2006 Cadillac STS Consumer Reviews

Glad I bought it used

Written by: Va rider on 10/30/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

have read many reviews. I agree: a little firmer than my 2001 SLS. Not used to bumpier ride. Mileage is 13 in town and 19 on the road with hi test and Cad recommended fuel (Texaco). I test drove an 80,000 mile BMW 750i before and much nicer and same price. Retails for $101K now but an STS V-8 is easily $68K. Next time or next car: AWD

Favorite Features

looks. V-8.

Suggested Improvements

another inch or two in the back seat area. get rid of interior plastics.

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Beautiful but Unreliable

Written by: John Bantsolas on 10/15/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

I've owned the car 6 months (bought it used with 30,000 miles - now have 36,000 miles on it); drives beautifully but have had 3 major repairs (fortunately still under warranty): engine oil lead (had to disassemble and replace gasket), a/c (needed new compressor), and most recently, coolant leak (needed new water pump). These are repairs I would not expect before 100,000 miles.

Favorite Features

power, handling/ride, stereo, styling, navigation system

Suggested Improvements

quality (see my review): terrible reliability for what I hoped was a high quality automobile.

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Don't Buy This Car - At least the 2006

Written by: I Bought What??? on 04/01/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

I purchased a Certified 2006 STS w/ 20,000 miles in July 2008. Excellent condition. I traded my Toyota Solara with no regrets until ... the moaning sounds started. Forget driving this car on long interstate trips involving mountains. This is the most annoying noise ever. I've had it to the dealer 6 times for repair without any luck. They claim to "reprogram" whatever it is they "reprogram," but it never repairs the problem. I didn't think a car like this with over a $55,000 price tag new would have so many problems. I cannot speak for the V6, but the V8 is not up to par with even the 3.0 V6 in my former vehicle the Solara. I'm ready for another Toyota! Tell me again why GM is in a mess?

Favorite Features

Navigation, the smooth ride which you get to experience on newly paved roads & the interior/exterior designs.

Suggested Improvements

This car makes way to many odd noises. Like I said, not even my Toyota Solara did this. Cadillac should be ashamed to put a $55,000 price tag on a car like this when so many things are not in excellent working order.

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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

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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.

10 out 10 people found this review helpful

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