2006 Cadillac STS Consumer Reviews

Simply the Best

Written by: c77ward on 09/26/2008

Vehicle

2006 Cadillac STS V8 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 5A)

Review

Bought a Cadillac STS after trying all car makers, BMW, Mercedes, Acura and Went back home to the General. I am a car enthusiast and have owned over 20 cars in a 25 year time span. Cadillac has matched or beat the competition with the new sigma platform & V8 VVTI Northstar. For too many years, Auto magazines have prejudiced Car Buyers from buying American Luxury, I dare anyone serious about buying a top end luxury car with tons of bells and whistles and high end power to test drive this car. It can rival or beat any E or 5 series German Made Car with no match. 5.9 0-60 on my 2wd STS is comparable to the german made,and the Spec V is faster. The ride far surpasses anything they can muster.

Favorite Features

NORTHSTAR V8 AND GREAT RIDE

Suggested Improvements

Extend Governed speed

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Great STS

Written by: The Maj on 07/14/2008

Vehicle

2006 Cadillac STS V8 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 5A)

Review

I have owned Lincolns, Pontiacs, and Buicks, but this STS is the best vehicle I have ever owned, from styling to the ride comfort, this car is the best and if you like bells and whistles, no car out there can match it. But I would definitely get a warranty, too many things could go wrong. I see why Cadillac owners are always Cadillac owners

Favorite Features

Navigation, and voice activation

Suggested Improvements

none

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Best caddy so far

Written by: cuda783 on 06/26/2008

Vehicle

2006 Cadillac STS V8 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 5A)

Review

This is my third Sts and I would say this is the best one yet. I have owned the last three style changes of the car. Mine is the fully loaded v-8 awd model, with nav, headsup, and mag ride control. I have a 03 CTS and a 05 ESV and I would have to say I like this the best. Price is a little steep at $72,000 with all the options but it sure beats giving the Japanese more money! If you are worried about the gas, you can't afford the car! The v-8 is just as good on gas as the Cts with the 6cyl

Favorite Features

I would have to say the heads up display with the adaptive cruise, It works to well...I couldn't hit someone if I tried! Awd is the way to go!

Suggested Improvements

The electronic gas pedal is a little delayed, also in manual mode the trans is a little slow.

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not for winter driving

Written by: sts on 05/10/2008

Vehicle

2006 Cadillac STS V6 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Lousy car in winter. Car should not be sold without four wheel drive in this area. GM messed up on this. Also my 8 cylinder Cadillac got better mileage than the 6.

Favorite Features

Is this a joke?

Suggested Improvements

Get rid of interior drawers, return automatic release of emergency brake; return additional sun visor; interior looks cheap. Look at the Japanese cars and wake up

3 out 10 people found this review helpful

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Disappointing STS-V

Written by: Disapp STS-V on 12/30/2007

Vehicle

2006 Cadillac STS V8 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 5A)

Review

I have had 4 major failures repairs to date. Purchased in July 06. 1. Front end rack and pinion failure- two occurences 2. Wheel bearings in both front and back 3. Park gear sensor in transmission replaced-computer does not recognize that car is in park. 4. Im afraid #3 has caused a problem with the transmission as the car does not have any "impulse" power when put in drive. 5. Overall very disappointing automobile so far. I would definitely not recommend purchasing. I certainly will not make this mistake again. BMW and Lexus much better for the money. I have owned both. Tried to go with American car maker this time around. Extremely disappointed. Good Luck.

Favorite Features

Good power. But not a very smooth ride.

Suggested Improvements

I think the overall quality of the engineering is poor. I understand the desire to compete with other muscle cars, but this is not even a close imitation of the BMW M (have owned) or Benz AMG

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Cadillac STS Awd

Written by: Cadillac STS on 09/15/2007

Vehicle

2006 Cadillac STS V6 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I've had my STS 14 months now.I don't know what problems other people are having, but my STS has not seen the dealer since I bought it. The only thing I have done is changed oil at 9400 miles and rotate the tires at the same time. I average 20 mpg , not bad could be better. The exterior design is beautiful, although standard wheels should be 18's. The interior is beautiful with exception of cheap hard plastics on the center stack. Seats are to firm. Overall I love the car, well that is until I saw the 08 CTS. I kind of feel like I am driving an old mans car next to the new CTS.

Favorite Features

Love the awd in snow and rain. The design, ride, handling, keyless entry, push button start. Bose, nav, bluetooth works well if you do not have the auto climate control on.

Suggested Improvements

Bigger wheels, Cheap plastic interior pieces. Navigation should work while driving, voice recog needs improvement.

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Cadillac Man!

Written by: Mark Anthony on 07/27/2007

Vehicle

2006 Cadillac STS V6 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 5A)

Review

This is my 5th new Cadillac and so far the best. People are in awe when I tell them the features. Windows down by voice, push button start, keyless access, just walk up to the car and the car door opens automatically. 15 speaker Bose stereo and navigation screen, it even plays DVD's and MP3's! The automatic transmission shifts without the clutch. I just love this car. I clean it everyday!

Favorite Features

I love the 15 speaker stereo, with speakers in the seats and love the huge screen. It looks like a movie screen. The great ride and engine power. I love LED lights

Suggested Improvements

Glove box could be bigger. My older Caddy's had the power trunk pull down and trunk would pop up when opened, I miss that and miss the remote gas filler door opener. I bought a chrome grille, did not like the plastic grille on it.

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STS Purchase

Written by: JT on 04/29/2007

Vehicle

2006 Cadillac STS V6 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I traded in my CTS from an 2006 STS last year and have been very pleased with the purchase to date. I've had no issues with this vehicle. It has been extremely reliable. I compared with a BMW 5-series before purchasing my STS, and in my opinion the Cadillac offers much more value for the money. The touchscreen interface is very intuitive and easy to use, and in my opinion far superior to the German systems.

Favorite Features

Voice activated (OnStar) phone.

Suggested Improvements

Xenon headlights should be standard on a vehicle of this price

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The Cadillac

Written by: roger on 04/25/2007

Vehicle

2006 Cadillac STS V6 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Dealership did not know about the slap stick shifter. I worked in Chicago for 4 months commuting and the car got great mileage. I live 90 miles from Chicago. The mileage in the city was terrible. I was getting 14.0 to 15.3! I thought I was getting a wood grain steering wheel. I guess it was not in the 1sb package. V6 never again. The transmission stays in the current gear when you stomp the gas. GM blew that. Turning radius is not tight enough. That button you hold for 7 second is OK but the transmisson is better when you don't use the computers.

Favorite Features

I love the phone. I have 6 disc changer wood grain dash. Awesome vouge tires with chrome rims, white pearl paint. My car is great looking

Suggested Improvements

The steering wheel made a creeking sound. The dash for personalization is too matter of fact. It should ask is this OK before it does anything.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Imports Beware!

Written by: Queen on 04/23/2007

Vehicle

2006 Cadillac STS V6 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Driving this car is like a dream. I never imagined owning a Cadillac and when I bought this one, I was actually looking at the Mercedes E350. After driving this car, you can't even compare them. The Cadillac won hands down. I recommend anyone looking in the luxury class to seriously think about taking a test drive in the STS before making a decision. It will change the way you think and look at American made cars. The manager at the dealer told me if I just drove the STS, I may never drive anything else. I think he may be right!

Favorite Features

The fact that no matter where my remote is in my purse, my doors open when I get there just by lifting the handle. Why didn't we think of this years ago? It doesn't matter how many shopping bags I have once I get to the car, the truck opens by the touch of my hand. Awesome!

Suggested Improvements

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