2008 just crossed 37,000 yesterday. [emoji16]


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I'm at 138,000 just did timing chains about 500 miles ago and runs like new now!

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Mine is an 09

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My 2008 has a couple of small spots of body rust. I'm at 138k miles. The underside and suspension all look great on it. Timing Chains stretched beyond tolerance at about 130k miles. I attempted to change them myself but made a mistake somewhere along the way so the CEL is on (runs fine so still driving it). Days may be numbered due to the cost/effort of the repair vs the value of the car. Engine has always chugged oil but I top it off regularly.

 

2008, 196k miles, FL car, runs great and is in great shape. I often marvel at the worth of an otherwise good used car being determined by the market value.

Takes me back to my first new car when some careless, uninsured butt head knocked it out from under me at just over a year old. It wasn't the same afterwards, but I still had to drive it and pay the same note and insurance rate for it.

My CTS is so nice that I have every intention of keeping it long enough for grey hairs to start building up in it when I grow enough and if it wears out enough for me to consider replacing it, I'll look for someone that has what I want in a newer used CTS up for sale at a very nice price, service it as needed and keep truck'n.

Take care of it and drive it, you're polling for the wrong statistic. You're getting estimates from individuals that threw in the "towel" at their jump off point, which says nothing about longevity. Your subject line might have been better if it called for high mileage (on the car) second gen owners.

 

I traded my '09 in on my '12 with 210k miles on it. My '12 had 90k miles on it. Has 110k miles on it now.

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My 2011 has 90,900 miles, It is a Las Vegas car so no wheel bearings, speed ring, problems. only engine issue was rear main seal leak and that is unusual. Just Pwr/Str pump and Alternator replaced.
New spark plugs, ALL oils, brake fluid and anti freeze changed last year at 75,000.
I LOVE this car. It has the correct amount of doors TWO.

 

I bought my 2011 CTS 3.0 RWD two years ago with 113K on the clock. It is turning 130K and so far have only had to replace one wheel bearing because of the speed ring. The car drives and handles great, no rattles or squeeks, everything works, and uses very little oil.

 

Just bought my 09 CTS 3.6DI AWD with 72,400 miles on it. It now has almost 74,000. Runs well, handles well, no squeaks, and no oil consumption in the short time I've had it. I do have what seems to be a bad weatherstrip around the rear passenger door, as I get some road noise, and it appears to have been replaced by the previous owner according to the service records. But happy with the car so far!

 

I own a 2008 CTS 3.6 RWD. He has now driven 94,000 miles. When I got him he had a mega maintenance backlog with plenty of money could be fixed. Timing chain problems are unknown. ONLY the DI tick annoying Rust I can only find on the rear license plate (stupid spot). Otherwise, he makes, for the European climate and a lot of city traffic, still a very good impression

 

52k

 

Low mileage on a 10+/- year old car is perceptibly nice, but be forewarned, they are built to fall apart whether you drive them or not and the occasional low mileage disaster rears its ugly head fairly regularly on the forum. "Use it or lose it" is applicable to cars to. The only reason I watch mileage now is for my insurance discount.

 

I just gave my car away with 183,000 miles. New transmission at 52,000 and a new 3.6L engine at 105,000. Zero other repairs other than replacing my brakes once plus oil changes. A tremendous vehicle.

 

I'll be doing a Blackstone oil analysis on this next oil change and if it comes back in good shape, I'll be planning on destination 300,000 mile avenue.

 

300,000 miles around here would not be recognizable as an automobile.
On a winter night, I can mute my TV and hear my son's car rusting in the garage.

 

Having seen the bottom of a few Northern cars, I can imagine. It's a shame, the only way to avoid it is with a snow and slush car. I take it the son is driving it.

 

It's my opinion that your first car should not be too nice.
If my kid dings or scratches this car, I'm totally cool with it.
Safety and reliability are my priorities for him.

 

56,000, mostly highway miles.

 

40.5K they don't stay young long, do they?

 

the nxt thing you know is that they want from you is your money!

 

Not really the numbers Bob is looking for, but 59 and change on my '10.

 

Really, properly maintained I
think these cars are strong, especially RWD.

 

58K on my 2014 Sport Wagon...

Bill

 

2010 CTS-4 with 3.6DI engine. Just over 206,000 kms (128,000 miles). A few things don't work like they used to (hard drive and CD player haven't worked for two years and the pass seat doesn't tilt as it should, etc) but the car still looks new inside and pretty decent outside. Hoping to get another year or two of reliable comfortable driving and then move to something newer.

 

138K on a 2012 CTS Couple 3.6

 

I only have 97K on my 2011 but so far its been solid and with no real issues. I had a front wheel bearing fail at 30K but was replaced under warranty. Other than that it's been minor squeaks and annoyances and of course regular maintenance.

 

I have a 2008 I bought out of the 39 month lease beginning in early 2008. The vehicle is RWD and now has 107,850 miles. Use OE parts and at this point spend about $1,500 per year on maintenance - beats a $700 monthly car payment. The car runs as well as it did on the first day I took it off the dealership lot. If nothing serious goes bad, my intent is to go for 150,000. Key I am finding is use OE parts and change fluids at recommended intervals.

 

Just over 90k on my 2008. I've made good use of the aftermarket warranty I purchased with the car.

 

105K on an '09 before trading it in. It was running well when traded.