In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Cadillac CTS, the people that actually own and drive one told us:

“The suspension is terrible. Going over speed bumps is almost embarrassing …”

“[The CTS features] attractive interior lighting. The indirect wraparound lighting is beautiful, and illumination of foot areas is quite nice.”

“[The CTS] has a tendency to accelerate too fast when wanting to accelerate slowly. The throttle pedal is too sensitive.”

“The comfort of driving the CTS is beyond description.”

“Overpriced option packages [meant that I] could not get a folding rear seat without ordering a $3000 option package.”

“For this car class there should be a lot more bells and whistles.”

“[The Cadillac CTS has] inadequate interior storage. The front door side pockets, console and glovebox are too small.”

“Handling and cornering are an absolute delight. [It] takes me back to when I was young.”

“Visibility around the car is poor [when] passing or maneuvering in close spaces.”

“The navigation and sound system is awesome. I love the hard drive for [storing] music.”

“The driving dynamics deserve the highest rating. I love the way it handles.”

“The 3.6-liter engine [gives] V8 performance [from] a V6 engine that runs on regular gas.”

Top 3 Things Owners Like About the Cadillac CTS:
1. Front-end styling
2. Side profile appearance and styling
3. Rear-end styling

Top 3 Owner-Reported Problems with the Cadillac CTS:
1. Brakes are noisy
2. HVAC Controls – Difficult to use/Difficult to see and read/Poor location
3. Door Locks – Broken or not working

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