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Outstanding!
idaspaceman, 12/23/2010
2010 Cadillac DTS Luxury 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
38 of 39 people found this review helpful
I test drove the Lincoln MKS, Buick Lacrosse, Lucerne, and the Lexus E350. Hands down the DTS was a superior engine and ride., and luxury items to either be on par or superior. Everyone will have pro's and con's...but at the end of the day it was an easy decision for me. I know there will be some who will say it's a Grandpa vehicle...call me old, but there is nothing like the ride and luxury of a Caddy.
Poor Build Quality
Bob, 10/07/2010
2010 Cadillac DTS Premium 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
20 of 21 people found this review helpful
I've had the DTS for 3 months now. I love everything about it except the build quality. Ride is spectacular. Interior build is just good. Inside window molding is lose and has a gap where you can see the edge of the window. The outside is where the build quality looks bad. Trim on doors does not line up. Doors themselves do not line up. Doors either hang higher or lower than the front or rear doors. Trim inside the trunk fell off as it was never snapped on. Transmission leak at 1000 miles (Bolts had to be sealed). GM just doesn't care about the DTS as they are doing away with it. Well guess what. I'm doing away with GM. Cadillac is NOT the standard of the world as they claim.
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A Great Luxury Sedan!
Auto Terry, 06/15/2017
2010 Cadillac DTS Premium 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
26 of 28 people found this review helpful
Ok, I drove many cars before picking the DTS, Lincoln was a very close second! But I choose the DTS for Ride, Comfort, Quiet Cabin and pure size. It is a big car with ROOM. When looking at Lexus, Audi, Infinity or BMW, you will spend more money. Plus you have to use premium fuel at .50 plus more per gallon ad the performance is not as smooth as the Northstar V8! On regular fuel i get 18MPG around town and have got 25 MPG on a trip, running 70MPH and our luggage and presents for the Grandkids! The professional reviews if you want to call them look toward the status symbol of a name plate. I looked at pure car comoparison not an image of how I arrive, after all isn.t that what driving a car is all about. Sure the car floats, that is luxury. What do people do buy a luxury car with real tight handling and take it to the track? Get serious. I own a Z06 Corvette for that. And I will tell you the Caddy is no slouch! Not as tight as European cars, but I bought a luxury car. The massaging seat are superb on a long drive, Bose stereo sounds great. And when I look at the dash it is straight forward, easy to use. Some of the other cars I looked at including Lexus and Toyota Avalon and the above, there were so many confusing controls that were not ergonomically designed, it made you wonder. I am driving the car not operating and airliner. Infinity, BMW and Audi were the worst set of dash controls. Now to the car, if anything breaks it is half the cost of other parts, the same base components are made in high quantities as they are on the GM cars and less than competitors. The dealer has been great. The car has only need normal wearable maintenance items. No big scheduled service appointment for required maintenance that cost $1800 like some of the others. I have taken good care of the car and the fit and finish is perfect, nothing has come loose or ever left me down! Does it look dated, no it is a classic look. And when driving it the seats are like the recliner at home, not a hugging seat with tight seat bolsters (save those for racing seats) pure comfort. The engine is smooth and steady, always there when you need power and quiet! The NAV is now a tad outdated, but that is technology. I have owned many luxury brands including Benz and some of the above and the Caddy is a keeper!
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Love this car!
Dayvn quin, 05/14/2016
2010 Cadillac DTS Luxury 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
I bought it new love to drive it. it's all around an amazing car. I would recommend it to anyone!
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2009 DTS Review
floy, 01/07/2010
2009 Cadillac DTS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
Overall, I like my 2009 DTS. It has a good warranty coverage and is a good riding car. I traded in a 2000 Deville for this 2009 DTS. Quality of interior material of my 2009 DTS, although good, is a step down from the quality of material in the 2000 Deville. My 2009 DTS cabin is not as quiet as was the 2000 Deville. Front headrests in the 2009 DTS are rigid, positioned awkwardly, and obstructs rear view when backing up. 2009 DTS gas mileage is poor and the bucket seats are not comfortable for a big man. Other than the aforementioned issues, everything else seems to be okay.
New 2009
Paul, 11/06/2010
2009 Cadillac DTS Luxury 5-Passenger 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
We traded an 06 DTS for an 09 with 985 miles. We enjoyed the 06 so much we couldn't resist the opportunity to buy an almost new one at about 16K below the sticker price. As with the 06, we are not disappointed. Few cars offer the comfortable, quiet performance of the DTS. An aging design, but like a fine wine, it seems to improve each year!
