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I'm a recent Cadillac owner/2000 Deville DTS/Bronze Mist/39K miles. And I'm thouroughly enjoying owenership! I've made several trips to Cadillac Service for oil changes (every 3K miles) and that's about it. I researched my car purchase for about 2 years, focusing on Volvos, Infinitis and Audis... a sales rep from Lindsay Cadillac in Alexandria, Va suggested I test the Deville DTS...and I was hooked from the first push on the gas. I didn't even bother to test drive the other vehicles. But here's my question... how do you all feel about Cadillac Dealers providing their Service Consultants (the folks we deal with when taking our car in for service)with a company car to drive? It makes sense that these individuals should drive Cadillacs to get an increased understanding and appreciation for the cars and some of the driving/maintenance characteristics and requirements. I look forward to your responses! Thanks!! I WAS SHOCKED WHEN MY SERVICE CONSULTANT TOLD ME HE DRIVES A VOLVO!!
Many mechanics and other car service employees are indifferent about the kind of car they drive and would probably prefer bigger paychecks to a company car if they can't have both.
I would be tempted to apply for a job at a caddy dealer if I knew that the dealer made cts, ctsv and the new models coming on line readily available to employees as company cars. A great perk, but I don't know how many dealers would choose to extend it since all of these cars are both pricey and figure to be in high demand.
The GM site says that military folks get an extra $750 rebate on any GM vehicle car or truck purchase, period. It even says it applies when other rebate programs are in effect.
Cadillac offers a $5,000 rebate to current Cadi owners. We got that without a problem.
Apparently mother GM doesn't make Cadillac's and I'm sure they don't talk to each other. It's an advertising scam folks! The $750 rebate doesn't apply because they're two separate companies both pointing to each other. The dealer agrees I should be entitled to both but it's out of their hands and up to Cadi/GM.
The Cadi customer whine-line line says, yeah, we know, but that's just to get you excited and even admits it is deceiving. They offered no compensation nor apology. I'm not trying to get something for nothing but feel I've earned both rebates fair and square. Anyone have ideas how to fix with/without a judge?
As you know from previous messages I have a 2000 DTS Deville, which I really like, great car. Except for one persistent problem. The Feature Programing system wont stay on after being programmed each time. My big problem is that every time I stop the car, doors wont unlock; in park,or key off position. I always have to use the manual unlock on door to open. Its in now at the dealer for the third time to be repaired. I know how to reset the system and turn the features that I want to use to the on position, but they always revert back to off. Any suggestions (sensible ones now) from someone out there who has had similar problems. Thanks all. By the way, this site has been very quite lately. Must be summer holidays I guess.
Went shopping Sat. for a different Deville.
Well, got another base 03 Crimson Pearl ( the 02 was white), light colored int., Bose, roof chromies, XM radio etc.
Looked at the DTS, but she don't like the bucket seats.
Got a great trade in price on the 02, a bit less than what I paid with the GM employee deal.
So what the heck ! ...............geo
BTW, the Crimson Pearl is my favorite color and is easy to keep clean, relatively speaking.
We checked out a new V-8 SRX. Man what a SCREAMER ! That Northstar ROCKS! She was beating and screaming at me for whomping on it. Man did that baby go!
That big glass roof/sunroof deal is neat.....$52 Large tho.....
Heck I wanted a 'Lade ! She liked neither !
So another Deville....
The blue interior was TOO hot for her baby on the 02! Heck, only had it 10 months.
SHE picked out the 02 ! Whatever!
Peace and quiet has returned almost...Now if I could gag and bind my 2 teenagers!...LOL.....geo
PUG: BUMMER.....Do you live out West?
Do you think its from sun warp or defect?
Call the Caddy 800 # and complain nicely !
Maybe they will step up to the plate and do
a "goodwill adjustment". Its worth a shot!
Good luck and keep us posted............geo
I plan to use the Cadillac web site to get info on the car history. The web site has tons of useful information. I will keep the board up to date. Goodwill from Cadillac would be great. Any ideas as to how one should approach this matter would be helpful. If anyone has a really helpful person at Cadillac that they might suggest one might contact I would be grateful . I would also like to hear from anyone that had or has this same problem.
Suprises me tho...Try calling them back..ask them to speak with the supervisor. Did you buy it from a dealer? If so shouldn't you have a 30-60 day used car warranty from the dealer ?
Well if thats the only problem you have had.......
Keep bugging them !............geo
I replaced the wires and plugs and with no improvement. I was suspecting the coils, but don’t think that all of them would go bad. Once the car is started it runs excellent with 0 to 60 times of 6.4 seconds! If the car is warm it seems to start normally. Anyone have any ideas what the problem could be?
By the way, I have a 91 DeVille that is doing the same thing!
They have a simple check to find out if the injectors have a leak down or bad seal.
If your handy its easy to do................geo
Anyone have advice to pass on re new tires. My 2000DTS has Goodyear Eagles on now, that I run at 32psi cold with good ride and fair handling. Have to replace soon, and was wondering about Michelins. Have no complaints about the Eagle LS, but one never knows if there is something better out there.
This site seems pretty slow lately,with not much being posted. Anyone else notice, or is this a common thing every now and then ? Anyhow, cheers to all.
capt
I have the Michilin MXV4 Plus on my 02. They are ok, but don't have the greatest wet or snow traction. They wear well, however as Michilins often do. They rate higher than the Good Year Eagle LS in everything except snow traction where they are tied with a mediocre score.
