STS pricing announced
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STS pricing announced
DETROIT - Cadillac today announced that pricing for the all-new 2005 Cadillac STS luxury performance sedan will start at $40,995, including a destination freight charge of $695. The STS will be available in dealerships this fall. Popularly equipped, the V-6 and V-8 models are priced below the segment volume leaders, Mercedes Benz E-Class and the BMW 5-series.
The V-6 model, a 3.6L V-6 VVT engine with Variable Valve Timing (VVT), has 255 horsepower and 252 lb-ft. of torque. The V-8 version, featuring a 4.6L Northstar engine with 320 horsepower and 315 lb-ft. of torque, will start at $47,495 (including DFC of $695).
Both models include standard equipment such as a 5-speed automatic with Driver Shift Control, rear-wheel drive, StabiliTrak Stability Enhancement System, a Bose sound system with CD player, leather seating surfaces, Keyless Access with push button start, Adaptive Remote Start, Panic Brake Assist, and much more.
Other optional features available on the V-6 and V-8 models include memory personalization, a Bose 5.1 Studio Surround System with 15 speakers, Magnetic Ride Control suspension system, Adaptive Cruise Control with four-color reconfigureable head-up display, XM Satellite radio, heated and ventilated seats, 18" polished wheels and DVD Navigation. All-wheel drive will also be available on the V-8 model at start of production.
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Originally posted by guionM
That's not actually a bad price.
Buick's still pimping out V6 front drive cars that share parts with Bonneville for just about 40 grand.
That's not actually a bad price.
Buick's still pimping out V6 front drive cars that share parts with Bonneville for just about 40 grand.
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Originally posted by Caps94ZODG
wow..is caddy going to make $$$ on these cars?? second..is the quality there? and third..you think they will blow the doors of the others..in sales and in performance..
wow..is caddy going to make $$$ on these cars?? second..is the quality there? and third..you think they will blow the doors of the others..in sales and in performance..
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Originally posted by SNEAKY NEIL
I think the answer is yes to all of those. Performace will be good but i don't think it will be best.................but I think it will be best for the money.
I think the answer is yes to all of those. Performace will be good but i don't think it will be best.................but I think it will be best for the money.
hope its like that 
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I wonder if it can wiggle an XV12 in there?
I'm seriously starving to see one of these XV machines in any GM vehicle, the world needs to see a HP 12+ cylinder engine that can still get 21+ MPG.
I'm seriously starving to see one of these XV machines in any GM vehicle, the world needs to see a HP 12+ cylinder engine that can still get 21+ MPG.
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Originally posted by KLee
Compared to a loaded 300C at 37K, this doesn't seem like a great bargain.
Compared to a loaded 300C at 37K, this doesn't seem like a great bargain.
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There's a helluva lot more that matters to luxo customers than going fast in a straight line 
Comparing a 300C to an STS is like comparing an apple to an orange...both are nice, but the STS is certainly a class above...and always will be.
Comparing a 300C to an STS is like comparing an apple to an orange...both are nice, but the STS is certainly a class above...and always will be.
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Personally, I'm a little dissapointed in the STS styling. Whereas the CTS, SRX and XLR announce their presence quite loudly, to me the STS seems like the quiet 'smart kid' of the pack.
Anywho, compared to zee Germans (who nickel and dime people to death on options) it's not a bad price at all.
Anywho, compared to zee Germans (who nickel and dime people to death on options) it's not a bad price at all.