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I am also a tall driver (6'5") and the seat travel and interior room is outstanding. I was originally investigating an STS, but my first visit to the dealer nixed that idea due to it being a mid-size rather than a full-size vehicle.
I'll try to keep everyone updated on the ownership experience as I go. For now, this is one beautiful vehicle and I'm very excited.
This is the only maintenance we've had to perform on the car. The only other time it was 'out of service' was to replace the stereo head unit back in September. The stereo display went blank, then we lost all sound. The next morning the sound was back but still had no display. Rather than just re-program the electronics the dealer replaced the entire head unit. I don't know if they replaced it because it's the upgraded Bose system, but it's working fine now. One fault on the dealer's part: they forgot to take our 3 CD's out of the unit before sending it away. Thank goodness we have uploaded every bit of our music onto the PC so we can sync with our MP3 player (which, by the way, plugs into the face of our stereo).
Overall mileage (according to the onboard computer) is running 18 mpg, which is only one less than my previous 2001 Concorde LXi with a 6-cylinder. On the short trips we have taken (the longest has been 50 miles or so) we are getting about 27 mpg. My daily commute has been 6 miles each way, but my new job will double that number including some highway miles so I'm expecting to see a change in consumption.
We still love this car and get compliments everywhere we go. Even the service tech at the Mobil oil change station told me I had a 'sweet ride'.....he couldn't have been more than 25 years old.
The only other issue I have is the driver information center repeatedly says "Replace Remote Key Battery" even though I've done that twice already. The message goes off for about a week then comes back. It's annoying but doesn't cause any performance issues. I'll have that looked at when I take it in to get the deck-lid brake light repaced.
The only real problem is an "easy exit" drivers seat that only goes all the way back. Can it still be programed to a custom setting (i.e. half way )?
Another intermittent problem is rear seat seatbelts locking up when being used( passenger or booster seat).
far. Great ride, lots of room in cabin and trunk. Also
concerned about the easy exit not doing what I would like it to do. Also can not use flash to pass lights during daytime. I liked this feature on the seville.
Only 800 miles so I guess I still have a lot to learn about the car. Gas millage is also same as the seville. My first
experience with XM radio. I like it.
One question: do you have a set of locking nuts (which take a key) on your wheels? If so, were they supplied by GM or are they some aftermarket add on? They could be a different weight than the rest of the nuts and would make the wheels out of balance..... -> this is just an idea
As of 3 April, the car runs smooth and has exhibited absolutely no problems. There's so much stuff on this car it makes my Seville STS look like a plain jane in comparison. I still don't know how it all works. I guess I just have to set aside a day when it gets warmer to learn everything.
Texas Jim
The 300C was brutal power. The DTS is all about the ride. As soon as I stop driving like a little ole lady (in about 100 miles), I’ll probably miss the 300C less. What I don’t miss at all is the very firm, sometimes harsh suspension and the excessive rear suspension noise of the Chrysler.
Can’t say enough about the Cadillac ride. My first drive to work was almost amusing. My body would react in anticipation of a known rough part of the road but it never came with the DTS. Very smooth, very quiet, yet on the highway very well controlled. No mushy wallowing. That magnetic suspension works. Precise steering. Excellent brakes. Had an issue with the fly-by-wire throttle response but either it’s learning my habits or I’m learning its because responsiveness definitely feels better than it did at first. Still fiddling with the seat/steering wheel position (what’s that line from a Joni Mitchell song: None of the crazy you get from too much choice .). Very comfortable seats, well supported, yet soft and cushy. Great back support—no chance of sloshing around during sharp maneuvers. Tried the cooled seats. Was kind of like sitting on cold cement with a wet bathing suit .but I’m sure I’ll appreciate it come Tulsa summers.
The car is striking in dark cherry. Really like the standard 18” chrome wheels. They add just the right amount of bling, and are pretty easy to clean. No need to look for aftermarket wheels. Like the shale interior but quickly replaced the floor mats with a set from USSpeed in dark brown, which matches the cocoa accents nicely. The mats (including one for the trunk) fit like they were poured in place, and the quality of the nap is about what you’d want in your living room. Definitely better than original equipment. Had an issue with the hook holes on the driver’s side not matching the hook positions on the floor. But one e-mail exchange with USSpeed and they said they’d send me a replacement set. Excellent service.
And the negatives:
---So far getting worse mileage than the 300C (19.5 vs 20.5) and the Chrysler used mid-grade.
---Miss the flash to pass headlight feature during daytime.
---Don’t like the headlight control. Can’t see the markings during the day, and you can’t turn off the Auto headlight feature. If the reason why they eliminated the flash to pass was to extend the life of the HID bulbs, then I’d like to avoid having the lights go ON when I turn the key, OFF as the engine cranks, ON when the engine starts, then OFF after I back out of the garage.
---Windshield wiper stalk requires a twist to get a one-time sweep, meaning you have to take your hands off the wheel. The 300C required a push on the stalk, which you could do with one finger.
---Limited storage in the interior. The glove box, map pockets and console are all considerably smaller than in the 300C.
---The console arm rest is too far back. Only the tip of my elbow touches it during routine driving.
---Why did they place the cargo net in the trunk so close to the edge? I’d like it back maybe 18 inches or so, so you can place items between the net and the edge of the trunk as well as in the net.
So far have tried all they systems and they seem to work as advertised. Took 20 minutes to finally program the garage opener (old style, single signal), primarily because it took me 18 minutes to realize I had copied one of the 9 codes wrong from the remote . Also mis-programmed the radio presets first time. This is the first car I’ve owned where you could mix AM and FM (and XMSatellite) in the same row of pre-sets. The sound system is considerably better than in the 300C and since the interior is quieter, you really get to enjoy the music.
Did I mention I love the ride??? It is sooo impressive.
I guess over time I’ll stop thinking I’m driving someone else’s car and realize this girl is all MINE . Thanks for listening. I've posted a couple of photos on cadillacforums.com, same subject (not sure how to do it here.....)
In 2007, Lincoln was pushing new Town Cars with up to $15k in incentives. I don't think you'll be able to do that well with a DTS, but who knows?