2008 Cadillac DTS Consumer Reviews

American Luxury Car

Written by: Ralph on 06/28/2008

Vehicle

2008 Cadillac DTS Luxury II 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I traded a BMW 745 for a Cadillac DTS. The Cadillac lacks some of the more sophisticated technology of the BMW but it is easier to maintain, it rides beautifully, and is easy to get serviced. Consumer Reports recommended this car for reliability in part because it dispenses with some of the cutting edge technology and, instead, provides reliability and a more affordable price. The large trunk and back seat and good for carrying more passengers and luggage. We use this car as a road car for longer trips. It takes regular gas, parts are easy to get and there is an extensive dealer network. GM has done an excellent job with this car.

Favorite Features

Comfortable ride; spacious trunk and large back seat. It takes regular gas, goes 15,000 miles or so between oil changes and easy to use controls. The exterior design is aesthetically pleasing and the quality of the product has been excellent. 10,000 miles in six months and no problems at all.

Suggested Improvements

A sunshade for the rear window would be useful and an outlet in the trunk for a cooler would be a good option. Also, had a hybrid been available, I would have considered that to improve gas mileage (about 25 on road trips).

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My new one

Written by: aboutmuny on 06/22/2008

Vehicle

2008 Cadillac DTS Luxury I 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I purchased a 2008 DTS (double espresso) I like the performance on this one better than the 2004 I traded. The 2004 had better interior and sound system. I like the H.I.D. headlamps, the remote start and quietness on the 08. It could have had nicer rims and higher quality sheet metal. (the trunk and lower rear quarter panels seem very cheap. I don't like the cloth on the side of my seats. It should have had a 2 -tone interior for the $33,006

Favorite Features

HID lamps Adaptive cruise control Heated steering wheel New Color i pod input

Suggested Improvements

6 speed auto transmission. Better fuel economy. Nicer wheels better stereo (compete w/ the mark Levingson) HID lamps on gyroscope like the Lexus LS and the Lincoln MKS Fancier interior. Step up to the plate.

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Owner's first ride

Written by: Don on 05/26/2008

Vehicle

2008 Cadillac DTS Luxury III 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I took some of the advice from others on the internet and looked for a car to take long rides in. It is ideal. It is roomy and quiet.

Favorite Features

I like the display and the night dimming effect.

Suggested Improvements

The only improve would a hand hold for long leg drivers. I had a Suburban 04 with all kinds of room but with the gas prices I had to look for a different ride. Well pleased and quite in the West Texas wind

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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American--and proud of it

Written by: JFS777 on 03/31/2008

Vehicle

2008 Cadillac DTS Performance 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

Review

My Platinum DTS runs rings around the 2000 S-Class I traded in. Couldn't believe what Mercedes wanted for a new one! Are they kidding? Definitely not worth it. The Caddy gives me everything the M-B did--at over twenty grand less. The ventilated seats are great. My next new car will again be wearing the wreath-and-crest and not the three-pointed star.

Favorite Features

Ride quality, ventilated seats.

Suggested Improvements

A few more inches of rear leg room; power up/down windows at all doors; more interior color choices (lighter seats/darker carpeting); a factory convertible!

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Love those Caddys

Written by: Joel Albert on 12/14/2007

Vehicle

2008 Cadillac DTS Luxury II 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Bought my 4th Cadillac. '94 Deville had 175,000 miles; '99 Deville had 130,000; '05 DHS had 110,000..just got '08 DTS...these are true road warriors that have given this road warrior almost 1/2 million comfortable; safe miles...had a Lincoln in between the '99 and '05 Caddy...not even close to Caddy ride. When I got my first one I was only 44..below average demographic..love the comfort; acceleration; and handling..not interested in overrated and overpriced German or Japanese..Caddy packages all options neatly..takes me 20 minutes to buy my car..always get the White Diamond..keep building these.

Favorite Features

Style...interior is gorgeous..love the air-conditioned seats

Suggested Improvements

New interior color options are somewhat limited...sunroof should be standard on a classy car like this.

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jacobson's DTS review

Written by: jacobson, s on 11/11/2007

Vehicle

2008 Cadillac DTS Luxury III 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I started driving a Cadillac when Oldsmobile stopped building the original Aurora. I travel from Florida to Atlanta, GA and the ride is comfortable, quiet, and smooth, my companion reads a book all during the drive. On one trip my cruise control stopped working, I hit my OnStar button and they made an appointment for me at a dealership near where I was staying. The service manager was waiting for me and the problem was solved. He called me to make sure everything was completed to my satisfaction.That is Cadillac quality and servuce.

Favorite Features

Comfort, quiet ride. Looks and men toys

Suggested Improvements

Ask the people that produced the Aurora

59 out 64 people found this review helpful

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