Sts-v?
05-24-2010, 04:14 PM
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Sts-v? I know it's not a LSx, but I figure a high performance GM product is close enough for this section... Anyway I'm soon to be in the market for a 4 door sedan... Originally was looking just at CTS-V's and G8 GT's, but after seeing some prices on low milage 06 STS-Vs they have perked my interested. Looking to hear some of you guy's opinions and experiences with them. I'm especially interested in the longevity/repair on them. Any major issues? I'm assuming they are fairly pricey to work on parts wise.
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05-25-2010, 07:25 AM
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I used to work at a Cadillac dealership and drove them every once in a while. They are nice, but overpriced for what you get I think. The Northstar is a good engine but I would much rather have a LSx. And like the other poster said the after market is very limited. I would definitely go with a G8 GT, those are very nice cars.
05-25-2010, 02:10 PM
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The only negative that I have heard is it is all but impossible to get replacement parts. Especially for any body work. I know a few guys have been selling them just for these reason. The fear of needing to replace something and having to put the car on blocks for months on end waiting for parts.
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The only negative that I have heard is it is all but impossible to get replacement parts. Especially for any body work. I know a few guys have been selling them just for these reason. The fear of needing to replace something and having to put the car on blocks for months on end waiting for parts.
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06-01-2010, 12:29 AM
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They are nice cars....look and sound mean once you visit D3Cadillac...
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http://www.cadillacfaq.com/gi/sts-vs-cts-v.html
http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums...-vs-sts-v.html
http://www.roadandtrack.com/tests/ca...cadillac-sts-v
Little bit of reading for you. I tried to find an article where a guy had both cars and said he preferred the CTS-v. Performance he said was very similar but the V would be better for the twisties and was more fun to drive because of the 6-speed.
http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums...-vs-sts-v.html
http://www.roadandtrack.com/tests/ca...cadillac-sts-v
Little bit of reading for you. I tried to find an article where a guy had both cars and said he preferred the CTS-v. Performance he said was very similar but the V would be better for the twisties and was more fun to drive because of the 6-speed.
