Hello everybody

I don’t usually hang out in the STS section of this site as I am a CTS owner.
I was hoping you could give me some input from an owner’s perspective.
If you could make an Ultra Luxury STS what would it be like?

No performance input as there is already a V series.

From interior to exterior what types of luxury features would you like to see on the STS.

Thanks for any input you may have

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Some sort of DVD entertainment Set up.. Wood Grain Tables in the back .. I.e. Maybach Style, Sued Trim, Exterior color matching trim inside.. Standard chrome mesh grill.. E and G or V Style. Reclining back seats.. Double Sun Roofs.. Internet access Drivesoft computer working with the Navi System.... HUmm i can dream all day LOL

V12 engine, panoramic sunroof, TV-screen for the rear passengers, hood ornament and vynil top (optional), 7-speed automatic transmission, Cadillac emblems on the rear pillars, different grille variations, interior trims in different colors etc. :o

suede headliner, lots of wood, nicer leather, soft cusshy seats, more leg room in the rear seat. etc. etc. etc.

1) MUCH better carpet. Wool wilton, thick- dense- but not overly deep. And perhaps Connelly or Bridge of Weir leather, at least for the seats and touch-points.

2) MUCH nicer headlining, a flannel like material, even if it's synthetic.

3) A nice panel of some kind on the backs of the front seats.(Trays too as suggested above)

4) Window shades for the rear, or standard privacy glass all 'round.

5) Leather wraps for dash, and console, even the lower surfaces. But not too thick or overly grained.

6) Satellite TV, wireless network capability in the rear and storage for any electronic device you can think of. DVD player and radio-Nav-cd etc. controls. HVAC controls. Onstar controls, all for rear passangers.

7) Adjustable rear seats, cushion, headrests, as well as the back. Foot rests.

8) increased but restrained use of chrome-bead trim inside, a la STS -V.

9) Specific wheels and a full chrome strip-frame around the exterior side -windows.

10) Color-sanding and polishing of factory "Orange-peel" finish. And maybe optional, and possibly specific, body side mouldings. And of course discreet but noticeable badging.

11) Make one for me.

How'sa 'bout some rear legroom!

Wow!!:thumbsup:

Such great input
keep it coming...

Thank you all

For reality type stuff

*Lane Departure warning System
*Exclusive Platinum edition wheels in possibly a 19 inch size
*Headrest video monitors a-la Jaguar and Audi
*Wireless Internet capability via Verizon or another provider perhaps on a simple Windows CE type system
*Panorama Roof or Glass Roof
*Front seats upgraded with MASSAGE
*Heated and cooled Cupholders AND REAR seats*
*Power rear seat bench
*Heated windshield wiper blades
*Heated Window Glass
*Double Paned window glass a-la Mercedes S-Class
*Run-flat tires
*Power Door closers
*Extensive and thoughtful use of White LED illumination throughout the cabin including doors and under seats
*GENEROUS DARK WOOD TREATMENT
*More leather and soft touch surfaces
*Upgraded leather seats with suede interior inserts
*Suede headliner
*Fold down tray tables behind the seats
*Cooler behind rear armrest LS430 style (THIS is a big one).
*Uber-enhanced Audio System with larger subwoofer.

Thats about it for me.

white wall tires, roadster white top and .....Just kidding.
Okay, the marketing guy is coming out now>>>>>>>>>>
1) 18" Wheels like the CTS "V"
2) Unique color but not silver, maybe a new blue or burgandy
3) Rear wheel drive
4) Special privileges at the dealer such as special services or accessories
5) Dark color wood such as the new STS "V"
6) Allow consumers to buy them or place their order on the internet so GM can pre-sell the production
7) Enable consumers to track the build dates,status and delivery of their new car
8) Provide special leasing or purchase plans
9) Free maintenance
10) Set up a special event at the dealer or hotel for prospective buyers to test drive the car and talk to engineers, not car salesman that know less about the cars than consumers.
11) 25 gallon gas tank
12) Kick ass stereo other than Bose
13) Sportier seats


Call me, I might buy one....

ipod integration and/or a whole harddisk with some kind of a usb connector to hook a laptop and download all mp3s and/or divx movies to it! ;)

and no im not kidding, we'll soon see this in bimmers!

