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Sedans Cadillac STS/STS-V Cadillac STS: Good Quality?
50 messages, Last post on Sep 25, 2009 at 12:03 AM
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I'm thinking about buying a new car and the Cadillac STS is one of my considerations. I was wondering if owners could tell me any griefs they've had with the car, major or minor. I just want a car that will be as trouble free as possible. Also, if anyone knows any other useful information about the car (i.e. how the 2006 Buick Lucerne is using the '91 Northstar V8) it would be much appreciated. I have a '01 Pontiac Montana, and I'm very reluctant to buy another GM vehicle, be it a Chevy or a Cadillac. In 70,000 miles, we've already had the transmission rebuilt, AC compressor and condensor replaced, and the majority of the major brake system components replaced, just to name a few major problems. Compared to its competition at the time, at $35k, the car was not even cheap either. If I'm about to drop another $30k+ on another GM, I want to make sure it's not a money pit like our Montana. Thanks. |
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Replying to: cumptrnrd (Apr 30, 2006 4:51 pm)
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Replying to: sls002 (May 01, 2006 9:36 am) Anyway, I don't mind the price. I'm just saying, we already spent $35k on a GM van that has probably spent more time in the shop than on the road, and if I'm going to spend any amount of money for another GM car, I want to know that it will at least be reliable, if not blowing the doors off the competition. If we were to get an STS, we would probably get a full option V8, so at $60k+, it better at least live up to its heritage and stop getting outclassed by cheaper Japanese imports and its German counterparts. All I'm saying is to give me a reason to buy the STS, other than because it's 'just as good' as the competition and because I'll be helping the economy. Isn't that how every car owner should feel, especially at this level?
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Replying to: cumptrnrd (May 01, 2006 3:27 pm) The long term J D Powers survey of owners puts the Cadillacs at somewhat worse than Buick. Buick is better than Toyota, but worse than Lexus, which is top rated. If you can afford to blow over $60,000 on a car, then you can probably afford to replace a few parts now and then. The magazines have not thought too much of the STS, thinking that the Germans are still better.
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Replying to: sls002 (May 01, 2006 3:49 pm) Personally, I would do it again but get the new STS with even more goodies. My dealer is excellent, but since I have had only 2 oil changes, I haven't had to "put them to the test" - and don't think I will time soon. No transmission "hunting" a la Lexus and Toyota. No engine problems. Regular gas if you want. Plus the car automatically emails you monthly about it's service status and sends an emergency email if it detects trouble! Only dislike is the useless glove compartment, but it is the same for every other car in this class. BTW, the transmission is built in France by a GM - Franco group and it is the same 5 speed automatic as in the BMW 5 series. The V6 is peppy as heck and I saw little difference between it and the V8. If you don't want to spring for the Nav, wait for a June or after STS with the "turn to turn" On-Star feature. It's a Nav system with voice directions and turn indicators on the instrument panel, but no large (space eating) display above the console. On Star is vastly underrated - every car ought to have this or similar, including the built in phone. If you're looking for a full size car, go DTS. The STS is a smaller, sportier car but actually has a bigger wheel base than the DTS, but less interior room. If you are considering a rear wheel, BMW 5 series type car, this is a great choice and it has the largest interior in that class. Plus you can make a great deal with GM - they are out to move their iron. The Cadillac division has bent over backwards to be courteous and to thank me for my business. A refreshing surprise. Hope that helps.
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Replying to: baltoman (May 01, 2006 5:12 pm) I think that BMW may still be using the 5 speed on the X-series trucks made here in the US.
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Replying to: sls002 (May 02, 2006 6:14 am) Though one could certainly argue that the CTS (with "only" 6 cylinder motors) might benefit more in performance, and I was certainly hoping for the six speed there as well, I suppose it is possible that the RWD six speed might be seen as the ‘most premium’ component, and appropriate for the most premium model = STS. We’ll see . . . - Ray Whishin’ & hopein’ . . . |
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Replying to: sls002 (May 02, 2006 6:14 am) "The Strasbourg site provides automatic transmissions to a number of high level external customers, such as BMW, Land Rover, Opel and Cadillac" I believe the 6 speed is not yet available to any but Cadillac and Corvette until production ramps. |
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Replying to: baltoman (May 02, 2006 8:19 am) "MYC Transmission, 6-speed automatic, heavy-duty, electronically controlled with overdrive, tow/haul mode and tap up/tap down shifting" - Ray NOT currently in need of such a large Sport Ute . . |
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Replying to: baltoman (May 02, 2006 8:19 am)
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