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#528 of 894 Re: Different Looking DTS [dispencer2] by bremertong

Jul 31, 2007 (9:03 pm)

Replying to: dispencer2 (Jul 31, 2007 5:49 pm)
Now that I have had my 2006 DTS for close to three months I can say that I like the car better than my 2004 Deville. It has a much firmer suspension and the power delivery seems much more abundant and responsive than did the 04 Deville. On the negative side the 2006 DTS gets about 10% lower fuel
economy than the 04 Deville. The 2008 DTS has no major changes from the 2006 and 07. I suspect that the next major change will come around 2010. I would also suspect that Cadillac will at some point in the not to distant future come out with an adaption of a Northstar hybrid. While I much preferred the comfort and ride of my 2005 Town Car to my 2004 Deville I can now say that the two cars are about even in overall desirability for my tastes and preferences.

#529 of 894 Re: Different Looking DTS [dispencer2] by sls002

Aug 01, 2007 (5:38 pm)

Replying to: dispencer2 (Jul 31, 2007 5:49 pm)
I am not sure that I would say that the 2006 DTS was that much improved over the 2000-2005 models, but there were improvements. I think that the next generation deVille (DTS...whatever) will be a rear wheel drive and will be a completely different car. They may merge the current STS and DTS into the same basic car, but that is not clear at this point. I think that the RWD DTS will be on a different platform than the sigma, so it will probably be about the size that it is now. It will be a few more years before it goes into production.

#530 of 894 Re: Different Looking DTS [bremertong] by dispencer2

Aug 02, 2007 (5:16 pm)

Replying to: bremertong (Jul 31, 2007 9:03 pm)
Thanks - The warranty for the '03 doesn't run out till October of 2008 and I only have 56,000 miles on it -I just use it for out of town trips - so I have some time to make a decision. I will most likely sell it privately sometime next year when it still has a warranty remaining and will look for a 2006 or 2007 Performance since the ride is supposed to be better than the Luxury models. I don't want a stiff ride though so I'll drive one first and compare both of them.

#531 of 894 Re: Different Looking DTS [dispencer2] by bremertong

Aug 02, 2007 (8:31 pm)

Replying to: dispencer2 (Aug 02, 2007 5:16 pm)
It would probably be easier to find a luxury model but I love a performance car myself and would have bought one if available and at the right price. The suspension on my 06 DTS is much more firm than on my 04 Deville and my 05 Town Car so you might give the luxury models a try and see if your satisfied. The key as I sense you already know is patience and of course enjoying the search.

#532 of 894 Ride by nvbanker

Aug 02, 2007 (9:56 pm)

I have found (renting the DTS) the ride and handling of this car to be the best of the group if you want some comfort, quiet and luxury. I think they have it quite right, if you ask me.

#533 of 894 Re: Different Looking DTS [bremertong] by dispencer2

Aug 03, 2007 (11:15 am)

Replying to: bremertong (Aug 02, 2007 8:31 pm)
I'll do that. I like the ride on my '03 base model so I'll check both.

#534 of 894 Re: Ride [nvbanker] by dispencer2

Aug 03, 2007 (11:16 am)

Replying to: nvbanker (Aug 02, 2007 9:56 pm)
What model did you rent?

#535 of 894 Re: DTS Rental Impressions [uplanderguy] by nvbanker

Aug 03, 2007 (2:53 pm)

Replying to: uplanderguy (Jul 24, 2007 3:13 pm)
if only Enterprise wasn't too cheap to pay for the satellite radio fee since the car came standard with XM radio! I expected satellite radio in renting a Cadillac, and didn't get it with Enterprise.
 
Next time try Hertz. They usually buy slightly upgraded cars from what the other companies buy. At least they have consistently in the past. When I buy cars at the auction, I always go to the Hertz sale, because their Tauruses for example, are often the SEL model, with leather, Sunroofs and power seats - whereas the Enterprise cars will always be SE models, with manual seats and no options at all.
 
My last Hertz rental was a Durango in Montana. It has XM radio in it.

#536 of 894 Re: Ride [dispencer2] by nvbanker

Aug 03, 2007 (2:54 pm)

Replying to: dispencer2 (Aug 03, 2007 11:16 am)
What model did you rent?
 
Several rentals over the past couple of years, but I assume they were all the basic DTS with XM.

#537 of 894 2006 DTS DEAD AT START UP TODAY by bremertong

Aug 06, 2007 (10:00 pm)

Just as I was beginning to like owning this car after several problems in my first months of ownership it would not start up at all today. Of course I called Cadillac and they are arranging a for a roadside effort to start the car or a tow to a near by dealership. This is my third Cadillac and have never had this many problems with the other two combined. Considering that this one was bought new and the others used I am of course very disappointed. The car only has 2500 miles on it.
Depending on the outcome of all of this I will have to make some choices as to what to do about this. I have what has been a very reliable Lincoln Town Car as were most of my previous cars including the now defunct Plymouth Acclaims,
Chrysler LHS and of course my two previous Cadillacs. Have other DTS owners at this forum had repeated electrical problems with their DTS models? What have you done and what was the outcome. Any suggestions as to how to get maximum help from Cadillac corporate will also be much appreciated.

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