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Mike B · 21 August 2008, 01:14 PM

Well, the time has finally came.
I walked away with a 2008 Caddy STS fully loaded today with the V8 320HP engine :) (all but the nav.). It was time to trade my truck in. I had a 2004 F350 that was just KILLING me in fuel costs, and maintenance. I was also however upside down in it (got it used a few years ago), so I ended up paying a little more a month for the Caddy. However, I will have cheaper monthly insurance, cheaper gas, and, best of all a brand new car with a 6 year 90,000 mile extended bumper to bumper warranty !
I'm super excited right now, I just figured I'd let some of my excitement out here :)
She's all dark gray with gray interior (I would post a picture, but my camera is on the fritz :)

JimSnyder · 21 August 2008, 01:17 PM

I think Caddys come with a camera. Did you look in the glove box

Sounds like a great car

gtbike72 · 21 August 2008, 01:19 PM

PIC where's the pic of your new CADDY.

Mrdi · 21 August 2008, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimSnyder

I think Caddys come with a camera. Did you look in the glove box

Sounds like a great car

The inflatable passenger is in the glove box.

Launch Mini · 21 August 2008, 01:43 PM

320 ponies, not too shabby at all.
Enjoy & keep the rubber side down.

Mike B · 21 August 2008, 01:56 PM

Thanks guys :) From the size of the manual, I'll spend the rest of the week reading it :) This is my first *new* car, and all of these new features I have no clue how to work most of them :) The weirdest thing being there's no key to start, it's a push button. I found that VERY strange at first, but slowly adjusting :)

Ashley · 21 August 2008, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrdi

The inflatable passenger is in the glove box.

When I was driving down one of the biggest baddest roads in Calgary last weekend with Aadil, there was a car full of guys that had an inflated blowup doll. They were putting the doll in very precarious and sexual positions while everyone passing was rubbernecking to get a look. There was a lot of swerving and laughter going on. The guys even gave the doll over to a different car!!
Crazy crazy

Congrats on the new car, those are really fun to drive! Stay safe and enjoy it

swatty · 21 August 2008, 08:29 PM

Congrats on the new car. Had a

when you describe your 320HP V8 using less fuel than you last one.

Mike B · 22 August 2008, 12:35 PM

lol, beleive it or not, it's true. It gets good mileage (19 or so around town, and 28+ on the highway), and I can opt to put in regular gas if I wanted to ( @ 3.69 per gallon here in CT). Before, I was driving a diesel (which in and of itself costs $4.69 a gallon), and got at BEST 14MPG combine. Plus my insurance went down almost $80 per month. So, even though the car is more per month, I will be saving some money in the process.

East Bay Rider · 22 August 2008, 01:18 PM

Need to see pics of both the caddy and the truck.

jasonbellevue · 22 August 2008, 01:23 PM

Congratulations Mike, I can't wait for the pics of your new baby!

miked · 22 August 2008, 01:42 PM

damn vernon ct? me too, for now, moving back to san diego next week, i have to avoid the new england winter at all costs, small world huh? good luck with the caddy

chevycorvette · 22 August 2008, 02:02 PM

can't go wrong with a chevy. gas saver.

rpryan55 · 22 August 2008, 10:45 PM

I wouldn't have given you two cents for the Cadillacs of the 90s - but that new STS (the one you have) is one hot car! And you cannot, absolutely cannot, beat that ride.

Congrats!

Irish Dan · 22 August 2008, 10:58 PM

There is probably a backup camera in the rear bumper. Now lets see, a big mirror and..... never mind, it probably doesn't have internet access.

Seriously, congrats

Mrdi · 23 August 2008, 12:07 AM

Funny guys.
We're talking about Cadillacs and the ride?
Average Cadillac owner is 50.
Hmmm
Are we as a group 50 ish?
Someone want to put up a survey?

Mike B · 23 August 2008, 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miked

damn vernon ct? me too, for now, moving back to san diego next week, i have to avoid the new england winter at all costs, small world huh? good luck with the caddy

Wow, nice to see someone from my area (litterally lol).
As for the age of Caddy drivers, I'm 22, and while most people I see that drive these things are in their 60's +, many of them are driving the bigger sailboats (the fleetwoods, and the DTS). The CTS and STS were designed for a more younger market. . . . . Well, I guess anyway, but so far I've seen all older people still driving these things. I don't care, I LOVE the ride, and the acceleration is Unbelievable. Anywho, with the amount of money a month this car is costing me, I could get a BNIB Sub Date every 6 months lol.

Well, for those of you that wanted, here is a picture of my old F350 when I took it home new, in late 2003:

And, new Caddy: My car looks just like this one, but is the color "Platinum". I would've taken a picture of my car, but my good digital camera crapped out.

East Bay Rider · 23 August 2008, 12:35 PM

Nice car and I really like the truck - if someone else was buying the fuel. lol

Mike B · 23 August 2008, 01:45 PM

Thank you

diversified · 23 August 2008, 02:08 PM

Mike, I been driving Caddies since 1996 and have not had any problems with them. I drive around 30,000 miles a year and do have to say that once they hit 100,000-110,000 miles the pain in the butt problems start, however the 3 Caddies I had were virtually problemless up to 100,000 miles.

