Saw an STS today

**TaHoE** · 09-19-2004, 10:30 PM

I was driving to Roosevelt Field Mall (Garden City, NY) when I thought I saw a Blue CTS...as I got closer though I noticed the wider lower stance, and thought it was a CTS (I did not expect an STS to be out on the streets of Long Island so fast, then I immediately realized it was an STS! It was a Blue V8 RWD Sedan. (It was turning right from Hilton Ave onto Stewart Ave). I was able to pull next to it at a stop light I honked and the driver did not notice me....I honked again and he looked at me...it was an older man in his late 60's early 70's (Proving that Caddy's A&S and the new RWD V8 Scheme wont shy away older buyers). I told him BEAUTIFUL CAR! and he just raised his hand in acknowledgement...I was truly in awe in how beautiful this car is in real life!

Sparta · 09-19-2004, 10:38 PM

well i've seen a cts-v here in maryland so far.

**BigAls87Z28** · 09-19-2004, 11:27 PM

There are 5 STS's on the lot by me at the largest Caddy dealer on the east coast. All of them are sold. They range from a base 3.6 to a loaded "gold edition" AWD Northstar model.
There was one with the dark brow/tan interior with wood trim and DVD nav...red exterior...a deffinate awesome combo.
There was also a CTS-V in the new red! It looks great in read, but black is still what I would pick.

**nsap** · 09-20-2004, 06:51 AM

There aren't any STS's around here yet

But we do have a couple CTS-vs...that will never sell.

AMcA · 09-20-2004, 08:12 PM

I saw a black one Sunday, in traffic, going past Grant Park here in Chicago.

The big Cadillac grill stood out loud and clear in traffic. Couldn't miss it, couldn't mistake it for anything else. The car looked bigger and longer and sleeker and more impressive than I'd thought. Excellent first impression.

Now I want to see one up close.

**paul8488** · 09-20-2004, 08:25 PM

Yeah, I also experienced my first time (yesterday). It was everything I hoped for and more! It was at a dealer, so I got a nice close look. Damn sexy from every angle. It was black... looked fantastic. I like the sides.... and while I still like the CTS, the STS should help move Cadillac design away from the slab-sided look, which won't stay fresh forever. Laughed when I saw the tag in the windshield though... $1045 a month, with $8000 down! ACK! I pay half that for rent... guess I'm not getting an STS anytime soon!

(That's in Canadian dollars, BTW)

giagastormer · 09-20-2004, 08:39 PM

I've seen a couple so far. On Saturday one passed me, very sharp. My father has been seeing them as early as last April.

jro4566 · 09-20-2004, 08:46 PM

My local Cadillac dealer has a ton of CTS-Vs but not a lot of CTSs, which I see many of out on the streets. There's probably 6 STSs at the dealer and I'm hoping to see one on the road soon!

AMcA · 09-20-2004, 09:42 PM

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Originally posted by nsap@Sep 20 2004, 10:51 AM
There aren't any STS's around here yet But we do have a couple CTS-vs...that will never sell.

This raises an interesting question: does anyone know how the CTSv is selling?

ByTheLake · 09-20-2004, 09:48 PM

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Originally posted by TaHoE@Sep 19 2004, 10:30 PM
I was driving to Roosevelt Field Mall (Garden City, NY) when I thought I saw a Blue CTS...as I got closer though I noticed the wider lower stance, and thought it was a CTS (I did not expect an STS to be out on the streets of Long Island so fast, then I immediately realized it was an STS! It was a Blue V8 RWD Sedan. (It was turning right from Hilton Ave onto Stewart Ave). I was able to pull next to it at a stop light I honked and the driver did not notice me....I honked again and he looked at me...it was an older man in his late 60's early 70's (Proving that Caddy's A&S and the new RWD V8 Scheme wont shy away older buyers). I told him BEAUTIFUL CAR! and he just raised his hand in acknowledgement...I was truly in awe in how beautiful this car is in real life!

Working around Detroit, there are many STSs on the road. I still have trouble distringuishing the STS from the CTS at a glance, although I'm getting better.

Looking at the trunk, STS has the nameplate on the left, CTS on the right. That's what I look for. Form the front, I just flip a coin and guess.

Dumb_Ass_2003 · 09-20-2004, 10:47 PM

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Originally posted by paul8488@Sep 20 2004, 05:25 PM
Yeah, I also experienced my first time (yesterday). It was everything I hoped for and more! It was at a dealer, so I got a nice close look. Damn sexy from every angle. It was black... looked fantastic. I like the sides.... and while I still like the CTS, the STS should help move Cadillac design away from the slab-sided look, which won't stay fresh forever. Laughed when I saw the tag in the windshield though... $1045 a month, with $8000 down! ACK! I pay half that for rent... guess I'm not getting an STS anytime soon!

