New DTS

73ChevelleSS · 12-13-2005, 09:57 PM

I saw a new DTS on the tollway this morning.All i have to say is what a beautiful car.

giagastormer · 12-13-2005, 10:01 PM

It's a nice looking car. But, I think the Lucerne looks much more expensive.

AdmiralViscen · 12-14-2005, 04:55 PM

I've seen a lot of them.

Lucerne does not look more expensive.

AmericanRevolution · 12-14-2005, 07:39 PM

I'd have to say that I like the new DTS alot! In person, it's a completely different car than in the pics, which I absolutely puked at in pictures. I haven't seen a Lucerne in person yet though...

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.

haleykeek · 12-16-2005, 07:55 PM

i see them all the time on the interstate comming from Atlanta Georgia.at first,i did'nt like the rear section on them,but now i see where Cadillac was going with this theme. it reminds me of the 67 Eldorado.This car has alot of "Cadillac-Retro" theme going for it.The classic egg crate grill is a beautiful touch,and not to mention the big "in your face" emblem on the nose and tail.it's a clean,and excellent design,that flat out-classes the Lincoln Town Car in every dimension.what would be nice, is for Cadillac to go to an all wheel drive set-up,6-Speed,and 320bhp for the Northstar V8.i'm 37 years old,and currently own a 94 Seville STS. i may wait awhile for the 05 STS V8(with the 18" wheels only) to depreciate alittle bit,before i buy one.either that,or the DTS.

73ChevelleSS · 12-31-2005, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by giagastormer

It's a nice looking car. But, I think the Lucerne looks much more expensive.

Well i got a good close up of our first Lucerne the other day.Very nice vehicle but does not even come close to the new DTS IMO.

jry · 12-31-2005, 08:08 AM

DTS is nice looking. problem? i haven't seen one yet that was driven by anyone under 65. see 'em at our local grocery store. my 20 year old daughter threatened me with ex-communication if i buy one. looks like i am going to take a hard look at the 300C heritage edition or the STS.

DVC-Dad · 01-04-2006, 07:03 PM

I had a 06 DTS overnight for a loaner while the wifes SRX was in the shop in early December. I did not want to give it back. Nice.

PS: I'm "only" 53

pkd87 · 01-04-2006, 07:15 PM

I've seen a DTS. Very nice looking, much better in person than looking at pics.

AdmiralViscen · 01-04-2006, 07:24 PM

I've seen young professionals in DTSes.

OH BUT THEY WERE PROBABLY ALL RENTALS AMIRITE?

ocmdog · 01-04-2006, 07:45 PM

I've seen two DTS's. One was for Avis car rental. Another was owned by a civilian.

"OH BUT THEY WERE PROBABLY ALL RENTALS AMIRITE?"

86fleet · 01-05-2006, 11:17 AM

When I went to delaware over the break, I saw a lot of them. I even saw three in one parking lot. They're nice, though it should have been more different from the Deville, or should have come out as a re-fresh a few years ago

jry · 01-05-2006, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by DVC-Dad

I had a 06 DTS overnight for a loaner while the wifes SRX was in the shop in early December. I did not want to give it back. Nice.

PS: I'm "only" 53

which trim level?
i may have to put my escalade in the shop so i can try one of these out.
i'm 47 and my 20 year old daughter will take my side arm out of its holster and shoot me if i buy one.
it looks like its down to an sts-awd or a 300c heritage (if they will release it in awd)

TheCaddyKid · 01-16-2006, 03:20 PM

Why would your daughter do that?The 300 is a POS.I have driven several of them(worked at a Chrysler dealership as a lot boy over the summer).There cheaper then hell.I could literally wiggle the entire center console with my finger tips.The fit and finish on these cars is terrible.Everything moves around in its place and everything is made of hard plastic.Total junk.I have had the opprotunity of driving a new DTS.There just amazing.Why doesn't she want you to have one?Go for the STS.I drove a STS-4(the top model)with the A/C seats and heated steering wheel.MRC,navi,15 speaker 5.1 Bose system.This car is kick ass without a doubt.

12-13-2005, 09:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
73ChevelleSS 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rochester NY Drives: 2008 Impala Posts: 683	New DTS I saw a new DTS on the tollway this morning.All i have to say is what a beautiful car.

12-13-2005, 10:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
giagastormer 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 6,170	Re: New DTS It's a nice looking car. But, I think the Lucerne looks much more expensive. __________________ -Your Type-R has never beaten JL W7 in any contest. -Your eD is not louder than a Stroker -You dont know what 160.0dB is like -You wont bully a multi-million dollar company via Internet -No one cares who You are, how many amp's You've installed, nor what "Your Buddy" can hit "in the kick". -You are a consumer. Shut the up and gobble up the products that You think are worth Your meager funds.

