Lease takeover: yellow 2016 Cadillac CTS Performance in Java

The 2016 Cadillac CTS Performance: before you buy

No 2016 Cadillac CTS Performance is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars is not a leasing company. You can rent month to month and stop at the end of any booking. This page puts the 2016 Cadillac CTS Performance in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.

A buyer's checks

A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. 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.

What the specs mean

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.

It is rated at 9.6 L/100 km combined; 300 km takes about 29 litres. That works out to about $16.80 per 100 km at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,300 a year for 15,000 miles.

Good uses for the CTS

It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.

Practical details

As a mid-size car, it is easy to drive and park in the city. At 5.02 m from bumper to bumper, it is on the long side. 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.

Rent it for a week first

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. Drive the CTS on your commute before you commit to it.

Which one to look for

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. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.

What it costs to run

A 1,000 km month costs roughly $168 at our price setting. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $16.80 in fuel. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.

Java and the CTS

We have no location in Java; CarmaCars rents from Toronto, about 3,178 km away. If you are starting from Toronto, rent the car here and drive it to Java.

Ask us

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