2005 Cadillac DeVille Consumer Reviews
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if i could do it again
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
I was looking for a comfortable car as I travel extensively. When I first sat in my DeVille I thought " this is the car". After a short test drive I purchased. Now that I have owned it for two weeks, I would give it back if I could. The front seat are totally uncomfortable. No matter how I set my power seats, I cannot get past the lack of back support. On the highway, I am continually making corrections to my steering due to "floating". I like the appearance, but there are better cars out there. I wish I had purchased the Avalon!
Favorite Features
I like the looks. Great gas mileage for a car this size. I think I average about 24 MPG overall.
Suggested Improvements
Make lumbar support a standard option. Any car selling at this price should have lumbar controls standard.
3 out 5 people found this review helpful
My DTS
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
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2005 Cadillac DeVille DTS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
This is my third Cadillac in a row. I have had others in the past. I am very happy to own and drive this car.
Favorite Features
It's comfortable ride
Suggested Improvements
The car emits a signal when a door is left ajar. I would like to have an automatic full closing feature added. BMW has this feature.
3 out 4 people found this review helpful
DeVille DTS
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 1 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 2 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
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2005 Cadillac DeVille DTS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
I had a 1995 DeVille for 10 years which was better designed, and more comfortable than my 2005 DeVille. The bucket seats sink in the middle, with hard edges - 21 inches from front to back -- pressure on sciatic nerve in right leg causing numbness! The seat belts cuts across my neck (I'm 5'5")creating an irritating hazard. The seat belts and side air bags are attached to the seats (very poor design). This is the most uncomfortable car I've ever owned. Cadillac needs to rethink this design! I'd never have bought it, if I had tried it first. It was purchased from an out of state dealer by my dealer. Dealers were out of cars, due to employee discount. Salesmen didn't know that DTS stood for "sport performance" car. Great for the under 40 6' tall guy.
Favorite Features
Handling, very responsive. OnStar. Folding, side view mirrors. Bose sound system. 6 disc CD changer. Front and rear side air bags. Stabilitrak. Regular gas! Telescoping steering wheel. Ultrasonic rear parking assist.
Suggested Improvements
Don't remove the compass from the rear view mirror, just because of the Navigation System! Have to pull off the road and turn engine off to use Navigation System! Eliminate sun roofs in snow country. No one uses them. A potential hazard in a rollover!
9 out 13 people found this review helpful
Great Car Again
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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2005 Cadillac DeVille DHS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
Owned a 2000 and bought this at the employee price. Only reason to change. A great ride, comfort and safety. Sorry the name is disappearing in 2006.
Favorite Features
AC Seating, Moon roof, and sound system.
Suggested Improvements
Rally can not think of anything that it lacks.
4 out 4 people found this review helpful
Excellent Cruiser
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
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2005 Cadillac DeVille DTS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
I've only had this car for 2 weeks and Im loving it. I'm 23 years old and had 2 other Cadillacs,a 1993 Eldorado Touring and 1997 Seville STS. I loved both, but not as much as my 2005 DTS. I've had it custom made with power folding mirrors, a power rear sunshade, adaptive cruise control, xenon headlamps with intellibeam, and adaptive remote start. This luxury liner cost me near $72,000, but it was worth every cent. It drives great and filters out the bumps on the New York City streets. It is quiet, roomy, and gives great gas mileage for a V8. I got it in white lightning exterior paint. I'm gonna keep it for a looong time.
Favorite Features
DVD navigation, Bose audio, OnStar, and StabiliTrak.
Suggested Improvements
5 or 6 speed auto and rear wheel drive would be cool.
3 out 4 people found this review helpful
2005 Cadillac DeVille Limited
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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2005 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
This car is a dream to drive. Even though I have only had it for 2 months, I have taken it on several trips out of town. The city mileage could use some help. The only complaint I have is with the poor design of the seatbelts. I am a short person (5'5") and I find that the seatbelt hits me across the neck. It is not adjustable, as it comes out of the top side of the seats. They work fine for my husband, but he is 6'4". In other cars we have owned, you had a slide feature to raise or lower the seatbelt. I have raised my seat, but that is not enough to help. This could be a safety issue if you are in an accident. Other than that I love my DeVille.
Favorite Features
Air conditioned front seats, satellite radio, sunroof, and settings for each driver.
Suggested Improvements
Needs improvement on the seatbelts so they won't run across the neck. I raise my seat, but that still isn't enough.
4 out 6 people found this review helpful
2005 Dream Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
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2005 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
My Caddy handles great on the road. It has better gas mileage than my previous Buick Regal. It is very roomy and glides on the bumps. I can accelerate and take the curves. I have made 2 long distance trips. Chicago to Atlanta and Chicago to New Orleans. It was comfortable. The New Orleans trip had 4 adult and one child. It was roomy.
Favorite Features
I love my leather seats and my cup holder in the console. I like the dual climate control. And there is one in the back. I like to sunroof and the memory seats.
Suggested Improvements
I wanted to have a cassette and a CD.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Favorite Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
Excellent reliability and great dealer service. Even a grease and oil change gets a complete wash and vacuum at no charge. Ride is quiet and smooth. Excellent power especially for a large vehicle. OnStar is great. Gas mileage is very good city / highway averages 24.9 and straight highway at 70 - 75mph is 29.6.
Favorite Features
Heated / memory seats, dual a/c and heater controls, OnStar, ride and overall comfort.
Suggested Improvements
Upgrade dash for more quality look and feel, auto trunk pull down, tighter suspension, more supportive seats, power dual adjustable steering wheel at no charge, some features such as memory/heated seats should be standard not optional.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
My DTS
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
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2005 Cadillac DeVille DTS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
This is my fourth Cadillac and like the past three I totaly love it. I feel very safe in it, its very reliable and extremely comfortable. Most of my driving is done on the interstates not on the French Grand Prix therefore its handling suits just fine. All of my Cadillacs have been trouble free. Just normal maintenance. I highly recomend this vehicle to anyone.
Favorite Features
Powerful engine (300 HP) runs on regular gas, back-up warning system, exellent visability all around. Lots of luxury in the interior.
Suggested Improvements
Little better gas mileage.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
The Most Uncomfortable Caddy I Ever Owne
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 2 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 1 | Interior Design: | 2 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Cadillac DeVille DHS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
The driver's seat is extremely poorly designed. I am 5'11" and I cannot get comfortable in the seat. The seat does not rise high enough for me to see well over the dash. The back of my seat periodically folds back to a horizontal position without my desiring it to do so. This is my 5th Caddy and, by far, it is the worst I ever owned. The driver's seat belt root is too far in the midline so that when you want to strap yourself in you find that your back is laying on the belt and you have to twist yourself to get it. As an older driver (77 y.o.) this is a contortion that is uncomfortable. The gear shift indicators are too small and almost impossible to read.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
Buy a Lincoln Town Car - of which I had two and they certainly were better designed.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
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