I really like Samboosa's idea! A USB 2/Firewire port would rock.

Suede inserts would be slick. I love the seats in the Bonneville GXP. Softer dash materials would be nice too, just like the Bonnie.

I dig analog clocks, but I suppose it would look out of place in the techy interior of the STS.

back-up camera

I second the rear leg room request. Caddy can't seem to make a decent back seat except for the Deville. I would take less trunk. I was hoping a return to RWD would help but it's pretty tight. How about a 2 door coupe STS since the back seat ain't worth sh1t anyway.

In response to the back seat legroom, the ultra lux one were talking about could have an extended wheelbase and more room. I think the standard one is fine for the class that its in, beats or meets most of the compition in that class.

... How about a 2 door coupe STS since the back seat ain't worth sh1t anyway.
Yea, and call it a Eldorado.

Yea, and call it a Eldorado.

Let's not violate the new naming convention we'll have to call it the ELD:bonkers:

Let's not violate the new naming convention we'll have to call it the ELD:bonkers:

Hi there,

why we just don`t just wait for the upcomming CADILLAC ULS, this car promised to have everything WE want.

Thanks

Harry

:worship: Sort of STS ish if you ask me.

I agree with Harry, that should have all the goodies. The STS is perfect for what it is and what class it is. God i hope the ULS goes through.

Here's my list:

A locking gas cap door with a button inside the car in the usual spot and on the fob.

Door handles made from metal instead of cheap plastic. I can't believe Cadillac made the STS with plastic door handles... Now it feels cheap like a lower to mid grade Lexus. (LS430 is the only one with metal door handles) Is it just me, or are the plastic door handles a first for Cadillac?

Bring back the auto-close feature of the trunk. It reduces rattles and is very classy (even if people abuse it, it's just more money in the dealer's pockets)

Replace the wood with something more exotic than eucalyptis. The Zebrano was kinda cheap looking, but I loved the stripes. Something similar, but richer.

Light shale/ecru colored leather option.

air conditioned seats for all four outboard positions (vs. just ventilated)

redesigned glovebox. (more upright like the old Seville)

2 DICS like in the CTS-V. Keep information away from the center stack. That should be reserved for stuff like audio and climate control

A suede like head liner

4 spoke steering wheel.

Something other than orange for the HVAC/Audio lighting. A green, teal, blue, white...anything. The orange isn't that bad, but I think most people would prefer something else.

Major design change (not feasible)- put the battery back in the rear seat or trunk. There are so many benefits from this. They say it's to get a better front/rear weight ratio, but come on, the battery doesn't weigh that much...

Another major change (not feasible)- stick the gas cap on the driver's side. It is a driver's car right? I don't understand why they are on the passenger side on the sigma platform.

I agree with Harry, that should have all the goodies. The STS is perfect for what it is and what class it is. God i hope the ULS goes through.

Hi TDOGG5184, thanks you agree with me!

The big Cadillac is on it`s way, that`s sure only if it be named ULS ??????

I hope in 2007 or 2008 we can see and maybe buy the first ones.

Thanks

Harry

I think if there is really a plan to possibly produce an STS Ultra, there might not be a ULS for along while...

And the STS could definitely use an Ultra Version, every manufacturer has one, and I can think of a bunch of stuff it could use to vaunt it to a higher status.

