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Cadillac STS/STS-V: What's New for 2007?
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These pics look better than that first one we saw.
Wood looks good inside. But what's with the *huge* seams where the door meets the dash? You could store an umbrella in there.
Too bad the dash isn't lit up, you can't see much of it.
-juice
Interior: Looks good, especially the wood. It's simple and understated, a dramatic difference from the billions of buttons that characterize most Euro and Japanese designs right now. Two gripes: I hope that door-dash panel gap is an open door... Also, why are the gauges so small?
Exterior: I'm actually not moved, and I love the CTS design. It's all so... Soft. I still think the bumper designs on this and the CTS don't quite harmonize with the rest of the design quite yet. And is it me or do the panel gaps here too seem quite prominent, and around the windows. The detailing seems off to me. That said, I didn't think I'd like the 500 or Montego either, and then I saw them at auto shows and flip flopped 100%, so we'll see.
If priced right, I still think it will sell well.
- Bret
Besides that the car looks very nice. I hope those multi spoke wheels make production they look very sweet.
Now. lets hope that Cadillac does not overprice the STS like they did with the SRX. I dont care how good the car is there are many who will not pay more for a Caddy than a BMW.
Audi A6 is a step backward. Audi never knew how to integrate a NAV screen in their interiors before and it can't be more obvious than now. Why is the floor console literally awash in buttons? I mean, I like it way better than the 5, but still. Again, it just doesn't look luxurious to me. It looks too focused and busines-like. Not inviting. The STS on the other hand looks softer and less intimidating. Hell, even the cockpit of Amtraks Acela Express looks simpler than the 5's.
That line that runs down the side of the car from the back towards the front that eventually fades away just before the front fender.
This new STS has it, as does the new SLK, Honda Accord, Toyota Sienna minivan, Nissan Altima and others all have the same line. This trend needs to stop.
The STS looks ok inside and out, nothing stunning, thankfully not as jarring as the CTS was initially few years ago.
Chavis,
For once you and I can agree. I'm not sure what happened with the new A6, but it looks like a totally different group of designers did the car compared to the A8 and A4, both of which have much cleaner interiors. The A8 is the best going, imo. The A6, at least in pics looks indeed to be cluttered mess, not Audi like at all.
M
Is this predicted to have a 5 speed automatic?
- Ray
Also unmoved by pre-release pics, but has learned that in person, cars often look DRAMATICALLY different . . .
I agree, I thought the CTS, XLR steering wheels were terrible on pictures, when I saw the real deal, I thought that were very well executed. I liked them.
I think one should hold horse until they see the car in person
-juice
I think the STS is better looking than anything in the class except the E-class. To me the front isnt as sharp as that of the CTS which is a shame. The side profile really looks good though. The rear is definitely an improvement over the CTS and seems to be the best A&S rear end so far. Assuming that the quality is up to par, which it should be, the car will defintely make a dent in the sales of the Europeans.
That said, I agree the side profile (from the pictures we have seen) appears to be the best STS angle. I'm not crazy about the softer front, and the rear is just "OK," as I think the XLR rear design is the best A&S gets...
- Bret
Anyways, they seem to be headed the Detroit route of the 80’s and early 90’s. They ignored the signs of the times; Detroit is on the roll, if they keep momentum, they will soon overtake the Germans and catch up with the Japanese.
M
Kristi, can we please get rid of this troll once and for all?
M
The issue is that we generally try to avoid extended and/or rancorous comparisons in a discussion which is focused on a single vehicle. We have an entire board dedicated to comparisons, so there is no reason to disrupt any single vehicle discussion with arguments about something else being better than the topical vehicle.
If folks don't want to talk about an STS in a 5-Series discussion, they shouldn't have to. The topic is "BMW 5-Series," not "With what does the 5-Series compete?"
So chavis10 has created a comparo in the proper place and he and I will be pleased if any of you would like to join us there.
Assuming, of course, that you don't bring this petty bickering with you.
-juice
Have you gotten any new pics of the STS lately, like the rear seat?
And for the emails, if like 5 ppl sign up for it then I'll do it, it's a pain to do them individually. Of course, you do it the easy way and just wait until the embargo is lifted.
theo: if other people sign up, remember to include me alright!!!
Actually, mbukukanyau already signed up, so 1 more!
Pics on the way!
chavis, your email is still private.
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