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2003 Cadillac CTS consumer reviews

$30,000 starting MSRP
side view of 2003 CTS Cadillac
(34 reviews)
76% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.2
  • Performance 4.2
  • Value 4.2
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.0
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This Cadillac runs & rides like a dirt bike!!!!!!!

Cheap pistons makes it burn oil & smoke. Acts like it's going to cut off while driving I've replaced coil pks.spark plugs,02senors repeatedly! runs ok for 2/3 days then consumes ALOT of gas and wants to cut off AGAIN!! Something also drains the battery over night if the battery isn't unhooked. Radio quit, the mirrors and seats move whenever and the suspension has to be worked on constantly.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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A Reliable car

I think the Cadillac CTS is a very good car and very stylish. I like how quickly yes pizza and sport mode it’s fun to drive in. And living in Indiana snow mode is much needed.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable smooth riding car ever!

I love this car, drives so smooth, no problems. Even though it’s older (2003) it maintains the style of a newer car. Only downfall I have to put premium gas which is more costly.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car I ever owned. And, I've had 'a few'!!

I loved it the minute I saw it when it came out. I have a Galaxy silver Metallic, with 63,000+ miles...looks like brand new! Mostly garaged, but, I do drive it out, couple times a week. Try to avoid snow. That I will say, it doesn't do well in heavy snow! Otherwise, runs smooth, fast, and handles great !

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Beautiful used car started with research of leaks

Car was far ahead of it’s time. The car is extremely comfortable, zippy, great sound system, and has features that were years ahead of other cars. On the down side, the car had a water leak in the truck (spare well was full of water), and leak at drivers side A pillar. oil leaks common especially at valve cover (leaks on to exhaust manifold). Feel like I bought a leaky boat. I can’t rest until I fix every leak.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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most expensive after purchase I have ever had

Lots of repairs needed after the sale. Kris was very helpful but the car itself needs $1610.49 in repairs 2 weeks after I bought it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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I love this one too

I love the vehicle overall has a good vehicle and dependable and I will continue buying Vehicles like this I love the vehicle I love the luxury the color the performance

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Car

I brought this car 2 years ago. i now have 165,000 miles and its still running. In the two years I've only had to buy a Alternator and get breaks done. I think that is excellent considering the amount of mileage.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Pretty Solid Car

My car has almost 140xxx miles on it. Ive owned it since 132xxx. The previous owner has abused it and it needs some love. HOWEVER. It still runs well despite the abuse. It?s a fun car. It?s very stylish, easy to fix, and pretty powerful. I need a ECBM module, new O2 sensors, and a replacement valve cover gasket. (Oil leaks are common among these cars, typically form the valve cover gasket). Overall take care of this car, and it will take care of you. My car has that many miles and still lots of life!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Traction Control

Maybe I got a dud. Nothing but problems since day one. Traction control goes on, and the car goes into lymph mode.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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