{"id":9244,"date":"2011-04-08T10:16:16","date_gmt":"2011-04-08T15:16:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/caddyinfo.com\/wordpress\/?p=9244"},"modified":"2011-04-08T10:16:16","modified_gmt":"2011-04-08T15:16:16","slug":"2011-cadillac-cts-coupe-dinner-out-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.caddyinfo.com\/wordpress\/2011-cadillac-cts-coupe-dinner-out-test\/","title":{"rendered":"2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe – Dinner Out Test"},"content":{"rendered":"

I took the CTS Coupe last night for an important test — dinner out with the Wife.\u00a0 We went to Pasado’s<\/a> in Plano, very near Crest Cadillac<\/a> who were kind enough to provide the CTS Coupe for me to test this week.\u00a0 You can find my earlier posts about the Coupe here<\/a> and here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The test drive with the Wife is a very different and unique test.\u00a0 Wives frequently have an entirely different frame of reference and set of sensibilities about automobiles.\u00a0 Really important, gee-whiz features to me may be ho-hum features to Her, while things that seem pedestrian to me may be deal-makers to Her. \u00a0 It is all a matter of perspective, and luckily my Wife shares her opinions freely.<\/p>\n

First, the Cadillac CTS Coupe is a formal, luxury automobile and fits the bill well for romantic transportation.\u00a0\u00a0 This cannot be overstated as an advantage in ‘setting the mood’ for a nice meal out.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 I recall leaving a dinner with some friends; as the valet brought my Cadillac, then another couple’s Cadillac, then the imported sports car for the 3rd couple, his Wife asked, “Aw, why don’t we have a Cadillac too?”.\u00a0 Priceless.<\/p>\n

One advantage of the keyless entry on the CTS Coupe is that it senses the presence of the driver key, and allows the doors to open if the key is near.\u00a0\u00a0 So my Wife didn’t need to spend time waiting for me to unlock her door as we departed, arrived, etc.\u00a0 Actually I grabbed her door at each stop, but in day to day use the unlock on proximity would eliminate an occasional irritant.<\/p>\n

My Wife is not sold on the hatchback configuration for the CTS Coupe.\u00a0 I explained how exciting the sculpted shape is to everyone, but it doesn’t do anything for Her.\u00a0 The new CTS interior was a hit, and the pop-up Nav and XM radio display were well received.\u00a0 We didn’t discuss the direct ipod connection, but I know that would be a feature she would find useful.<\/p>\n

She was pre-sold on the Crystal Red Tintcoat exterior, since she is a Red fan.<\/p>\n

Overall the CTS Coupe made a great dinner out car and contributed well for a date experience. \u00a0 Two doors and two people made it a good fit; if we had another couple along then of course the getting in and out would have added a bit of gymnastics.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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