About to Purchase

[exo128]

Originally Posted by yatesd

I sounds like a nice price, but I have some concerns:

- You don't seem to know enough about the options. I don't want you buying thinking it has this...and then being disapointed.
- Since this is used, make sure they sell it to you as "Cadillac Certified". You may need to pay extra, but it will force them to submit a thorough inspection to GM and will provide you with a 100K bumper to bumper warranty.

Otherwise, go get yourself a CTS!

I asked about the GM Certified warranty, they told me it would be an additional 2800..thats something I dont have right now But it's still under factory warranty, and i definitely plan on getting the GM warranty before this expires

[exo128]

Originally Posted by KW5413

Get the VIN. Go to your local Caddy dealer and find out what warranty issues, if any, this vehicle has had.

You my find out you can get a new one for close to the same payment since new car interest rates are generally better than used. Plus, GM has new money to loan and is eager to sell.

If you want to travel to Dallas, I can recommend Massey Cadillac. They gave us a HUGE, HUGE, discount back in July. P.M. me and I will get the salesman info to you.

Good luck with whatever you do but, as mentioned...do your homework.

Thanks, that would be an excellent option, but i'm kind of limited to 30-32K price range..the Caddy dealership cant offer a new cts with those options for 30k. Lowest price ive seen is 42 Besides, I only make 40k a year - no where near you rich guys with your sweet house and brand new custom cts's. you people are invincible gods

[exo128]

Originally Posted by Ronster

look under the spare tire cover, make sure the vins match, and look for at least the following.
pdq or pdr for the lux package version, ly7 or llt for the motor type (also indicated in the vin), y42 and fe2 or y43 and fe3 for the handling/suspension level. 2008 cts-4 with awd came with j55 performance brakes if y42 so you can look for je5 or j55 as well.
rg

excelletn advice, this is what i was trying to recall from a previous post, but could not find it..your not talking about these are you?

[exo128]

Originally Posted by 928S

exo128,

If you're serious, then I suggest that you snap a digital photo of the vehicle's window sticker or, alternatively, ask the salesman to give you a complete list of the vehicle's RPO codes, and then post the info here for feedback from forum members.

Don't know about RPO codes? Check out the GM/Cadillac CTS Online Order / Reference Guide. To get started, just click on the model year 2008 or 2009, then click "Ordering Info" > "Equipment Groups" > "With Additional Options."

Ok i see, I'll get that info from him tomorrow. You know, i understood these upgrades came in packages, so if it had the nav, sunroof, upgraded headlights and ambient lighting and 18" wheels..it had just about everything. I'd be lost without you guys

[exo128]

Originally Posted by gordon87

If the car has DI, there will be a 3.6Direct Injection badge on the trunk lid in the lower left as you face the car.

Also, if it is a 2008 model year, you may wish to check whether it has Bluetooth. Those built starting sometime in the Spring of 2008 came with it; those built before did not (even if the manual discussed Bluetooth). I believe that if you turn the car on, turn on the audio system, press the handsfree button on the steering wheel and say Handsfree, then it will respond Handsfree Ready, and then say Bluetooth, and it should respond if it has Bluetooth.

Good luck. We love our CTS 3.6 DI AWD.

I was aware of the badge, my only question is if the previous owner removed this because of modding. The fact that he darkened the tail lights shows he liked to modify the car a bit. It may not have it but i'll try to find out tomorrow. I included a link of all the pics too

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Originally Posted by Ronster

to the OP a quick way to tell roughly when the car was built is to look at the sticker on the driver door frame. gives month and year.
also the rpo code sticker on the spare cover has a date stamp but I'm not sure how closely that date relates to the build date.
rg

yeah...i just checked that out..sticker shows 01/08..thanks for showing me that..that would have been awesome to have..oh well

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Originally Posted by lordbaby

your call, but i like it with the DI

hmm..car says it has ENGINE, 3.6L VARIABLE VALVE..is that the standard engine? But the list also says it has bluetooth..but didn't they start production of bluetooth after the april models?

[exo128]

This is what the list says: Isnt this just about every option avail?

