Question: advice!

[AubleAK]

been looking at cars lately, something for commuting and little better mpg, keep some miles off my truck. diesel where i live is 4.95 a gallon!
anyway, found a 2003 cadillac cts, with the 3.2L v6, 65,000 miles. $8000. super clean, great condition, etc. has anyone had any experience with these cars? reliable? easy to work on? how exspensive for parts and such? any help would be appreciated.
thanks guys!

 

[JRODS*LB7]

been looking at cars lately, something for commuting and little better mpg, keep some miles off my truck. diesel where i live is 4.95 a gallon!
anyway, found a 2003 cadillac cts, with the 3.2L v6, 65,000 miles. $8000. super clean, great condition, etc. has anyone had any experience with these cars? reliable? easy to work on? how exspensive for parts and such? any help would be appreciated.
thanks guys!

Not reliable i can tell you that! Jus check out the reviews on them anyway.

 

[AubleAK]

Not reliable i can tell you that! Jus check out the reviews on them anyway.

what problems have you had/heard off? ive talked to a few guys, they loved them, but have read mixed reviews online.

 

[JRODS*LB7]

what problems have you had/heard off? ive talked to a few guys, they loved them, but have read mixed reviews online.

My buddys cts has had alot of electrical issues tank reading empty when he just filled up, and tranny problems (shift soleniods) I mean every car has its issues but my cuz ownes a used car dealership and says there always at the auction for cheap money but with alot of probs! Also stay clear of the volvo xc90 from 2004 and older crap loads of probs with those also my wife ownes an 2007 xc90 sport with no issues:thumb:

 

[AubleAK]

My buddys cts has had alot of electrical issues tank reading empty when he just filled up, and tranny problems (shift soleniods) I mean every car has its issues but my cuz ownes a used car dealership and says there always at the auction for cheap money but with alot of probs! Also stay clear of the volvo xc90 from 2004 and older crap loads of probs with those also my wife ownes an 2007 xc90 sport with no issues:thumb:

Alright thanks. Ill keep lookin then!

 

[blk smoke lb7]

I bought a cav Z24 with a 5 speed and put a motor in it for 800 total, gets 26 mgp in town with me beating on it and will get 32 hwy if im good :roflmao: Get something with the GM 3800 motor park ave,grand prix impalla,buick regal that engine will run 300,000 if you take care of them just make sure the plenium or intake gaskest arent leaking.I took our 97 grad prix with 200,000 on to Tenn last year 31 mpg on the hwy hand calc

 

[whitelmmmax]

JETTA! 45 mpg and still get to blow smoke black smoke :thumb:

 

[02greysixer]

JETTA! 45 mpg and still get to blow smoke black smoke :thumb:

X2. If I was looking for a commuter car it'd be one of those


Sint frum tha orijinul smert fone

 

[Bustedknuckles]

Not the cts, oil burning pos engines! Get a civic or cavalier or something cheap like that. A vw tdi would be best for fuel mileage but not near as cheap to purchase or maintain.

 

[Duramax5]

I bought a cav Z24 with a 5 speed and put a motor in it for 800 total, gets 26 mgp in town with me beating on it and will get 32 hwy if im good :roflmao: Get something with the GM 3800 motor park ave,grand prix impalla,buick regal that engine will run 300,000 if you take care of them just make sure the plenium or intake gaskest arent leaking.I took our 97 grad prix with 200,000 on to Tenn last year 31 mpg on the hwy hand calc

for sure! My Parents bought there impala new in 2000 with the 3.8 and it currently has 265k and the only thing thats been done to the motor is a new steering pump an:thumb:d plugs.tranny has always shifted perfect and theve gotten a best of 35 mpg on a cross country trip

 

[blk smoke lb7]

for sure! My Parents bought there impala new in 2000 with the 3.8 and it currently has 265k and the only thing thats been done to the motor is a new steering pump an:thumb:d plugs.tranny has always shifted perfect and theve gotten a best of 35 mpg on a cross country trip

Hell ya thats awesome we have a 2000 grand prix gtp i bought for 500 had to have to doors fixed because it got grazed and the rear coil spring broke and blew the tire i bought another strut with spring and replaced it,its a great car leather hud power sun roof and that great motor and trans combo cant beat it.The super charger is fun also

 

[workin' diesel]

I had a Ford Aspire for quite awhile. It was a 2 door hatchback with a 5speed manual. Got 40+ mpg. With I had kept it. Much cheaper to maintain than honda, etc. I would go that route.

 

[justin_08]

I bough a 99 chevy tracker for $500 had to put a new clutch in it other than that it was in great shape. Has 205xxx miles on it and runs great, I been getting 28-30 mpg out of it and it's 4wd. It's a great little suv and beats driving my truck to the coal mine. My wife also has a grand am with the 3800 in it and they are great motors and get good mileage

 

[AubleAK]

Thanks for all the replys guys. Im guna look aroun this weekend and see what i can find.

 

[bigmackmiller]

Corolla