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zilla74 · 12-15-2005, 10:21 AM

Funny, the other day I was at the Lucerne event checking out all the details of the car. I have always really liked the style of the Lucerne and I still do. I also really like the quality of the interior. But, for the first time I walked away thinking that it just didn't have enough to convert people. I hope I'm wrong and I hope it sells well.
WITH THAT SAID... I then proceeded to the Cadillac dealer down the road to check out the DTS and the Hummer H3. I have to say that before I really checked out the DTS I pretty much thought the Lucerne and DTS were just about the same. Well I was wrong. Yes, they are on the same platform and share a lot of components but the DTS is VERY BEAUTIFUL inside and out. It has another level of quality and flash that the Lucerne just doesn't have. I think that's the way it should be though. The Cadillacs should be a level above the Buicks.
Lastly, I agree that pictures don't do either of these cars justice. When you see them in person you will be surprised as how beautiful they both are. They are world class no matter what anyone says. They do need a few things though, 6 speed tranny's for one and better fuel economy for another (put a fuel management system in the Northstar, or offer the dual mode hybrid system when it comes out).
I recommend to anyone to go check out the DTS and the Lucerne CXS in person. I think you'll be impressed.

12-15-2005, 10:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
zilla74 Walking Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 14	Re: New DTS Funny, the other day I was at the Lucerne event checking out all the details of the car. I have always really liked the style of the Lucerne and I still do. I also really like the quality of the interior. But, for the first time I walked away thinking that it just didn't have enough to convert people. I hope I'm wrong and I hope it sells well. WITH THAT SAID... I then proceeded to the Cadillac dealer down the road to check out the DTS and the Hummer H3. I have to say that before I really checked out the DTS I pretty much thought the Lucerne and DTS were just about the same. Well I was wrong. Yes, they are on the same platform and share a lot of components but the DTS is VERY BEAUTIFUL inside and out. It has another level of quality and flash that the Lucerne just doesn't have. I think that's the way it should be though. The Cadillacs should be a level above the Buicks. Lastly, I agree that pictures don't do either of these cars justice. When you see them in person you will be surprised as how beautiful they both are. They are world class no matter what anyone says. They do need a few things though, 6 speed tranny's for one and better fuel economy for another (put a fuel management system in the Northstar, or offer the dual mode hybrid system when it comes out). I recommend to anyone to go check out the DTS and the Lucerne CXS in person. I think you'll be impressed.