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2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe Day 2

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This week I’m testing a 2011 Cadillac CTS Performance Coupe provide by Crest Cadillac of Plano.

You can find my short summary after pickup here.

Cadillac CTS Coupe Console

Cadillac CTS Coupe Console

The test car is a Cadillac CTS Performance Coupe with the luxury and navigation package, so it has all the extras and the pop-up nav system.  I prefer a couple of stations on XM radio, including Watercolors Jazz (71); I was pleased to find that the test car had XM turned on, so that I could enjoy my music during the test.  Thanks XM!

For my next Cadillac I am shopping for a 2010 Cadillac CTS Sedan — the 4-door version of the CTS as opposed to the test model, which is the 2-door Coupe.  The Coupe has some beautiful styling touches, and I only *need* 2 doors most days.  So a Coupe could fit for my current empty nest lifestyle.  However, the Coupe started production in 2011, and the budget I care to spend on my next Cadillac only stretches to a 2010 model.

So how does the CTS Coupe drive in real life?  It is a marvelous car.  Beautiful, stylish exterior, with plentiful acceleration, and an amazing 6 speed automatic.  My 2005 CTS has a Corsa aftermarket exhaust, and so is louder, but the new CTS is much more refined in general as well.  I would prefer a bit more exhaust note, but I appreciate the work Cadillac has done in refining noise, vibration, and harshness.

The 304 hp LLT 3.6L V6 is an ideal power-plant for this car especially if you are the one buying the gas.  Now, that said, I do recall that during my CTS-V test drive I wrote that any gas that car needed served its purpose, due to the high level of fun the V generates.   At my house the difference between a Sedan budget and a V budget is significant, so I’m focused on the sedan or coupe.  If the V ever comes within reach, then I’ll figure out how to pay for the gas too perhaps.

The view out the back of the Coupe is supplemented by a rear-view camera that displays on the navigation system screen.  I find that this is useful for an initial review of what is behind the Coupe before moving, but then prefer to look directly out the back window while backing.  The Rear quarter windows are smaller in the Coupe, and I have to lean forward to peer to the rear quarters, but that is probably a familiarity thing that would become natural with use.

The CTS Coupe makes a perfectly delightful daily driver.  I love the Crystal Red Tint-coat on this car and highly recommend it.

 

Shopping for a 2008 CTS

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Cadillac redesigned the Cadillac CTS in 2008.  Using an advanced, Cadillac unique Sigma II architecture and the new direct injection V6 engine, the 2008+ CTS Sedan is an attractive sports sedan.  Engine options in 2008 were the 3.6L DOHC VVT V6 with 263 hp, or a similar engine with direct injection and 304 hp.  We’re looking for the DI model.  In general, in a used CTS I would shop for one that is truly ‘fully loaded’ — the maxed out examples.  Now that the 2008 models have been on a road for a bit and had a chance to ‘cure’ (depreciate), which are the best options to search for in a used CTS?

First of all, there was no CTS-V in 2008.  The updated CTS-V arrived in 2009.  However, the 2007 Gen 1 CTS-V with LS2 engine is definitely in a good bargain zone.

But the newer 2008 CTS sedan has the new interior and the new chassis, so let’s stick with it a bit to see what is what.  How can you tell what options a used CTS has on it?  This is one of my pet peeves, as often used car ads have very little information.  But if you have the VIN for the vehicle, there is a VIN decoder at CompNine that can help.  If you have access to the actual vehicle, under the spare tire cover in the floor of the trunk is an RPO list that shows all the items installed on the vehicle.

The key option we are looking for in this case is PDW — Performance Luxury Package, which includes the Luxury 1 and Luxury II package, and the Performance items.

Referring to kbb.com, an Automatic 2008 CTS with DI V6 and under 30K miles should cost around $25K from a private party.  The same CTS with under 20K miles from an individual should cost $26K, so I would shop for the fewer miles all in all.  A certified pre-owned example from a Cadillac Dealer will be a bit more, at around $32K for an example with 20K miles, but offer an extended warranty.

