2006 Cadillac STS

TLC - Love This Car

By Joysters (OR) on Sunday, May 12, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 68,000

Pros: "Beautiful Design, Smooth, Comfortable Ride."

Cons: "Gas Mileage."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Named "TLC" it's "The Love Caddy" cause it's loved. Haven't had it very long, but it has been an extremely enjoyable ride. It's one of those kinds of cars that is like sipping wine...you get in and you just sit back and it practically drives itself. Your not in a hurry to get anywhere. It's a beautiful design and the color pearl just sparkles. If you are looking for a car to take your time with; this would be the one. ~Joysters"

1 person out of 2 found this review helpful

Was this review helpful to you?  yes | no | report abuse

Beautiful drive, but lots of problems, very costly

By Nixi (MD) on Friday, May 10, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 96,000

Pros: "Very nice drive"

Cons: "Uses oil after 50k, don't trust dealer's mechanics"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 1

"Bought this car new. Great driving car, prestigious, friends impressed, but as an owner I'm very disappointed in the mechanical operation and cost of repairs. For example, a headlight bulb cost $19, but to change it cost $200, because the bumper needs to be removed and must be done at dealership; the engine starts to use oil after 50k miles and the dealership states that is a feature of the engine ( many complaints about this on - line); the license plate rear lights are out and need to take it in to the dealer to change because I cannot get to them because of the trunk interior design (no idea what that will cost). The paint job is inferior compared to other cars I have owned, the paint chips at the slightest touch and I have little white dots showing chips in the black paint; if oil runs low (which it will every 3k miles) engine starts to buck but there is no low oil light, and if you do not know about this the dealer charges hundreds $$$ to check it out! I keep a gallon jug of oil in the trunk and check the oil ever 3,000 miles (how ridicules is that on a $50,000 luxury car). My car sat in my garage for a few weeks one winter and then would not start. Had to have AAA jump start it ( took many tries and 45 minutes) finally started but ran rough, dealer charged over $500 to adjust electrical problems. Following year had same problem but this time the car did not start and had to have it towed to dealership. Electronic diagnoses revealed 57 electrical shorts, cost over $800 for that repair plus $70 to adjust key fobs. Had headlights go out twice = cost $400, then the weather seal on one headlights started to leak ( dealer did not accept responsibility) cost $1,000 to replace headlight assembly. I have used three different Cadillac dealerships for service and repairs, two of the dealers I had issues with their attitude, trustworthiness, honesty and mechanics knowledge. I now use Fitzgerald and very pleased with their service. Latest problem, the CD player is jammed, cost to replace ( they don't repair) $1300! I'm trading in this car for a Acura or Ford. My parents owned Cadillacs from the 50s through the 1990s and had very little problems with them. But it seems the Cadillac has lost it's quality and reliability. It is a nice looking car and as much as I love the comfort and the drive I tell everyone not to buy a Cadillac."

5 people out of 5 found this review helpful

Was this review helpful to you?  yes | no | report abuse

A really good looking car

By Dave (NE) on Monday, April 08, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 151,000

Pros: "Great look, nice ride"

Cons: "low quality interior, fast depreciation"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 7

"Even at 8 years old and 151000 miles this car looks like new. Catalytic converters needed replacing at 140,000 miles. Having different size tires front & back make rotations impossible so expect shorter tire life. Quality of interior is not up to what you would expect in a car of this class. Far too much plastic. First thing to break was driver's side seat control panel which is mounted on flimsy plastic studs. Technology is great - I own a 2012 GMC Acadia Denali and it has nowhere near the technology of this car - even the Navigation is better on the 2005 STS and it's 8 years older! Overall I don't regret buying the car."

1 person out of 2 found this review helpful

Was this review helpful to you?  yes | no | report abuse

Best car I have ever owned!

By Tary (FL) on Thursday, March 28, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 100,000

Pros: "Great gas mileage all the best 2nd owner."

Cons: "none"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I purchased this car from the original owner still have window sticker. I had to put a new motor in it still have the old one too. My car gets 25 mpg and has 320HP it is like riding on a cloud. I also put new brakes and tires on it!"

Was this review helpful to you?  yes | no | report abuse

Quintessential Sports Model Cadillac

By Kat (AR) on Monday, March 25, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 68,000

Pros: "Drive, acceleration, sporty, elegant, comfortable"

Cons: "Slightly dated interior console, glove compartment"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"This is a Performance model Cadillac - sophisticated, powerful, and elegant. Unless something happens in the next 30k miles or so, I'm definitely rating this beauty as the best car I've every owned - it far surpasses my jag, other foreign and domestics I've owned. Other reviewers are correct in saying this car will spoil you. The ride is definitely stiffer than other Cadillacs, but rides like a sports car, not like my mother's DTS boat or my dad's Escalade. This car reeks of quality. The only negative would probably be the glove compartment and a slight lack in styling in the interior dashboard, etc. in comparison with the CTS of the same year; however, even though slightly less stylish, the quality of the interior is, in my opinion, very high. I get looks and compliments on my car all the time. People walk up and ask me about it when I'm filling up at the gas station, in the parking lot, etc. It's just a unique style and a beautiful, elegant, powerful Cadillac. The drive is terribly responsive and fun... and the color, Black Cherry.. just beautiful. Oh, how I wish they still made this car. I'm scared of trading her in for an ATS.. how can it get any better than this?"

Was this review helpful to you?  yes | no | report abuse

Had mine for 4 years. It's been a very nice ride

By ElM (TX) on Friday, January 18, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 105,000

Pros: "luxury, bose system, bells whistles"

Cons: "suspension, replacing head lamps"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 7

"Love the luxury and performance in this car but don't like the suspension too much. Very nice for luxury with the very comfortable seats, dvd, navigation, bose system is WONDERFUL. Great road car and looks sweet"

5 people out of 5 found this review helpful

Was this review helpful to you?  yes | no | report abuse