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02-01-2008, 10:09 PM
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5.3 Liter Vortec V8
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Ottawa - Canada
Drives: 1996 Impala SS
1999 Tahoe POC
Posts: 1,440
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My New Car Was Built Yesterday!
Dear friends,
It is with great pride and happiness that I share with you the good news that my new car completed final assembly yesterday, Thursday January 31, at Detroit/Hamtramck. Throughout 2007 I swore up and down that I was "not buying a car this year". So I placed my order on the first business day of 2008! Those of you who have followed my posts over the past number of years will know that I am no fan of FWD; but alas, after much consideration and several test drives, I am about to take delivery of a DTS Lux III. I have been very low-key about this for the past month as I ordered it in 54U Cognac Frost Tricoat, and was never too sure if it would be produced before this color was scheduled to end production the week of Feburary 4. I chose the DTS Lux III after driving Audi Q7 3.6; Cadillac DTS Lux III, Performance; SRX Northstar; STS 3.6 SIDI; Mercedes-Benz C300, E320 Bluetec, R320 CDI; Saab 9-7x; and, Saturn Sky. At the end of the day the DTS Lux III was the best compromise for me. I already have a RWD Impala SS, and a RWD Tahoe, so I really don't need a performance sedan or an SUV, and somedays the Tahoe just rides too rough for my 43 year-old bones. The DTS Lux III was the quietest, and for me was the most comfortable, one to drive. It felt like putting on and old leather jacket. I expect that it will arrive in another week or two, and when it comes I plan to keep it garaged until the snow melts and the roads are cleaned up sometime in May. Many thanks to all of you who have helped in this decision, including: DuSpinnst, mkaresh, Bravada, jlmartin99, tomprice, and FamilyTruckster. Thanks,
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Tomko Current Fleet: 2008 DTS Lux III (9,000 km on the odometer) 1999 Tahoe POC (daily grinder) 1996 Impala SS (garage queen) Retired Fleet: 1988 Caprice 9C1 (first new car) 1984 6000 STE (first car) Last edited by Tomko : 02-01-2008 at 10:25 PM. |
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02-01-2008, 10:38 PM
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6.2 Liter LS3 V8
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: 5,059 Miles SE of Dutch Harbor
Drives: 2008 Saturn Aura XE 2.4 I-4
Posts: 3,990
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Re: My New Car Was Built Yesterday!
Congrats... If you want I'll run over to Hamtramck, pick it up and drive it to you.
 Seriously... great choice.
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02-01-2008, 10:40 PM
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5.3 Liter Vortec V8
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Ottawa - Canada
Drives: 1996 Impala SS
1999 Tahoe POC
Posts: 1,440
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Re: My New Car Was Built Yesterday!
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Tomko Current Fleet: 2008 DTS Lux III (9,000 km on the odometer) 1999 Tahoe POC (daily grinder) 1996 Impala SS (garage queen) Retired Fleet: 1988 Caprice 9C1 (first new car) 1984 6000 STE (first car) |
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02-01-2008, 10:48 PM
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6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Banned
Posts: 5,173
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Re: My New Car Was Built Yesterday!
Congratulations Tomko.
May your Cadillac bring you many years of enjoyment. My teenage cruising and road-racing experiences were garnered in a very fine Cadillac. With power everything, room enough for six and a large block engine. Great for friends, cruising and 120++ mph on Hwy 20. Just don't hit one window down button at 120.  Nothing could stop that Cadillac until a drunken coed in a crappy Toyota pulled out 10 feet in front of us. She was so drunk, got out of her car, what was left of it, and started laughing. <censored><redacted><editorial comment><bleep><@#$@@>Toyota drivers. @#$#$#@ I miss that Cadillac. Congratulations Tomko. Nicely done.
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02-02-2008, 02:04 AM
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6.0 Liter L76 V8
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,450
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Re: My New Car Was Built Yesterday!
Greetings Tomko,
Congratulations on your new Cadillac DTS purchase. I can certainly agree with you in regards to the comfort level of the Cadillac DTS. Please give us photos once you pick up the car. JLM |
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02-02-2008, 06:03 AM
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6.0 Liter L76 V8
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Drives: 2008 Victory Red HHR LT
Posts: 2,429
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Re: My New Car Was Built Yesterday!
[quote=plane;1305739]Congratulations Tomko.
May your Cadillac bring you many years of enjoyment. My teenage cruising and road-racing experiences were garnered in a very fine Cadillac. With power everything, room enough for six and a large block engine. Great for friends, cruising and 120++ mph on Hwy 20. Just don't hit one window down button at 120. Nothing could stop that Cadillac until a drunken coed in a crappy Toyota pulled out 10 feet in front of us. She was so drunk, got out of her car, what was left of it, and started laughing. <censored><redacted><editorial comment><bleep><@#$@@>Toyota drivers. @#$#$#@ I miss that Cadillac. Well at least the accident helped fuel your lifelong hatred of Toyota |
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02-02-2008, 08:18 AM
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GMI Europe Correspondent
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Warsaw, Poland
Posts: 13,835
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Re: My New Car Was Built Yesterday!
How will I sleep now knowing I contributed to the decision of buying a DTS?
Seriously - I wish you much satisfaction with your car and many happy miles! |
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02-02-2008, 01:53 PM
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6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Dimondale, MI
Drives: '89 Buick Reatta
Posts: 6,227
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Re: My New Car Was Built Yesterday!
Good choice
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02-02-2008, 02:48 PM
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6.0 Liter L76 V8
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Belmont Hgts., CA
Drives: 98 Cadillac STS
09 Avalanche/CLS (Bus)
Posts: 2,417
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Re: My New Car Was Built Yesterday!
My Son and his family really love their 07 DTS. I saw a Lux III at my dealership a couple of weeks ago, during an evaluation of the CTS, and it was beautiful...Best Regards and good tidings!
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02-02-2008, 05:37 PM
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3.6 Liter SIDI V6
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Toronto
Drives: 2002 Trailblazer &
1970 GTO Convertible
2007 Ava
Posts: 1,154
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Re: My New Car Was Built Yesterday!
Congratulations Tomko!
The DTS looks amazing. One of my neighbours has a black one. Thanks for keeping GM # 1 in Canada! |
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02-04-2008, 02:21 PM
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4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Atlantic Canada
Drives: 07 Avalanche LT -Silver Birch
Posts: 2,550
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Re: My New Car Was Built Yesterday!
Congrats, ofcoarse we'll be expecting pics as soon as she arrives. It shouldn't take long to ship your vehicle to Ottawa.
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