2008 Cadillac DTS

[texassierradude]

Had one of these as an Avis rental last weekend in Vegas. I haven't driven a Caddy sedan since those HT4100 messes of the mid 80's. But I was very impressed. Very comfortable driving, roomy enough for 5 adults, and the Northstar V-8 made more than adequate power, while returning 21.6 mpg in mostly city driving. I think its overpriced ($48K for an '09 equipped like the rental) but what isn't overpriced anymore? A really great car, too bad it has that geriatric stigma attached.

[mbukukanyau]

I would buy a Lucerne version of this car. Especially a fully loaded, with leather, with the color black on it.

[IAMCANADIAN]

Friends of ours have a 2003 Cadillac DeVille which is basically the same thing and I quite often drive it since I'm the designated driver. They really are a smooth and comfortable car to drive. 21.6 MPG is pretty respectable for city driving considering this is a V8 powered land yacht. What is disappointing with these cars is how badly they depreciate. I can buy a 2007 DTS for $25 grand when they cost almost $60 grand new. That is a pretty good price considering what you get with it, however the only time I would consider one is if it came with the parking sensors (you need them in tight spaces) and if gas prices were what they were 5 years ago.

[member12]

Originally Posted by mbukukanyau

I would buy a Lucerne version of this car. Especially a fully loaded, with leather, with the color black on it.

I would consider a V8 Lucerne too if it were about $14K off and the Hyundai Genesis or Chrysler 300 didn't exist.

Otherwise, this platform is stuck in the 1980s and shouldnt' be associated with Cadillac or Buick. I've driven a V8 Lucerne and a DHS....comfortable, quiet, smooth, but with horrible steering and aweful proportions (massive front overhang!!) The Northstar V8/4 speed combo is also a thirsty slouch compared to GM's own 3.6L 6 speed combo and most of the Japanese V6 engines.

The T900 trucks seriously have better steering feel. I hear the DTS has a slightly better suspension than the Lucerne and old DHS, but it had better be a something radical to improve the steering.

[mbukukanyau]

Originally Posted by member12

I would consider a V8 Lucerne too if it were about $14K off and the Hyundai Genesis or Chrysler 300 didn't exist.

Otherwise, this platform is stuck in the 1980s and shouldnt' be associated with Cadillac or Buick. I've driven a V8 Lucerne and a DHS....comfortable, quiet, smooth, but with horrible steering and aweful proportions (massive front overhang!!) The Northstar V8/4 speed combo is also a thirsty slouch compared to GM's own 3.6L 6 speed combo and most of the Japanese V6 engines.

The T900 trucks seriously have better steering feel. I hear the DTS has a slightly better suspension than the Lucerne and old DHS, but it had better be a something radical to improve the steering.

Transanction prices are also right.

[AndrewGS]

I rented an '05 Deville for a couple of weeks in '04 and I loved the way that car drove and rode. The '06 DTS I rented didn't seem nearly as nice to drive or ride in, but I love the DTS' styling and updated interior. Strangely I also thought the '05 Deville's standard audio system sounded much better than the Bose system in the '06.

[Exploder]

The DTS should have been rear wheel drive from the start.

[johnstarnes]

I hope that Cadillac does a MAJOR refresh of the body and interior since the all-new DTS/STS replacement has been pushed WAY out.....2014 I think now. Give it some design cues of the Sixteen and CTS, interior like the Chinese SLS. I had NO idea a DTS could cost $60,000!!!

[mikmak]

I think (from what I can see) the geriatric stigma is self inflicted. I do "get" that type of styling though.It just doesn't fit with what I thought Caddy was supposed to be heading for. It seems to be a hang over from where Caddy was (which I suppose it is).

[Astra RL]

Even if it is RWD it could still have an old fart stigma, if it drove like the Lexus LS. While that would make for a nice Park Avenue, the DTS should be sporty somewhere between a S and a 7. It should have the features and a competitive price $69,990 but no we will never have that atleast until 2014. The BTS needs to come first, but the STS could use the SLS interior as a stopgap until the 2014 DTS can come out then make the STS an A7/CLS competitor.

[mbukukanyau]

Originally Posted by texassierradude

Had one of these as an Avis rental last weekend in Vegas. I haven't driven a Caddy sedan since those HT4100 messes of the mid 80's. But I was very impressed. Very comfortable driving, roomy enough for 5 adults, and the Northstar V-8 made more than adequate power, while returning 21.6 mpg in mostly city driving. I think its overpriced ($48K for an '09 equipped like the rental) but what isn't overpriced anymore? A really great car, too bad it has that geriatric stigma attached.

The stigma is in peoples minds. Go ahead and buy one. If I were to replace my corolla, a Lucerne would be on my list of cars to possibly replace it.
Especially since you might be able to grab one with low miles for less than $20,000.00 quid

[member12]

GM asked for $50 billion from congress to continue to be unproductive until the money runs out, when they will ask for another $50 billion.

I had to say it, but other than the DTS and Escalade, Cadillac is sort of a stand alone line that could be sold.

Unfortunately, it's probably the only division makeing money.

[Htay7500]

That was a cool crusing car. Very comfy and roomy too. Should be a great trip car as well.

[HoeyHimself]

The only thing that calms me when thinking about the DTS, is the thought of the GrandTownVictorian. I have been in a number of DTS Cadillacs, and I DO think they are great for what they are..but I dont accept that Cadillac has any buisiness being in the "for what they are" buisiness any more. It holds them down, IMO.

[MCGARRETT]

I had NO idea a DTS could cost $60,000!!!

Yeah, but only if you load it with every option in the book like the adaptive cruise, most of the ones on the lot are around $46,000, which is not bad, a loaded CTS is in that neighborhood, hey you can load STS's up to around $67,000.

I like the DTS, as much as people dont like it, it does have a loyal following of die hards that still enjoy an old school style Cadillac.