Auto loans: silver 2016 Cadillac CTS Performance in Farmbrook

Auto loans: the 2016 Cadillac CTS Performance

We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2016 Cadillac CTS Performance for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Before buying the 2016 Cadillac CTS Performance, read what the figures say and how to try one first.

A buyer's checks

In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. NHTSA has 31 owner complaints on file, mostly about electrical system, power train and engine. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.

Reading the spec sheet

Its powertrain is the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo with rear-wheel drive. 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.

Plan on about 29 litres per 300 km; the combined rating is 9.6 L/100 km. At our price setting, it costs about $16.80 to drive 100 km. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,300 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

What to expect from the CTS

Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. It is 5.02 m long. Check the size of a tight parking spot. At 368 litres, the trunk fits about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.

When the CTS makes sense

It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.

Rent it for a week first

Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Try the CTS on your commute, then decide. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.

Running costs

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. The EPA estimates US$3,300 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Which one to look for

If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Compare the Performance with the other trims of the same year before you decide. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.

Farmbrook and the CTS

Farmbrook is about 544 km from our Toronto location, beyond the area we deliver to. If you are starting from Toronto, rent the car here and drive it to Farmbrook.

Over to you

A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.