(That's in Canadian dollars, BTW)

Thats not too bad considering I know lots of people who pay $900 a month CDN for trucks!

09-19-2004, 10:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
TaHoE GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Long Island, New York Drives: 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora 3.5 Posts: 9,850	I was driving to Roosevelt Field Mall (Garden City, NY) when I thought I saw a Blue CTS...as I got closer though I noticed the wider lower stance, and thought it was a CTS (I did not expect an STS to be out on the streets of Long Island so fast, then I immediately realized it was an STS! It was a Blue V8 RWD Sedan. (It was turning right from Hilton Ave onto Stewart Ave). I was able to pull next to it at a stop light I honked and the driver did not notice me....I honked again and he looked at me...it was an older man in his late 60's early 70's (Proving that Caddy's A&S and the new RWD V8 Scheme wont shy away older buyers). I told him BEAUTIFUL CAR! and he just raised his hand in acknowledgement...I was truly in awe in how beautiful this car is in real life! __________________

09-19-2004, 10:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sparta 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 867	well i've seen a cts-v here in maryland so far. __________________

09-19-2004, 11:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
BigAls87Z28 GMI Mod/Camaro Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 9,545	There are 5 STS's on the lot by me at the largest Caddy dealer on the east coast. All of them are sold. They range from a base 3.6 to a loaded "gold edition" AWD Northstar model. There was one with the dark brow/tan interior with wood trim and DVD nav...red exterior...a deffinate awesome combo. There was also a CTS-V in the new red! It looks great in read, but black is still what I would pick. __________________ Any Inside Info? Questions or Coments? Ideas? Email me at BigAl@GMInsidenews.com 1993 Caprice 9C1 1987 Camaro Z28 1972 Camaro RS

09-20-2004, 06:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
nsap Administrator Join Date: Jan 2003 Drives: 2006 Pontiac G6 GTP 2009 Ford Focus SEL Posts: 15,044	There aren't any STS's around here yet But we do have a couple CTS-vs...that will never sell. __________________ E-Mail Me Engine Guide Updated!! -- Revised layout, more info., up-to-date

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paul8488 GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: France Drives: 2007 MBK Flipper Scooter Posts: 13,400	Yeah, I also experienced my first time (yesterday). It was everything I hoped for and more! It was at a dealer, so I got a nice close look. Damn sexy from every angle. It was black... looked fantastic. I like the sides.... and while I still like the CTS, the STS should help move Cadillac design away from the slab-sided look, which won't stay fresh forever. Laughed when I saw the tag in the windshield though... $1045 a month, with $8000 down! ACK! I pay half that for rent... guess I'm not getting an STS anytime soon! (That's in Canadian dollars, BTW) __________________ *The department of redundancy department.*

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09-20-2004, 08:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
AMcA 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,931	I saw a black one Sunday, in traffic, going past Grant Park here in Chicago. The big Cadillac grill stood out loud and clear in traffic. Couldn't miss it, couldn't mistake it for anything else. The car looked bigger and longer and sleeker and more impressive than I'd thought. Excellent first impression. Now I want to see one up close.

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giagastormer 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 6,170	I've seen a couple so far. On Saturday one passed me, very sharp. My father has been seeing them as early as last April. __________________ -Your Type-R has never beaten JL W7 in any contest. -Your eD is not louder than a Stroker -You dont know what 160.0dB is like -You wont bully a multi-million dollar company via Internet -No one cares who You are, how many amp's You've installed, nor what "Your Buddy" can hit "in the kick". -You are a consumer. Shut the up and gobble up the products that You think are worth Your meager funds.

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jro4566 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Dallas, Texas Drives: 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette 2003 Suzuki XL-7 2005 Posts: 5,050	My local Cadillac dealer has a ton of CTS-Vs but not a lot of CTSs, which I see many of out on the streets. There's probably 6 STSs at the dealer and I'm hoping to see one on the road soon! __________________ 2007 BMW 328i. Black sapphire metallic. Terra leather. Poplar wood. Automatic trans. Xenon adaptive headlights. BMW Assist. Bluetooth. Premium package. Heated seats. iDrive navigation system. Rear sonar. Comfort access. LOGIC7 surround sound. Sirius. 18" BMW wheels. Rear spoiler. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Luxury. Black onyx pearl. Beige leather. 4WD. Chrome hood vents, mirror covers, exhaust. Silver grille, taillight trim. Brushed metal bumper protector. Running boards.

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