Auto loans: red 2016 Cadillac CTS Performance in Java

The 2016 Cadillac CTS Performance for buyers

We are a rental company, not a dealer, so 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. Here is the 2016 Cadillac CTS Performance for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.

A buyer's checks

In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. 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. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.

Specs, explained

The 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo with rear-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at. 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.

It is rated 9.6 L/100 km combined: about 29 litres every 300 km. A weekend of 300 km comes to about $50.40 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,300 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

When the CTS makes sense

It suits commuters, couples and business trips. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.

Space and size

Being a mid-size car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. It is 5.02 m from end to end. Check the size of a tight parking spot. Its 368 litres of luggage space fit about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.

A longer test drive

If the CTS is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Drive the CTS on your commute before you commit to it. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.

Which one to look for

Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.

Money matters

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

The CTS and Java

If you are starting from Toronto, rent the car here and drive it to Java. CarmaCars is based in Toronto, about 3,178 km from Java, and does not deliver there.

One more step

Send a request to rent the model first, or ask us what we can do.