Traction Control
Side Airbags
Rear Defroster
Parking Sensors
Keyless Remote Entry
Intermittent Wipers
Head Curtain Airbags
Fog Lights
Dual Airbags
Auto Rearview Mirror
Anti Lock Brakes
Wood Trim
Telescoping Steering Wheel
Sunroof
Steering Wheel Controls
Satellite Radio
Power Windows
Power Seats
Power Mirrors
Power Locks
Navigation
Memory Seat Control
Leather Seats
Homelink System
Heated Seats
Dual Zone Climate Control
Digital Information Center
Cruise Control
Climate Control
CD Player
Bose Stereo
Air Conditioning
Tilt Steering Wheel
Automatic Transmission
Alloy Wheels

CTS PERFORMANCE COLLECTION,
LIGHTING ACCENT, LED SPOTLIGHTS WITH LIGHTING PIPES
SEATS, HEATED/VENTILATED DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER
FOG LAMPS, FRONT
BLUETOOTH FOR PHONE, PERSONAL CELL PHONE CONNECTIVITY TO VEHICLE AUDIO SYSTEM
MEMORY PACKAGE, RECALLS 2 DRIVER "PRESETS"
SUNROOF, POWER ULTRAVIEW DOUBLE-SIZED, TILT-SLIDING
WOOD TRIM PACKAGE,
WOOD TRIM PACKAGE,
TIRE, COMPACT SPARE
EMISSIONS, FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS
EMISSIONS, CALIFORNIA STATE REQUIREMENTS
ENGINE, 3.6L VARIABLE VALVE TIMING V6 PFI
AUDIO SYSTEM WITH NAVIGATION, AM/FM STEREO WITH CD/DVD PLAYER, MP3 PLAYBACK, BOSE 5.1 CABIN SURROUND SOUND 10-SPEAKER SYSTEM AND HDD-BASED NAVIGATION
LEATHER SEATING SURFACES
TIRES, P235/50R18 V-RATED ALL-SEASON, BLACKWALL

[Chris_Wiz]

From my research ,the VIN should have a "V" around the 10th or 11th digit (just before the production number) to signify a DI engine. This one looks like the base engine.

[Ronster]

engine code is the 8th vin digit. 7 = PFI (port injection) (LY7) = base model, V = SIDI (LLT). both are VVT.
don't bother looking for a badge on the back since that can be added or removed at will.
rg

[exo128]

Originally Posted by chris_wiz

from my research ,the vin should have a "v" around the 10th or 11th digit (just before the production number) to signify a di engine. This one looks like the base engine.

vin: 1g6dj577580160565

[exo128]

Originally Posted by Ronster

engine code is the 8th vin digit. 7 = PFI (port injection) (LY7) = base model, V = SIDI (LLT). both are VVT.
don't bother looking for a badge on the back since that can be added or removed at will.
rg

Yeah, the fact that he modified the tail lights made this a possibility. Although the dealer is a Cadillac dealer, If it was DI, i'm pretty sure they'd include this in the details. They even state it has bluetooth which i dont how that's possible. I'm going to take a look at it in a couple of days

[exo128]

Originally Posted by exo128

Yeah, the fact that he modified the tail lights made this a possibility. Although the dealer is a Cadillac dealer, If it was DI, i'm pretty sure they'd include this in the details. They even state it has bluetooth which i dont how that's possible. I'm going to take a look at it in a couple of days

And it states it has the Variable Valve Timing

"3.6L Variable Valve Timing V6 PFI"

[exo128]

Originally Posted by exo128

Ok so..I've been searching for a 08/09 CTS to fit my price and needs for a few weeks now. I ran across a beautiful 08 Black/Black, sunroof, wood trim, navigation all the goods, with 8,000 miles for $34,000. I managed to talk them down to 30,000. Would you guys say this is worth jumping on? Oh and its got the performance package, which I only wanted for the awesome lights and fogs I'm assuming it has the Luxury Package FE2?? Only thing missing is the Direct Injection..but it may even have that. Advice??

Bump..so you guys don't think this is a jump on deal???? haven't found a fully loaded cts with that price anywhere else. Anyone seen any better deals?

[yatesd]

I still say it would be safe to jump on if it was "certified". I almost bought a slightly used CTS before buying new and the dealer told me their cost was around $1,500 to have this done. For three reasons:

- Warranty is very comprehensive (bumper to bumper to 100K, actually better than buying new)
- Background check is required (this should ensure you don't get a car with some unusual history)
- Thorough inspection sent to GM with minimum expectations on tread wear etc...

http://www.cadillac.com/cadillacjsp/cpo/advantage.jsp