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#2 of 17 In A Rut? by merckx May 31, 2006 (5:06 am)
For a while now, I've noticed the only topics concerning the STS have been i-pod issues and number of gears in the transmission....Anyone here have thoughts on how the car drives?? Replies to this message: rayainsw (May 31, 2006 5:25 am) quemfala (Jun 01, 2006 3:47 am)
#3 of 17 Re: In A Rut? [merckx] by rayainsw May 31, 2006 (5:25 am)
Replying to: merckx (May 31, 2006 5:06 am) Well – I drove the first 1SE and the first 1SF delivered to my local dealer in Fall 2004. I posted my reviews here. And I drove the second STS-v to arrive at that same dealer, and also posted my impressions here.   I have not driven a ‘regular’ STS since those first 2, since I have seen no indication that the dynamics have changed during the 2005 or 2006 model year runs.   The six speed ought to enhance some aspects of the driving experience. So I expect that in August or September I’ll drive a 2007. And I will post my impressions here . . .   If anything significant had changed that I thought would effect how it drives, I’d have previously arranged another test. - Ray Happy in this rut, until 2007s appear . . Replies to this message: quemfala (Jun 01, 2006 3:47 am)
#4 of 17 Re: In A Rut? [rayainsw] by quemfala Jun 01, 2006 (3:47 am)
Replying to: rayainsw (May 31, 2006 5:25 am) It appears that GM may have a few of us out there that are waiting to see what the 2007 STS brings. I do like the idea of the 6-speed transmission, and am looking to see if there are any upgrades to the interior. But, as mentioned in many other posts, many others have the opinion that GM may be too low on cash to upgrade very much.   In the meantime, I'm going to find a dealer with a 2006 AWD-V8 and run it through the paces so I can make a proper comparison come Sept.
#5 of 17 handling in ice/snow-spin by razorsharpalla Dec 13, 2007 (10:41 am)
I was in my 2006 STS and again found myself in a bad spot in this car....only ice spot on the road I hit it at about 40mph... no traffic and the car imediately spins out of control I have plenty of room to bring the car under control the old fashioned way but my STS actually goes in reverse while the car actually can be heard accelerating while my foot is buried on the brake! I am asking if anyone has had something as crazy as this happen because the telephone pole yards off the road was the only thing stopping this "Christine" from a 20 ft water filled ravine...I have never had an accident before this vehile and I have now (3) in less than (2) years! I simply cannot believe this is normal Replies to this message: sopris (Feb 02, 2008 1:26 pm)
#6 of 17 2008 STS Test drive / questions by vic10 Jan 13, 2008 (10:42 am)
I'm more confused than ever, lured into the dealership by the CTS, finding it a bit confining. Trying out a DTS and generally liking it, though it felt dated (and I just felt old driving it). And now, just for grins, trying a V6 STS and almost buying it on the spot. Without doing a same day comparison of all three, difficult to be 100% sure. But the STS seemed the quietest of the three, a better "size/fit" than the CTS, the best handling and ride of the three, though lacking and interior pizazz of the CTS and the interior room of the DTS. And I did feel younger than with the DTS....   Unfortunately, was not able to drive a V8 STS, and am curious: Can anyone comment on the performance difference between the V6 and V8? Significant? The price difference appears to be around $8K. Personally I like the sound of the V8 and the feeling of the extra torque of a V8 but wonder if I'll really miss that with the V6 (I currently drive a 300C). Would be nice to save $8K.   Also, apparently neither the CTS nor DTS have flash-to-pass during daytime. But the salesman said the STS does. Is true? It was there on the test car (with the standard halogen lighting) but I'm curious about the Xenon headlights.   Comments on your impression of the car appreciated....
#7 of 17 Re: handling in ice/snow-spin [razorsharpalla] by sopris Feb 02, 2008 (1:26 pm)
Replying to: razorsharpalla (Dec 13, 2007 10:41 am) I also am having a terrible time with my 02 V8 STS. I get stuck on a 1% grade if there is snow on it! I discovered that there are no snow tires available at all--we a struck with the Michelins that came with the vehicle. I don't get that at all. Also, I was stunned to learn that my $52,000 car is worth about half its sticker in trade on a new Cadillac. Very disappointing to discover we should have stuck with an import. At least Cadillac should support the price of its own vehicles.
#8 of 17 78' Eldorado. Starter or Timing? by skyrider4000 Feb 03, 2008 (9:45 pm)
Hello, I have a 1978 Eldorado. It has the 425cid. with a carburetor. It has always started right up just fine. However, lately, the starter will crank once or twice real slow, and then the engine fires up. It seems to do this mainly after the car has been driven a bit and warmed up (if I were to shut the car off and re-start it right away).   Does this sound like a bad starter or that the timing needs to be adjusted? Thanks
#9 of 17 STS-50K Joke by razorsharpalla Feb 04, 2008 (10:49 am)
I am serious the 2006 STS is a handling nightmare! It is horrible in the smallest amount of snow and wavers in even light rain! I believe we should band together and try to do something........The car is costing me a fortune in insurance and payments and could have cost me and my young son our lives!!! We have a voice if we use it! Replies to this message: sls002 (Feb 05, 2008 7:15 am)
#10 of 17 Re: STS-50K Joke [razorsharpalla] by sls002 Feb 05, 2008 (7:15 am)
Replying to: razorsharpalla (Feb 04, 2008 10:49 am) What kind of tires do you have on this vehicle. If they are "summer" tires, rather than all season, then they will be very poor in snow. My 2007 SRX with AWD has all season tires and does quite well on snow. You probably should have bought the FWD DTS.

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