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#76 of 85 Re: How does a $900 payment or a 21.95% rate grab you? [andre1969] by lemko

Apr 03, 2013 (4:14 pm)

Replying to: andre1969 (Apr 03, 2013 3:02 pm)
Heck, I paid 0% for 60 months on my Cadillac DTS Performance and my wife paid 1% on her Buick LaCrosse.

#77 of 85 Re: How does a $900 payment or a 21.95% rate grab you? [lemko] by hpmctorque

Apr 03, 2013 (6:00 pm)

Replying to: lemko (Apr 03, 2013 4:14 pm)
What comprised "Performance" vs. other DTSes?

#78 of 85 Re: How does a $900 payment or a 21.95% rate grab you? [hpmctorque] by lemko

Apr 04, 2013 (4:45 am)

Replying to: hpmctorque (Apr 03, 2013 6:00 pm)
Higher hp engine for one.

#79 of 85 Re: How does a $900 payment or a 21.95% rate grab you? [lemko] by hpmctorque

Apr 04, 2013 (5:51 am)

Replying to: lemko (Apr 04, 2013 4:45 am)
Thanks. Firmer suspension too?

#80 of 85 Re: How does a $900 payment or a 21.95% rate grab you? [hpmctorque] by lemko

Apr 04, 2013 (12:28 pm)

Replying to: hpmctorque (Apr 04, 2013 5:51 am)
Yes.

#81 of 85 Re: How does a $900 payment or a 21.95% rate grab you? [hpmctorque] by nvbanker

Apr 07, 2013 (6:05 pm)

Replying to: hpmctorque (Apr 03, 2013 6:00 pm)
You don't need more HP in an already overpowered FWD car. The torque steer is downright dangerous with an open throttle as it is. More HP is crazy in that car. IMO

#82 of 85 Re: How does a $900 payment or a 21.95% rate grab you? [nvbanker] by lemko

Apr 08, 2013 (5:03 am)

Replying to: nvbanker (Apr 07, 2013 6:05 pm)
Ask the man who owns one. I notice absolutely no torque steer with my DTS. In fact, it's so imperceptible, I forget it's a FWD car.

#83 of 85 Re: How does a $900 payment or a 21.95% rate grab you? [lemko] by nvbanker

Apr 08, 2013 (8:04 pm)

Replying to: lemko (Apr 08, 2013 5:03 am)
Lemko, you wouldn't admit to torque steer if the car flipped end over end - if it's your precious GM iron.....
 
I've driven, bought and sold plenty of 'em. They have torque steer, and if you excite that Northstar, it'll jerk the wheel out of your hand.
 
Nice touch though, with the Packard slogan...

#84 of 85 Re: How does a $900 payment or a 21.95% rate grab you? [nvbanker] by lemko

Apr 09, 2013 (5:10 am)

Replying to: nvbanker (Apr 08, 2013 8:04 pm)
Believe me, I've driven that Northstar in a spirited manner more than once! It's pretty exciting taking such a big car up to speed. It so quiet and smooth it's like a supressed bullet down a rifle. Heck, I got the chance to take a new XTS out and I like my old DTS better. I hope Cadillac comes up with a true S-Class fighter soon. I see the XTS as a stopgap model at best.

#85 of 85 XTS by nvbanker

May 13, 2013 (9:26 am)

Replying to: lemko (Apr 09, 2013 5:10 am)
I think that XTS is a car for those who think a FWD is the only thing you can drive in the snow. You need one probably for that mindset.

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