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First DeVille
Paul, 07/18/2006
2005 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
This is our first Cadillac. We purchased it as a certified pre-owned car at a reasonable price. The warranty and the car have more than exceeded our expectations.
I love my car!
Phillip, 11/01/2010
2005 Cadillac DeVille DTS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
27 of 29 people found this review helpful
Bought our 2005 DTS in 2008 with only 35000 miles. Certified Used. We love this car, big, comfortable, and good gas mileage for a tank of this size (around 26 on the highway and 19 in the city) DTS has the tighter suspension and is very agile and doesn't feel like my grandmothers "floating" DeVille. Im a tall guy at 6ft1in and it gives me plenty of room while doing the same for the rear seat passengers. Has every option and gadget and I love it. Our next Car will be a DTS!
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The Everyman's American V8 Luxury Sedan
John, 10/19/2018
2005 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
42 of 46 people found this review helpful
Hello All, I hope you find this review helpful, if not too long! I bought this car after my previous car, a 2006 Chrysler 300, was totalled in a highway pileup (too many bad drivers out there). I bought the Deville for $3,000 with 96,000 miles on it - it was finally time. It was a one-owner, owned by an older gentleman who only took it for service to the dealer he bought it from in '05, a HUGE plus and reassurance. I had been craving a V8-powered American sedan for years, and this one won me over. It may be the finest example of a car of my craving for the price. First, a few impressions on the engine, transmission and ride. The engine is the famed Northstar V8, which in this base trim level provides 275 horsepower and 300 (!) lb. ft. of torque. The engine is an absolute gem, it has fantastic power, sounds awesome, and gets very good fuel economy for a V8 (I get 22.5 mpg mostly highway). It is famed for these good traits, but also for some bad ones too, unfortunately. All Northstars are known to be oil burners; mine has yet to need a top-off (in about a month of ownership), but I know most need to be watched with the eye of a hawk, as they can burn oil very fast. Secondly, and more seriously, these engines are infamous for blowing head gaskets, which lead to repairs that can cost anywhere from $2,000 up to even $3,500+. The problem is not the gasket itself, but the head bolts, which often pull out of the aluminum block, lifting the gaskets and causing overheating. 1997-1999 Northstars are by far the worst, stay away at all costs. 2000 saw a lengthening of the head bolts, which helped some. Your best bet is a 2005 or newer Northstar, as these head bolts were not only lengthened, but also had a coarser thread that virtually fixed the issue. Get a 2005+ if possible!! It is well worth it, what an engine. Make sure you flush your coolant at least once a year, to help keep the engine running cool and increase life. The transmission is a 4-speed, which is adequate. Its pretty reliable as long as you treat it well. The car could be infinitely better with a 5- or 6-speed (for fuel economy and performance), but the 4-speed is good enough for a car like this. And the ride - oh man, THE RIDE. It is far and away the best part of the experience. You simply waft down the road. It's incredible. Stepping inside the cab, your comfort experience is further increased with incredibly comfortable leather seats, wood-grain trim, and solid, durable construction that pleases the eye as well as the hand. My Deville is the base model, but strangely, it came loaded with basically every option minus Night Vision, fog lights and stability control. It has heated and cooled power memory seats (front and back are heated, only front seats cooled), sunroof, OnStar, Sirius XM, heated steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, auto headlights, CD, the works. The seats are supremely comfortable, and the heated seat function is terrific (3 levels of heat). The car comes with 4 power outlets, 2 front, 2 back. There is a vast amount of room as well, tons of space for 5 adults. The radio, cruise control and Driver Information Center controls are intuitive, with many controls on the steering wheel. The fit and finish is excellent. The trunk is also HUGE - the Mafia jokes never cease! There are a few minor complaints, however. The climate controls are a annoying - the buttons are not intuitive at all. I may be old-school, but dials work so well for fan speed and zone - why switch to an up-down button (for both) to navigate? And also, when you press the A/C button, the light indicator "A/C off" turns on, and shuts off on a second press. Why not say "A/C on?" Too confusing! If the icon isn't lit, I believe the A/C is on, if it is lit, the A/C is off, still not sure! Why do this GM?? Second, the battery is NOT in the engine bay, nor in the trunk - its under the rear seat. Yes, that's right! Definitely not a hazard! Typical of 2000's GM.I sure hope there is no leak of any sort - talk about heated seats! The only other thing I can think of is the lack of stability control as standard. I believe every Cadillac should have it standard. All in all, this is a fantastic buy for the price - you simply won't get more for less. It's been problem-free so far. Make sure to have some $$ set aside for potential repairs, but if you can find a low-mileage example, I don't know why you wouldn't pull the trigger. If you dream of Uncle Sam, 8 cylinders, La-Z-Boys and room for all your friends, you can't go wrong here! What a car!
