Buying a used vehicle can be a time-consuming and confusing process. Used Cadillacs have earned a reputation for dependability, luxury, and safety. Let’s check out the best ways to find a good used Cadillac and which model might be best for you.
What To Look For In A Used Cadillac
When on the hunt for a used or certified pre-owned car, the best options available are almost always the more recent models. They have barely depreciated, and you’ll save possibly thousands of dollars with every one or two model years you go back. Many different kinds of dealers sell used Cadillacs but licensed Cadillac dealerships are the best places to find them.
Before used or certified pre-owned Cadillacs hit our lot at Rydell Cadillac of Grand Forks, they are subjected to a strenuous set of detailed checks to ensure that they operate properly in every respect. The small used vehicle dealers can’t know our vehicles as well as we do. Our Cadillac bay crews know the specs and proper installation methods related to each and every part they handle. When they do replacement and repair work on a Cadillac, they do it like true professionals.
The Cadillac CTS
In recent years, the Cadillac CTS has become one of the most recognized midsize sedans in the Cadillac lineup. If you’re going to get your hands on this one, think about choosing between the 2010 and 2019 models. The CTS has been discontinued, so it is likely to have a better tag price than sedans still in production. It is considered a muscle-luxury car, thanks to its incredible 6.2-liter V-8 engine, which pounds out 640 horsepower and 630 pound-feet of torque.
This sedan has a futuristic and smooth exterior look with a cross-checkered grille bordered by chrome, tinted windows, daytime running lights on each side of the front bumper, and a specially raised hood vent for better air intake. Many CTS variants have leather upholstery, heated and cooled seating, heated steering wheels, and very quiet cabins. If you’re lucky, you might find one with the 20-way power-adjustable front seats. Wi-fi hot spots, automatic multi-zone climate control, HD radio, powered sunroofs, and Bose sound systems are also available in many CTS sedans.
The Cadillac XT4
If you’re in the market for a used Cadillac compact crossover, look no further than the XT4, which was first produced for the 2019 model year. The Sport and Premium Luxury trims are particularly popular. Its engine is a supremely efficient 2.0-liter granting 237 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. That engine comes tied to a nine-speed automatic transmission.
Most XT4s come with front-wheel drive, but keep an eye out for the more responsive all-wheel-drive versions. The XT4 has particularly impressive acceleration for a vehicle of its size, thanks to its turbocharged engine. The leg area in the rear seating zone is remarkably roomy for a compact vehicle. The safety features and options are also worth mentioning here: front and rear parking sensors with cross-traffic alert, safety alert seats, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning with lane-keeping assist, auto parking assist, and a full-surround parking camera system.
The Cadillac Escalade
The Cadillac Escalade is among the most recognizable and capable SUVs on the market. Finding a well-equipped and affordable Escalade is a simple matter. Choose one from the fourth generation, which started in the 1999 model year and runs through the present, for the most up-to-date feature and option setups. One of the best engine options for the fourth generation Escalades is a potent 6.2-liter V-8 engine generating 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque. The most recent fourth-generation Escalades come with 10-speed automatic transmissions with wide 7.39 gear ratio spreads.
This grand SUV seats seven on three rows of seats, so it is ideal for big family trips and group transport to and from work. Many of the more recent years have 18-way power-adjustable seats, second-row captain’s chairs, the LATCH child securing system, and in some cases even power-retractable steps for easing Escalade entry and exit. Other interior features include premium sound systems, parking cameras, and app mirroring capabilities.
The Cadillac ATS
If sporty, sleek, eye-catching coupes are more your style, look for the Cadillac ATS between the 2013 and 2019 model years. Two engine options are commonly available. The first is a 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder granting 272 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. The second is a more powerful 3.6-liter V-6 providing 335 horsepower and 285 pound-feet of torque. Interior features often include 12-, 14-, or 16-way power-adjustable seating, leather or suede leather upholstery, heated seats, a heated steering wheel, and Bose 12-speaker premium sound systems.
If you want an ATS with maximum performance potential, search for the ATS-V. It comes with special launch controls, a limited-slip differential system, performance tires, a power tilting and telescoping steering wheel, and a performance suspension system. Even the most affordable trim levels come with luxury features like synthetic heat-resistant leather upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, Brembo brakes, satellite radio, sunroofs, and performance exhaust systems.
The Cadillac XT6
The Cadillac XT6 is a larger crossover SUV. It is powered by a 3.6-liter V-6 engine that is mated to a nine-speed automatic and produces 310 horsepower and 271 pound-feet of torque. The XT6 is usually available in either front-wheel or all-wheel drive. The active dampening performance suspension system on the Sport trim levels is particularly responsive, greatly reducing the impact of unpredictable road conditions on ride quality.
The XT6 comes with a good range of safety features and options over its range of model years. They commonly include lane-keeping assistance, pedestrian detection, a rear-view camera, automatic emergency braking, and adaptive cruise control. Heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, ventilated seats, and premium leather upholstery are also common finds in used XT6 SUVs.
Contact us at Rydell Cadillac in Grand Forks, North Dakota, to get your hands on a great used vehicle. Our expert personnel will be happy to guide you through our expansive inventory to the used Cadillac of your dreams.
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