2006 Cadillac DTS Consumer Reviews

2006 DTS Performance Sedan

Written by: Lloyd on 08/31/2008

Vehicle

2006 Cadillac DTS Performance 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

Review

The DTS is very easy to own and operate requiring minimal maintenance as scheduled. Very good quality car with great performance, ride and features. I love the style as it is an eye turner, many people take a second look as I drive by.

Favorite Features

I live in Florida and love the A/C seats, the front seat massager is great for long drives. Love the navigation system gets me there every time.

Suggested Improvements

More interior color contrast choices would be welcome. Not too much else I can say, Cadillac got this one right!

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Embarrassed

Written by: JONES199 on 08/13/2008

Vehicle

2006 Cadillac DTS Luxury II 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I am embarrassed I like this car do much. Looks great, mileage is surprising, the cooled seats are off the chart. My friends all make fun of me for driving the "old man's car" until they rise in it. I now get stuck driving lots of places. The Cadillac dealership however could learn from the high end imports.

Favorite Features

mileage power cooled seats

Suggested Improvements

interior a little behind the times dealership a lot behind the times

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Caddy Got It Right

Written by: caddyman28 on 07/07/2008

Vehicle

2006 Cadillac DTS Performance 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Great mileage for a large car 22 mpg with city and highway at 75 with 4 people. All toys of a Lexus at a lot less. Was going to by a new Dodge Charger SE plus for 23k. Did the math and got this car for less, more features with Cadillac CPO until 2012. Handles good, quiet and build quality is good. Caddy is back.

Favorite Features

Bose 360 sound system, legroom , can freeze out an polar bear with the a/c system

Suggested Improvements

Better cup holders -

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Small Business Owner & Manager

Written by: RTS on 06/23/2008

Vehicle

2006 Cadillac DTS Performance 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I have owned 5 Cadillac DTS Performance Touring Sedans in the last 8 years. My current DTS is a 2006 with a custom after market "DeLegance" package and I have had hundreds of people make very positive comment on the looks of this automobile. It also gets admiring looks from Mercedes Benz and Lexus owners. This performance edition, although, only rated at 292 H.P. has substantial power and acceleration due to the Northstar engine and performance axle. I special ordered this Caddy with the Tehama Italian leather seats and they are very nice. I am more impressed with this Caddy than any other I have owned. The quality of construction, top notch materials and performance without any problems.

Favorite Features

I very much like the automatic driver recall settings for the seats, mirrors, adjustable steering wheel for exit and entrance positions. The front & rear sensors are an excellent safety feature. I like the touch screen navigation /audio and the Hands-Free-Calling Systems. The seat massage is great.

Suggested Improvements

I really wish Caddy would field a full sized luxury coupe. While I like the instruments in the dash, I would like to see the small digital speedometer be larger and in a different color then the other readouts making it easier to locate and read. It is duplicative of the analog but I use it often.

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Second Caddy

Written by: Paul on 06/06/2008

Vehicle

2006 Cadillac DTS Performance 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

Review

After fully enjoying a certified pre-owned Deville, we opted for another certified pre-owned Caddy. This time we traded for a barely used level 4 Performance DTS. This car has almost every option Cadillac makes and has been a joy to drive. At almost half the sticker price with a 6 year/100K warranty, we thought the car was a bargain. It looks no different than an 08!

Favorite Features

Surround Sound stereo, high output Northstar engine, Navigation system, heated/cooled seats, sunroof, high level interior

Suggested Improvements

We could not think of a thing to change on this car!

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Would not start

Written by: Jerry G on 04/11/2008

Vehicle

2006 Cadillac DTS Luxury II 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Would not start AGAIN. This is the 3rd time since we bought it. It goes back to the dealer and on the 1st time he said we left something on. According to the owner's manual everything is supposed to shut down after 10 minutes. 2nd time they could find nothing. They still have it for the 3rd. time today. It remains to be seen what the problem may or may not be. Also lots of luck calling 1 800 Cadillac to get it started. The first 2 times they sent a qualified starting service, not today. This guy was not equipped to start a car that was still in the garage.

Favorite Features

Great fuel economy. I sometimes get over 29 mpg.

Suggested Improvements

Get it to be dependable

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My opinion

Written by: Harold Brooks on 03/25/2008

Vehicle

2006 Cadillac DTS Luxury I 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

Review

It is a real pleasure driving this vehicle. The battery burned out recently and a new one was purchased. It is equipped with OnStar, which had come in handy in several occasions. The sensors make it easy to park in tight places. The low mileage is a result of not taking any long trips.

Favorite Features

Very comfortable and a pleasure to drive. It also has a fast pick-up.

Suggested Improvements

None that I can think of.

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worst car ever and service

Written by: oscar on 01/09/2008

Vehicle

2006 Cadillac DTS Luxury I 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

Review

worst car ever, I'v had my car for 2 years.12 times back in dealer for all kinds of electrical problems, transmission, drive train, suspension was out at 30000 miles and dealership manager said that everything is normal, same was with transmission at 5K miles car was jerking ,the gear change was wery rough, and again I was told by the service manager ,everything is normal, it took 6 trips to the dealer and and 40K miles later to make the dealer look at the problem again and finally figure it out.My advice for potential cadilac DTS buyer: If you are planning to buy the car for driving ,not sitting in a garage, please buy different car , You'll save yourself a lot of nerves,honestly!!!!

Favorite Features

trunk space

Suggested Improvements

improve everything

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Cadillac

Written by: dennisfaust on 10/23/2007

Vehicle

2006 Cadillac DTS Luxury III 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Great solid car. Good value. Rides like a Cadillac. Plenty of power. Economy is competitive to much smaller cars, and regular gas is a plus. Well designed interior. Everything fits and is comfortable. Quiet ride.

Favorite Features

XM radio. Nav system. Front and rear warning device.

Suggested Improvements

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I'd buy it again

Written by: Duke Borkoski on 10/23/2007

Vehicle

2006 Cadillac DTS Luxury II 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

Review

This is my 4th Caddy and it has more omph that any of the previous 3. Great color -Ice Blue. Got better mileage with the '03 but this still gets 25-27 mpg on the road. Love the extra toys - heated steering wheel, OnStar, etc.

Favorite Features

Comfortable seats

Suggested Improvements

Console should be longer, to rest your arm more comfortably

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