New Car - Buick Regal or Cadillac CTS

[Bob CTS]

Looking to replace my daily driver.

I have been to the Cadillac dealer and drove an entry level CTS (what I am looking for)

I have not drove the Regal but looking online it seems much better equipped and at a much lower price point. Hope to drive one tomorrow.

The warranty with the Cadillac that includes maintenance is not a factor for reference.

Thoughts on either?

Thanks

[78SA]

[NB2K]

CTS has outstanding resale.

[carlton_fritz]

The Buick is smaller.

[Giraffe (He/Him)]

Ridiculous decision. CTS for crying out loud.

[Bob CTS]

Originally Posted by NB2K

CTS has outstanding resale.

I am replacing a '97 truck, I keep my vehicles for awhile so resale is not that important.

[NB2K]

Originally Posted by rspreng_z06

I am replacing a '97 truck, I keep my vehicles for awhile so resale is not that important.

CTS is cooler.

[Bob CTS]

Originally Posted by Thomas

Ridiculous decision. CTS for crying out loud.

My thoughts initially but price is a strong deciding point. An entry level CTS is about $38k with basically no options. An entry level regal is $27k with many more options, the main ones are: real leather, bluetooth, ipod connectivity, and power driver/passenger seats.

It seems easy but what are some concrete reasons?

[ChasC5]

Originally Posted by rspreng_z06

Looking to replace my daily driver.

I have been to the Cadillac dealer and drove an entry level CTS (what I am looking for)

I have not drove the Regal but looking online it seems much better equipped and at a much lower price point. Hope to drive one tomorrow.

The warranty with the Cadillac that includes maintenance is not a factor for reference.

Thoughts on either?

Thanks

I’m not trying to bash the Cadillac … but an employee of mine just traded in his CTSV for a BMW, because he had to take the CTSV back several times for constant rear-end problems.

I've actually ridden in a Regal once and I liked it ... but it was a rental, so I didn't really drive it hard.

[71corv]

Presently have an 07 CTS (sport edition). Came with 18" wheels, 6 speed shiftable auto, 3.42 rear end along with the traction control and the 3.6 V6. Runs good and is comfortable. Gets fairly good mileage (25 mpg on the interstate).Car only had 12,000 miles when I bought it about 15 months ago. Well taken care of. Have to say it took about 8 months and many test drives till I found this one. Good luck with whatever you choose. For me, I would get the CTS.

Gene

[Bob CTS]

Originally Posted by NB2K

CTS is cooler.

I do agree with that.

[Giraffe (He/Him)]

It seems easy but what are some concrete reasons?

I don't think there is a better looking car on the market right now at that price point.

[NB2K]

Originally Posted by ChasC5

I've actually ridden in a Regal once and I liked it ... but it was a rental, so I didn't really drive it hard.

Fail.

[Bob CTS]

Originally Posted by ChasC5

I’m not trying to bash the Cadillac … but an employee of mine just traded in his CTSV for a BMW, because he had to take the CTSV back several times for constant rear-end problems.

I've actually ridden in a Regal once and I liked it ... but it was a rental, so I didn't really drive it hard.

The V tends to be quirky, heard some issues with them.

[Bob CTS]

Originally Posted by 71corv

Presently have an 07 CTS (sport edition). Came with 18" wheels, 6 speed shiftable auto, 3.42 rear end along with the traction control and the 3.6 V6. Runs good and is comfortable. Gets fairly good mileage (25 mpg on the interstate).Car only had 12,000 miles when I bought it about 15 months ago. Well taken care of. Have to say it took about 8 months and many test drives till I found this one. Good luck with whatever you choose. For me, I would get the CTS.

Gene

Thanks Gene, the '11 has the 3.0 V6, but very limited in options. Not real leather, no fog lamps, USB connection and etc. Also I have never seen such a cheap azz key and fob, it does not look good.

I do like the RWD platform though.

[Bob CTS]

Originally Posted by Thomas

I don't think there is a better looking car on the market right now at that price point.

I agree it does look good.

[Rob]

I like the look of the new Regal. Yamma and I saw one on the road this weekend and both commented on how nice it looked to be a Buick.

My .02 - go Buick.

[carlton_fritz]

Originally Posted by 71corv

Presently have an 07 CTS (sport edition). Came with 18" wheels, 6 speed shiftable auto, 3.42 rear end along with the traction control and the 3.6 V6. Runs good and is comfortable. Gets fairly good mileage (25 mpg on the interstate).Car only had 12,000 miles when I bought it about 15 months ago. Well taken care of. Have to say it took about 8 months and many test drives till I found this one. Good luck with whatever you choose. For me, I would get the CTS.

Gene

Should get better than 25MPG.

[...Whitepower...]

How much is the CTS you like?

Just saw it at $38k in your other post. Between those two I would opt for a loaded up GS over the CTS. Its the sportier of the two by far with the $19's, brembos, 6 speed manual etc.. Puts out good power too at 255hp/295tq. There is alot of tuning potential too.

http://www.conceptcarz.com/z19077/Buick-Regal-GS.aspx

[Silverspeed]

Originally Posted by ChasC5

I’m not trying to bash the Cadillac … but an employee of mine just traded in his CTSV for a BMW, because he had to take the CTSV back several times for constant rear-end problems.

I've actually ridden in a Regal once and I liked it ... but it was a rental, so I didn't really drive it hard.

Previous gen CTS-V's were notorious for rear diff porblems. Not an issue on the current generation.