Here is more info on how to decode other options you might find:

2008  CTS INTERIOR
S = Standard Equipment   A = Available   — (dashes) = Not Available   D = ADI Available
= Included in Equipment Group    = Included in Equipment Group but upgradeable
Codes listed in the shaded column titled Ref. Only RPO Code are for internal use only and should not be ordered.
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Code		 Ref.
Only
RPO
Code		 DESCRIPTION 6DM69 6DP69
1SA 1SB
PDP CTS Luxury Collection, includes (Y40) Luxury Level One Package and (Y44) Seating Package
1 – Not available with (PDQ) CTS Premium Luxury Collection, (PDR) CTS Performance Collection, (PDW) Performance Luxury Package, (Y41) Luxury Level Two Package, (Y42) Performance Package, 18″ (45.7 cm) All-Season Tire or Fleet order types.
2 – Not available with (PDQ) CTS Premium Luxury Collection, (PDR) CTS Performance Collection, (PDW) Performance Luxury Package, (Y41) Luxury Level Two Package, (Y42) Performance Package 18″ (45.7 cm) All-Season Tire, (Y43) Performance Package, 18″ (45.7 cm) Summer Tire or Fleet order types.		 A1 A2
PDQ CTS Premium Luxury Collection, includes (Y40) Luxury Level One Package, (Y41) Luxury Level Two Package, (Y44) Seating Package, (UAV) audio system with navigation, (C3U) UltraView sunroof, (B19) Wood Trim Package and (B20) Wood Trim Package
1 – Not available with (PDP) CTS Luxury Collection, (PDR) CTS Performance Collection, (PDW) Performance Luxury Package or Fleet order types.		 A1 A1
PDR CTS Performance Collection, includes (Y42) 18″ (45.7 cm) All-Season Tire Performance Package and (Y44) Seating Package
1 – Not available with (PDP) CTS Luxury Collection, (PDQ) CTS Premium Luxury Collection, (MN6) 6-speed manual transmission or Fleet order types.
2 – Not available with (PDP) CTS Luxury Collection, (PDQ) CTS Premium Luxury Collection, (MN6) 6-speed manual transmission or Fleet order types. Available with (Y40) Luxury Level One Package and (Y43) Performance Package, 18″ (45.7 cm) Summer Tire . (P75) 18″ x 8″ (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) aluminum wheels with premium multi-coat painted finish and (QKE) P235/50R18 V-rated all-season blackwall tires are upgradeable to (P63) 18″ x 8″ (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) aluminum wheels with high-polished finish and (QUR) P235/50ZR18 Y-rated summer only performance blackwall tires when (Y43) Performance Package, 18″ (45.7 cm) Summer Tire is ordered.		 A1 A2
PDW NEW! Performance Luxury Package, includes (Y40) Luxury Level One Package and (Y41) Luxury Level Two Package
1 – Requires (PDR) CTS Performance Collection. Not available with (MN6) Aisin 6-speed manual transmission, (PDP) CTS Luxury Collection, (PDQ) CTS Premium Luxury Collection, (UAV) AM/FM stereo with CD/DVD player, MP3 playback, Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround Sound 10-speaker system and HDD-based navigation with XM NavTraffic/Real Time Weather or Fleet order types. Can upgrade (P75) 18″ x 8″ (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) aluminum wheels with premium multi-coat painted finish to (P63) 18″ x 8″ (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) aluminum wheels with high-polished finish.
2 – Requires (PDR) CTS Performance Collection. Not available with (MX7) 6-speed automatic transmission for AWD, (PDP) CTS Luxury Collection, (PDQ) CTS Premium Luxury Collection, (UAV) AM/FM stereo with CD/DVD player, MP3 playback, Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround Sound 10-speaker system and HDD-based navigation with XM NavTraffic/Real Time Weather or Fleet order types. Can upgrade (P75) 18″ x 8″ (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) aluminum wheels with premium multi-coat painted finish to (P63) 18″ x 8″ (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) aluminum wheels with high-polished finish. Also, can replace (Y42) Performance Package, 18″ (45.7 cm) All-Season Tire with (Y43) Performance Package, 18″ (45.7 cm) Summer Tire .		 A1 A2
PDZ NEW! Hot Lava Edition, includes (PDQ) CTS Premium Luxury Collection, (Y42) Performance Package, exclusive exterior color (56U) Hot Lava and interior trim (194) Ebony
1 – No longer available to order.		 A1 A1
Y40 Luxury Level One Package, includes (UA6) Theft-deterrent alarm system, (U2R) Audio system, (CE1) Rainsense wipers, (TSQ) Accent lighting, and (P62) 17″ x 8″ machined-faced wheels
1 – Requires (Y44) Seating Package. (U2R) AM/FM stereo with 6-disc in-dash CD changer and MP3 playback is upgradeable to (U2S) AM/FM stereo with CD/DVD player, MP3 playback and Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround Sound 10-speaker system or (UAV) AM/FM stereo with CD/DVD player, MP3 playback, Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround Sound 10-speaker system and HDD-based navigation. (P62) 17″ x 8″ (43.2 cm x 20.3 cm) machined aluminum wheels replace (P61) 17″ x 8″ (43.2 cm x 20.3 cm) painted aluminum wheels when (Y40) Luxury Level One Package is ordered. (P62) 17″ x 8″ (43. cm x 20.3 cm) machined aluminum wheels will be upgraded to (P75) 18″ x 8″ (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) aluminum wheels with premium multi-coat painted finish and (QKE) P235/50R18 V-rated all-season, blackwall tires when ordered with (PDR) CTS Performance Collection. If desired, (P75) 18″ x 8″ (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) aluminum wheels with premium multi-coat painted finish can be upgraded to (P63) 18″ x 8″ (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) aluminum wheels with high-polished finish with (QKE) P235/50R18 V-rated all-season, blackwall tires when (PDR) CTS Performance Collection is ordered with (Y40) Luxury Level One Package. Must order (P63) 18″ x 8″ (45.7 cm x 20.3cm) aluminum wheels with high-polished finish separately.		 A1 A1
