 2014 2:51pm
Ha sorta. I went to Google are typed in "are Cadillacs reliable cars" and the first answer is "yes, if they are running." Lolernest_t_bass;1648067 wrote:This seems like a stupid ETB thread, where he could have just googled it.
Plus, I just like hearing from a wide array of people.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Aug 27, 2014 3:04pm
I like the new CTS-Vs.
Other than that...GM garbage.
Other than that...GM garbage.
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Manhattan Buckeye
Posts: 7,566
Aug 27, 2014 3:12pm
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.
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.
TedSheckler
Posts: 3,974
Aug 27, 2014 4:18pm
Why?Automatik;1648076 wrote:Other than that...GM garbage.
/etb'd
Classyposter58
Posts: 6,321
Aug 27, 2014 4:22pm
Please GM is probably the best average price car maker in the world
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Aug 27, 2014 4:50pm
3+ years valet experience in college. I've driven it all. GM cars suck, I won't be convinced otherwise.TedSheckler;1648105 wrote:Why?
/etb'd
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Manhattan Buckeye
Posts: 7,566
Aug 27, 2014 5:02pm
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.Classyposter58;1648107 wrote:Please GM is probably the best average price car maker in the world
HitsRus
Posts: 9,206
Aug 27, 2014 5:08pm
Nothing wrong with that for sure. Plus plenty of garbage and false information on the internet.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.
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.
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Gardens35
Posts: 4,929
Aug 27, 2014 5:48pm
Diamond in the back.....sunroof top, diggin the scene with a gangsta lean.
salto
Posts: 2,611
Aug 27, 2014 5:51pm
^ this.Automatik;1648113 wrote:. GM cars suck
Don't buy a new GM if planning on keeping it more than 3+ years.
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Aug 27, 2014 6:11pm
It's not a newer car. I wouldn't buy a brand new GM.
Scarlet_Buckeye
Posts: 5,264
Aug 27, 2014 7:13pm
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.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Aug 27, 2014 8:08pm
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.
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sportchampps
Posts: 7,361
Aug 27, 2014 9:31pm
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.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Aug 27, 2014 10:47pm
You can put big rims on it.
oberhaus
Posts: 868
Aug 28, 2014 7:28pm
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.
Terry_Tate
Posts: 7,606
Aug 28, 2014 7:55pm
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.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.
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slingshot4ever
Posts: 4,085
Aug 29, 2014 12:26am
I love my Acura TSX. Seven years old and just turned 100K. Looking forward to another 100K.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.
Scarlet_Buckeye
Posts: 5,264
Aug 29, 2014 12:21pm
Get ready to shell out $100+ just to change a new bulb in the headlights in a CTS
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Aug 29, 2014 12:30pm
Yeah, the expense of the parts is my main concern.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Aug 29, 2014 12:47pm
Really? My main concern would be that I'm buying a piece of shit!bigdaddy2003;1648752 wrote:Yeah, the expense of the parts is my main concern.