2006 Cadillac STS-V

- Supercharged 4.4L V8
- Automatic Transmission
- Black Over Black Interior

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“When the nice man from Cadillac dropped off the 2006 STS-V at our garage, he told us that the "V" emblazoned on the car's front fenders stands for Velocity. After a week with the Caddy's flagship sports sedan, we can see why.” Cnet.com, November 2006

Motor Trend made the same point with data: “In our tests, (the CTS-V) clocked the 0-to-60-mph run in 5.3 seconds and the quarter-mile in 13.9 seconds at 105 mph….”

Offered here is a well-maintained 2006 Cadillac CTS-V, black over black. In addition to the absence of any accidents or damage, the Cadillac's Carfax history documents regular, comprehensive maintenance performed by Cadillac dealers. The car's odometer currently shows 154,494 miles, fewer than 10,300 miles per-year on average since the car left the Lansing, Michigan GM plant.

The exterior black paint retains a decent finish overall, but with signs of fading and generalized light scratching as well as road rash chips on the front end. There are no dents on the bodywork. (To best assess the quality of the paint and trim finishes, please be sure to view the close-up photographs of the car in the accompanying gallery.) The chrome, “crosshatch” front grilles are undamaged. Factory badging--including the bespoke “V” emblems, Cadillac emblems front and rear, and “Supercharged” front-fender badges—is all in place. Cabin glass is clear, and lighting lenses are undamaged. Factory 19-inch, gloss-black, 10-spoke wheels are mounted with Michelin® Pilot Sport A/S 275/40 tires. Wheel openings allow good views of the cross-drilled brake rotors and calipers.

The car's interior shows well with minimal signs of expected wear on the leather-trimmed seat cushions and door trim, especially on the fabric inserts. Black carpeting in good condition is protected by “V”-logo color embroidery. The Cadillac-branded, 3-spoke multifunction steering wheel frames an analog instrument cluster (including 160-mph speedometer and 6,500-rpm-redline tachometer) on the black dash. An infotainment screen, audio, and climate controls are located on the center stack. Both the center stack and console are trimmed in well-maintained burled woodgrain which is echoed on the console-mounted shift lever for the automatic transmission.

Under the hood and beneath a chassis-stiffening support, the 4.4-liter supercharged V8 commands a clean and complete engine bay. All components are properly mounted and there is no evidence of modifications. Viewed from below, the chassis is very clean, complete, and free of damage. Expected surface rust is noted on untreated metal.

The car's original data and identification tags remain mounted. Included in the sale is the full complement of owner literature.

While the more than 145 high-definition photographs and the short walk-around-and-startup video available on the GarageKeptMotors website showcase this '06 Cadillac STS-V in detail from every angle, including from below, we expect and encourage in-person inspections at our Grand Rapids, Michigan showroom. Please call to arrange an appointment in advance as our showroom is not open to the public. And feel free to get in touch anytime by phone or email if you have questions.

Cnet's bottom line: “The 2006 Cadillac STS-V is built like a tank, goes like a train, and drinks like a fish. A comfortable, tech-laden cabin and blistering top-end performance make this car a serious contender on the sports sedan stage.” Sounds like a blast for a daily driver to us.