Y41 Luxury Level Two Package, includes (KB6) heated/ventilated front seats, (AM9) split-folding rear seat, (N38) Power rake wheel and telescopic steering column, (UG1) Universal Home Remote, (UHA) EZ Key passive entry system (automatic transmission version with remote start. Included when equipped with (MX0) or (MX7) transmissions), (UHF) EZ Key passive entry system (manual transmission without remote start. Included when equipped with (MN6) transmission), (UD7) Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
1 – Included and only available in (PDW) Performance Luxury Package (except for Fleet order types). Requires (Y44) Seating Package. For Fleet, requires either (U2R) AM/FM stereo with 6-disc in-dash CD changer and MP3 playback, (U2S) AM/FM stereo with CD/DVD player, MP3 playback and Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround Sound 10-speaker system or (UAV) AM/FM stereo with CD/DVD player, MP3 playback, Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround Sound 10-speaker system and HDD-based navigation. When (Y41) is ordered with (U2R) audio system, you must also order (Y40) Luxury Level One Package.		 A1 A1
Y44 Seating Package, includes leather seating surfaces, (AH8) 10-way power passenger seat, (AL2) 2-way power driver and front passenger lumbar control, (A45) Memory Package, (KA1) heated front seats, (UPF) Bluetooth for phone and (XA7) heated windshield washer fluid
1 – Not available with Leatherette interior.		 A1 A1
AY0 Air bags, dual-stage frontal driver, dual-depth frontal passenger with passenger sensing system, seat-mounted driver and right-front passenger side impact and front and rear outboard head curtain
1 – Head curtain side air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to front and outboard rear seat occupants on the near side of certain side-impact collisions. Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child’s age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the vehicle’s Owner’s Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.		 S1 S1
Armrest, front center S S
Armrest, rear center with dual cup holders S S
U2R Audio system, AM/FM stereo with 6-disc in-dash CD changer and MP3 playback with Radio Data System (RDS) and Bose 8-speaker system
1 – Included and only available with (Y40) Luxury Level One Package. (Y40) requires (Y44) Seating Package. Includes 6-disc in-dash CD changer when (Y40) Luxury Level One Package is ordered. Upgradeable to (U2S) AM/FM stereo with CD/DVD player, MP3 playback and Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround Sound 10-speaker system or (UAV) AM/FM stereo with CD/DVD player, MP3 playback, Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround Sound 10-speaker system and HDD-based navigation.		 A1 A1
U2S Audio system, AM/FM stereo with CD/DVD player, MP3 playback and Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround Sound 10-speaker system with Radio Data System (RDS), 40GB Hard Drive Device (HDD), USB and audio connectivity with steering wheel controls
1 – Requires (Y44) Seating Package. Not available with (UAV) AM/FM stereo with CD/DVD player, MP3 playback, Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround Sound 10-speaker system and HDD-based navigation.		 A1 A1
U2T Audio system, AM/FM stereo with single-slot CD player and MP3 playback with Radio Data System (RDS) and Bose 8-speaker system S S
UAV Audio system with navigation, AM/FM stereo with CD/DVD player, MP3 playback, Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround Sound 10-speaker system and HDD-based navigation with XM NavTraffic/Real Time Weather, Radio Data System (RDS), 40GB Hard Drive Device (HDD), USB with audio connectivity and steering wheel controls
1 – Requires (Y44) Seating Package. Not available with (PDW) Performance Luxury Package or (U2S) AM/FM stereo with CD/DVD player, MP3 playback and Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround Sound 10-speaker system.		 A1 A1
UPF NEW! Bluetooth for phone, personal cell phone connectivity to vehicle audio system
1 – Included and only available with (Y44) Seating Package.		 A1 A1
U2K XM Satellite Radio. With a wide variety of programming, XM has something to excite any driver. Whether you want to be entertained or informed, to laugh, think, or sing, XM has the perfect channel for you – coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound. 3 trial months – no obligation
