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The base DeVille
The DHS has all of the equippment of the base model plus chrome wheels, heated seats, rear vanity mirrors, analog gauges, etc.
The DTS is the performer of the models. It has the 300hp Northstar compared to the 275hp in the other to models. It still runs on regular gas. It also has the Road Sensing Suspension that is sportier than the others. It eliminates that bobbing motions that Caddy's are known for. Some like it. Some don't. It has bucket seats in lieu of the bench and floor shifter. Your Concours model is similar. Hope this helps.
Moreover, the C-Class is in the same class with CTS, not STS. If I were to trade in my STS for a Merc, It would have to be the E-500. It's in the same class.
Help please? Dave
Unfortunately, Cadillac refuses to re-buy the car, so I'm stuck with a lemon.(doesn't yet qualify for the Louisiana lemon law) I was very excited to buy this car--it's beautful and quite a step-up from my Chevy Malibu.
I have been very dissatisfied with my first and ONLY Cadillac! I'm sure others have had good luck with this car; however, engine replacement at 6,000 miles can't be a good sign.
Previously, the dealer told me it was my Differential and replaced it.
I'm very unhappy with the car and drive with the radio on at all times to drown out the car noises.
Anyone with similar experience or have any suggestions. Our mechanic plans to keep it for several days and play with it when he has time.
it's in excellent condition. I just recently start hearing a high pitch screeching sound when I accelerate but stops when I apply brakes. Please help with sugestions, instructions anything. :confuse:
Anyone else having this problem?
Thanks.
Any help or advise will be greatly appreciated, thanks.
If it's a convertible, then it's a chopped coupe, not factory car, if it's a Deville.
Actually the "real" Cadillac convertibles in 1984 were not done by the factory but they were factory authorized----but not the Deville, only the Eldo.
In any event, regardless of what it is or what's been done to it, just order parts by the VIN #.
I'm considering getting an MB either C or E class. I had been thinking about a Cadillac STS or CTS. I own my own boutique public relations business and I'm a single female47) .
I want a car that is reliable, luxurious, great to drive and want to lease.
Would appreciate your input since you have experience with Cadillac and MB...Also, should I consider a Lexus?
What are your thoughts? Thanks for your insight.
Regards,
Neisha
Take the advice you get on these boards with a grain of salt. There are poor Caddy dealers and poor Mercedes dealers. Drive and buy what YOU LIKE!!!
I've have a 3 year 15K lease on a 2005 STS that I took delivery on in April.
Like you, I own my own small business.
I've owned Buick, MB Toyota, VW, etc.
Here's my take on the luxury cars you mentioned.
MB is a look at me status car. Nice looking and a decent ride.
But you get to pay for them twice. Once at purchase and again for upkeep. Why I bought the second one is a question I asked myself for 2 years. It was as bad as the first for upkeep. I keep all my car expense records for tax purposes and I was amazed at the annual costs.
And as far as the vaunted MB service experience, I always felt like our local dealer's service dept was snobby and overpriced. These people strutted around like they were neuro-surgens, not auto mechanics. And charged likewise.
And if you do a search for articles about MB quality, you'll find a lot not to like for a car that is priced too high for what it offers.
In fact, my experience is that the best thing a MB can offer to most owners is the right to say "See I'm a success. I have a Benz".
BTW, last year Cadillac outsold MB for the first time in a quarter century.
Lexus and Toyota strike me as the same car with the Lex being a quieter and smoother ride. It you want generic Asian styling and and the best driving sofa in town, this is your car. As the wag said: "A Lexus is a Toyota for people with too much money". Some won't agree, but that was my feeling too.
As for the Cadillac, I never thought of buying one. And past Cads were not much more than a lux boat of average quality.
I bought 2 Buick Park Aves in the late 90's early 2000. Big comfortable, affordable, dependable and great for clients.
And I bought them as cars to take out clients.
They were also boring and average quality. The new ones are much better quality, but still are family centered transportation, not luxury cars.
I wanted something that had great quality, luxury features, comfortable but with sport handling, and made a bold statement.
And. honestly, since America offered me a chance to have a great life by working hard, I like spending on American products and keeping the home economy cooking. A healthy national economy is good for small business owners.
But I was not going to buy second rate either.
I wanted excellent looks, fit, quality and performance.
And a great service department.
The STS filled all that for me. Great bold looks. Excellent quality - not a hint of a problem in 10K miles,
Excellent finish and fit. The most interior room of any car in this class. And made in America.
There are some that carp about resale value, but like you, I am leasing. So I know the exact resale value up front.
And because GM is eager to do business, I was able to negotiate excellent lease terms - far more favorable than MB or Toy/Lex. So I have a great car at the most favorable price. And both I and the American economy get the maximum benefit.
As USA today said: "Cadillac is cool again".