Used 2005 Cadillac STS Rwd 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Love my 2005 STS
Rob & Renee in WA, 01/06/2008
Cadillac STS Rwd 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We traded a 2006 Subaru Outback in on this car. We wanted something larger and better looking and boy did we get it! Interior is roomy and seats (front and back) are extremely comfortable. Tons of leg room, even in the back seat. We like the seperate climate controls, power sunroof, and the automatic driver settings. This car will adjust the seat and mirror settings for two drivers. It is really neat getting into the car after my husband has used it, and the seats and mirrors are set exactly where I like them. Trunk is a bit small & the glove box is a joke. Gorgeous exterior and extreme pick up. Very fast and fun to drive. This is not your grandpa's car!
BLACK PANTHER, an AWD, rare sports sedan
Barbara Janina, Wenonah, NJ, 08/30/2020
updated 03/01/2021
Cadillac STS Rwd 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My STS4 is called THE BLACK PANTHER because she is black (of course) and she gives the driver the feeling that she just wants to let loose and run fast and sleek. Her impression is very aggressive and she is. She has the 2nd generation NorthStar engine and its mated with a fantastic 5 speed with overdrive transmission with instant response. She is also all wheel drive. I can drive her the usual way, move the shifter to the right and she'll hold each gear to the maximum rpm before shifting or i can move further to the right and I can shift the gears myself. I can also change the suspension between touring and performance mode. She is considered a sport sedan and was built to compete with her European counterparts. In fact she beats all of them off the line in 0 to 60. Punch it and instant response and are pushed back into your seat at a force of .83 g's. Love also the comfort and luxury inside. She's elegant, head turning, powerful, fun to drive, does well at car shows and is extremely dependable. I own a 95 Cadillac ETC with the 1st generation NorthStar engine. I love it so much that when I retired her to show only, I wanted another Cadillac and definitely with a NorthStar engine. I found it in my STS4. I was lucky enough to find the rare STS4 with not only the NorthStar but with the 1SG package. There were only 1,000 built. Its a suspension, brake and performance package. Ive got the premiere wheels which I discovered is also rare. This is a car I will also not let go except when shes old enough to being another show only car. My car is all wheel drive as the 4 in STS4 denotes. The longer I have her, the more I like her and the more compliments I get from others. My only complaint is that she should have a 24 gallon tank as opposed to the 16 gallon.
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Best Car I Have Owned
mack, 02/03/2007
Cadillac STS Rwd 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The 2005 Cadillac STS is by far the best car I have ever owned. I traded a 2003 CTS in for this one. The CTS is sort of a "Starter Cadillac." The STS' bells and whistles seem to never end. I keep finding new ones. Its ride is awesome.
Great car except...
James Bridges, 05/27/2006
Cadillac STS Rwd 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Cadillac STS is a great car except for its very poor glove box design. Also, the rear seats are cramped, there is only room for 2 passengers. The trunk is small for this class of vehicle, it has poor storage. There is only luggage space for 2 passengers.
Uncomforable driver's seat
Connie Lara, 04/08/2008
Cadillac STS Rwd 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I really enjoy the power my car has but, I really have a problem with the comfort of the driver's seat. After a 3 hour drive my right leg starts to cramp and I get pain in my hip. I attributed this to back surgery but after reading the reviews on this car I am glad to find out it is not me. The dealership has been great but I am disappointed with the car considering it is supposed to be a luxury vehicle.