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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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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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Replying to: sls002 (May 02, 2006 8:41 am) But my point had to do with the quality of the STS - that high end autos such as the BMW use(d) the same GM designed and manufactured tranny. Back to the "does BMW still use the GM tranny"... Pls be aware that in Europe, the Z4, among others, is available w/ your choice of manual or 5 speed automatics. From the Ireland BMW web site: "In addition to a choice of 5- and 6-speed manual transmissions, the BMW Z4 also offers the option of 5-speed automatic transmission..." Looks like everyone is having problems getting enough 6 speeds for every model in every market. Consumers obviously want them with the cost of petrol so high. I'm sure every high end auto will move to 6 or 7 speed trannys as soon as possible.
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Replying to: baltoman (May 03, 2006 7:39 am) The history of BMW using a GM automatic dates back to when they were using a ZF automatic and there were too many problems with those transmissions. So, BMW asked GM for a transmission, and started with a 4 speed, but this was upgraded to the 5 speed that GM has been using in the RWD sigma Cadillacs. I think that ZF has returned to supply BMW with a 6 speed automatic. I suppose that BMW has made sure that the new ZF transmission will be reliable. GM is correct in that the 5 speed was used by BMW, but the proper term is "was", not "is". |
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Replying to: cumptrnrd (May 01, 2006 3:27 pm) 
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My wife and I purchased a used 2002 STS with approx 52,000 a year ago. Since then the check tire pressure is always on even after manually checking each tire against the man. specs, the auto. windshield wipers no longer come on when it rains, it vibrates at exactly 60mph but stops at 65mph and it continually leakes oil even after paying to have a gasket replaced which required the engine pulled out in order to get to the gasket. Now the 6 disk CD changer has gone on the blink. Is this what is to be expected from Cadillac? I've gone to the dealer and been told that they either don't know whats wrong with it and even if they did none of it would be covered under the extended warranty we purchased. Any suggestions, constructive comments, ideas or anything else that may assist in getting this car to the level that I thought cadillacs should be at?
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