Auto loans: grey 2016 Cadillac CTS Performance in Java

The 2016 Cadillac CTS Performance for buyers

We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2016 Cadillac CTS Performance for sale by us right now. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Before you buy the 2016 Cadillac CTS Performance, see the figures and the checks worth doing.

Before you sign for the CTS

In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Owners filed 31 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system, power train and engine; have those parts checked.

What the specs mean

Power comes from the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, driving through 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.

Combined fuel use is 9.6 L/100 km: about 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.

A good match for

It suits commuters, couples and business trips. It suits client visits, weddings and special weekends.

Size and space

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

Drive it on your own roads

A week with the CTS answers more than any brochure. If the CTS is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer.

Picking a year and a trim

Compare the Performance with the other trims of the same year before you decide. 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.

The cost of driving it

Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $16.80 in fuel.

Renting for Java

Java is about 3,178 km from our Toronto location, beyond the area we deliver to. We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Java starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here.

One more step

A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.