1 – Available in the 48 contiguous United States. Required $12.95 monthly subscription sold separately after 3 trial months. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscription subject to customer agreement. For more information, visit gm.xmradio.com.		 S1 S1
AT8 Child seat restraint system S S
CJ2 Climate control, dual-zone automatic with individual climate settings for driver and right-front passenger S S
Console, floor with floor shifter, integral armrest, storage compartment and cup holders S S
Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed S S
Defogger, rear-window electric with front and side window outlets for the driver and right-front passenger S S
Door locks, power programmable S S
Door locks, rear child security S S
UHA EZ Key, passive entry system with remote start
1 – Included and only available with (Y41) Luxury Level Two Package. (Y41) requires (Y44) Seating Package, (MX0) 6-speed automatic transmission RWD or (MX7) 6-speed automatic transmission AWD.		 A1 A1
UHF EZ Key passive entry system without remote start
1 – Included and only available with (Y41) Luxury Level Two Package. (Y41) requires (Y44) Seating Package, and (MN6) Aisin 6-speed manual transmission.		 A1 A1
Floor mats, carpeted front and rear S S
Fuel gauge, analog S S
U30 Instrumentation, analog with speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, oil pressure gauge, engine water temperature gauge and Driver Information Center S S
TSQ Lighting accent, LED spotlights with lighting pipes
1 – Included and only available with (Y40) Luxury Level One Package. (Y40) requires (Y44) Seating Package.		 A1 A1
A45 Memory Package, recalls 2 driver “presets” for 10-way power driver seat, outside mirrors and driver personalization
1 – Included and only available with (Y44) Seating Package.		 A1 A1
DD8 Mirror, inside rearview auto-dimming with OnStar controls S S
UE1 OnStar, 1-year of Directions and Connections plan. Includes the innovative easy to use Turn-by-Turn Navigation services which provide voice-guided directions (where available). Also includes Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment, Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance, Emergency Services, Roadside Assistance, Remote Door Unlock, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Hands-Free Calling, AccidentAssist, Remote Horn and Lights, Information and Convenience Services, and Driving Directions
1 – OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance and Remote Door Unlock success varies with conditions. OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics available on most 2004 MY and newer GM vehicles. Diagnostic capability varies by model. Turn-by-Turn Navigation requires ABS and is not available in certain areas. Visit onstar.com or call 1-888-466-7827 for system limitations and details.		 S1 S1
Remote Keyless Entry S S
Safety belts, 3-point, driver and right-front passenger S S
Seat, rear pass-through, center armrest S S
Seat adjuster, front passenger manual recline S S
AH8 Seat adjusters, 10-way power driver and front passenger with power recliner and 2-way power lumbar
1 – Included and only available with (Y44) Seating Package.		 A1 A1
AL2 Seat adjusters, 2-way power driver and front passenger lumbar control
1 – Included and only available with (Y44) Seating Package.		 A1 A1
AM9 Seat, rear split-folding
1 – Included and only available with (Y41) Luxury Level Two Package. Requires (Y44) Seating Package.		 A1 A1
AQ9 Seats, front bucket, includes 8-way power driver seat adjuster and articulating head restraints S S
KA1 Seats, heated driver and front passenger
1 – Included and only available with (Y44) Seating Package.		 A1 A1
KB6 Seats, heated/ventilated driver and front passenger
1 – Included and only available with (Y41) Luxury Level Two Package. (Y41) requires (Y44) Seating Package.		 A1 A1
Steering column, manual rake wheel and telescopic S S
N38 Steering column, power rake wheel and telescopic with memory
1 – Included and only available with (Y41) Luxury Level Two Package. (Y41) requires (Y44) Seating Package.		 A1 A1
NP5 Steering wheel, leather-wrapped S S
N30 Steering wheel, leather-wrapped with wood trim
1 – Included and only available with (B20) Wood Trim. Package. Requires (B19) Wood Trim Package.		 A1 A1
Steering wheel controls, mounted controls for audio, HVAC and cruise S S
C3U Sunroof, power UltraView double-sized, tilt-sliding with express-open and power sunshade A A
UA6 Theft-deterrent alarm system
1 – Included and only available with (Y40) Luxury Level One Package. (Y40) requires (Y44) Seating Package.		 A1 A1
Theft-deterrent system, vehicle, PASS-Key III S S
UJ6 Tire Pressure Monitor System S S
Trunk release, power S S
UG1 Universal Home Remote, includes garage door opener, 3-channel programmable
1 – Included and only available with (Y41) Luxury Level Two Package. Requires (Y44) Seating Package.		 A1 A1
Visors, driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors S S
Windows, power with front and rear Express-Down, front Express-Up and rear passenger lockout S S
B19 Wood Trim Package, real Sapele wood on the instrument panel, center console and door trim A A
B20 Wood Trim Package, real Sapele wood on the steering wheel and shift knob
1 – Requires (B19) Wood Trim Package.		 A1 A1