DTS vs Avalon
dino29, 01/02/2011
2010 Cadillac DTS Premium 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
23 of 26 people found this review helpful
What are the editors drinking or inhaling comparing the Avalon to the DTS? I just completed test driving both vehicles multiple times starting out w/an open mind - The Avalon rides like a little & lighter car compared to the DTS. The trunk is significantly smaller on the Avalon & it just doesn't have the ride quality of the DTS. The overall appearance is that of a much cheaper vehicle, which the Avalon is. I was very surprise when I looked at the expert review & found these two vehicles being compared as peers. The DTS is significantly more of a luxury vehicle in nearly all respects. This notion that not having a six speed trans somehow lessens the vehicle is hogwash.
As good as anything from Europe
martyt2, 05/08/2014
2009 Cadillac DTS Premium Luxury 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
I am a Cadillac fan. The DTS that we have now rides as well as anything from Europe, is very smooth and powerful. It has more features and options than a sensible person needs. The Bose system is top of the line. Styling is a matter of opinion. I think it is a pretty car. The interior is very luxurious.
Great 2009 DTS
vfrosh, 08/03/2011
2009 Cadillac DTS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2009 DTS with 29K. I have owned it for a year. I average 20K miles yearly. The car has held up well. It is a fun comfortable, fast, and pretty car. This is my 12th caddy. I have owned four new caddys and eight used ones. The used caddys offer the best savings from depreciation. I usaually purchase 2- 3 year old caddys. I put 50K miles on my new caddys and usually average 130K on my used caddys.
Above the Rest.
al_01, 02/11/2011
2010 Cadillac DTS Premium 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is absolutely an eye catcher of a vehicle. The ride is smooth and very quiet. Handling if very good and responsive. The cabin area both front and rear has more than adequate room. Our friends could not believe how roomy and stately this car is. The chrome wheels really enhances the silver DTS. I previously owned a Lincoln Town Car and this DTS is far superior both in roominess and handling. DTS interior is by far more rich looking. Has an awsome stereo system. My wife and I will definetly purchase another Cadillac. We are very satisfied and throughly enjoy riding in our DTS. MPG on the road is 20 and in town 16. We are statisfied with this.
Smooth High End Ride
Spartan for Life, 05/21/2020
2009 Cadillac DTS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
The Cadillac 2009 DTS remains a high performer for use luxury cars. I purchased mine in 2014 with only 17 thousand miles on it. I now have 55 thousand miles (which is still low.. I garage it in the winter and use my AWD SUV) However it is still a joy to drive. I have friends who have luxury foreign Brands and they compliment me on the quietness and smooth feel of the ride. Features like heated and cooled seats and moon roof are timeless. I have had to put about $3000 worth of maintenance work over the last four years but that seems like a bargain for an eleven year old car. Knock on wood. North Star engines are powerful, responsive , and dependable however my previous Cadillac’s developed leaks at about 100,000 miles. So far, no problem with this vehicle. I certainly recommend it. Well built, Good fit and finishes.
Great comfort even for BIG GUYS
PT crusher, 03/20/2010
2010 Cadillac DTS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Just picked up an 08 DTS, I was driving a Dodge Ram. I've always had Trucks because I'm a big guy (6'5" 270lbs), so I need a lot of leg room. The bouncy, loud and overpowering ride of the trucks had to go. The DTS offers plenty of room, power, comfort, and it's just a nice looking car. If I had to compare ride of the DTS. Think if you spent 30 year sleeping on the floor, and you just got a top of the line pillow top (King Koil Matress). You sleep would never be the same you wouldn't want to get out of bed. That's what driving the DTS feels like. Comfort and smooth ride like you wouldn't believe. A++
Cadillac does not repair problems
new mks owner, 10/02/2010
2010 Cadillac DTS Premium 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
I had a 2009 Cadillac DTS and the driver side windshield washer would not wet down the upper windshield and deposited the water in bulk right in front of the driver view through the windshield. The passenger side washer/wiper worked perfectly. Cadillacs replaced two wiper arms to no avail. I reported this to Cadillac and in 6 months I was told an engineer would call me. still waiting after the case was closed twice and reopened. I test 6 new 09 and 2010 DTS Cadillac and they all do not work . Traded the Cadillac DTS for a Lincoln MKs. got three time more features, more luxury and a better driving automobile. no more Cadillacs in my garage.
Cadillac 2009 DTS....
Robert Settimio , 02/12/2021
2009 Cadillac DTS Premium Sun Edition 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Absolutely a great driver! I've had three of them and they are completely comfortable and enjoyable too!
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Under Rated
northernwisconsin, 10/24/2009
2010 Cadillac DTS Luxury 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
While I have nothing against the foreign models, the repair costs for a Benz are high. I have an 06 DTS with 36M and the car is great. Good build quality. A great highway cruiser. It seems like the press is locked in the 80s calling the car a floater for handling etc. The DTS does everything expected of it with class. The engine and trans are bulletpoof. Local transmission shop says they never see the Caddy trans for overhaul. The post-05 seats are excellent and fit 6 footer. The car is no more heavy than Lexus. The DTS design could use a freshening with some GM money. But I have no complaints and have been pleasantly surprised at how competent the vehicle is.
