Auto loans: gold 2016 Cadillac CTS Premium in Farmbrook

Buying the 2016 Cadillac CTS Premium

We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2016 Cadillac CTS Premium for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. This page helps you judge the 2016 Cadillac CTS Premium before you buy one anywhere.

Recalls and complaints

There are 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. 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.

Engine and fuel

The 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo with rear-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at. 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. At our price setting, 1,000 km costs about $168. The EPA estimates US$3,300 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.

Room inside

Being a mid-size car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. Length: 5.02 m. Check the size of a tight parking spot. The EPA measures its luggage space at 368 litres, roughly about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.

Who the CTS suits

It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.

Rent it for a week first

If the CTS is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. A week with the CTS answers more than any brochure. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.

Running costs

The EPA estimates US$3,300 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $16.80 in fuel. Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular.

Which one to look for

Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.

Renting for Farmbrook

We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Farmbrook starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here. CarmaCars is based in Toronto, about 544 km from Farmbrook, and does not deliver there.

Next step

Ask us anything about renting before you buy.