15k: The Other V: 2006 Cadillac STS-V
Every gearhead obsessed with fast late model cars is familiar with Cadillac’s 1st generation CTS-V; it is probably one of the best sub $20k sedans if you just want to go fast. The CTS-V is certainly sweet, but if you want a fast Cadillac with a nicer interior and an automatic transmission, it would behoove you to checkout Cadillac’s STS-V because prices are great and performance is blistering. Find this 2006 Cadillac STS V
for sale in Pompano Beach, FL currently bidding for $9,100 reserve-not-met with 5 days to go.
The STS was the big brother to the CTS and offered higher levels of luxury for about 1 new Kia more in MSRP. The V version was also more expensive and used a Cadillac sourced Northstar V8 instead of the Corvette-sourced LS series V8 that powered the CTS-V.
First off, the plastic entombment of engines needs to stop. Seriously, this think looks like Joan Rivers’ face and it needs to stop. Buyers of high performance machines like this want to see the engine, wiring harnesses, coolant lines and this plastic shroud only hides the inability of GM management to see that engines are awesome and people want to see them. You think Ferrari hides its engines in a plastic burka? Nope, they put them naked under a glass window for the world to see because cast aluminum is sexy and plastic is for recycling.
Oh yeah, the 4.4 liter Northstar LC3 V8 makes 469 horsepower and 439 ft-lbs of torque with the aid of a Roots type supercharger and water-air intercooling. Badass…and I want to see it!
The STS interior is a considerable step up from the cheap plastics used in the CTS and features thick leather seats, a Corvette style tach/speedo setup and a big navigation screen. The STS was only available with a 6-speed slushbox auto, so this drives like an AMG, not an ///M.
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Plastic burka "tm" Good one!
Maybe being an automatic is not a liability considering the mileage of the car.
If it was stick shift the drivetrain would probably be trashed. It would be just in time for all the clutch components, synchros, U-joints, CV joints, and the like.
I read that this year has all the North-Star head gasket issues resolved. I wonder how the timing chain components last on these. If the timing chain assemblies last, this is a winner.
Right around 2500 of these ever made….actually a pretty rare duck.
You cant go wrong with a 'charged V8 sedan on 6-lug wheels and even with an automatic transmission at least it has 6 speeds! Badass car and I should think seriously about one for a family hauler, I think the extra space over the CTS would be appreciated by all. Great feature.
I owned one of these (2007) for a while (2008-2012) which I bought new from a dealer. I had a D3 exhaust, pulley, and a few other random bits plugged into it … the thing was a wild animal! I burned through 5 sets of rear tires and two super chargers all before it hit 65,000mi. It's the closest thing to flying a jet as I will get … and the sound! Holy HELL! You could hear this thing coming a mile away! The supercharger whine, the wicked loud exhaust … I miss that car.
As I come to DT A bunch of times each day this car has me mesmerized. As the owner of a 04 CTS 3.6 I really want an stsv. And though I knew of these I had never taken them into consideration until this one showed up here. I love the idea of an upgraded 500 horse or more luxury liner and this one would be a good start. So much want so little money.