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Re: Wagon Ho! Cadillac Explores a New Trail

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Regarding this article: Wagon Ho! Cadillac Explores a New Trail | The Jacksonville Observer.

I was wondering about Cadillac’s production volume expectations for the CTS Sedan vs CTS Sport Wagon vs CTS Coupe:

But Cadillac says the wagon will be low volume, with sales reaching “four digits.” Coupe sales will reach five. The sedan had sold nearly 32,000 through October.

So they may be hoping that the CTS Coupe sales will be near or half CTS Sedan sales, as were the Eldorado sales in relation to the Seville through the 90s.  Although there will be some shared customers, I find that 2-door (Coupe) and 4-door (Sedan) customers are surprisingly different ‘factions’, especially on forums like Caddyinfo.com‘s.

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Also this note:

Young or old, male or female, those who saw the wagon had an opinion. Thanks to CTS, all knew it was a Cadillac. Instant recognition, though friend and foe questioned why a wagon, since those bearing Mercedes and BMW labels are mostly invisible?

This reflects Cadillac’s success at defining their current brand very well.  This is the goal, NOT that all the vehicles look THE SAME, but that any Automobile person would instantly recognize that this is a model of Cadillac.  Good news.

The extended Cadillac Family will soon include:

  • CTS Sedan RWD / AWD
  • CTS Coupe RWD / AWD
  • CTS Sport Wagon RWD / AWD
  • CTS-V Sedan / CTS-V Coupe
  • SRX RWD/AWD
  • Escalade / Escalade EXT / Escalade ESV / Escalade Hybrid
  • ATS Sedan/Coupe/Convertible?  ATS-V?
  • XTS Sedan/Coupe? XTS-V?
  • Converj Coupe

Hmm, I wonder if we WILL see an XTS Coupe?  The Coupe DeVille was a classic example of a large-car 2-door, and there likely is still a market for these.

1993 Cadillac Coupe deVille

1989-1993 Cadillac Coupe deVille

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I enjoy reviews that recognize how people actually USE automobiles, then help suggest vehicles that would or would not be suited for that purpose.  I find this type of review MUCH more useful than some car magazine reviews.  It is kind of in response to what one might call the “Movie Reviewer” effect — some reviewers have become so jaded by constantly seeing movie after movie after movie (or car after car after car) that their tastes can be substantially different than a ‘regular’ consumer’s. By focusing on how Owners will actually use their car the Reviewer can give us a better recommendation.

With no further adieu, Selection 4 of their top 5 best Used Sedans for a Family of 5:  The 2006-2008 Cadillac DTS:

4. 2006-2008 Cadillac DTS

For more than half a century, the Cadillac DTS (view photos), under the DeVille nameplate, has represented a luxurious lifestyle filled with country clubs, tee times, and cashmere V-necks. Fittingly, its cavernous 18.1 cubic feet of trunk space is more than enough for several sets of sticks, and its 59.2 inches of rear shoulder space is more than enough to keep up with the Joneses while keeping your family riding comfortably in this dependable sedan.

Read more at KYPost.com in Kentuky: 5 Best Used Sedans For Families Of 5 – KYPost.com.

2010 Cadillac DTS Platinum copyright GM

2010 Cadillac DTS Platinum copyright GM

The Cadillac DTS is a terrific used car value in terms of the size and quality of vehicle that you get for the money. Rear seat room and trunk room are excellent. The Front Wheel drive makes this an all-weather, all-year around vehicle. The Northstar V8 has good power, and the Cadillac has good acceleration, but still achieves good fuel economy on the road.  The Cadillac is great for formal occasions, going to Church, business meetings — it is a formal sedan that will also be very livable for the family.

New or Used the Cadillac DTS is a good choice.  When buying used, I would favor a Cadillac Certified Pre-Owned model.  The Certified Pre-Owned program ensures that you are getting a Cadillac that has been checked over carefully by your Dealer, and has an extended warranty.  That is the best way to ensure that you get years of loyal service from your new Cadillac.

From the Cadillac CPO site:

GM Certified Means No Worries

Your Certified Pre-Owned vehicle comes to you with the full assurance that the vehicle meets our stringent standards for mechanical condition and appearance. And you can enjoy your Cadillac with complete peace of mind, because it also comes standard with all applicable Cadillac Ownership Privileges.

With a Cadillac Certified Pre-Owned vehicle you’ll enjoy:

  • 6 years / 100,000-Mile Certified Pre-owned Limited Warranty4
    • $0 Deductible
    • Fully Transferable (No Charge)
  • 117 Point Inspection and Reconditioning process
  • 24 hour roadside assistance
  • Courtesy Transportation
  • Vehicle History Report
  • Digitally equipped vehicles are eligible for 3 trial months of OnStar Directions and Connections®
  • XM-equipped vehicles receive 3 trial months of the XM Everything Package

Good call KYPost!