White 2016 Cadillac CTS Premium for sale in Java

The 2016 Cadillac CTS Premium for buyers

No 2016 Cadillac CTS Premium is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. Here is the 2016 Cadillac CTS Premium for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.

Recalls and complaints

Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. There are 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Owners filed 31 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system, power train and engine; have those parts checked. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.

Specs, explained

Its powertrain is the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo with rear-wheel drive. The turbo gives a small engine the pull of a bigger one when you need it. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.

At 9.6 L/100 km combined, a 300 km drive takes roughly 29 litres of fuel. That works out to about $16.80 per 100 km at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,300 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.

Best uses

It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.

The CTS in everyday use

It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. At 5.02 m long, it is on the long side. Check the size of a tight parking spot. The trunk holds 368 litres by the EPA's count: about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.

A longer test drive

If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. A test week in the CTS tells you more than any review.

Choosing the right one

Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.

Money matters

Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.

A note on Java

We have no location in Java; CarmaCars rents from Toronto, about 442 km away. If you are starting from Toronto, rent the car here and drive it to Java.

Ready when you are

Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.