Trade in: silver 2016 Cadillac CTS Performance in Yameri

Buying the 2016 Cadillac CTS Performance

CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2016 Cadillac CTS Performance; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. Here is the 2016 Cadillac CTS Performance for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.

Recalls and complaints

There are 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Owners filed 31 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system, power train and engine; have those parts checked. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car.

What the specs mean

The engine is the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, with rear-wheel drive and an 8-speed automatic. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.

For 300 km of mixed driving, expect about 29 litres, from its 9.6 L/100 km rating. 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.

Space and size

It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. At 5.02 m long, it is on the long side. Check the size of a tight parking spot. The trunk holds 368 litres by the EPA's count: about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.

Good uses for the CTS

It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.

A longer test drive

Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. If the CTS is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Try the CTS on your commute, then decide.

The cost of driving it

Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. The EPA estimates US$3,300 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Year and trim

Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Compare the Performance 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

If you are starting from Toronto, rent the car here and drive it to Yameri. Yameri is about 3,364 km from Toronto, outside our delivery area.

Ready to ask?

Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.