Reviving an old thread, but some things I'd like to see are:


Flip down sunglasses holder either in the sunroof control panel or sun visor(s). My Lexus had this and I miss it. :(
Plug N Play support for IPODs! Forget about the "aux jacks" in the center console, I want to be able to drop my IPOD right into a flush mount jack that provides power and FULL integration with the DVD NAV screen and audio system - both pictures and sound (and WHILE the vehicle is in motion!). A picture of the B52's displayed while one of their songs is playing isn't going to distract me and cause an accident.
Fog lights that actually turn on and off AUTOMATICALLY when the headlamps turn on or off. Lose that darned detent switch!
A split fold-down rear seat. Yes, I know the STS is a "luxury car" and we're not supposed to be "hauling things", but in the real world sometimes you actually DO need to put something big in the trunk.
As everybody else has already said, a DVD NAV system that works WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING! It's absurd that I'm supposed to stop in the middle of a highway with no breakdown lane JUST so that my passenger can request NAV guidance.
Speaking of the DVD NAV, how about a MUCH less complicated and MORE intuitive interface? A 5 year old could use the one in my Lexus. I'm a 25 year+ Senior Systems Programmer and I find the one in the STS VERY unintuitive. Even using the Owner's Guide I STILL haven't gotten a bunch of stuff to work right. On the same subject, how about a "Suspend Navigation" and "Resume Navigation" feature (that works while you are driving)? Again, the Lexus had it. I really don't need to hear Betsy NAV telling me repeatedly to "Stay on I95" every time I pass an exit, but when I get closer to my destination I may need her instructions (and I DON'T want to have to stop the car to "resume guidance"!).
A glove box that you could actually get a pair of gloves into! The one in the STS is big enough for a couple of pieces of paper and little else.
More refined controls, you can always tell a Cadillac interior when you see the plain-Jane plastic buttons (blech!).I've only had my STS for a couple of days now and, overall, I'm loving it - but the gripes above are definitely bugging me (biggest gripe: The same one all of you have, you can't set or change your GPS NAV while driving! That's absurd!). It's possible that some of the above have already been addressed, but so far I haven't figured them out yet. :)

-Mike

Chrome plated bumpers like '96 Fleetwood Brougham, chrome accent stripes surrounding glossy burlwood trims , dash monitor and two DVD monitors for rear passengers, panaromic sunroof , rear illuminated vaniety mirrors, full internet system in the car and all the sorts of multimedia,chrome plated mirror covers, Cadillac Emblems on all head rests ,burlwood tables for rear passengers and finally :
Lambo style vertical doors lol just kidding

Make sure all of that chrome is optional!! :)

I prefer NO chrome at all, or just a hint here and there. It was great in the 50's, but I prefer more body color presence now. LOVED it on my 1975 Eldorado convertible though. :)

PS: Another "wish list" item that I HOPE is already addressed and I just haven't found it yet. It concerns (surprise!!) the GPS NAV system. Only 10% of the street names are actually shown even in the closest zoom view! So I'm driving along a main street and I see that I am approaching 3 right turns. One of them is the street I want - but I have NO idea which one because the names of most streets are not displaying on my NAV. The NAV knows the name of all 3, because if I should turn onto one it correctly displays the name of the street I am on, they're just not displaying on the map where they need to be! I'm hoping this is just a configuration option and some bozo set it to only show "major street names", and that I can ultimately set it to show ALL street names like my Lexus did.

-Mike

Of course, it's a pleasure issue :)
I just love chrome stuffs especially if you have a metallic black car and when the sun hits it in .
I dare say , your NAV system is at least enhanced some useful infos compared to '03 STS .
Anyway ,let's enjoy our ownership ;)

Another major change (not feasible)- stick the gas cap on the driver's side. It is a driver's car right? I don't understand why they are on the passenger side on the sigma platform.

I was under the impression since the platform was originally of euro descent the gas filler was on that side. I may be wrong. Does'nt help though, My first fill up was yesterday and it was an adventure to say the least.

I would upgrade the interior, I was torn between the STS and Infiniti M and the desire to buy american pushed me to the STS side. But that M interior makes the caddy look very chevy like...And yeah, the Navi sucks. But I love the car, An absolute dream to drive.