2009 CTS Official Changes

[Funman]

Originally Posted by ngiardina

My guess is they are trying to set the foundatons for a series.... Here is my reasoning:

We all know that the V, coupe, wagon, and maybe convertible are in the works.
The reason for making certain options restricted is the same reason they changed the packages in mid 08.
They want to target base model customers, luxury customers, and performance customers with the same car.
They are trying to do much what BMW does so well, minimal changes to a vehicle while attracting the widest audience.

So will they be building a Poser Class Cadillac?

CTS 3 Series?

[ngiardina]

I guess?

[Cadu]

I heard that they will revamp the BLS... european 3 series size caddy, and sell it here in the future

[ngiardina]

Isnt that really a slob, oh, i mean Saab?

[Southern]

Yeah Nick, it's the Saab with a little sheet metal......And it has been a horrible failure.

[ngiardina]

I hope they don't bring it here. Things are starting to look up for Caddy. I wouldn't want that P.O.P to ruin it. Top Gear on BBC2 tore that car apart.

[WhtDmnd04CTS]

well if i remember correctly they are planning on remodeling it and bringing it over here sometime in the future. but then they are also going to price the CTS higher to compete with the 5 Series and merge the DTS/STS to make a car that competes with the 7 Series.. it's all speculation, so who knows

[Humy]

Originally Posted by gordon87

We just test drove the CTS today, and spoke with the dealer about the changes for 2009. One change listed on the 2009 CTS product information sheet says: "(PDQ) CTS Premium Collection now includes (Y42) 18" All-Season Tire Performance Package." Does that mean that you cannot get the PDQ Premium Collection package without the 18" all-season tire package and FE2 suspension? I'm not sure I really want the 18" all-season tire package, as we plan to get an AWD CTS and are in the Chicago area. I believe the regular 17" all-season tires would be better.

Thanks for any advice.

Hey, my first day on the forum.

I am in the Chicago area as well, and have the same dilema. I want the paddle shifters, but do not want the 18s and tight sport suspension either. How badly will the tight suspension affect winter driving. I would be happy with 17 alloys and get a 20in set for the summer. My AWD Jag X-type is great in the snow and I would like the same out of a CTS4. I wanna trade the cat in for the CTS4. I think the base suspension would best for me.

Anyone here from the Corvetteforum, I've got over 9000 posts on there... looking forward to learning about the CTS here.

[ngiardina]

The summer performance package is not as harsh as everyone who doesn't own it professes it to be. Give one a shot. FE3 is pretty awesome.

[sabntx]

Today is my 1st day to post on the forum. However, I have been reading and gathering lots of cool info all summer. Thank you!! I am considering buying a CTS or Infiniti G.

While comparing prices of used 08s on Autotrader.com this evening, I came upon an entry from my local Cadillac dealer in Houston, Tom Peacock. They listed 09 CTS's in stock. Just to be sure, I called the saleslady I have been dealing with and to my amazement...she said they have them on the lot. 49k with all the bells and whistles. Even a new blue color...can't wait to see it!

[like2drive]

Originally Posted by sabntx

Today is my 1st day to post on the forum. However, I have been reading and gathering lots of cool info all summer. Thank you!! I am considering buying a CTS or Infiniti G.

While comparing prices of used 08s on Autotrader.com this evening, I came upon an entry from my local Cadillac dealer in Houston, Tom Peacock. They listed 09 CTS's in stock. Just to be sure, I called the saleslady I have been dealing with and to my amazement...she said they have them on the lot. 49k with all the bells and whistles. Even a new blue color...can't wait to see it!

Welcome sabntx !!
You just made reference to the new blue color... If they have it on the lot, could you just take a pic and post it here. I think it will be very appreciated by all members ;-)
Thanks...

[WGross]

I noticed 3 differences between the 09s and my car they are:

1) BMW style XM/Onstar antenna
2) Oil pressure guage goes to 100psi instead of 80psi
3) The the black decals around the window are now textured

[ngiardina]

1 and 2 correct, 3 wrong. They are extured, unless it was a late 08 switch, mine are.

[bryson17]

That's funny, I was specifically coming here to post that number 2 was wrong. My oil pressure gauge goes to 100psi, and mine was built the first week of November 2007.

[WGross]

2 and 3 must have been mid year changes. I have a very early model 08 and those were my observations after sitting in an 09.