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2008  CTS EXTERIOR
S = Standard Equipment   A = Available   — (dashes) = Not Available   D = ADI Available
Codes listed in the shaded column titled Ref. Only RPO Code are for internal use only and should not be ordered.
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Code		 Ref.
Only
RPO
Code		 DESCRIPTION 6DM69 6DP69
1SA 1SB
Y42 Performance Package, 18″ (45.7 cm) All-Season Tire, includes (TT6) HID headlamps, (CE4) headlamp washers, (T96) fog lamps, (P75) 18″ x 8″ (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) aluminum wheels with premium multi-coat painted finish, (QKE) P235/50R18 V-rated all-season blackwall tires, (G80) limited slip differential, (FE2) sport suspension, (J55) performance braking system (only available with [MX7] 6-speed automatic AWD transmission, at an additional charge), and (V03) Performance Cooling System ([MX0)/MX7] transmissions only).
1 – (P75) 18″ x 8″ (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) aluminum wheels with premium multi-coat painted finish can be upgraded to (P63) 18″ x 8″ (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) aluminum wheels with high-polished finish. Not available with (MN6) 6-speed manual transmission.
2 – Not available with (Y43) Performance Package, 18″ Summer Tire. (P75) 18″ x 8″ (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) wheels can be upgraded to (P63) 18″ x 8″ (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) aluminum wheels with high-polished finish. Not available with (MN6) 6-speed manual transmission.		 A1 A2
Y43 Performance Package, 18″ (45.7 cm) Summer Tire, includes (TT6) HID headlamps, (CE4) headlamp washers, (T96) fog lamps, (P63) 18″ x 8″ (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) aluminum wheels with high-polished finish, (QUR) P235/50ZR18 Y-rated summer only performance blackwall tires, (FE3) performance handling suspension, (G80) limited slip differential, (J55) performance braking system and (V03) performance cooling system ([MX0] transmission only
1 – Not available with (MX7) 6-speed automatic transmission AWD or (Y42) Performance Package, 18″ All-Season Tire.		 — A1
Antenna, integral front and rear S S
Daytime Running Lamps S S
T96 Fog lamps, front
1 – Included and only available with (Y42) Performance Package, 18″ All-Season Tire.
2 – Included and only available with (Y42) Performance Package, 18″ All-Season Tire or (Y43) Performance Package, 18″ Summer Tire.		 A1 A2
Glass, Solar-Ray light-tinted S S
Headlamps, halogen Tungsten, windshield wiper-activated with Twilight Sentinel and flash-to-pass feature S S
TT6 Headlamps, Xenon, High-Intensity Discharge (HID), windshield wiper-activated with Adaptive Forward Lighting system, headlamp washers and night-time flash-to-pass feature
1 – Included and only available with (Y42) Performance Package, 18″ All-Season Tire.
2 – Included and only available with (Y42) Performance Package, 18″ All-Season Tire or (Y43) Performance Package, 18″ Summer Tire.		 A1 A2
CE4 Headlamp washer system
1 – Included and only available with (TT6) Xenon High-Intensity Discharge headlamps.		 A1 A1
VK3 License plate bracket, front
1 – Included for required states. No charge option.		 A1 A1
DR5 Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable, body-color, manual-folding S S
UD7 Rear Parking Assist, Ultrasonic
1 – Included and only available with (Y41) Luxury Level Two Package.		 A1 A1
ZAA Tire, compact spare
1 – Includes compact spare and jack assembly. Replaces standard Inflator Kit. Vehicle does not include traditional compact spare as standard.		 A1 A1
QCH Tires, P235/55R17 H-rated all-season, blackwall S S
QKE Tires, P235/50R18 V-rated all-season, blackwall
1 – Included and only available with (Y42) Performance Package, 18″ All-Season Tire.		 A1 A1
QUR Tires, P235/50ZR18 Y-rated summer only performance, blackwall
1 – Included and only available with (Y43) Performance Package, 18″ Summer Tire.		 — A1
XA7 Washer fluid, heated
1 – Included and only available with (Y44) Seating Package.		 A1 A1
P61 Wheels, 17″ x 8″ (43.2 cm x 20.3 cm) painted aluminum S S
P62 Wheels, 17″ x 8″ (43.2 cm x 20.3 cm) machined aluminum
1 – Included and only available with (Y40) Luxury Level One Package. (Y40) requires (Y44) Seating Package.		 A1 A1
P63 Wheels, 18″ x 8″ (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) aluminum with high-polished finish
1 – Optional upgrade from (P75) 18″ x 8″ (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) aluminum wheels with premium multi-coat painted finish in (Y42) Performance Package, 18″ All-Season Tire.
2 – Included in (Y43) Performance Package, 18″ Summer Tire. Optional upgrade from (P75) 18″ x 8″ (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) aluminum wheels with premium multi-coat painted finish in (Y42) Performance Package, 18″ All-Season Tire.		 A1 A2
P75 Wheels, 18″ x 8″ (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) aluminum with premium multi-coat painted finish
1 – Included and only available with (Y42) Performance Package, 18″ all-Season Tire. Upgradeable to (P63) 18″ x 8″ (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) aluminum wheels with high-polished finish when (Y42) Performance Package, 18″ All-Season Tire is ordered.		 A1 A1
Wipers, front intermittent with washers S S
CE1 Wipers, Rainsense
1 – Included and only available with (Y40) Luxury Level One Package. (Y40) requires (Y44) Seating Package.		 A1 A1

