Any Cadillac STS owners? - Page 2

SikMindz · 09-17-2009, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by notsoaveragej0e

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notsoaveragej0e · 09-17-2009, 12:51 PM

What about 2006's? Should I stay away from the first model year?

Malaclypse · 09-17-2009, 06:36 PM

'06 is still a good year for the STS. Alot of the tech like passive keyless had been around in the XLR.

I doubt you'll find too many of them at auction. For the most part, any STS in good condition is going to be re-sold at the dealership to which it was traded. If you see an STS V8 going for cheap at auction, be vary wary... Those pesky Northstars and their headgasket/lower crankcase leaks could be dropping the value for quite a bit.

notsoaveragej0e · 09-18-2009, 10:58 AM

yeah, i was actually surprised at how high the prices of off lease were... a good condition is going thru auction at ~22-24k.

If I do snag one, it'll likely be a non-off lease car, something that was traded in or something.

AMRAAM4 · 09-18-2009, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by notsoaveragej0e

yeah, i was actually surprised at how high the prices of off lease were... a good condition is going thru auction at ~22-24k.

If I do snag one, it'll likely be a non-off lease car, something that was traded in or something.

you have someone who can buy cars for you at auctions?

How about someone who can get a listing of what the most recent model of car went for at auction?

cardude007617 · 09-18-2009, 01:32 PM

if you know any dealers fairly well, they'll buy you any car you want from auction without too much profit. i know where i work will do it.
its hard to believe just how many cars dealers buy at dealerships every month...

notsoaveragej0e · 09-18-2009, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by AMRAAM4

you have someone who can buy cars for you at auctions?

How about someone who can get a listing of what the most recent model of car went for at auction?

Yeah, what i have access to can list what a certain model has been going thru auction at for the past X months. Only works for cars leased thru GMAC.

notsoaveragej0e · 09-18-2009, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by cardude007617

if you know any dealers fairly well, they'll buy you any car you want from auction without too much profit. i know where i work will do it.
its hard to believe just how many cars dealers buy at dealerships every month...

yeah, our family friends usually only make us cover the admin fees on any car we get thru auction since my dad sends them so much business.

cardude007617 · 09-18-2009, 08:00 PM

what makes you guys want an STS though? i mean its not a bad car in any way, but wouldnt you guys want something a bit more "youthful" ?

AMRAAM4 · 09-19-2009, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by cardude007617

what makes you guys want an STS though? i mean its not a bad car in any way, but wouldnt you guys want something a bit more "youthful" ?

uhhhh, you got lost way back at the fork int he road....I don't want a damn STS.

AMRAAM4 · 09-19-2009, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by notsoaveragej0e

Yeah, what i have access to can list what a certain model has been going thru auction at for the past X months. Only works for cars leased thru GMAC.

hmmm, sweet. Can you provide me a listing later on when I am ready to buy something? That way I can tell prospective seller's to cram it up there ass when I see the ridiculous price they want for their car and say "That's what they are going for."

notsoaveragej0e · 09-21-2009, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by cardude007617

what makes you guys want an STS though? i mean its not a bad car in any way, but wouldnt you guys want something a bit more "youthful" ?

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Originally Posted by AMRAAM4

uhhhh, you got lost way back at the fork int he road....I don't want a damn STS.

Anyways, I like the styling of an STS, and frankly can't afford the more "youthful" CTS (I liked the styling of the original CTS when it came out, but they now look dated, so I'd only want the most recent body style if I got one). I also like the under-the-radar performance and luxury of the STS. Not onnly that, but a Cadillac will hold a higher residual value than my Trailblazer.

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Originally Posted by AMRAAM4

hmmm, sweet. Can you provide me a listing later on when I am ready to buy something? That way I can tell prospective seller's to cram it up there ass when I see the ridiculous price they want for their car and say "That's what they are going for."

I can, if you send newdz + sauce.

AMRAAM4 · 09-21-2009, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by notsoaveragej0e

Anyways, I like the styling of an STS, and frankly can't afford the more "youthful" CTS (I liked the styling of the original CTS when it came out, but they now look dated, so I'd only want the most recent body style if I got one). I also like the under-the-radar performance and luxury of the STS. Not onnly that, but a Cadillac will hold a higher residual value than my Trailblazer.

I can, if you send newdz + sauce.

I can do that.

notsoaveragej0e · 09-21-2009, 01:21 PM

cardude007617 · 09-21-2009, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by notsoaveragej0e

Anyways, I like the styling of an STS, and frankly can't afford the more "youthful" CTS (I liked the styling of the original CTS when it came out, but they now look dated, so I'd only want the most recent body style if I got one). I also like the under-the-radar performance and luxury of the STS. Not onnly that, but a Cadillac will hold a higher residual value than my Trailblazer.

I can, if you send newdz + sauce.

yeah i suppose resale on a V8 high perf truck isnt really all that great... theyre nice cars, iv driven a few and liked them for what they are.

notsoaveragej0e · 09-21-2009, 03:05 PM

I just have the I6, LS, not the SS. I love it just fine, but when I commute 80miles per day, 20mpg is silly.

AMRAAM4 · 09-22-2009, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by notsoaveragej0e

I just have the I6, LS, not the SS. I love it just fine, but when I commute 80miles per day, 20mpg is silly.

lulz, your I6 LS only gets 3.5mpg better than my V8.

GregFarz78 · 09-22-2009, 12:19 PM

you sold the rx7?

get a cts-v you know you want to

AMRAAM4 · 09-22-2009, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by GregFarz78

you sold the rx7?

get a cts-v you know you want to

yep

nope, either Z06 or ..............just announced today, the Camaro Z28 is back on. Will be 200 to 300 pounds lighter than the cts-v and carry the same powerplant and HP. THAT Camaro I could be interested in!

notsoaveragej0e · 09-22-2009, 02:44 PM

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yep

nope, either Z06 or ..............just announced today, the Camaro Z28 is back on. Will be 200 to 300 pounds lighter than the cts-v and carry the same powerplant and HP. THAT Camaro I could be interested in!

but but but... I thought they weren't going to sell?!?! And now Big Bad Bob is going to buy one!?!? teh worldz is at an end!

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cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	what makes you guys want an STS though? i mean its not a bad car in any way, but wouldnt you guys want something a bit more "youthful" ? __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

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