Auto loans: grey 2016 Cadillac CTS Premium in Yameri

Auto loans: 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. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. This page sets out the 2016 Cadillac CTS Premium for buyers, in plain words.

Before you sign for the CTS

NHTSA has 31 owner complaints on file, mostly about electrical system, power train and engine. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.

Specs, explained

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

By the EPA's combined rating of 9.6 L/100 km, 300 km takes about 29 litres. That works out to about $16.80 per 100 km at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,300 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.

Room inside

Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. The length is 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.

When the CTS makes sense

It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.

Try before you buy

If the CTS is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide.

Money matters

Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$3,300 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Year and trim

A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Compare the Premium with the other trims of the same year before you decide. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.

Renting for Yameri

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

Next step

Tell us the car you are considering, and we will help where we can.