Auto loans: beige 2016 Cadillac CTS Luxury in Yameri

The 2016 Cadillac CTS Luxury: before you buy

CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2016 Cadillac CTS Luxury for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Buying the 2016 Cadillac CTS Luxury is a big decision; here is the information we have.

Recalls and complaints

Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. 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.

Engine and fuel

The engine is the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, with rear-wheel drive and an 8-speed automatic. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.

The combined figure, 9.6 L/100 km, means roughly 29 litres for 300 km. Driving 300 km costs roughly $50.40 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,300 a year for 15,000 miles.

Is it right for your trip?

It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.

The CTS in everyday use

It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. At 5.02 m from bumper to bumper, it is on the long side. Check the size of a tight parking spot. Luggage space is rated at 368 litres: about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.

Rent it for a week first

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. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide.

Narrowing it down

If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.

What it costs to run

Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $168 at our price setting.

A note on Yameri

We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Yameri starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here. Yameri is about 3,364 km from Toronto, outside our delivery area.

Make a request

Send a request to rent the model you are thinking of buying.