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1st caddy
chrisptown, 06/19/2010
2005 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
purch. cert. used. 1st caddy. the only drawback and it's a big one is the seats. Watch if you're buying with cooled seats, they are very firm, and the leather trim is quite low quality. the upscale DTS DHS have softer leather.
American Dream
merlincat, 01/22/2009
2005 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
17 of 19 people found this review helpful
Bought out of an estate sale with only 24k on it. Virtually new 4 year old car. It's every thing a Caddy should be. Heavy, big, roomy, plush, and you can get 4 bodies in the trunk.It gives you that aaahhhh feeling at 80 floating down the interstate. She gets almost 29 mi/gal on cruise at 80 and that's in the Rockies at 7000 ft! So sad the big Caddys are going away for BMW size posers. I imagine they are fine cars but the American dream sled will be another thing we Americans did really well and quit. Got caught in a Colorado blizzard and the heavy 350 sitting over the front wheel drive made her move like an Abrahms tank through the snow. Amazing. If you can find a clean one, buy it!
Awesome First Car
reginaumbras, 05/20/2020
2005 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
My great-aunt gave me this car in 2015 when she stopped driving. I had previously driven my mom's Toyota Avalon and 1998 Suburban, so driving an extremely long sedan was not a problem for me. I could even parallel park it if I needed to, but getting out of tight spots required multiple point turns. When I first got the car she rode like a dream. Smoothest, softest ride I've ever experienced, and low road noise. She loved going fast and I got pulled over for going 86 mph on a highway because I didn't realize how fast I was going! I never got her mpg over 26 on road trips and it hovered around 13 in the city, which was not ideal. Fortunately the big gas tank meant not having to fill up too often. She was absolutely a road trip car. During the four years I had her, I spent about 200 hours putting about 16,000 miles on her in road trips alone. She got me safely between Georgia, Ohio, and Texas every time I had to travel. I found the seats extremely comfortable (5'7", 140lb) and took good care of the leather so it never cracked. Some of my heavier passengers found the passenger seat belt uncomfortable and hard to use. The trunk is massive and I was able to fit almost everything I owned into the trunk and back seat the multiple times I moved in this car. In 2017, I had owned the car for two years. I was driving on a four-lane road and a truck merged into my lane. I swerved to avoid a collision, but I was going 60 mph and the car couldn't correct fast enough. I lost control and fishtailed down the road before hitting a telephone pole on the shoulder. Thank goodness I was in this heavy car, otherwise I might have flipped and had a much worse accident. The rear quarter panel, rear bumper, and rear passenger door were destroyed along with the rear axle and one of the tires. Because the car was under 100k miles and everything under the hood was working fine at the time, my mom's mechanic purchased a junk car and repaired mine with its parts. From the outside you could not tell the difference, but she never rode as smooth after that. At some point during the 2018/2019 school year the air conditioner stopped working completely, which made for an uncomfortable drive from Texas to Ohio in May 2019. When I was almost to my destination in Ohio, the car overheated while I was sitting idle in a parking lot. I managed to get where I was going, but once I got the car to a shop I found out that there was a leak in the head gasket. Repairing it would have cost much more than the car was worth, since the engine would have to be removed. The entire air conditioning system needed replacing as well, so I sold the car for parts to the mechanic. If you're looking to buy a car like this, look at the maintenance history. The head gasket leak is a known issue with the North Star engines used in Devilles from 2005 and earlier. If it's already been repaired, the car is probably solid. But if it hasn't happened yet it is only a matter of time, and you'll be stuck with a car you can't use without shelling out more money than it's worth. Otherwise, it's a great car to drive and is very spacious.
