Auto loans: white 2016 Cadillac CTS Standard in Java

Buying the 2016 Cadillac CTS Standard

We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2016 Cadillac CTS Standard 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 helps you judge the 2016 Cadillac CTS Standard before you buy one anywhere.

What to check on the CTS

Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Owners filed 31 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system, power train and engine; have those parts checked.

Under the hood

The 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo does the work, through an 8-speed automatic. 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.

Its combined rating is 9.6 L/100 km, which means roughly 29 litres for 300 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.

When the CTS makes sense

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

Inside and out

As a mid-size car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight. It measures 5.02 m long by 1.83 m wide. Check the size of a tight parking spot. With 368 litres of luggage space by the EPA's measure, it takes about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.

Try before you buy

Rent first, buy later: a week with the CTS answers the big questions. Rent the CTS first, and buy only if it fits your life. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel.

Choosing the right one

If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Compare the Standard with the other trims of the same year before you decide.

The cost of driving it

Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car. Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular.

Java and the CTS

Java is about 3,178 km from Toronto, outside our delivery area. If you are starting from Toronto, rent the car here and drive it to Java.

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