2005 Cadillac STS for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 13.1 to 13.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 13.1 to 13.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 2005 Cadillac STS for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2005 Cadillac STS specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.6L 6-cylinder | 4.6L 8-cylinder | 4.6L 8-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 14.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 307 g/km | 307 g/km | 325 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $20.31 | $22.93 | $24.15 |
2005 Cadillac STS: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.6 L | 4.6 L | 4.6 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 | 15 | 14 |
| MPG highway (US) | 23 | 23 | 21 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 | 22 | 20 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,700 | US$4,550 | US$4,850 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,062 | $4,586 | $4,830 |
| Dimension | Sts V8 4dr Sedan Awd |
|---|---|
| Length | 4.99 m (196 in) |
| Width | 1.84 m (72 in) |
| Height | 1.46 m (57 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2.95 m (116 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,919 kg (4,231 lb) |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov); dimensions and curb weight are NHTSA vPIC Canadian vehicle specifications, by body. Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2005 Cadillac STS
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 101 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (23), power train (22) and engine (12). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07V589000 | 2007-12-20 | power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:seal | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR AXLE PINION SEAL DOES NOT MEET ALL OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY EXPERIENCE A FLUID LEAK. |
| 06V125000 | 2006-04-20 | suspension:rear | CERTAIN VEHICLES HAVE A LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION TOE LINK THAT COULD SEPARATE BECAUSE OF AN INCORRECT WELD. |
| 06V020000 | 2006-01-25 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery | CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES MAY HAVE A CONDITION WHERE FUEL IS NO LONGER SUPPLIED TO THE ENGINE. THIS CONDITION OCCURS WITHOUT THE ILLUMINATION OF THE FUEL LEVEL LOW INDICATOR LIGHT OR THE WARNING CHIME. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2005 Cadillac STS?
No 2005 Cadillac STS is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. For anyone shopping for the 2005 Cadillac STS, here are the facts that matter.
A buyer's checks
Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
The numbers in plain words
Its 3.6L 6-cylinder drives through a 5-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
It is rated 13.1 L/100 km combined: about 39 litres every 300 km. Driving 300 km costs roughly $60.93 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,700 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Best uses
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
How big it is
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. Length: 4.99 m. Check the size of a tight parking spot. The trunk holds 368 litres by the EPA's count: about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
A longer test drive
Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Rent the STS for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel.
Choosing the right one
Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Within the 2005 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
Running costs
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $203.10 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,700 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Over to you
Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2005 Cadillac STS from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2005 Cadillac STS for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2005 Cadillac STS
Does CarmaCars sell the 2005 Cadillac STS?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2005 Cadillac STS before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2005 Cadillac STS have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2005 Cadillac STS cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,700 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4062.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.