Caddy Newbie's

theo98 · #1 (**permalink**) 02-18-09, 08:14 PM

Got the wife an 05' CTS for Christmas (Great Car), but she won't let me hardly drive it. Soooooo, went out and got my Own 05' CTS Sport, now have a "His" & "Hers" under the carport!

We both really Love our CTS's, and happy to be part of the Caddy Family! What Fantastic, Low Mileage, Excellent Shape Pre-Owned Deals these were!

I'll follow with the story and boring details as soon as I can post a link to my review site!

Ted

sterling · #2 (**permalink**) 02-18-09, 08:22 PM

With the crazy depreciation these cars really are an awesome deal.

theo98 · #3 (**permalink**) 02-18-09, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by sterling

With the crazy depreciation these cars really are an awesome deal.

Yep, really Crazy depreciation, Sterling! The 05' Sport CTS had 18K on it and 5 months of BtoB warranty (his), and the other 05' Luxury CTS had 20K miles on it with 9 months of BtoB warranty (hers). Got both for 60% off current MSRP's...hard to buy New when you can get deals like These!

Ted

txbest1980 · #4 (**permalink**) 02-18-09, 10:38 PM

welcome to the family...you will definitely enjoy your cars

70eldo · #5 (**permalink**) 02-19-09, 09:21 AM

How cool to have 2! Post pics!
Welcome to the family

theo98 · #6 (**permalink**) 02-19-09, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by txbest1980

welcome to the family...you will definitely enjoy your cars

Thanks, TB! The answer to the question, "when you turn your car on, does it return the favor"?

YES !

Ted

theo98 · #7 (**permalink**) 02-19-09, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 70eldo

How cool to have 2! Post pics!
Welcome to the family

Dunno, could you call this a "mid-life-crisis"?

Mine's the "Gold" Caddy, her's the "Silver" Caddy (emblems and trim colors)!

Here's a quick (low res) pic, will get some better ones next week!

Thanks for the Hospitality...Happy to be here!

Ted

theo98 · #8 (**permalink**) 02-19-09, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by theo98

Got the wife an 05' CTS for Christmas (Great Car), but she won't let me hardly drive it. Soooooo, went out and got my Own 05' CTS Sport, now have a "His" & "Hers" under the carport!

We both really Love our CTS's, and happy to be part of the Caddy Family! What Fantastic, Low Mileage, Excellent Shape Pre-Owned Deals these were!

I'll follow with the story and boring details as soon as I can post a link to my review site!

Ted

HERE'S the Love story and boring details that I put together in the past 4 weeks. Could help if you are still on the fence about a pre-owned CTS purchase!

Ted

amckillip · #9 (**permalink**) 02-19-09, 07:45 PM

I just recently purchased my '05 CTS Sport package loaded with everything but NAV. I absolutely love it and couldn't be happier. I am just graduating college (May) and feel like I really got a good deal on mine (13.5K with 35K miles). I plan on driving it for quite some time, and love the fun that it provides, while still remaining a car I'm not embarrassed to drive to work. It really is a great car and the deals are likely only going to get better....

urbanski · #10 (**permalink**) 02-19-09, 07:51 PM

sweet rides

theo98 · #11 (**permalink**) 02-20-09, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by amckillip

I just recently purchased my '05 CTS Sport package loaded with everything but NAV. I absolutely love it and couldn't be happier. I am just graduating college (May) and feel like I really got a good deal on mine (13.5K with 35K miles). I plan on driving it for quite some time, and love the fun that it provides, while still remaining a car I'm not embarrassed to drive to work. It really is a great car and the deals are likely only going to get better....

Very Cool! What a Great Ride and an even GREATER Deal!!!

Congrats, especially for the Spring Degree!

Ted

3600cc · #12 (**permalink**) 02-20-09, 12:30 PM

Pull out your airbox and see if it seals properly on its air filter. Many 3.6's do not.

I believe 2.8's have the same airbox so those people should check theirs also.

z06bigbird · #13 (**permalink**) 02-20-09, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by theo98

Yep, really Crazy depreciation, Sterling! The 05' Sport CTS had 18K on it and 5 months of BtoB warranty (his), and the other 05' Luxury CTS had 20K miles on it with 9 months of BtoB warranty (hers). Got both for 60% off current MSRP's...hard to buy New when you can get deals like These!

Ted

They truly are great cars. Don't forget that some dealers (search here) give a great price on the GMPP warranties, like 40% off if you buy prior to 24k miles. I paid about $800 last year. I don't expect problems, but even a window repair can cost almost that much. Also, when I sell my car, the warr will make it easier to sell.

Just something to think about.

theo98 · #14 (**permalink**) 02-20-09, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 3600cc

Pull out your airbox and see if it seals properly on its air filter. Many 3.6's do not.

I believe 2.8's have the same airbox so those people should check theirs also.

Thanks for the heads up, 3600cc, I'll check mine out!

Ted

theo98 · #15 (**permalink**) 02-21-09, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by z06bigbird

They truly are great cars. Don't forget that some dealers (search here) give a great price on the GMPP warranties, like 40% off if you buy prior to 24k miles. I paid about $800 last year. I don't expect problems, but even a window repair can cost almost that much. Also, when I sell my car, the warr will make it easier to sell.

Just something to think about.

Thanks z06BB! I'll have to look into the dealers GMPP coverage and cost. On line, the GMPP quote is not as competitive as what my dealer offered for a state backed extended coverage plan, but maybe they would offer a better GMPP discount rate in person!?

Ted