Oil burners
Paul Zobel, 03/17/2010
2005 Cadillac DeVille DHS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
After purchasing our third Cad I am just as disappointed in the area of engine reliability that it makes me sick. The engine is now burning oil to the tune of a quart every 100 miles or so. I have found other owners who have the same complaint and it looks like I will have to take it in for an overhaul. It only has 45,000 miles on it and yet it uses this much oil. There is no leakage nor smoking that I can see. I don't think we will ever buy another Cadillac.
First impressions
billyvette, 07/05/2004
2005 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
What a fun car to drive. Although there are many on the highway, which I never noticed before, the driving experience of my deville makes it well worth the purchase.
Nice car. Runs great so far.
David Worthington, 05/13/2016
2005 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
The used car prices are about 1,000 more then KKB or Edmunds states. It is a beautiful car, but it is 12 years old. I would recommend this car.
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DHS vs DTS
kingtigermp, 05/21/2005
2005 Cadillac DeVille DTS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I turned in a 2002 DHS for the sportier 2005 DTS. The surprise was that the DHS although having less HP was a quicker car. The torque output of the DTS is much less. I should have bought the DHS again. One of my favorite cars ever. The new A/C in the seats is very cool as is the satellite radio. These are great cars and discounted heavily from sticker price.
Favorite Car
Steve, 07/13/2005
2005 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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.
if i could do it again
frank, 03/16/2006
2005 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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!
Worth keeping
Warner Dauphinee, 02/04/2008
2005 Cadillac DeVille DTS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is my 6th Cadillac and 2nd DTS. It is the best one yet. All the bugs have been worked out in this model and I am almost afraid to get the new design. I have 46,000 miles on this and it rides like a new one.
Love my Caddy !
skates186, 07/04/2008
2005 Cadillac DeVille DHS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is my fourth Cadillac, all bought used, and this is just about the best one. I got it with 16,000 miles on it, and it drives and looks like the day it rolled off the showroom floor. The price was great ($ 18,500 on a car that stickered for approx $57k 3 years ago), partially due to it not being the most recent body style, but it has every option with the exception of navigation. American cars have really come a long way, and I hope that more people will start to realize it and not choose foreign solely because of the prestige factor.
2005 CADILLAC REVIEW
K.Hess, 05/01/2008
2005 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is my 5th Cadillac. I love the cars. They are great, reliable and attractive. I will never forget sitting in my first cadillac for the first time. I was in heaven. The seats were so comfortable. My currect caddy is a 2005 cadillac sedan deville. The seats are so uncomfortable I can hardly drive it for long periods of time. My lease is up in December and I want another cadillac but not if the seats are as hard as my 2005. They should make them like they did in 1992.
2005 Dream Car
2005 blessing, 07/30/2005
2005 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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.
The Most Uncomfortable Caddy I Ever Owne
e.s.jursek, 06/20/2005
2005 Cadillac DeVille DHS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
7 of 13 people found this review helpful
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.
Do Not Buy This Car
Joe, 08/28/2017
updated 03/06/2019
2005 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
5 of 10 people found this review helpful
Worst car I have ever owned. Leaks oil, transmission fluid. It is one repair after another. You fix one problem and then another problem happens. If you like to constantly fix your car then this is the car for you. Very nice car if you can keep it out of the repair shop and on the road. I finally have everything fixed and the car is running great. I love the car now but there was a lot of pain to get to this point. Great car once you get it going.
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Excellent Cruiser
Cadillacboi82, 08/20/2005
2005 Cadillac DeVille DTS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
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.
2005 Cadillac DeVille Limited
Im4Wine, 08/17/2005
2005 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
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.
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dhs, 05/07/2005
2005 Cadillac DeVille DHS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
The car will stop running and everything shuts down even the OnStar. I get no help from the dealer or GM. The car has been towed in 5 times. Also when the trunk is opened you can smell battery acid. I am very unhappy with this car and will never buy another GM product.
My DTS
Richard Geiger, 02/01/2006
2005 Cadillac DeVille DTS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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.
