Used 2005 Cadillac STS Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Dependable
Jaywill, 09/29/2018
2005 Cadillac STS Rwd 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
My car had 170000 miles and is still running strong. The car also looks great inside and out. I had to replace a few plastic parts and I put the mesh grill on but the overall cadillac experience is great. So yes I'll be upgrading to a newer Cadillac one day and give this one to my son
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Flashy, gorgeous, fun and admirable
BigThermometer, 02/25/2009
2005 Cadillac STS Rwd 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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.
Florida STS Finds Happy Home in Canada
Roger Wyatt, 02/05/2010
2005 Cadillac STS Rwd 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have been a Caddyman for a few years now and my first drive was a 1500 mile trip from Fort Lauderdale.The ride was not as soft as my 02 STS but was solid....this car can handle as it is equipped with the performance upgrade.The V6 sprints down the interstates with ease.The powerplant performs very well,transmission shifts are not noticeable at all.The interior is well laid out and being 6-4 and 270 I had no trouble in finding a comfortable driving position. The navigation system is easy to read with the big screen and the 5.1 stereo system is wonderful.I do notice a marginal difference in power from the 02 northstar V8 but the V6 had no trouble in performing a quick passing maneuver.
Superior exterior design
infinitetanner, 11/06/2008
2005 Cadillac STS Rwd 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car has a stunning exterior design, and a nice cockpit layout. Its 4.6L 320 HP is responsive, however the transmission in the AWD has a delay- frustrating. Handles fantastic! Won't peel out though due to AWD system. I have the 1SG luxury edition, that offers: HID xenon head lamps, OnStar, XM, navigation with DVD player built in, 6cd changer, heated and a/c cooled front seats, heated rear seats, 18'' rims, bluetooth hands free calling, one touch adjustable performance and touring suspention (formula 1 inspired), spoiler and much more! Despite being a tank, this car is small inside for rear passengers & front passenger. Glove box is a joke, trunk is decent-needs sunglassas holder badly!
Goodbye BMW, Hello Cadillac
John Gordon, 08/18/2005
2005 Cadillac STS Rwd 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I own both a 2004 BMW M3 and a 2000 BMW M5. Due to poor reliability (the M5 spent more time in the shop than on the road) I decided to try an American car and bought a Cadillac STS. Although the handling is not as tight as the BMW. The ride and technology in the STS is superior. The STS holds it's own in performance.
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