ak47man90

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So I saw one for sale and I honestly had no clue they made them. Are they good cars? reliable? Faster than the cts-v? One I saw said its a 4.4 v8 supercharged? Any big problems? They good to 200000 if you take care of them? Would u buy a cts-v with less miles for same price or would you get the sts-v? Thanks for any help it looks pretty sweet.

ak47man90

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wow just saw its only 14 city 20 hwy think I will probably stick to the cts-v would like to be able to get little over 20 hwy

Naf

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It comes automatic if memory serves me. Its a nice larger sedan.

The Head bolts are a slight issue, the car is a bit heavy, and you have the same cursed wheel pattern so rims are a rarity...Though i have some that may fit...

If you are lookin for a fun car for DD, this is a good choice. If you are looking to go ***** to the wall and make your car a weekend warrior, then go with the CTS-v.

Honestly though, look at other cars, for the prices are dropping fast, and aftermarket parts for the first gen are becomin scarce.

ak47man90

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yeah Im not sure what I wanna get yet... not in a hurry really just wanna spend under 20,000 Im pretty sure. Almost debated getting another grand prix gxp but I probably wouldn't be happy with speed. Not after my ws6 with bolt ons lol

Naf

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Have you tried going to another brand all together? Volvo makes a wicked R edition, VW has an amasin little hatchback that handles over six foot drivers with passengers in the back.

Both you can score for less than 20 and hold their values

ak47man90

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im all over the place lol just want decent acceleration leather and sexy 20 mpg hwy. I may end up with another trans am. Id like to get a Silverado ss but I ******* hate all time 4wd. Ill look at those though

05RavenV

The later versions of the SS I think came with the option of two wheel drive

Naf

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Score the 2009-12 Tahoe drop in a nice motor and be happy.

I have one with brembo brakes 380 discs front and back.
Yank TC
a 580hp/560lbft engine
two stage meth injection
rear air bags
Ron davis Rad
Aux oil cooler

and i am rippin the streets here everyday on my way to work, and i get better than 20mpg...I am close to 25mpg with cruise control on.

ak47man90

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sounds nice. yeah I know the ss wouldn't meet mpg I want but if I got that id keep my little Toyota. I
ve never heard of them being selectable but thatd maybe make me jump on the ss train

Niccorazi

I drove the STS-V and XLR-V at one of the Cadillac challenge events in 2006. They are automatic, supercharged, heavier, and wider also I believe. The CTS-V was the most fun to drive. Before I got my CTS-V, I was looking around at other cars as well, E46 M3s, and hoping maybe I could find a rare G8 GXP that was a decent price. I ended up with an '07 CTS-V and I really enjoy the car, no regrets.

Naf

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Ya, the 04 and 05 dodnt have the new ECU which is a bit on the sad side...

GT racer

Owned a 2006 STS-V before getting a 2009 CTS-V.

As good as the STS-V was in terms of luxury,comfort, handling, performance I couldn't handle its ability to snap its axle ( twice ) at the dragstrip ( best ET was 12.8 @ 109 mph).

If you don't intend to 1/4 mile it, there is no question it's a very high quality built piece and in my opinion should be good for well over 200 K miles. BTW, if memory serves these cars brand new were close to a $ 100 K !

FWIW, the CTS-V as the saying goes is a totally different animal. Guess it really comes down to what your priorities are.
If you have the opportunity see if you can somehow drive them both, preferably on the same day and that should make your decision a lot easier. Good luck with whichever way you decide to go.

odthetruth

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They looked like good cars. The interior is larger than the CTS, but quality wise, I'd say MAYBE a slight step up. Reliability, I'm not sure about. I know previous Northstar engines were PLAGUED with head issues. I would put the LS motors above the N* for reliability for sure. I think both are not solid for drag racing and may snap axles either way. The CTS is lighter with slightly less power and a much larger aftermarket. Both are about equal in terms of accel and speed. Both trap around 109ish stock. The CTS is probably harder to launch at the track than the auto STS however.

You're crazy.

How is the Volvo R? I saw a guy that had one and it was bone stock. He was talking like he wanted to race my V. Stated it was bone stock, and it looked to be. Said it was something like 340hp or some ****? AWD?

93hatch

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Which can are you referencing?

GT racer

FWIW, had my 2006 STS-V dynoed and it made right around 390 RWHP( with a CAI ) as I recall.

Not bad numbers when you consider it was factory rated right about 470 HP and 440 lb.-ft Torque.

IMO, when it came to the interiors of an STS-V and a CTS V1 generation version the STS-V was more refined with a better appointed interior and had more luxury with better "creature features." ( ie. better sound system )

BTW, the 06 STS-V definitely got better gas mileage than does my 2009 CTS-V. Can remember seeing 23-25 mpg while on cruise. To be expected perhaps considering the 06 had a 4.4 V8 versus a 6.2 for the 09.

EdgarB

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Awesome cars made in a very limited number we owned one for a while and wish we had not sold it

GT racer

Good point about them being a limited build. Had forgotten about that. They only made the STS-V from 06 to 09 as I recall. Stopped production when the 09 CTS-V came on the market.

mild83

Are people really recommending OP to look at a Volvo over a V1?

Ryan95i4

I went the other way,was looking at V70R's (among others) and decided on a V1 instead.

Finding a low mileage, manual V70R that wasnt beat to hell was tough sledding.

sn95swap

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the only good volvo is one with an ls swap