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2008  CTS MECHANICAL
S = Standard Equipment   A = Available   — (dashes) = Not Available   D = ADI Available
Codes listed in the shaded column titled Ref. Only RPO Code are for internal use only and should not be ordered.
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Code		 Ref.
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Code		 DESCRIPTION 6DM69 6DP69
1SA 1SB
Battery, maintenance-free with rundown protection S S
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc S S
J55 Brakes, performance 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc
1 – Not an orderable option. Included and only available with (Y42) Performance Package, 18″ All-Season Tire when (MX7) 6-speed automatic transmission AWD is ordered. Additional charge for (J55) performance brakes will apply.
2 – Included and only available with (Y42) Performance Package, 18″ All-Season Tire when (MX7) 6-speed automatic transmission AWD is ordered (additional charge for [J55] performance brakes will apply), or with (Y43) Performance Package, 18″ Summer Tire when (MX0) 6-speed automatic transmission RWD is ordered (no additional charge for [J55] performance brakes will apply with [Y43] Performance Package, 18″ Summer Tire).		 A1 A2
G80 Differential, limited slip
1 – Included and only available with (Y42) Performance Package, 18″ All-Season Tire.
2 – Included and only available with (Y42) Performance Package, 18″ All-Season Tire or (Y43) Performance Package, 18″ Summer Tire.		 A1 A2
Drivetrain, rear-wheel drive S S
FE9 Emissions, Federal requirements A A
NE1 Emissions, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont state requirements A A
YF5 Emissions, California state requirements A A
NB8 Emissions override, California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania or Rhode Island (for vehicles ordered by dealers in the states of California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania or Rhode Island with Federal emissions)
1 – Requires (FE9) Federal emissions requirements. Not available in Maine or Vermont.		 A1 A1
NC7 Emissions override, Federal (for vehicles ordered by dealers in Federal emission states with California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island or Vermont emissions; may also be used by dealers in states of California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island or Vermont to order different state-specific emissions)
1 – Requires (YF5) Emissions, California state requirements or (NE1) Emissions, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island or Vermont state requirements.		 A1 A1
K05 Engine block heater A A
LY7 Engine, 3.6L Variable Valve Timing V6 PFI (263 hp [196.1 kW] @ 6400 rpm, 253 lb-ft of torque [341.6 N-m] @ 3100 rpm) S —
LLT Engine, 3.6L Variable Valve Timing V6 DI Direct Injection (304 hp [226.7 kW] @ 6400 rpm, 273 lb-ft of torque [368.6 N-m] @ 5200 rpm) — S
Exhaust, stainless-steel S S
Exhaust tips, polished S S
V03 Performance Cooling System
1 – Included and only available with (Y42) Performance Package, 18″ (45.7 cm) All-Season Tire (MX0/MX7) transmissions.
2 – Included and only available with (Y42) Performance Package, 18″ (45.7 cm) All-Season Tire (MX0/MX7) transmissions or (Y43) Performance Package, 18″ (45.7 cm) Summer Tire (MX0) transmission.		 A1 A2
StabiliTrak, stability enhancement system S S
Steering, power, rack-and-pinion S S
FE1 Suspension, 4-wheel independent S S
FE2 Suspension, Sport
1 – Included and only available with (Y42) Performance Package, 18″ All-Season Tire.		 A1 A1
FE3 Suspension, Performance
1 – Included and only available with (Y43) Performance Package, 18″ Summer Tire.		 — A1
Traction control, all-speed, brake and engine controlled S S
MN6 Transmission, Aisin 6-speed manual
1 – Must specify a transmission. Not available with (PDW) Performance Luxury Package or (Y42) Performance Package, 18″ (45.7 cm) All-Season Tire. Base MSRP includes (MN6) Aisin 6-speed manual transmission.
2 – Must specify a transmission. Requires (Y43) Performance Package, 18″ (45.7 cm) Summer Tire.		 S1 A2
MX0 Transmission, 6-speed automatic
1 – Must specify a transmission.
2 – Must specify a transmission. Base MSRP includes (MX0) 6-speed automatic transmission.		 A1 S2
MX7 Transmission, 6-speed automatic for AWD
1 – Must specify a transmission. (J55) performance brakes added at an additional charge when (MX7) 6-speed automatic transmission for AWD is ordered with (Y42) Performance Package, 18″ (45.7 cm) All-Season Tire. (J55) performance brakes is not an orderable option.
2 – Must specify a transmission. Not available with (PDW) Performance Luxury Package or (Y43) Performance Package, 18″ (45.7 cm) Summer Tire. (J55) performance brakes added at an additional charge when (MX7) 6-speed automatic transmission for AWD is ordered with (Y42) Performance Package, 18″ (45.7 cm) All-Season Tire. (J55) performance brakes is not an orderable option.		 A1 A2