Eighth Cadillac for an Old Fan
rixrox, 04/26/2006
2005 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My Cadillac number eight is a pearl white STD edition. It is simply elegant and has ample horsepower. It is a great snow car and it is a nice trip for my ego. I never feel bad in my DeVille. What a wonderful American dream car! It's my love affair and it's be going on for awhile. I really never get tired of owning Cadillacs. Test drive a few of them to find the one that calls your name!
nice car
david, 03/30/2005
2005 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've reviewed comments before buying one. It's true that the cruise control button can be pressed accidentally very easily. It's true that there is a slight whine from the engine, but it's tolerable. The whine becomes imperceptible after a while. After more than 12,000 miles, I have not experienced any problems. The ride is supremely quiet, and the seats are comfortable, although a bit on the firm side (I prefer the seats in my previous Lincoln Mark 8). Acceleration from stop is a bit slow (I used to own a 300ZX turbo), but at certain speeds the acceleration is good. Turning radius a bit wide, but it's a large car. During rainy days, I feel safe in the car. Lots of gadgets in the car.
Sedan DeVille
Gumer, 07/10/2004
2005 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I will never buy any other brand,to me there is no vehicle like the DeVille.
Ultra Luxury: Sedan Deville
Tomc5, 04/12/2005
2005 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My wife and I bought this '05 base Deville with 38 miles immediately after a 5 minute test drive. After getting a few quotes and hard bargaining I paid $11,000 under the $49,655. sticker price. The quiet ride, plush interior and powerful Northstar engine all add up to one happy owner!
Used Caddies give best purchase value
mrp, 01/13/2017
updated 01/16/2018
2005 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Most Cadillac owners take care of these vehicles and after a few years, trade up for a newer model. Purchase a Caddie that's a one owner trade in and save thousands over buying a middle class new vehicle. Senior citizens are many of the new car clients for these cars and they tend to keep them in a garage and keep up with maintenance schedules consistently. They also don't drive a lot of miles each year. Can't beat the ride of a Caddie !
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Love My Caddy
Laura Hutton, 05/28/2017
2005 Cadillac DeVille DTS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great ride. Easy to drive and park. Very comfortable car. Huge trunk space. Interior wears well.
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5th is tops
R. CART, 06/09/2005
2005 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my 5th Cadillac. My 3rd DeVille & 2 Eldorado's and I still have an Eldorado. This is the most impressive DeVille yet. This limited edition model has very nice dress-up looks.
New Cadillac Fan!
Motley Crue Freak, 02/19/2005
2005 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Wow the 2005 Cadillac DeVille is simply beautiful and so powerful. After driving Lincolns that broke down all the time, I decided to look at Cadillac because everyone kept telling me they were awesome. And It's true I test drove a Cadillac a few hours ago and wow, compared to Cadillac, Lincoln is a joke. The DeVille has a smoother ride, better materials, and is well worth purchasing. Now I'm in love with Cadillac. No wonder so many people buy them, because they are nice cars and are very reliable. I will never drive anything else, no other car compares to it.
Delightful DeVille
Myra Wilkinson, 10/03/2018
2005 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Excellent on gas, has a surprising boost in power from the Northstar engine. Heating and cooling of seats and steering wheel a big plus. Handles really well on the Highway.
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Deville Diamond Edition 2005
Tony from Jersey, 06/10/2005
2005 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Incredible Comfort. 18 MPG (mostly city) Good stereo. All options imaginable. Dealership was very professional. Diamond Edition is very flashy (my wife likes that, she drives MB 500SL). Did I mention the incredible ride?
one heck of a car
william flexser, 10/12/2004
2005 Cadillac DeVille DTS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
alot of sports car feel, but in a sedan. on open road or at a complete stop horse and tourque kick right in without hesitation.
My DTS
Enzio Di Lapi, 07/10/2005
2005 Cadillac DeVille DTS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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.
Learned lesson after 5th Cadillac
Dick, 05/15/2010
2005 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 9 people found this review helpful
Of the five Caddilacs I have had, two bles engines at 60,000 to 80000 miles. It is a great car on the freeway. This is my last, as soon as I can get rid ofr it. Mye 2000 lexus, 300, has only had tires and brakes at 88,000 miles. Goodby Cadillac.
Great Car Again
Jack, 08/24/2005
2005 Cadillac DeVille DHS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
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.
Very nice
very nice, 06/26/2007
2005 Cadillac DeVille DHS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Nice car for the price. It is a large sedan and handles well for that category. Nice ride and features. Surprised that stabilitrak is not standard on the so called DHS. Plastic pieces seem rather cheaply manufactured. But overall still very much like this vehicle and would certainly buy again.
