2008 Cadillac STS Consumer Reviews Page 2

Great Car

Written by: onia on 04/05/2008

Vehicle

2008 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

First off, I am in full agreement with all preceding reviews. And I wonder why I haven't seen (in last eight months) any media promotion, a commercial or even a simple ad for this sophisticated competitor to the Lexus, Infiniti, BMW, and Benz types. Incidentally, there isn't even any dedicated 2008 STS Forum on Edmunds yet! The only three minuses on the car are the lack of space inside "for stuff" (where to put glasses?), small trunk and overcomplicated nav system, which is, in fact, inferior for instance to the 5-year older 2003 CTS system.

Favorite Features

Comfort, elegance, performance, price.

Suggested Improvements

Make the nav more user friendly, enlarge the trunk as well as interior glove compartment, console box, etc. And allow more functions access while driving, particularly the bluetooth telephone.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Fantastic Car

Written by: Larry G on 02/20/2008

Vehicle

2008 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I had driven a Volvo S-60 with AWD and wanted a bigger AWD car. Looked at BMW, Audi, Lexsus and settled on the STS with the new direct injected V-6. Great power, great tranny. Car has every bell and whistle. Love the remote start, heated-cooled seats and the heated steering wheel. Car is good looking outside and very attractive inside. Great highway cruiser but also very agile and responsive in city driving. In snow or rain the AWD is superb!

Favorite Features

The Bose 5.1 stereo, by far the best I've ever heard. Great tunes all the time!

Suggested Improvements

18" wheels should be standard. The nav system could be easier to use.

11 out 11 people found this review helpful

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Four months with the Caddy

Written by: impatient on 02/03/2008

Vehicle

2008 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I was really excited about getting this car. I wanted the Bluetooth capability and ordered the vehicle when I discovered it was included. However, the voice recognition system is quite faulty as it just does not work properly. Cadillac just installed a second nav radio to combat this problem and still it does not respond to voice commands. When a command is given, it responds three times with "Pardon" and then says "Command not recognized." Because of this, I am not able to make telephone calls except when the vehicle is in park. Not at all convenient. Maybe Cadillac will fix this problem. I hope so.

Favorite Features

Handling. This car is a pleasure to drive. Sound is great and I love the gizmos. Like the auto high beam feature.

Suggested Improvements

Better lighting. Even with high beams on the light does not go out far enough.

7 out 8 people found this review helpful

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The Right Decission

Written by: Hugh on 11/12/2007

Vehicle

2008 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Have only owned the Caddy for a couple of weeks, and I am very impressed. I looked at evrything from BMW's, Acrua's other Cadillac's, and even the new Buick Enclave. I live in snow country of upper Michigan, and the STS afforded me the opportunity to own a classy, Luxury car with AWD. Gas mileage is great compared to owning an SUV upper here. And the in-line V6 has all the get up an go that I would need. At first the Navigation system appears to offer it self to one with a degree in computers, but a little hands on time is all thats needed. Cost more than the CTS, but you get more and it is defintely a better auto for the extra money!

Favorite Features

The Bose 5.1 stereo, navigation system, and the Leather seats. The dash set-up of the instrument panel works great for me. The in-line V6,. No need for the V8. Enough get up and go when floored to pass.

Suggested Improvements

The only sore point is the lack of storage space. The console storage box is poorly set up, and can hold no more than a few CD's. The glove box is useless except for the large owners manuel, the side pockets are, well useless! And forget the the pockets behind the front seats. Storage!

24 out 24 people found this review helpful

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No Disappointments!

Written by: Hugh on 11/12/2007

Vehicle

2008 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

We enjoy driving this car and both want to drive when we go. Handles fantastic and could not be quieter. The direct injected six is more powerful than my old Seville V8, has more horsepower. The mileage is better than the 2001 Seville as well. Interior finish is tops, the programing features took some time to master for the memory feature. Very happy with this car and no bag of money had to go to Japan!

Favorite Features

Quietness of the engine and ride. Stability of car while driving.

Suggested Improvements

Glove box is shallow and will not hold much. The placement of the 12 volt power outlets are difficult to plug some items in due to restricted access.

