The 2010 Cadillac CTS defines what an American luxury car can be this year. The spacious and elegant cabin, the seemingly endless choices and the four-wheel management available make it safe to drive this car a must in the mid-range luxury saloon category. All CTS 2010 models are rear-wheel drive and are supplied as standard with a six-speed manual transmission. A six-speed automatic transmission and a "four-wheel drive" are optional transmission trains. The CTS is available in five levels of equipment this year, here is a breakdown and specifications of all of them. 3.0 The database comes with automatic headlights, dual zone temperature control, 17-inch alloy wheels, tilting and telescopic steering wheel, "leather" vinyl interior, cruise control, eight-way diaphragm mirror driver's seat feeding and automatically a CD with eight stereo speakers with satellite radio and auxiliary audio jack. The engine is a 3.0-liter V6 engine that produces 270 horsepower and 223 pound-feet of torque, according to its automatic online catalog. Mileage is valued at 18mpg city and 27mpg highway. Standard safety features include traction control, anti-lock disc brakes, front side airbags, full-body side curtain airbags, stability control and the OnStar emergency communication system.
Luxury-Adds 3.0 leather interior, front seats, front seat in memory for the driver, eight-position electric passenger seat, wood and leather steering wheel, Bluetooth, interior ambient lighting and six-disc gearbox. The optional Eco Lux collection changes the aerodynamics and tires of the car to reach a 30 mpg highway and is only available at this level of equipment. The rest of the engine and the standard safety features are the same. Performance 3.0 - This model has all the equipment level plus luxury sports equipment performance brakes, suspension, limited FE2 tuned differential, 18-inch alloy wheels and HID adaptive headlights. All the standard safety and engine functions are the same.
3.6 Performance-This model adds a 10 speaker surround sound stereo with digital music storage and USB/iPod interface. The engine jumps up to the bigger 3.6 liter V6 that produces 304 horsepower and 273 pound feet of torque. Mileage is rated at 18mpg city and 27mpg highway. 3.6 Luxury- This model has two available packages. The luxury "level two" includes a split folding rear seat, heated and cooled front seats, rear parking sensors, keyless ignition, keyless entry, remote start, and a power tilt and telescoping steering wheel. The luxury "premium" includes all the "level two" equipment plus a back up camera, hard drive based navigation system, and a panoramic sunroof. All engine and standard safety features are the same.
Notable options are the panoramic sunroof which is available on all CTS models. The back up camera and navigation system are available on all models except the Base CTS. In government crash tests the 2010 Cadillac CTS sedan was awarded a perfect five stars for side protection. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the CTS their best rating of "good" in frontal offset and side impact crash testing.
Best and Worst Times to Buy a New Car
It is not just enough to identify the dream car and save towards it. It is also necessary that you time your purchase appropriately. This is to save greatly on the purchase price and to also take advantage of some available offers.
We are quite experienced in this and that is why we decided to write this so you can be more knowledgeable in this area too. We are going to highlight and examine in detail the best and the worst times to buy a car.
The following are the best times to buy a car:
1. End of Months and Years
All factors considered, the ends of the months are by far the most suitable for buying a new car. Study upon study have deduced that buying a car on the 30th or 31st of each month and the ends of the years such as 12/29, 12/30, and 12/31 are the best times. Buying a car at such times can save you a whopping 8.5% or more. You should, therefore, strive to time your purchase to coincide with these timings as closely as possible.
2. Special Holidays and Special Times
Other than end of months, special holidays and other special times also offer good opportunities for the purchase of a new car. These include the first of January, Halloween, Memorial Day, Back-to-school times, Labor Day, and Trade shows. This is mainly because most consumers worry about the gifts they give at such times. Cars are never in their minds. According to the rules of Economics, the prices of cars fall at such times owing to limited demand.
3. Just when an existing model is rendered obsolete
At those times when an existing model is rendered obsolete are also another perfect time to buy. This is because auto dealers will often want to dispose of their stock to create room for newer versions. So, they will often lower their prices in such a manner as to recoup their capital. Profit is never in their minds at such times. You are more-than-likely to spend less when buying a car of this kind.
Also, when a new car model hits the market, it is a good time to buy an older or existing model. The same case should also apply when a competitor has a new car on the market.
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