I would recommend the Michilin Pilot Sport A/S with a WR speed ratings. Its a bit pricey, but worth it for its superior rating in dry, wet, snow, noise, comfort and wear. Good wear is a bit unusual in an ultra high performance A/s tire.
The Dunlop SP Sport A2 (speed rating HR)is almost as good for significantly less money. It is considered a high performance a/s tire. Its biggest drawback is its wear rating (less than the pilot and the MXV4 Plus, but better than the Good Year Eagle LS.) Its an all around better tire than all but the pilot, but cheaper than all of them.
Let us know what tire you choose. Stuff like why you chose it and how it compares to your previous experience (the Goodyear LS)and your specific and overall judgment of the tire is what keeps these boards going.
Besides, the DeVille board has been rather inactive and could use a few posts of interest.
Btw, welcome to the real world of Quality tires. They tend to cost a bit more than the run of the mill off brands that might wear or perform well but usually not both and sometimes neither. Its easy to pay a lot and still not get the best tire for the money (depending on your needs) such as with Goodyear. If you think the 17" size is pricey, check out what people are paying for the 18"-24" editions.
Does anyone know if the integrated unit offered by the factory with the bose radio (cass and cd)can be retrofitted and at what cost?
Has anyone had this done? Are the fm modulated units that work off cass adapters like the delphi skyfi or roady worth the time effort and money?
Any comments will be appreciated.
Drove around in a little ol' Chevy each time - altogether they had my my car for about 3 1/2 weeks out of 3 months
never again - I had 12 Caddys - no more a Lincoln is next - see how many recalls that will have.
So its the old story about supply and demand. New or used DeVille shoppers discover that the DTS starts out with a higher price (due to more standard eqpt.) and with desirable options the price goes even higher (like bmw or mb). Even after steep discounts, dealers can still easily charge 5k-10k more for the DTS due to its higher content, demand and scarcity. Base DeVilles are everywhere, if you want the DTS, you have to dig a little deeper.
General Motors will take no further action!
Used to own a 91 Fleetwood sedan, and the trunk pull down broked, the Cadillac. garage wanted 400,00$ to replace it. So a friend said to me, try a scrap yard. I went, and got one for 45,00$. I replaced-it myself no problems. Regards martin 41
Been away on the road for awhile, so thought I would add a little to our forum. As most know I have a 2000 DTS which has as of now 36,000 mi on it. I am really happy with the ride, handling on twisting back roads is wonderful, the Stabiltrac system works well. I enjoy the style and look, interior and sound systems. Couldn't ask for more to suit my needs, and oh yes, gas mileage is really good for this size vehicle. Puts my friends 2003 MB to shame on highway runs. I average 26/27mpg (highway only), running in Goodyear Eagles LS 17" @ 33psi. After all of this I only have one fly in the ointment so to speak, ELECTRONICS! Just as I think they (dealer)have one problem cleared up and everything is running well, bingo, some other glitch turns up. From my previous e-mails I have reported the "Feature Programming" not holding memory or settings, then drivers memory not holding settings next. All these problems were fixed up at no charge to me and a very obliging dealer. Couldn't have been treated better. The only downside of all this service was dropping the car off and being without it for a day or in some cases 2 or 3. Always had a car supplied until my own was done,BUT, this really takes up a lot of time and effort, and you don't know when the car is dropped off when the heck it will be ready. Any way my latest little glitch is as follows; I would be driving along and the TC warning light would come on, meaning that you had no traction control or anti skid brakes working. The entire systems are all tied together so I am told. OK, I would go to the dealer and before I would get there the darn light would go out, and I also found out that the computer does not keep a record in memory of any TC related problems. The service rep told me the only way we would get to the bottom of this problem was to bring in the car when the TC light was on. Finally weeks later I was close to the dealer, light was on and I drove right into the service bay. They linked up a reader with the engine still running, the readout diagnosed a faulty intermittent stoplight switch. Made a appointment, left the car again, they replaced the switch, which did not fix the problem. Finally one smart service rep checked out the rear trunktop stoplight, and found it full of water? No one knows how the heck it entered, but apparently the sloshing water would intermittently short out the led lights array, and consequently the whole system it was tied into. They replaced the trunktop stoplight with a new unit which corrected the system. This was such a weird problem, thought I would share it out there. Meantime I motor very happily along in my DTS,(color Bronze mist),hoping all stays well.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
The serviceman didn't have his _own_ car to
run home? I think I would have made even more of
stink over that one -- misuse of my automobile.
If he were to have been in an accident involving serious damage or bodily injury, whom would they sue?
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
There was no model breakdown in the article - is it the new Cadillac models that account for all the increase? I am sure somebody here has access to the particulars.
I have seen a ton of new Escalades and CTS's and three new SRX's on my commute (101 Ventura)
The highest sales level in 10 years - this seems to signal a real revival. Only a year or two ago many of us were predicting a continuing decline for the Cadillac brand due to the myopia of management.
I for one am glad that GM has responded so well and look forward to more exciting models from the wreath and crest marque.
If they kept making the same cars, yeah, but not now.
Shawn Tripp
Dallas, TX 75287
If so, I did extremely well for the car had no transmission issues for the 96K miles I put on it since I purchased it in November 1993. I changed the fluid and filter every 30K.