9 out 9 people found this review helpful

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Love the new STS

Written by: Dominic on 10/09/2007

Vehicle

2008 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I just traded in my 2003 v-8 FWD SLS for a new 2008 v-6 STS RWD. Having driven the '03 for 4 years and the '08 for only a few weeks short weeks, I can say that the '08 is by far a better car. That is not to say anything bad about the '03, just that Cadillac got it right with this one. RWD, IMHO, is a much better way to design and build this class of car. I got the car pretty much loaded up. Sticker was ~$54K. The larger 18" wheels included in the 1SC Luxury Performance package, along with the HD brakes really make this a driving machine.

Favorite Features

I love the gizmos! My wife is less attracted to all the Techno updates, but give me all the technology you can. If it weren't for the awkward looking "pod" mounted in the windshield, I would have also opted for the laser guided cruise control and the lane guidance systems.

Suggested Improvements

It absoultely needs...no...it is begging for more storage space. The glove box is useless. It holds the owners manual..period. The door side pockets, front and rear, are tiny. And where in the heck are you supposed to store an umbrella? We definitely miss the double storage bin in the console.

19 out 20 people found this review helpful

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My First Cadillac

Written by: TexasPhotographer on 10/03/2007

Vehicle

2008 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I like this car. However, the manual reads like it was written in a language other than English. Instead of providing information, the manual refers you to two other pages to get the information. The navigation system is nice, but difficult to learn and again the manual is little to no help. The seats are comfortable and I like the sporty ride. The glove compartment is way too small. I do not like the fact that when opening the trunk, it does not open fully. As a photographer I have arms full of equipment. I would have liked the trunk to open so I could put the equipment in the trunk instead of on the ground so I can manually open the trunk. Not a convenient feature.

Favorite Features

Remote starter. Quality sound from the speakers. Handling.

Suggested Improvements

Feedback to the remote starter that the car has started. Have the trunk open all the way instead of simply unlocking and having to open it by hand.

20 out 20 people found this review helpful

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Outstanding Value for the Money

Written by: Cosmo on 08/20/2007

Vehicle

2008 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

08 has great looks and comfort. New V6 ans sheet metal improvements creates great appeal. Was looking at BMW, Mercedes Audi, Lexus and Infiniti for the money the STS was the best buy,

Favorite Features

Heavy rain this weekend in Chicago area handling was outstanding all wheel drive works great. Performance and luxury at their best.

Suggested Improvements

Make the Nav less complicated previous car Nav although 3 year older much easier to understand and visualize. More storage space compartments for a large car are small. Voice recognition is poor.

17 out 17 people found this review helpful

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2008 STS 6 cylinder is a dream!

Written by: John Lerner on 08/18/2007

Vehicle

2008 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

2008 STS Just delivered and drove from East Hampton Long Island to Myrtle Beach South Carolina. Wife and kids love the ride on this car, more than our former BMW 5 series. MPG combined on the car's computer stunned us with 21.6 combined, and 27 mpg all day long on the highway, running 87 octane!

Favorite Features

Seats, Bluetooth touchscreen, XM radio for the family, with AUX IPOD jacks directly into the radio via the under arm rest inputs. GM/Cadillac have knocked it out of the park for $44,600 out the door, loaded.

Suggested Improvements

Power close trunk, soft close doors, memory passenger seats. Even without these features, we could not be happier with this STS.

32 out 32 people found this review helpful

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08 STS is hot

Written by: Cosmo on 08/11/2007

Vehicle

2008 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

302-horsepower engine with direct injection V6. A bolder look on the outside and inside will attract younger buyers. I am 41. I wanted a 4 wheel drive car that can accommodate 3 car seats in the back. I looked at the BMW 535xi, Lexus GS350 AWD Infiniti M35 (currently drive Infiniti M45) at Audi A6. For the money the 2008 I stress the 2008 STS was the best value. The increased performance and the side air extractors, incorporated into the front fenders of STS. New chrome-plated door handles and lower rocker moldings are added for more presence and refinement.

Favorite Features

Great American car. Keyless start (push button) Can start the car and air from 200 feet away Bluetooth interface

Suggested Improvements

18 inch tires/wheels standard.

55 out 56 people found this review helpful

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