Used 2006 Cadillac STS V8 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
2005 STS
I have had nothing but trouble with my 2006 Cadillac STS V8 since I took delivery of it. First, the delivery was delayed at the dealership because the entire radio had to be replaced. After the first 1,000 miles, a loud noise like crunching tin cans developed in the front-end. The dealership has attempted to fix it several times without success. I have been waiting on another part for over a week which they hope will remedy the problem. Meanwhile a coil in the engine went out causing it to operate on less than all 8 cylinders. I have communicated with Cadillac customer relations but have gotten absolutly no relief. Buyers beware.
Fails to Meet Expecations
This car has lots of promise, but fails to deliver. The quality of the car itself as well as the dealer service has been very poor in my experience. I have experienced a number of breakdowns requiring tows. It has had repeated problems and the dealer has not been able to resolve them. This should not occur with a car like this. The transmission is rough and uncertain at low speeds and the electronics either don't work as billed or don't work as designed.
Great Car
This car is fun to drive and has all the latest technology. Keyless entry, push button start, and voice controls - for windows, radio, AC. It has virtual advisor, which gives me current weather condtions, stock reports and traffic accidents and construction sites to avoid. I really love this car! I had a 2005 Cadillac STS with a V6 engine, but traded this in for a 2006 STS V8 with navigation an all the toys.
The Lean Machine
I am not embarrassed to be behind the wheel of this powerful, technolgically advanced Cadillac. I personally have a Jaguar and Mercedes, and only went foreign in 1996, as I tried to give my business to the American manufacturer. This car is fabulous! The features are great. They could have made the exterior different than the CTS. I think of it as a larger CTS, which is a mistake, and a bit masculine.
2006 STS
This is a great full-size car at a midsize price. It has a nimble road feel and a powerful V8 engine. I like its clean lines on the outside and lots of leather and wood trim in the inside. It gives others an impression of quality and luxury. Attention was given to reducing road noise. Its ride is somewhere between the CTS (stiff) and DeVille (soft).