12-14-2005, 04:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
AdmiralViscen 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New York Posts: 7,501	Re: New DTS I've seen a lot of them. Lucerne does not look more expensive. __________________ God Bless the Blue Bullet.

12-14-2005, 07:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
AmericanRevolution 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Redmond, WA Drives: '04 YJ GTO Posts: 3,854	Re: New DTS I'd have to say that I like the new DTS alot! In person, it's a completely different car than in the pics, which I absolutely puked at in pictures. I haven't seen a Lucerne in person yet though... __________________ My Ideal Lineup NO BAILOUT - Sorry, GM. You dug your own grave. Current Rides: Proud owner of a Yellow Jacket 2004 Pontiac GTO CarDomain MySpace Profile \| AIM: Hiroism4ever \| MSN: Hiro55cool@www.com I am a member of the Campaign for Liberty.

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.

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12-16-2005, 07:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
haleykeek 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Attalla,Alabama Drives: 94 Cadillac Seville STS Posts: 799	Re: New DTS i see them all the time on the interstate comming from Atlanta Georgia.at first,i did'nt like the rear section on them,but now i see where Cadillac was going with this theme. it reminds me of the 67 Eldorado.This car has alot of "Cadillac-Retro" theme going for it.The classic egg crate grill is a beautiful touch,and not to mention the big "in your face" emblem on the nose and tail.it's a clean,and excellent design,that flat out-classes the Lincoln Town Car in every dimension.what would be nice, is for Cadillac to go to an all wheel drive set-up,6-Speed,and 320bhp for the Northstar V8.i'm 37 years old,and currently own a 94 Seville STS. i may wait awhile for the 05 STS V8(with the 18" wheels only) to depreciate alittle bit,before i buy one.either that,or the DTS.

12-31-2005, 08:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
jry 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: michigan, the incredible shrinking state Drives: '08 Vette LT2, '09 Escape Hybrid, '07 Expy EL, Posts: 1,397	Re: New DTS DTS is nice looking. problem? i haven't seen one yet that was driven by anyone under 65. see 'em at our local grocery store. my 20 year old daughter threatened me with ex-communication if i buy one. looks like i am going to take a hard look at the 300C heritage edition or the STS.

01-04-2006, 07:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
DVC-Dad 2.5L Iron Duke Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Upstate New York Drives: 2004 Cadillac SRX V6 AWD & '06 Hummer H3 Posts: 21	Re: New DTS I had a 06 DTS overnight for a loaner while the wifes SRX was in the shop in early December. I did not want to give it back. Nice. PS: I'm "only" 53

01-04-2006, 07:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
pkd87 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,417	Re: New DTS I've seen a DTS. Very nice looking, much better in person than looking at pics. __________________ "In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress."- John Adams

01-04-2006, 07:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
AdmiralViscen 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New York Posts: 7,501	Re: New DTS I've seen young professionals in DTSes. OH BUT THEY WERE PROBABLY ALL RENTALS AMIRITE? __________________ God Bless the Blue Bullet.

01-04-2006, 07:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
ocmdog 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 699	Re: New DTS I've seen two DTS's. One was for Avis car rental. Another was owned by a civilian. "OH BUT THEY WERE PROBABLY ALL RENTALS AMIRITE?"

01-05-2006, 11:17 AM	#13 (permalink)
86fleet 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rockville, MD Drives: 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee Posts: 3,470	Re: New DTS When I went to delaware over the break, I saw a lot of them. I even saw three in one parking lot. They're nice, though it should have been more different from the Deville, or should have come out as a re-fresh a few years ago __________________ 1986 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham; Without this car I could have been in to rice But then again, all those cars have "fart burners" on them. That "fart burner" ads 5-10HP to your car ;some of those small Hondas can whip a Vett off the line. (from anti-rice.com) So 115hp+10hp=430hp, at least in ricerland

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TheCaddyKid 2.2 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New York Drives: 1994 Cadillac Eldorado Touring Coupe, 1990 Jeep Wr Posts: 63	Re: New DTS Why would your daughter do that?The 300 is a POS.I have driven several of them(worked at a Chrysler dealership as a lot boy over the summer).There cheaper then hell.I could literally wiggle the entire center console with my finger tips.The fit and finish on these cars is terrible.Everything moves around in its place and everything is made of hard plastic.Total junk.I have had the opprotunity of driving a new DTS.There just amazing.Why doesn't she want you to have one?Go for the STS.I drove a STS-4(the top model)with the A/C seats and heated steering wheel.MRC,navi,15 speaker 5.1 Bose system.This car is kick ass without a doubt.

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