Official pics of the Caddy STS!
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I think I read somewhere that the STS was softened because it needs to appeal to a broader consumer base than the CTS. I think they did a damn fine job. The roofline and front 1/4 shots remind me of Mercedes.
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Originally posted by Z28Wilson
Honestly, I'm a little disappointed. It isn't bad but it isn't distinguished enough from a CTS IMO, which is the exact thing I was afraid would happen.
Honestly, I'm a little disappointed. It isn't bad but it isn't distinguished enough from a CTS IMO, which is the exact thing I was afraid would happen.
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Originally posted by Big Als Z
as much as I would like to see the LS2 in the STS, I would rather like to see a northstar engine supercharged or turbocharged for teh V model. Keep the LS2 for the CTSV. A Supercharged or turbocharged northstar could make some serious power.
As for the V12...save that for the S/7 series fighter to come.
as much as I would like to see the LS2 in the STS, I would rather like to see a northstar engine supercharged or turbocharged for teh V model. Keep the LS2 for the CTSV. A Supercharged or turbocharged northstar could make some serious power.
As for the V12...save that for the S/7 series fighter to come.
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car looks great, but the vertical headlights on the front, just does not cut it. to me it looks like a cheap job of rushing CTS, by stretchings the cts front end, in fact, the whole car to STS.
Th rear end and side profile looks too much Grand Prix.
Interior looks amazing.
But on the exterior,
Just makes you feel better about a $35,000 300C =)
Th rear end and side profile looks too much Grand Prix.
Interior looks amazing.
But on the exterior,
Just makes you feel better about a $35,000 300C =)
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Ya, the embargo isnt up till the 4th i think. Saw these, as well as a few others a few weeks ago. Anyways, i love the interior, but i wish the exterior was a little more different than cts. It may be hard to tell them apart.
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I didn't like the way the CTS looked and I think the STS is just as bad. They turned one of the nicest looking cars stylistically into a tall shoebox. Interior looks great but that exterior makes the car look too tall, too skinny and to boxy IMO compared to the low, wide stance of the old caddy.
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Originally posted by dan05gtowner
I didn't like the way the CTS looked and I think the STS is just as bad. They turned one of the nicest looking cars stylistically into a tall shoebox. Interior looks great but that exterior makes the car look too tall, too skinny and to boxy IMO compared to the low, wide stance of the old caddy.
I didn't like the way the CTS looked and I think the STS is just as bad. They turned one of the nicest looking cars stylistically into a tall shoebox. Interior looks great but that exterior makes the car look too tall, too skinny and to boxy IMO compared to the low, wide stance of the old caddy.
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YAAAAWWWWWWWWWNNNNNN
Is that the new Toyota Avalon?
What's with the new sidemarkers on the fenders? I didn't know Cadillac was a European comapany. At least they still have the Escalade and the Deville looks cool if you put on all the aftermarket goodies.
Is that the new Toyota Avalon?
What's with the new sidemarkers on the fenders? I didn't know Cadillac was a European comapany. At least they still have the Escalade and the Deville looks cool if you put on all the aftermarket goodies.
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Originally posted by dan05gtowner
I didn't like the way the CTS looked and I think the STS is just as bad. They turned one of the nicest looking cars stylistically into a tall shoebox. Interior looks great but that exterior makes the car look too tall, too skinny and to boxy IMO compared to the low, wide stance of the old caddy.
I didn't like the way the CTS looked and I think the STS is just as bad. They turned one of the nicest looking cars stylistically into a tall shoebox. Interior looks great but that exterior makes the car look too tall, too skinny and to boxy IMO compared to the low, wide stance of the old caddy.
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For everyone that hates the Arts & Sciences theme... I think you'd have a hard time making a case that it hasn't been mega-successful in one of the fastest, most significant turn-arounds of a brand in history.
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Originally posted by KillerTA
YAAAAWWWWWWWWWNNNNNN
Is that the new Toyota Avalon?
What's with the new sidemarkers on the fenders? I didn't know Cadillac was a European comapany. At least they still have the Escalade and the Deville looks cool if you put on all the aftermarket goodies.
YAAAAWWWWWWWWWNNNNNN
Is that the new Toyota Avalon?
What's with the new sidemarkers on the fenders? I didn't know Cadillac was a European comapany. At least they still have the Escalade and the Deville looks cool if you put on all the aftermarket goodies.
Note the word "tasteful".
They're like Corvettes. Aftermarket junk just makes them look ghetto.
I was always fond of the old STS too, but it definitely needed a change.
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Originally posted by Darth Xed
For everyone that hates the Arts & Sciences theme... I think you'd have a hard time making a case that it hasn't been mega-successful in one of the fastest, most significant turn-arounds of a brand in history.
For everyone that hates the Arts & Sciences theme... I think you'd have a hard time making a case that it hasn't been mega-successful in one of the fastest, most significant turn-arounds of a brand in history.
The STS does represent a new low. Not only is the dull-as-dirt silhouette borrowed from the last generation Seville, but all of that shared SRX "crossover" structure makes the car look dowdy.
By now, it should be obvious that "Art & Sciences" is just a palate of ugly design cues. I can't wait until the Epsilon based "entry level" Caddy premiers. Any takers for a Malibu with a CTS front clip?