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CaddyInfo Community Member Roger Martinsen was nice enough to review my new book, Cadillac CTS Pressbook, 2003-2011:

Cadillac CTS Press Book $4.95

Hi Bruce!

Now i have read your excellent book…Very interesting reading and very fine pics, the description was excellent, very easy to understand with all the diagrams!  I didnt know that the CTS were rear wheel driven and with the engine standing straight…it must make it easier to repair the engine and transmission regarding to space!

If I ever sell my STS 1995 i will surely consider a CTS…When i get around to get a new Cadillac i will look at the CTS!

That is terrific praise — Roger not only enjoyed the book, but it improved his opinion of the Cadillac CTS.  Give people the facts “…and let the best car win!” as GM likes to say.  Because of the size of the book Roger had some issues getting it through the interwebs into Sweden, but he enjoyed it once it arrived.

The Cadillac CTS Press Book is available for sale online with instant download; click on the image link to purchase for US$4.95.  There is a 30 day “no questions asked” money back guarantee available with every order.  The book is in easily accessible Adobe PDF form, so you can grab it and read it on your desktop, or laptop, etc.

This CTS Press Book would also be a great asset for Cadillac Dealer Staff Sales training, or as a year by year shopping guide for Cadillac buyers.  Knowledge is power.  Great reading for when you are on the plane and have time to spend enjoying Cadillacs.

I have started working to compile the next book in the series, the Cadillac DTS Pressbook, 2000-2011.