Lease takeover: red 2016 Cadillac CTS Performance in Yameri

Thinking of buying the 2016 Cadillac CTS Performance?

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. We do not lease cars. A monthly rental has no long contract: each booking runs up to 365 days. Here is what to know about the 2016 Cadillac CTS Performance before buying one.

What to check on the CTS

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. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.

What the figures tell you

The powertrain to know here 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.

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

When the CTS makes sense

It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.

Living with the CTS

Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. At 5.02 m from bumper to bumper, it is on the long side. Check the size of a tight parking spot. EPA lists 368 litres of luggage space, enough for about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.

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. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Rent the CTS for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.

Choosing the right one

Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.

Running costs

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

The CTS and Yameri

If you are starting from Toronto, rent the car here and drive it to Yameri. We have no location in Yameri; CarmaCars rents from Toronto, about 3,364 km away.

Get an offer

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