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Re: STS Navigation [mikes11]
by sls002
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Feb 22, 2008 (8:40 am)
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Replying to: mikes11 (Feb 22, 2008 7:00 am)
On my nav, streets that have an east, west; north or south as part of the name, you type in the basic street name (without the E or W; N or S) and it will ask for the direction part or offer the direction in a list of streets of that name.
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Unsold 2007 Cadillac STS
by lb05
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Mar 05, 2008 (1:55 pm)
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Does anyone know what GM does to the unsold 2007 Cadillac STS?
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Re: Unsold 2007 Cadillac STS [lb05]
by palalt
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Apr 01, 2008 (4:51 pm)
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Replying to: lb05 (Mar 05, 2008 1:55 pm)
Cadillac has their Field Reps drive them, then resell them as used. Last month I bought an 07 STS, V6 AWD with Nav and a Moonroof. It was titled to General Motors, the only purpose to me was that they didn't allow the perception that you could buy a NEW STS for such a discouint. To me it was like buying a Demo. My car was in service 5 months, has 6000 miles, MSRP was $52,400. I bought it outright for $28,000 cash, no trade. This is one of the most stable driving cars I've ever owned. The AWD was awesome this winter in Chicago with the 62" of snow we've had. It's very quiet and comfortable. The options are never ending, even down to the heated and cooled seats.The 6CD Surround Sound is great. The NAV is interesting, as long as I don't hit something while I'm watching the screen. I still haven't tackled programming a destination. Mileage isn't great with the AWD, Instant MPG on cruise at 75 says only 22. Considering a loaded Camry or Accord costs $28K, I couldn't be happier with my deal. There are quite a few 07 STS' advertised around Chicago for around $33K. I looked at a few with similar miles and every dealer noted they were Cadillac owned and driven cars. I jumped on the deal advertised for $5K less than everyone else. Someone made an advertising mistake (I think) and I was there in a flash, didn't ask questions, checked it out, drove it and started counting out cash.
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Re: Unsold 2007 Cadillac STS [palalt]
by carnaught
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Apr 02, 2008 (4:33 pm)
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Replying to: palalt (Apr 01, 2008 4:51 pm)
A lot of car for the money.....smokin' deal.
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Re: Unsold 2007 Cadillac STS [palalt]
by tonycd
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Apr 05, 2008 (7:32 pm)
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Replying to: palalt (Apr 01, 2008 4:51 pm)
My God, what a spectacular deal.
I'm looking for about 9 to 12 months out. I've kept my Maxima (bought new) for 16 years. I want to replace it with something a little plusher, hopefully under $30k. I'd still like just the faintest hint of over-the-road responsiveness. Cooled seats would be swell. Real wood, even sweller.
I could love the CTS except for one fatal flaw: The console digs into my right leg. The Avalon is ungainly and unpleasing. The Azera is perfect for me except that it's a tad mushy, a bit blocky-looking in front, and the interior materials are just a bit cheesy. The Lexus ES lacks headroom for me, and just isn't enough car for what you pay. The TL is a great car, but too stiff and not roomy enough for my frame. The RL lacks room and costs too much. The Accord looks grotesque outside and cheap inside. The Camry doesn't even make the discussion.
I live in the Chicago area. If I may ask, what dealer went so low?
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Re: Unsold 2007 Cadillac STS [tonycd]
by palalt
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Apr 08, 2008 (7:38 am)
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Replying to: tonycd (Apr 05, 2008 7:32 pm)
I found my 07 at Al Piemonte Cadillac in St. Charles. I had found a couple close to the $30K mark but they were missing the 3 big items; NAV, AWD and Moonroof. A basic RWD car didn't do the job for me regardless of price. Piemonte actually had those base cars advertised for higher than the loaded one I purchased. Don't ask me why. They were all around 6K on the miles and were Cadillac owned cars. I think someone picked the wrong car stock # to advertise as the price leader. The salesman double checked the stock # to make sure I was on the right car. Fortunately he wasn't bright enough to raise the issue with management, just going along with the deal. Once the papers are signed and the money changes hands, the consumer does not have a right to cancel, (I've tried it before). If it's a legal, binding contract, it's binding for 'both' parties. Even if you have to pay $30k or over, which I don't think you will in 9 months, you should be happy. If you're in Chicago, don't even think about going with RWD. I've seen a few STS' going nowhere this winter, sliding all over the place, obviously not having AWD. The slight sacrifice in MPG has to be worth the safety. My STS only has the V6, which has plenty of go. I didn't want an oil burning Northstar V8. (Another whole topic). Good luck shopping!
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Re: Unsold 2007 Cadillac STS [palalt]
by sls002
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Apr 09, 2008 (6:16 am)
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Replying to: palalt (Apr 08, 2008 7:38 am)
My 2007 SRX with the V8 does not use oil (so far) between changes. My first oil change was at 11500 miles and I had not added any oil. Some of the CTS owners are reporting V6 oil consumption rates of 1 qt in 1000 miles or so.
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Re: Unsold 2007 Cadillac STS [sls002]
by palalt
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Apr 10, 2008 (10:00 am)
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Replying to: sls002 (Apr 09, 2008 6:16 am)
Wow! I guess I better start checking the oil between changes on my V6 STS. I hadn't heard of a V6 consumption problem on any V6's, only the Northstar V8. I have a friend that has an 02 Eldo that uses at least a quart every 1K. Don't really know if the new motors are any better.
I have to ask. You performed your "first" oil change at 11K? That's not even close to what is recommended!
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Re: Unsold 2007 Cadillac STS [palalt]
by sls002
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Apr 11, 2008 (6:34 am)
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Replying to: palalt (Apr 10, 2008 10:00 am)
In the CTS forum there are people who are having problems with V6 oil consumption. My 2002 Seville used about 4 quarts every 10000 miles, which was the oil monitor's oil change interval for me. I used Mobil 1 synthetic in it.
My dealer recommended the first change at the oil monitor's 30% oil life left stage, which was at 11,500 miles. This engine requires synthetic oil for the oil monitor to give the proper oil change interval. Cadillac sent me a coupon to use for the first change suggesting that I do it when the oil monitor request the change ( 0%).
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Re: Northstar oil consumption [palalt]
by tonycd
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Apr 17, 2008 (7:31 pm)
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Replying to: palalt (Apr 08, 2008 7:38 am)
Thank you very much, palalt. I appreciate you sharing this information.
As for the oil consumption question: I hadn't heard about the V6, but I have read more than once that the Northstar V8 has a chronic problem with leakage around its poorly designed two-piece oil pan. I don't know if this is the reason, but I've seen it suggested that many Northstars don't make it much past 100,000 miles -- which I personally consider, in this day and age (and at these prices), to be unacceptable performance.
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