CHARIOT ON WHEELS
AGNES MARKHAM CANZONA, 11/17/2019
2005 Cadillac DeVille DTS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Wonderful road car....comfortable, lots of "get up & go." good looking too. Back seat accommodates 3 people. LOTS OF BELLS & WHISTLES AS HEATED SEATS & STEERING WHEEL, BOSE SOUND SYSTEM, ETC.
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Excessive Vibration
davertwo, 11/27/2008
2005 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Purchased 3 months ago. Vibration at all speeds. Sometimes excessive. Dealer has put twelve (that's 12) new tires on car. Plus original 4 tires were new. Problem remains. Warning #1 - Do not buy car with cool seat option. They are very uncomfortable compared to normal seats (heated seats OK). Warning # 2 Check via your car VIN to be sure car doesn't have "Stiff suspension option". Apparently a purchase option. Makes for poor rough ride. I hope this helps anyone thinking about buying one of these. I waited for years to finally get one of these cars and I'm stuck with a car that I really don't like to drive.
Typical Big American Car
JWW, 03/06/2005
2005 Cadillac DeVille DTS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 9 people found this review helpful
I rented a Cadillac DeVille for a weekend trip to Montreal from Ottawa. What a horrible riding car. Our 2002 Altima is far more comfortable and way easier/more responsive to drive. This car can't even come close to competing with the quality of high-end autos from Europe (Mercedes-Benz, et al) or Japan (Lexus, et al).
DeVille DTS
Carleen, 09/07/2005
2005 Cadillac DeVille DTS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
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.
Dream Car
robert vaticalos, 03/22/2005
2005 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My 2005 Cadillac DeVille is the best car that I have ever owned in the sence that its technology seems to be state of the art. It provides great comfort as well as proformance. Furthermore, the many options make this car a pleasure to drive and use. Finally, its styling of is sleek and very beautiful.
Very nice car
Richard Chrystie, 12/02/2004
2005 Cadillac DeVille DHS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Very nice car. Rides well. Very powerful. Excellent handling. Great looking. Not too big, not too small.
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RAMAKER, 07/10/2004
2005 Cadillac DeVille DHS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
ONLY ONE PROBLEM. THE REAR LUMBAR SUPPORT WAS DEFECTIVE.
Auto review
Keith Brickey, 10/04/2004
2005 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great car. The only problem I have is the sun visor sets too low and blocks visiblity out front window. I love the front wheel drive in this luxury car. I wont't purchase another until sun visor is redesigned.
great american car
Jose, 12/18/2004
2005 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Even in the worst city traffic, the car is doing 17.5 mpg. You don't hear the engine and it will accelerate effortless and smoothly. The design is beautiful and simple, also a very much reliable car.
Classy Chassy
Thomas Bellovary, 08/04/2017
2005 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
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This is a very comfortable car to drive and being seen in. It is a heavy well built car and should protect its passengers should there ever be an accident.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Overall, an excellent car
Richard J. C., 04/30/2005
2005 Cadillac DeVille DHS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
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I've got about 9,500 miles on my 2004 DHS. It's very powerful so it accelerates onto freeway with absolutely no problem. It's ride is a little firm - but maybe that is why the handling is so good. It's very secure in turns. I feel safe and comfortable in this car. All the bells and whistles work well. MY complaint is that you can't program the navigation system when the car is moving. So if you're on the freeway, you have to pull off if you want to impute a destination. My mileage - in city driving only (I've never taken it more than 70 miles from home) is about 17 to 18. If I use the freeways much, I'm usually in the 18 - 19 mpg range - which I consider excellent for a car this big.
GOOD
GEORGE, 12/22/2004
2005 Cadillac DeVille DTS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
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THIS IS A QUIET AND COMFORTABLE CAR THE FRONT SEAT COULD USE A BETTER DESIGN WOULD BE BETTER IF THE SEAT BACK WAS FIXED TO THE SEAT...
Deville Highluxury Sedan
Jeffrey M., 01/06/2005
2005 Cadillac DeVille DHS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
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Wow, what a car!!! This is my 4th Cadillac and they keep getting better and better. I will never own anything but a Cadillac.