Category Archives: Cadillac Models

Is Newer More Fun?

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I must like to shop, because I certainly take a long time in some cases to settle on my next purchase!

Today’s question, is a newer car inherently more fun than an older model?

One of the Corvette Designers, when asked which Corvette was the best one, replied, “One should always buy the newest model on can afford, because the latest Corvette is always the best one we know how to make” or similar.

The same is true for Cadillac as well — the latest models have the latest electronics, convenience features,  and technology.

When choosing between a high-line 2008 Cadillac STS-V and a fully-loaded entry level 2010 Cadillac CTS Premium Model however, the older STS-V had a higher level of standard features.  Options like Heads-Up Display, lane departure warning, and blind spot alert are included on the STS-V and still not available in the CTS even in the Premium Model.

But is the newer 2010 Cadillac CTS cooler just because it is NEWER?  The nav system would have newer maps, the warranty will run longer, the exterior design is fresher.

Both cars cost about the same at the moment.

How much more FUN is NEW?

Cadillac marketplace

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I am still watching prices on a few Cadillac Models.  The used car market has been unusually strong this year, so normal trends are out the door.

The Cadillac CTS-V was redesigned in 2009, and has been very well received.  The least expensive 2009 Cadillac CTS-V seems to float around $47K, keeping these out of my budget range. KBB.com retail is $55K.

The Cadillac STS-V stopped production in 2009, with low numbers in 2008 and 2009.  The lowest lightly used model 2008 Cadillac STS-V are running $38K.  That puts this model closer to my target but still not quite there.  KBB retail with 24k miles is $39K.

I have also been looking at the 2010 Cadillac CTS Premium Models.  These are still priced close to new of course with the 2011 models just getting out.  The least expensive RWD CTS 3.6L Premium currently is around $38K.  KBB retail with RWD and Premium package at 12k miles is $35K.

It may still be a horse race between the 2008 STS-V and the 2010 CTS RWD Premium for which reaches my budget first with the right car.   A lot of shopping for used cars is being able to have a wide time window to shop and being ready with the money when you find the right car.

As the summer comes to an end the V cars may become more affordable, since they fall into the ‘fun’ car category.   We’ll see.

Cadillac Suede Leather Seat Inserts mean better Cornering

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Split leather is leather created from the fibrous part of the hide left once the top-grain of the rawhide has been separated from the hide.

Suede Leather is split leather that has been brushed to create a fuzzy or napped surface.  A suede surface in a car seat provides more friction and keeps the driver or passenger in the seat.

The V-Series Cadillacs bring world class acceleration and cornering ability, and it becomes increasingly important to keep the driver in control of the vehicle dynamics.

2008 STS-V Suede Seat center inserts

Cadillac has been using suede leather center inserts in the V-Series seats as an esthetically pleasing, attractive and simple way to keep you in your seat.

The closer one examines the thoughtful engineering built in to Cadillac automobiles, the more desirable they become.