GMTII Owner · 23 August 2008, 02:43 PM

Nice car!

Mrdi · 23 August 2008, 03:38 PM

LEASE
Caddies

GMTII Owner · 23 August 2008, 03:44 PM

Really?

21 August 2008, 01:14 PM	#1
Mike B "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Gilbert, AZ Watch: DSSD, Omega SMP Posts: 3,055	Got a new car . . . Well, the time has finally came. I walked away with a 2008 Caddy STS fully loaded today with the V8 320HP engine :) (all but the nav.). It was time to trade my truck in. I had a 2004 F350 that was just KILLING me in fuel costs, and maintenance. I was also however upside down in it (got it used a few years ago), so I ended up paying a little more a month for the Caddy. However, I will have cheaper monthly insurance, cheaper gas, and, best of all a brand new car with a 6 year 90,000 mile extended bumper to bumper warranty ! I'm super excited right now, I just figured I'd let some of my excitement out here :) She's all dark gray with gray interior (I would post a picture, but my camera is on the fritz :)

21 August 2008, 01:17 PM	#2
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	I think Caddys come with a camera. Did you look in the glove box Sounds like a great car __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

21 August 2008, 01:19 PM	#3
gtbike72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: j Location: LA Posts: 1,144	PIC where's the pic of your new CADDY. __________________

21 August 2008, 01:43 PM	#5
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	320 ponies, not too shabby at all. Enjoy & keep the rubber side down. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

22 August 2008, 01:18 PM	#10
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	Need to see pics of both the caddy and the truck. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

21 August 2008, 01:56 PM	#6
Mike B "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Gilbert, AZ Watch: DSSD, Omega SMP Posts: 3,055	Thanks guys :) From the size of the manual, I'll spend the rest of the week reading it :) This is my first new car, and all of these new features I have no clue how to work most of them :) The weirdest thing being there's no key to start, it's a push button. I found that VERY strange at first, but slowly adjusting :)

21 August 2008, 08:29 PM	#8
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	Congrats on the new car. Had a when you describe your 320HP V8 using less fuel than you last one.

22 August 2008, 12:35 PM	#9
Mike B "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Gilbert, AZ Watch: DSSD, Omega SMP Posts: 3,055	lol, beleive it or not, it's true. It gets good mileage (19 or so around town, and 28+ on the highway), and I can opt to put in regular gas if I wanted to ( @ 3.69 per gallon here in CT). Before, I was driving a diesel (which in and of itself costs $4.69 a gallon), and got at BEST 14MPG combine. Plus my insurance went down almost $80 per month. So, even though the car is more per month, I will be saving some money in the process.

22 August 2008, 01:23 PM	#11
jasonbellevue "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Jason Location: at home Posts: 5,098	Congratulations Mike, I can't wait for the pics of your new baby! __________________

22 August 2008, 01:42 PM	#12
miked "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Connecticut Watch: speedy, po,rlx gmt Posts: 236	damn vernon ct? me too, for now, moving back to san diego next week, i have to avoid the new england winter at all costs, small world huh? good luck with the caddy

22 August 2008, 02:02 PM	#13
chevycorvette "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: willie Location: pie hole Watch: still looking Posts: 924	can't go wrong with a chevy. gas saver.

22 August 2008, 10:45 PM	#14
rpryan55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dick Location: USA Watch: SubND,DD,SSDaytona Posts: 2,257	I wouldn't have given you two cents for the Cadillacs of the 90s - but that new STS (the one you have) is one hot car! And you cannot, absolutely cannot, beat that ride. Congrats! __________________ “The only reason for time ....................... is so that everything doesn't happen at once." Albert Einstein

22 August 2008, 10:58 PM	#15
Irish Dan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: NW USA Posts: 401	There is probably a backup camera in the rear bumper. Now lets see, a big mirror and..... never mind, it probably doesn't have internet access. Seriously, congrats __________________ 1960 Mercedes 190SL - New Owner...HELP PLEASE!

23 August 2008, 12:07 AM	#16
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	Funny guys. We're talking about Cadillacs and the ride? Average Cadillac owner is 50. Hmmm Are we as a group 50 ish? Someone want to put up a survey?

23 August 2008, 12:35 PM	#18
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	Nice car and I really like the truck - if someone else was buying the fuel. lol __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

23 August 2008, 01:45 PM	#19
Mike B "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Gilbert, AZ Watch: DSSD, Omega SMP Posts: 3,055	Thank you

23 August 2008, 02:08 PM	#20
diversified "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: State College PA Posts: 1,694	Mike, I been driving Caddies since 1996 and have not had any problems with them. I drive around 30,000 miles a year and do have to say that once they hit 100,000-110,000 miles the pain in the butt problems start, however the 3 Caddies I had were virtually problemless up to 100,000 miles.

23 August 2008, 02:43 PM	#21
GMTII Owner "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: John Location: Nashville, TN Watch: S/S GMT Master IIc Posts: 1,210	Nice car! __________________

23 August 2008, 03:38 PM	#22
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	LEASE Caddies

23 August 2008, 03:44 PM	#23
GMTII Owner "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: John Location: Nashville, TN Watch: S/S GMT Master IIc Posts: 1,210	Really? __________________

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