Overview & Reviews

The base 3.2-liter V6 engine has been dropped; a 2.8-liter V6 will become the base engine later in the model year. A six-speed manual transmission is now standard regardless of engine choice. Package contents have been shuffled, and "synthetic leather" will be added to the options list later this year.

• Excellent handling, spacious cabin, wide array of available features, alternative look.

User Reviews:

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  Recurrent Problems - 2005 Cadillac CTS
  By nobby45 - January 27 - 9:11 am

  I really enjoyed my CTS for approximately one year. After that I have had recurrent problems with the check engine light, especially recently, coming on nearly every two months. I have had the timing chain replaced three times in less than a year. Each time, I have had to wait at least a month for the part which causes high rental car fees. I have been extremely disappointed. This is the first and last Cadillac I will ever buy.

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  Catillac CTS A Quality Car! - 2005 Cadillac CTS
  By Rich - January 14 - 8:08 pm

  My 2 neighbors have the CTS. They are both very pleased with the performance. I purchased 1 month ago and driven the car another 2,000 miles! My car had 22,674 miles on it. The drive is smooth and quiet. I traded a Toyota Solara. I cant believe the ride difference. I also have a 2005 Acura TL. The Cadillacs ride, feel and quality so far are better than the Acura! The gas mileage is the same as the Acura at 23 to 25 mpg combined highway and city. The steering wheel controls are excellent. The car is tight and looks brand new! I have the Navigation with Bose system and XM. Wow it has fantastic sound. The two tone seats and wood trim, make the car stand out!

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  I Love My CTS - 2005 Cadillac CTS
  By BBC - December 29 - 2:42 pm

  I love my CTS! I have driven many other types of vehicles and makes (including BMW) and this is my favorite car yet! I have no complaints at this point I did have to replace my tires sooner than in previous vehicles (due to fun driving excursions). I live in the south so I have no problems with snow and/or ice. It does handle well in the rain. This is my first Cadillac and I am already planning to purchase a new CTS this coming year!

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  Great when it runs! - 2005 Cadillac CTS
  By Kate - December 8 - 9:14 am

  I have loved my CTS for 4 years, except for minor glitches(when the sun roof kept opening at will. It took several tries to get that fixed! Then just 800 miles out of warranty, the timing chain broke!

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  This is not your mothers Cadillac - 2005 Cadillac CTS
  By doc - October 15 - 9:05 pm

  I like this car generally. At first ride I was impressed with the handling and performance. However, over time, the ride seems a little harsh over imperfect roads (which most are around here). I like the look of it and the fact that it represents at least one American car company that is attempting to compete with the imports. I know there is a trade off with ride and performance but I was expecting a smoother riding car since, after all, this is a Cadillac. I like the volume control on the wheel. I dont have the problems with it that others have expressed.

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  cts 2004 - 2005 Cadillac CTS
  By aubreyjaundoo - August 29 - 10:00 am

  This car is well made and fun to drive.It lives up to my expectations,good value for the money.The only minus point is the small glove compartment- nothing fits in there!

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  Good but good be better - 2005 Cadillac CTS
  By jjnewlife - August 14 - 12:08 pm

  Our CTS has been mostly reliable save for the electronic dash that seems to go black every so often. Shutting off the car for a few minutes brings it back. Check engine light came on once. Dealer could not find the fault. Reset and been ok since. A car of this price should have more than an ugly black plastic dash. (something GM changed in 2008) Minus? Depreciation. The worst I ever experienced. This 3 year old car is not even worth 40% of what it cost new. Seat belts are awful. No passenger grab handle. Quite an omission in a $45,000 car. Overall the CTS is a very fine $25-30k automobile. But $45K? Forget it.

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  Satisfied - 2005 Cadillac CTS
  By Gloria - July 6 - 1:47 pm

  The leather on the drivers side started to split and have dry cracks in less then three years old and I wonder if it is due to the heating element in the seats. This is the first time having the heating element on my seat and I welcome this during the winter months but the leather did not last. The leather type material around the joy stick element is starting to peel exposing the metal. The black paint around the stereo CD is starting to peel as well. The electronic seats on the drivers side starts to squeak when it goes forward and backwards. Dont know what causes this when the passenger seat does not make this sound.

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  My 2004 CTS - 2005 Cadillac CTS
  By Robert Leo - June 4 - 10:00 am

  As evidenced by the miles on the car, I do not drive a lot. However, the car provides what I ask of it when needed. The ease and comfort of operation is exceptional.

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  2004 3.6 cts cadillac sedan - 2005 Cadillac CTS
  By paul selby - June 2 - 1:30 am

  the cts with the 3.6 engine has the best engine, trans mission combination I have ever driven. the 4 wheel disk brakes,and nemble handling, make it a very fun car to drive.