Love the ride
Marcel, 09/30/2018
updated 04/05/2021
2010 Cadillac DTS Luxury 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Have had and still, Suburbans for years. Instead of trading for another this time, decided to keep and get a sedan. This Cadillac has same features as my Suburban, but is a much more comfortable and quiet ride. Great power in the Northstar engine, plenty of passenger room, huge trunk very nice interior. Fuel pump went out in first week but 90 day warranty and dealer contribution took care of it. Ecpensive to repair, so consider an extended warranty taking into cosideration miles on car purchased and warranty limits.
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blacky
rest, 12/14/2019
updated 12/16/2024
2010 Cadillac DTS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
very very very comfortable. Can hardly feel it shift.
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Compared to my 07 Town Car
kgm0001, 11/29/2010
2010 Cadillac DTS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
I've found my Town Car superior to the DTS in almost every way except: pedal position, ride, brake feel, and power (DOHC in DTS vs SOHC 4.6 L in TC). DTS engine is noisy and expansion joints cause booming throughout the structure. TC's body on frame is quieter with much less road noise. DTS steering is too firm making small corrections difficult without yanking the wheel. DTS: no locking fuel filler door; no trunk lid pull down; no trumpet horn; FWD; occupants sit too low; seems like a mid-sized car when compared to the TC. Town Car: rides too firmly; accelerator and brake pedals too close together and too far to the right; engine not as responsive as in DTS; RWD.
Very Disappointing
1george, 04/30/2015
2010 Cadillac DTS Luxury 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
9 of 16 people found this review helpful
I always dreamed of owning a Cadillac. Now, I own a DTS and my dream is broken. I drive for Uber and looked at Lincoln Mkx,Town Car,Chrysler 300 and the DTS I selected the DTS based on back seat size and FWD.The car is comfortable and the FWD works well. However, this car rides like crap.The front end bottoms out over the slightest bump in the road. I took it to the dealer to ask about this and they told me that a lot of DTS owners complain about this problem and they told me there was nothing I can do to improve the ride. This is the worst driving car I've ever owned.
Expensive ride
Edna Moore, 06/01/2017
2010 Cadillac DTS Luxury 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
Replaced string of Brake lights on trunk 2 time no cost to me. Replaced water pump at 6500 miles $900. 74000 miles oil leak was told the North Star engine was notorious for this by dealer $3000. Power steering leaking 1500. to fix. Lights on dash flicker all the time.
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What a lemon
dave, 05/24/2021
2010 Cadillac DTS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Bought a used 2010 DTS, 74k miles on it. Everything breaks after 10 years. Even at low miles, lots of oil leaks, codes that cannot be shut off. Every time you run over a pebble the check engine light comes on. Total garbage car.
From Avalon To DTS
devdon, 04/07/2012
2010 Cadillac DTS Platinum 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
5 of 14 people found this review helpful
I have now had my DTS for 2 years (23,000MI). I think I have experience enough now to say, having owned a 09 Avalon previously....there is no comparasion. The Avalon is far superior. The gentlemen that said there is no comparasion has apparently not driven the Avalon. My DTS started with front wheel balancing problems. After ordering 2 sets for me it still feels that I'm driving it unbalanced. And it took several attempts to get them to do that. Fit and finish both interior and exterior are sub-par. Road and wind noise is pronounced and the engine noise is extremely annoying. The only reason I can see why anyone would buy one is the "name". That was my reason..mistake.
2010 DTS
DAN Harrelson, 08/28/2018
2010 Cadillac DTS Luxury 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Best car I ever owned! I’ve had several Cadillacs, and this was tops. Wish they still made the DTS. Just trade for 2016 XTS Platinum. Hoping for similar experience! Please add more rear leg room!
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2010 caddy DTS
Henry Latus, 07/28/2010
2010 Cadillac DTS Platinum 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I just returned from a trip to Long Island,N.Y. The car was a dream to drive and the air conditioned seats made the ride in ninety degree temp a real pleasure.The radar to keep you alert to the fact that you are in the center of the lane is also a good feature. Onstar GPS makes getting to your destination an absolute pleasure. The ride with magna traction shocks is as great as it is on my Corvette.
If you Enjoy Boating You'll Love a DTS
Big Al, 09/27/2009
2010 Cadillac DTS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 6 people found this review helpful
Handles like a large cabin cruiser - reliability suspect. Brand new car but front passenger window won't open.
DTS 2010 LUXURY EDITION
Tre'ondaus , 07/07/2024
2010 Cadillac DTS Luxury 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My 6th Cadillac. Smooth as silk....quiet. classy luxurious sexy. I wonder if the ladies like me or the baddie caddie.
Great car
Joe, Fort Walton Beach, Flor, 07/19/2024
2010 Cadillac DTS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
One of the last big Cadillacs that they manufactured. Great riding car good gas mileage. A lot of power, just all around a nice relaxing car.