Highlights
- Owned for ten years by a Cadillac enthusiast
- Kept in a climate-controlled garage and reportedly never used in winter or rain
- Features the desirable STS-V handling package with Brembo brake callipers
- Equipped with Magneride magnetic ride control
- 15-speaker BOSE sound system with speakers in the seats
- Advisory-free MOT until May 2027
The Appeal
The Cadillac STS Sport Luxury represented the pinnacle of American luxury performance sedans in the late 2000s, combining European-inspired handling dynamics with traditional Cadillac comfort and presence. It's not something we see often over here in the UK. For the uninitiated, think of this as Cadillac's Mercedes S Class...
This 2008 example has been cherished by marque enthusiasts, having spent a decade with a dedicated Cadillac collector before being acquired by the current owner in 2020. Meticulously maintained with yearly services using premium Mobil 1 oil and genuine GM parts, this STS has been treated as a special occasion vehicle, never seeing rain or winter conditions and stored in a climate-controlled environment. With its aluminium body, STS-V handling package, and comprehensive luxury features, this represents a well-preserved example of Cadillac's superb STS.
This 2008 example has been cherished by marque enthusiasts, having spent a decade with a dedicated Cadillac collector before being acquired by the current owner in 2020. Meticulously maintained with yearly services using premium Mobil 1 oil and genuine GM parts, this STS has been treated as a special occasion vehicle, never seeing rain or winter conditions and stored in a climate-controlled environment. With its aluminium body, STS-V handling package, and comprehensive luxury features, this represents a well-preserved example of Cadillac's superb STS.
History and Paperwork
- 2008 Cadillac STS Sport Luxury, originally owned by a business owner
- Second keeper was a Cadillac enthusiast who owned it for 10 years
- Current keeper purchased the vehicle in 2020
- Serviced yearly with Mobil 1 5w30 XE oil
- Major service including filters completed every two years
- All maintenance performed using genuine GM parts
- Latest service recently completed
- Minimal use in recent years
- 114,497 miles
- MOT until 13th May 2027
- Kept in a climate-controlled garage
- Never used in winter or rain conditions
- Used exclusively as a "Sunday car"
The Condition
- High-gloss paint finish in very smart order
- Only ever hand washed, the vendor tells us
- Some small marks around the car commensurate with age
- Wheels refurbished last year
- Underside appears in very good order; no issues reported
- Aluminium body, highly resistant to corrosion
- Interior looks in fine shape for the car's age and mileage
- Some marks on steering wheel and gentle wear to the upholstery elsewhere
- 15-speaker BOSE sound system, incorporating speakers in the seats
- All cabin electrics reportedly work properly
- Electronically adjustable infotainment screen, all said to be working
- Heated and cooled seats (front and back)
- Air conditioning is ice cold, the vendor tells us
- The front number numberplate will be back on the vehicle at the time of collection
The Mechanics
- 3.6-litre V6 petrol
- Five-speed automatic transmission
- We're informed that the engine runs almost silently, offering brisk acceleration when needed and seamless gear changes
- All operating as it should, the vendor notes
- Features Magneride (magnetic ride control), offering smooth cruising while still handling corners well
- Equipped with STS-V handling package
- Brembo brake callipers all around
- Ideal for long distances, the vendor tells us
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