Used Cadillac cars, crossovers and SUVs present excellent value in the domestic luxury segment. The most prestigious brand in the General Motors lineup, Cadillac offers exceptional comfort and power at a very appealing price on the used car market, due to the high depreciation that affects most of its models in the first few years after they are initially purchased. Used Cadillacs share crossover and SUV platforms with similar used Chevrolet vehicles, but development of its sedans is for the most part unique, giving used cars from Cadillac a more exclusive feel than those of chief competitor Lincoln. Even the Cadillac XLR, which is loosely related to the Chevrolet Corvette bears such a different look and drivetrain that similarities are difficult to spot. Cadillac’s resurgence as a premium automaker can be traced by looking at the used Cadillac vehicles of the past five years. The brand’s strong portfolio of sedans (CTS and STS) traditional luxury (DTS) and excellent utility vehicles (SRX and the legendary Escalade) has been accented by the emergence of earth-shattering performance in the form of the "V" line of high horsepower vehicles. These thoroughbreds combine all of the features expected in a used Cadillac with acceleration and handling more typically found in a sports car.Popular Used Cadillac Cars Cadillac’s used offerings mostly target the mid and full-size category; below, we’ll briefly examine three of the most popular used Cadillac cars and SUVs.
• Used Cadillac CTS – This mid-size sedan competes hard against the BMW 3 Series, offering a slightly larger package, far more style and excellent driving dynamics for much less money. The 2004 and up CTS-V edition is a genuine competitor for world’s quickest sports sedan. • Used Cadillac Escalade – Not only is this full-size, truck-based SUV a killer when it comes to towing and hauling, but it can also be ordered in several different editions, including a stretched version and a pickup variation. There are few luxury sport-utility vehicles as versatile as the Escalade. • Used Cadillac STS – It’s big, which fits in well with stereotypical American luxury design, but its extroverted appearance and taut chassis give it a ride not previously seen in a full-size Cadillac sedan.
The Bottom Line On Used Cadillac Cars Although still saddled with a reputation for providing a less than stellar driving experience, any Cadillac built within the last five years has made a clear break with that aspect of the brand’s past. The used car market has yet to see pricing catch up with the higher quality of used Cadillac cars, making them excellent buys for luxury-conscious bargain seekers.
