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GOOD TO SEE ALL THIS FEEDBACK ON THE DTS OWNERSHIP EXPERIENCE
by bremertong
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Apr 20, 2008 (10:02 pm)
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It helps me have a balanced view of my own experience with this vehicle to see the many posts from other owners and prospective owners about their experiences and opinions about this model. It helps for example to know that the problem with the turn signal audio is not isolated to my car but is being reported in other DTS cars even later model years than my own. Hope owners and prospective owners will continue to post as they have been doing recently. I think having this feedback helps a great deal when one has to discuss any situation with Cadillac corporate or a local dealer service dept.
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Re: LOOKING FOR INPUT FOR ONSTAR [bremertong]
by john178
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Apr 21, 2008 (6:09 pm)
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Replying to: bremertong (Apr 03, 2008 8:26 pm)
Bremertong- I have found On Star quite useful in my 2006 DTS. Turn by turn navigation system saved me around 20 minutes being directed by On Star to travel backroads to avoid a long line of cars exiting a basketball game. I have also found it to be useful when traveling to a business meeting in a large city, and other times where directions are needed. There have been numerous times my personal cell phone gets poor or no reception in parts of the county I reside in.In 2 years, I have locked my keys in the car, and within 10 minutes both times On Star unlocked my car. I also like the diagnostics report I receive on line each month. When I first subscribed to On Star, I didn't think I would have a need or desire to enroll again, but I'm glad I renewed for another year.
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- #773 of 854
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SHOULD I LEASE MY NEXT DTS?
by bremertong
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Apr 22, 2008 (9:11 pm)
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Given the high depreciation rate of DTS and most luxury cars for that matter, I wondered if I should lease my next DTS or successor Cadillac model. Owning two cars I drive them about 7500 miles each year so the mileage factor would be in my favor. I have always bought my cars for cash and would not consider an auto loan. I would enjoy always having the most updated cars. Have any of the participants of this forum leased? What are the advantages and the pitfalls?
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Re: SHOULD I LEASE MY NEXT DTS? [bremertong]
by kenb757
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Apr 23, 2008 (7:15 am)
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Replying to: bremertong (Apr 22, 2008 9:11 pm)
My recommendation is to do a Smart Buy with a minimal down payment. At the end of 24 mos. (or 36 mos.) you can either buy the car for the pre-determined price or you can turn it in and walk-away, very much like a lease. Also, I just got a notice in the mail that Cadillac is offering $2k purchase cash plus $3k customer cash on a new DTS.
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Re: SHOULD I LEASE MY NEXT DTS? [kenb757]
by bremertong
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Apr 24, 2008 (6:18 pm)
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Replying to: kenb757 (Apr 23, 2008 7:15 am)
Does a smart buy mean I would be taking out a loan for the two year period and paying interest on the balance? As I understand a lease it would not involve interest just a monthly payment and a deposit.
Many thanks for your reply.
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Re: lemon law [vic10]
by wes63
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May 03, 2008 (2:19 am)
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Replying to: vic10 (Oct 15, 2007 9:28 am)
DTS with 1100 miles purchased NEW Feb 27, 08. Car had a vibration on the test ride and the dealership said he'd remove the Continental tires and replace them with Michelins (Energy plus). Vibration noticed on ride home at all speeds from 35-70 mph. Returned to dealer and he re-balanced tires. Shop manager (he) test drove the car and still felt the vibratation. He swapped a set of tires and wheels off a NEW DTS with Energy plus tires and the test ride also had vibrations. He force balanced the set of tires and wheels I drove to the shop and they were reinstalled. He test drove the vehicle and it still has the same vibrations. While the Energy plus is a recommended tire by GM the Michelin Pilot MXM4 Model # (MSPN) 21201 is a more expensive tire and also recommended by GM. The Pilot, as quoted by Michelin, "Uses computer-optimized design and precision manufacturing to offer greatly reduced vibrations and road noise." I have an appointment in two days to leave the car with the shop manager to find a resolution. I'm not confident that the tires are the problem but maybe the stiffer sidewall of the Energy plus exacerbates the the level of vibration.
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Re: lemon law [wes63]
by robw64
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May 04, 2008 (4:56 am)
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Replying to: wes63 (May 03, 2008 2:19 am)
Wes63: I'm sorry you're having this suspension issue with your DTS.....it sounds very similar to the unresolved problem we had with my 2006 DTS Lux III.
From my experience, I would recommend you install only the tires recommended by the dealer (and let them do it). By installing tires purchased elsewhere, I unknowingly gave Cadillac a "way out" excuse which allowed them to completely blow me off with the claim that I caused the problem myself by putting on non-factory tires.
Even though I ended up getting rid of my DTS (I just couldn't take the vibration anymore) I still have followed this issue all over the internet. It seems to be very common on these vehicles, yet completely unresolved for the 2007 and 2008 model years.
Good luck with your Caddy. Keep us posted.
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Re: lemon law [wes63]
by gbosley
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May 04, 2008 (12:12 pm)
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Replying to: wes63 (May 03, 2008 2:19 am)
I have a 2008 DTS with performance package , i have the bridgestone turanza el400 , i have to say that it runs super smooth ,But the interesting thing i almost swap out the tires on delivery for yokohama tires , the bridge stones got such a bad write up on tire rack i thought about changing to them, When the sales manager called me and talk about making the change and he suggested to stay with original equipment because of so many issues with vibration , He told me if i change to something else it would be out of there hands to correct .
I think it amazing that GM has not got a handle on this and the salesman told me there been a few cases that even with original equipment they lemon law the car
being through Lemon Law on Audi A6 i will tell you to get all paper work before you leave shop , if your entitle to loaner take it even if you take it home and park it
record dates and times on phone to gm or garage and
any comments made by tech or any rep, good luck , i hope that they can fix it and you don't have to do lemon law
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Re: lemon law [gbosley]
by dispencer2
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May 06, 2008 (6:39 pm)
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Replying to: gbosley (May 04, 2008 12:12 pm)
Just out of curiosity has anyone on this forum had zero problems with a 2007 or 2008 DTS? I'm keeping my 2003 Deville forever at this rate. 65,000 miles and not one problem. Runs perfectly -everything works, and it gets 30 mpg on the road or more. I suppose when I finally do replace it I may look at a used Lincoln Town Car or used Lexus. Cadillac -as evidenced by all the complaints -has not improved in the last 5 years.
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Re: lemon law [dispencer2]
by bremertong
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May 06, 2008 (10:17 pm)
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Replying to: dispencer2 (May 06, 2008 6:39 pm)
My experience with my 2006 DTS supports your statement. I owned a 2004 Deville which also got 30 MPG on the highway, my 2006 DTS gets around 26.5.
My 2005 Town Car gets about 29.5 in highway driving. T.C. weighs about 400 lbs. more than DTS, has a slightly smaller engine but has more than enough power in most every driving situation. You would be wise to consider any of the brands and models you mention. Only problem with Lexus is the cost to value ratio. I think Town Car wins on that basis against almost any luxury auto. Test drive them all and pick the one that suits you best and let us know who gets your preference and choice. In the meantime I would be in no hurry to part with your 2003 Deville. Best wishes!
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