Car financing: yellow 2016 Cadillac CTS Premium in Yameri

Car financing: the 2016 Cadillac CTS Premium

We are a rental company, not a dealer, so 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. Before you buy the 2016 Cadillac CTS Premium, here is what the figures say and what to look at.

Recalls and complaints

NHTSA has 31 owner complaints on file, mostly about electrical system, power train and engine. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. There are 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car.

Engine and fuel

The engine is the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, with rear-wheel drive and 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.

Expect about 29 litres for every 300 km, going by its 9.6 L/100 km combined rating. 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.

Space and size

As a mid-size car, it is easy to drive and park in the city. NHTSA lists it at 5.02 m long. Check the size of a tight parking spot. Luggage space is 368 litres, enough for about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.

Is it right for your trip?

It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.

A longer test drive

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. Rent the CTS for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.

The cost of driving it

A 1,000 km month costs roughly $168 at our price setting. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $16.80 in fuel.

Year and trim

Compare the Premium 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. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.

A note on Yameri

CarmaCars is based in Toronto, about 3,364 km from Yameri, and does not deliver there. We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Yameri starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here.

Let us know

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