Thinking about this 2016 CTS

[Ammofirst]

I've been looking at these as well. Car overall is solid. 2016 will have start stop. If you drive a lot
In the city you may find it annoying. The LTG 2.0T is smooth & powerful however not perfect. We have
This engine in our regal It does not disappoint. You should be advised (like all modern turbo engines) a small percentage of them do fail. Most of the failures seem to be a pre-ignition or similar overpressure event Resulting in a Cracked cylinder or head most of the time. I knew about the issue & still bought our Regal brand new. We're at 40K no problems. Go to the Cadillac forums for more info. Good luck.

 

[Mr Nice]

Originally Posted By: Milkman
I went and checked out this car on Saturday. Too cramped on the inside, and horrible views from the outside mirrors.

Could have got a smoking deal, but I didn't like it.

Thanks for the help.


I'd rather have a BMW for the same money.

 

[Benzadmiral]

Originally Posted By: dishdude
Originally Posted By: aquariuscsm
I can't imagine a car that big with an engine the same size as an old Ford Escort.


BMW 5 Series and Mercedes E class also get a 2.0T as the base engine.

Hmph. My '84 Escort had a 1.6L engine, no turbo. It helped to turn off the A/C if you wanted to accelerate uphill.

 

[RooflessVW]

Originally Posted By: dishdude
Originally Posted By: aquariuscsm
I can't imagine a car that big with an enigine the same size as an old Ford Escort.

BMW 5 Series and Mercedes E class also get a 2.0T as the base engine.

And Volvo. And Audi.

And they all make more power and torque than the sixes they've replaced.

 

[MarkM66]

Originally Posted By: WobblyElvis
I have the 3.6 direct injection. Timing chain was done under recall before it presented any problem.


There is actually a recall that replaces the chains before any problem occurs? Can you show me, and what engines years/models are included?

 

[jeepman3071]

Originally Posted By: rooflessVW

And Volvo. And Audi.

And they all make more power and torque than the sixes they've replaced.


Indeed. The BMW 2.0T in the 328i can be tuned to have more power than a 335i. The 4 cylinder does make kind of an odd noise though.