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Being FWD, it won't have issues with the weather as FWD Cadillacs handle snow very well. And it's a luxury car, not a sports sedan.... the STS already performs the role of AWD sports sedan with the best of 'em.
There is a significant market for FWD luxury cars and IMO it's wise of Cadillac not to abandon it. Hopefully in the not too distant future, they will build a Sixteen-like large sedan to slot above the STS.
Unless you work at GM.
DrFill
At $40K, being FWD isn't a problem. There are quite a few FWD players at that price point. Get much more expensive than that and it does become a problem, which is why Cadillac has already switched its other models.
Since this is a refresh (not an all-new car) I expect the dealing that occurs on DeVilles to continue after an initial respite. It may sticker in the forties or fifties, but the transaction price should be in the thirties.
I've had a dealership sales manager tell me his biggest margins are in loaded DeVilles (and that includes SUV's), so there's a lot of bargaining room.
GM and Ford are about the only games in town when it comes to full size FWD/AWD cars that don't cost a fortune. I'd look for a lightly used DTS or Pontiac Bonneville GTP, which is proving to be quite popular since they de-cladded it, added Northstar power and nice 18" wheels.
There's also the Ford Five Hundred / Mercury Montego, which meet many of the criteria, although reliability is unknown and are considered by many to be blandly styled... although IMO they look good. Obviously they aren't in the same league as the GM cars when it comes to power, but when loaded they're nice cars.
HID lights finally.
I'm wondering if it will only have the bench seating?
Everyone should have now seen the Presidents new ride in the form of the 2006 DTS, so there you go...The new car will be more proportion.
The 2006 DTS will premier at the 2005 Chicago Auto Show...More likely the XLR-V will debut at the Geneva or Frankfurt autoshows.
Do you find the info on the DTS @ cadillac or media gm about The Chicago Autoshow....IMO the more I see the new DTS I like it, but the regular production model has too look just a little better.
The press is to have a preview on Feb 9, so be looking around for that, but the actual show does not open to the public until Feb 11
Or just go to Cadillac's website and click on DeVille and it gives you info.
"The 2006 Cadillac DTS production model is set to make its first public appearance at the Chicago Auto Show in early February."
Don't worry it's coming.
My mom has a 2003 DeVille and I love that car. The 2006 is going in the right direction but the interior is so Buick "like" I cant even begin to describe how much I hate that. And the powertrain of sharing with the Buick is another turn off, though everyone knows that you just can't have that much power in a frontwheel drive car, but GM should have given a 250hp V8 instead of the 275 (opt 291) of the Cadillac because there are extremely too many similarities between the two cars, BUT Toyota does it with Lexus. Look at Corollas interior and the yes the ES300s interior(dash) though its based on the Camry but do it and you'll see the it's almost the same.
But in all I like the DTS but I dont think mom will opt for one maybe a 2005 Limited Ed. DeVille...She wouldn't dare drive a Lincoln.
I'll probably buy a 2006 DTS. I've looked at the Lexus 430 but it is dull and doesn't have things I want - like OnStar and cornering lights. Apparently, if you want the Bose music system in the 2006 you have to have the CD changer in the glove box. I don't see why. Cheaper GM models have it in the dash.
I have wanted to try the Night Vision, but the local dealer doesn't want to bother. There are lots of animals on the road at night in the wide open spaces of New Mexico. Has anyone had any experience with it?
Must say the new design Cadillac came up with since 2002 with the CTS appeals to a younger audience than the old series. Those were litterary old series, as they seemed to appeal only to 55+people. Since the sharp edges and details faded in the 70's I lost my love for the 'new' Cadillac. But since this new style I love the new Cadillac again!
I hope I may concider myself in the young audience being 30. And I love the CTS I just acquired! It looks sporty and comfortable and it handles like that too. It turns heads here in Europe, so Cadillac did a good job! I hope Cadillac will update the Deville and Fleetwood style as well, as the current design will never compete against the smarter looking 7 series BMW, S series Mercedes and more luxuary looking British designs (in Europe).
1. Go Cadillac's web site
2. Go to All Vehicles on the left side of the screen
3. Click on the FUTURE MODELS tab and click on the DTS.
4. Start reading.
I don't know what the exec's at GM just keep missing the mark -- those who buy this brand want a luxury car that has a disctinct look and feel to it; with the 2006's you're no different than the Japanese cars. Leave it alone! Remember you customer base are not the 20-something's who want a "wanna-be" luxury car, but are those who have attained a position in life and want a luxury car that is distinctive in styling yes doesn't look as if I am going through a mid-life crisis.
If Cadillac continues on this neo-furutistic look for 2007, then absolutely they have lost a customer.
Disappointed... JPL
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I am 28, and I think GM is making a huge miscalculation if they believe this new restyling will attract younger buyers to their line. Cadillacs are regarded for their sophistication, quality, and luxury. This new DTS looks like a throwback to the late 90's Oldsmobile lineup before they went ca-plump. The new DTS is ugly. It has no marked styling. Cadillac seems to be no longer taking their line seriously.
Young buyers expect the same thing from a Cadillac that older buyers do: A refined automobile that is elegant and distinctive. The name Cadillac speaks for itself. It makes no sense to drastically redesign a vehicle that was already on the fringe of what a true Cadillac is in the first place.
Incidentally, can someone please explain to me why the resale value of Cadillacs is so low?
I now believe that Cadillac is taking their lineup's styling more seriously than ever. We now know that Cadillacs are marked by tall, thin head and taillights, and the styling is pretty angular, the opposite of a Lexus. Audi BMW and MB all have their own traditional styling cues and Cadillac is joining the group.
You say Cadillacs are regarded for sophistication, luxury and quality and while I dont disagree, I do feel that the DTS from the pictures seems to be the epitome of these three things. Just look at the interior pictures and the options list and you will know.
Compare the Deville and the DTS. The DTS is not a major redesign of the Deville, rather a refreshed version of the Deville. It's what Chevy did to the Venture, they used the same platform, slapped on some different exterior styling and added a new interior and options. And there you have it, the 2005 Uplander.
I don't know why the resale value of Cadillacs is so low. But I do know that young and old folks alike will appreciate the Deville. It takes whatever was good about the Deville and improves it.
And someone is so disgusted with the new DTS, I would suggest buying a Town Car, Lucerne, Avalon or 300 instead of complaining about a great car.