2006 Cadillac CTS: Tester's Comments
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- MSRP: $29,270 -$50,675
- Invoice: $27,367 -$46,368
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Find out what the Consumer Guide Automotive testers had to say about the 2006 Cadillac CTS. See if the 2006 Cadillac CTS is right for you.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2006 Cadillac CTS |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | CTS-V |
| Arrival Date: | 10/12/2006 |
| Engine: | ohv V8 |
| Bodystyle | 4-door sedan |
| Transmission: | 6-speed manual |
| 4WD/AWD: | No |
| Base Price: | 51,394 |
| Price as Tested: | 51,395 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 7196 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 7456 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 260 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 19.623 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 13.25 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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Ed Piotrowski
This car has the power and handling to compete with Germany's best factory-tuned luxury sport sedans. Unless you can get a screaming good deal on a new or used one, skip this generation and wait for the model-year 2008 refresh. If that CTS gets an interior similar to the '07 SRX, this hotrod Caddy will also match Audi and BMW for opulence. Keep your fingers crossed.
Kirk Bell
I love the CTS-V in every way but one--the price. I could see looking for one of these used as my regular car, but the $18,000 premium over a 3.6 is just too much to buy new. That amounts to about $12K for an engine that's probably less expensive to manufacture than the 3.6. Nonetheless, the CTS-V is a great car with tons of power, good room, and fine handling. It would be a deal at $40K, and priced right at $45K.
Tom Appel
You could almost pass this indulgence off as practical, given the sufficiently roomy rear passenger area and not entirely crazy price--not to my wife, mind you. CTS-V is a blast to drive, and I am delighted GM chose to build it, but you could almost buy a Honda Accord and a stripper BMW Z4 for this kinda dough.
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