What is the Difference between a 2006 / 2007 STS-V??

[Buzz48317]

Originally Posted by Devil_concours

what about the keyfob?
Did they switch over to the new keyfob for 07 or 08?

AFAIK the key fob switchover came on the 2008 model. I don't drive a "V" series car but in the owners manual of my 2007 1SB car it does list pictures of both the 'old' style remote and the 'new' style remote...so maybe the powers that be were planning on implementing the new fobs in 2007 but didn't get around to it until 2008.

On the 'non V' cars the 2007s also added a painted Caddy crest to the crest that is on the center of the wheels. The 2006s had a crest but they were not painted.

Edit: Looks like the wheels on the V series have always had painted crests on black backgrounds.

[Roll on Mr. Spaceman]

This is my first post and I am excited to join your community!
A 2 fold question.
1. I am looking to buy a used STS-V. I was bringing this thread back to ask again the differences, bug fixes between 2006-2008 as it's been a little while and some new things may have come to light.

2. I understand specific car forums like this one can make it seem like a car has problems. I was wondering what your thoughts were on how the STS-V compares in terms of maintenance problems to others cars. (does it being supercharged give any extra challenge to maintain as I am not a person who works on cars?)
In reading through posts I understand it is sometimes hard to find dealers that have STS-V experience which worries me a little. I do intend to get a CPO or extended warranty.

I look forward to learning from everyone as I search for my STS-V!

Thank you

[Florian]

I have 0 issues w/my V. Love it. Compared to my CTSv, this thing is a d-r-e-a-m! No issues, no assaches, no problems....just miles of smiles.


F

[LITTLEELVISDAN]

Any model year you choose you can go to the dealer and have them check your ECM/TCM for updates. If under warrenty its free.

[Roll on Mr. Spaceman]

Thanks for the responses. I seem to notice more problems cited for the '06's. That's why I asked about bug fixes for the'07''s and '08's.
Is there anything you guys notice that "check your ECM/TCM for updates" doesn't fix?

[ssstealth]

I was told by one of the Cadillac engineers at V-Day 1 that the shift points were "sweetened" for the 2007 model year.

[Roll on Mr. Spaceman]

Just test drove an "06. I heard a clunk as it shifted. Should I still be interested in it? Can it be fixed?

Do the "07 have this fixed?

Thanks.

[LITTLEELVISDAN]

clunk at every shift? what situation made it clunk? clunk or hard shift?

Have then check the trans fluid (our cars are touchy about being les than full onthe fluid and acts up in all kinds of ways if not completely full), and tell them to make sure the car has the latest updates. that should fix it if its minor.

06 athrough 09 are identical in hardware and a dealer update to any model year gets the latest goodies.

[CIWS]

08 and 09 have HUD, Lane departure warning, and blind spot warning. Gadgetry the 06 and 07 do not.

[Roll on Mr. Spaceman]

This '06 is not at a GM dealership. The salesman didn't even know how to start the car!
Obviously no CPO available at this dealership.

Clunk was heard as I was driving normally.

[LITTLEELVISDAN]

clunk may not be good then. My 06 has 64,000 miles on it and is not babied. Still shifts smoothly and quietly. Might want to keep looking.

[CIWS]

Originally Posted by Roll on Mr. Spaceman

This '06 is not at a GM dealership. The salesman didn't even know how to start the car!
Obviously no CPO available at this dealership.

Clunk was heard as I was driving normally.

I'd try and find one through a dealership who could CPO it for you.

[Roll on Mr. Spaceman]

Thanks guys. They came down in price but not enough considering no CPO etc.

Did you buy your V's locally (where you live) or did you travel to see them?
I see appealing ones on the net but not close to me (Ebay, Cars.com, AutoTrader etc.).

Would you consider a GM warranty a good compromise if no CPO.
As I understand it the CPO's and GM warranty's are feasible but stay away from the third party ones.

[CIWS]

Bought mine locally at a Cadillac Dealership, already advertised as CPO, with 180 miles on the odometer.

As long as you get the GMPP warranty (that's GMs) you're fine. Be it via CPO or purchased from another source as the extended.

[LITTLEELVISDAN]

I have GMPP 6/100k and never had any trouble at a caddy dealer. Bought mine used from a Chevy dealer.