2005 Cadillac STS Review and Specs

Summary

What Edmunds.com says

After struggling for years to keep up with the imports, Cadillac has finally hit its stride and the STS proves it. Balanced driving dynamics and edgy-but-attractive styling should make this car a hit with buyers of all ages, especially those looking for a complete package of luxury and performance at a competitive price.

Pros

Full-size car at a midsize price, nimble road feel, powerful engine options, available all-wheel drive, optional Bose stereo is one of the best in its class.

Cons

Sporty bucket seats might be a bit firm for some, plastic interior panels not quite up to German standards, only one transmission available.

What's New for 2005

Cadillac's full size sedan is all new for 2005, rounding out the luxury marque's self-proclaimed renaissance with a bevy of performance-oriented credentials, including rear-wheel drive and two powerful engine options. Cutting-edge styling, lavish interior appointments and available all-wheel drive have brought GM's flagship up to par with the best Europe and Japan have to offer.

Consumer Ratings & Reviews

Amazing car! Good job Cadillac!!

Written by: CStradling24 on 09/27/2009

Detailed Ratings

Overall Rating


Performance:	10	Fun-to-Drive:	10	Build Quality:	10
Comfort:	9	Interior Design:	10	Reliability:	10
Fuel Economy:	8	Exterior Design:	10

Vehicle

2005 Cadillac STS Rwd 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 5A)

Review

I am one of the biggest critics about everything. This car is nearly perfect. I am in my early 20's and usually people my age dont have cars like this. It was my dream car and met every expectation. I own the V8, fully loaded with absolute every feature besides AWD. It never gets old driving this car. When I bought it, the car was still under warranty and I had some small issues fixed without a problem. The performance of a car this heavy is nothing less than what you would expect from Cadillac. The interior looks great and very classy. I like how Cadillac did not go crazy with buttons, they kept it nice and simple.

Favorite Features

All the tech features including, the HUD, heated/cooled seats, heated steering wheel, adaptive cruise control, rain sense wipers, automatic brights, remote start, heated back seats, stability system, AMAZING Bose sound system. Performance of the car. Overall appearance.

Suggested Improvements

A few creeks rattles are coming up. Fuel economy could be better. Glove box could be larger, and more compartments for things like sun glasses or loose change.

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enjoyed the car

Written by: cindy on 06/24/2009


Performance:	9	Fun-to-Drive:	10	Build Quality:	10
Comfort:	8	Interior Design:	9	Reliability:	10
Fuel Economy:	7	Exterior Design:	9

2005 Cadillac STS AWD 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 5A)

The only problem with this car was the mirror on drivers side had locating problems.This was fixed.otherwise great experience.Put 20s on and looks great.Rough riding due to the low profiles and all the mechanisms in the seats, but wonderful vehicle experience.

air/heat seats.ahhhhh sound system is beautiful.has alot of torque when I need it.Feels very luxurious.

I would like to be able to put car seat cover in the back seat. It could use a little more padding in the front seats. we need a (protection sheild) around nice cars to keep shopping carts and kids away.Its like a maget to them.

I would buy another one

Written by: MyfirstCaddy on 06/15/2009


Performance:	9	Fun-to-Drive:	10	Build Quality:	10
Comfort:	9	Interior Design:	10	Reliability:	10
Fuel Economy:	8	Exterior Design:	10

2005 Cadillac STS Rwd 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 5A)

I bought my used with 45k on it, I love the way the car drives and handles, I put a set of 22 inch wheels on it,that makes it very unique, I love the way my car looks. I wish it had a bigger trunk and more space in the glove box. I did had some problems with the car making some noise coming from the ac vents, it sounded like someone was passing gas (upps) other than that, I love my car, I wish I had bought the V8 AWD

The car design, interior and the performance

Fix that trunk make it bigger. I hate the resale value, I got a good deal on my but i'm still upside down on it, I can't believe it has lost more than 60 percent of the value in 3 years

awesome ultra fine classy car

Written by: ultrastark on 05/30/2009


Performance:	10	Fun-to-Drive:	10	Build Quality:	8
Comfort:	9	Interior Design:	7	Reliability:	9
Fuel Economy:	6	Exterior Design:	10

owning and especially driving this beauty are an absolute pleasure, yea there is the odd glitch here and there such as the interior shud be a bit more prestigous. the 320 hp is awesome they shud have made it a 360hp or so but the 320hp is superfine. sound system is beyond prestige. it handles like a sports car born on the track. what a sweet ride u built it right this time caddy, the headlight and light system mated to the front fascia is a designers showpiece.

the power, handling and the sound system,also the power moonroof,fairly nice leather, that sports car feel, never tire of driving this first class car, nice fairly quiet ride

a little bit plasticy interior,nice wood trim tho, rain sense wipers a waste of an option who needs it, steering could be a bit tighter shud have come with a six speed in 05, bigger fuel tank body seams shud be tighter/closer

Flashy, gorgeous, fun and admirable

Written by: BigThermometer on 02/25/2009


Performance:	10	Fun-to-Drive:	10	Build Quality:	10
Comfort:	10	Interior Design:	10	Reliability:	9
Fuel Economy:	9	Exterior Design:	10

I've loved this car since we got it new back in 04. And now I'm purchasing it from my parents, thanks to luxury cars' famous depreciation. This AWD car replaced our beloved 2003 Audi A6 and surpassed it in almost every way (gas mileage being one of the only exceptions [minor]). The car is built as well if not better, has AWD, is incredibly fast for a heavy 4-door, looks fantastic in every angle-inside and out, fun to drive (handles well), and the stereo wipes out every other car stereo I've ever heard-standard or aftermarket. 97k miles on it and has been absolutely reliable. My parents have now bought a new CTS-V and will probably stick with Cadillacs forever. I will likely do the same.

Northstar V8, AWD, Bose 5.1 sound, exterior appearance, interior lay-out and quality (still my favorite design ever), magnetic ride control (handles well & can be smooth if you want it to be), great interior and has held up well, keyless system, lights, auxiliary input on a 2005 car, fun! etc

Leg room maybe? Oh yeah! glove box is kind of hard to access with a passenger.

2005 Cadillac STS Consumer Ratings & Reviews