Comments on: Cadillac DTS-L http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:57:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: gm http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l.html#comment-308234 gm Mon, 23 Apr 2007 19:49:25 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/11/22/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l/#comment-308234 I for one are very happy to see that cadillac has come out with a bigger car (DTS-L). I am tired of all the small/midsize cards on the market, finally a large car is back! I am 45 yrs old and owned new cadillac's since my late 20's and enjoy having a big car. I persnally feel that cadillac is always being dumped on, cadillacs technology and looks are as good as the foreign cars. I would rather select a cadillac before purchasing a foreign car. I for one are very happy to see that cadillac has come out with a bigger car (DTS-L). I am tired of all the small/midsize cards on the market, finally a large car is back! I am 45 yrs old and owned new cadillac’s since my late 20′s and enjoy having a big car. I persnally feel that cadillac is always being dumped on, cadillacs technology and looks are as good as the foreign cars. I would rather select a cadillac before purchasing a foreign car.

]]> By: avlight http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l.html#comment-282539 avlight Sat, 25 Nov 2006 18:08:48 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/11/22/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l/#comment-282539 I like the DTS-L. The fact that they expanded the rear portion of the vehicle with the large c-pillar makes it look distinctive from the regular DTS. This is marketing because if you are going to pay more money for the longer version, there needs to be some physical signs that show the difference. This is in stark contrast to the 300C Long Wheelbase where the length was added in the real and the rear doors were made longer. Looking at the pictures of the 300C Long wheelbase, there is no distinguishable difference between the regular 300C and the long wheelbase version. They look the same. The fact that Cadillac made the two vehicles look different is a smart strategy to where the average Joe on the street who is somewhat familiar with cars can tell the difference. I like the DTS-L. The fact that they expanded the rear portion of the vehicle with the large c-pillar makes it look distinctive from the regular DTS. This is marketing because if you are going to pay more money for the longer version, there needs to be some physical signs that show the difference.

This is in stark contrast to the 300C Long Wheelbase where the length was added in the real and the rear doors were made longer. Looking at the pictures of the 300C Long wheelbase, there is no distinguishable difference between the regular 300C and the long wheelbase version. They look the same.

The fact that Cadillac made the two vehicles look different is a smart strategy to where the average Joe on the street who is somewhat familiar with cars can tell the difference.

]]> By: dean_smits http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l.html#comment-282352 dean_smits Fri, 24 Nov 2006 06:46:05 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/11/22/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l/#comment-282352 deantj (if you are ever going to revisit this thread), I was referring to cloverleaf on-ramps. You know, they go in a circle to put you on the freeway......never mind. I have no idea what you are talking about. I'm glad they didn't extend the doors. Too large of doors make it difficult to open in some situations (in a parking lot). deantj (if you are ever going to revisit this thread), I was referring to cloverleaf on-ramps. You know, they go in a circle to put you on the freeway……never mind. I have no idea what you are talking about.

I’m glad they didn’t extend the doors. Too large of doors make it difficult to open in some situations (in a parking lot).

]]> By: SSTRFSTR http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l.html#comment-282341 SSTRFSTR Fri, 24 Nov 2006 04:28:34 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/11/22/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l/#comment-282341 speak for yourself, chevy-boy speak for yourself, chevy-boy

]]> By: chevy490 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l.html#comment-282333 chevy490 Fri, 24 Nov 2006 01:43:43 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/11/22/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l/#comment-282333 who cares u dont have to buy its just for the rich let themlike it or not! its not as if any of us nerds are ganna afford it lol! who cares u dont have to buy its just for the rich let themlike it or not! its not as if any of us nerds are ganna afford it lol!

]]> By: Sharif http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l.html#comment-282299 Sharif Thu, 23 Nov 2006 21:29:42 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/11/22/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l/#comment-282299 Im on the same note as A4, I thought they were only releasing this thing in china Im on the same note as A4, I thought they were only releasing this thing in china

]]> By: SSTRFSTR http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l.html#comment-282283 SSTRFSTR Thu, 23 Nov 2006 17:29:06 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/11/22/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l/#comment-282283 Shawn, the DTS *was* redesigned with the CTS/STS/Escalade style in mind. Look at the old DeVille it recently replaced. The DTS is butt-ugly because its target market is OLD. I bet GM can't wait for them to die off... Shawn, the DTS *was* redesigned with the CTS/STS/Escalade style in mind. Look at the old DeVille it recently replaced. The DTS is butt-ugly because its target market is OLD.
I bet GM can’t wait for them to die off…

]]> By: Shawn1982 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l.html#comment-282268 Shawn1982 Thu, 23 Nov 2006 15:10:04 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/11/22/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l/#comment-282268 That doesn't look good at all. Instead of this why not just redesign the car like all the other current models like the escalade and the new cts? That doesn’t look good at all. Instead of this why not just redesign the car like all the other current models like the escalade and the new cts?

]]> By: Ferg http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l.html#comment-282257 Ferg Thu, 23 Nov 2006 12:34:47 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/11/22/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l/#comment-282257 too cheap to stretch the back door, i see. what morons. too cheap to stretch the back door, i see. what morons.

]]> By: nowei http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l.html#comment-282241 nowei Thu, 23 Nov 2006 07:38:08 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/11/22/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l/#comment-282241 I think Stuart is on to something with his observation of the guy in the car. He is looking longingly out the window with a bit of a short bus grin on his face. Add to that the fact that he almost seems to be restrained rather than relaxing, and the car doesn't seem like a nice place at all. Of course, he could just be demonstrating the only possible sitting position where the privacy pillar actually functions as a genuine feature. Also, the dude isn't even wearing a tie. Most importantly, it might just be me, but I'm pretty sure this is a forced perspective trick. That guy is SMALL. They've put a small guy in the back of the car to make it look bigger and more luxurious. I think that's why he looks like he's being swallowed by a mammoth-sized seat. Clever work GM, but not clever enough. /no I think Stuart is on to something with his observation of the guy in the car. He is looking longingly out the window with a bit of a short bus grin on his face. Add to that the fact that he almost seems to be restrained rather than relaxing, and the car doesn’t seem like a nice place at all. Of course, he could just be demonstrating the only possible sitting position where the privacy pillar actually functions as a genuine feature. Also, the dude isn’t even wearing a tie.

Most importantly, it might just be me, but I’m pretty sure this is a forced perspective trick. That guy is SMALL. They’ve put a small guy in the back of the car to make it look bigger and more luxurious. I think that’s why he looks like he’s being swallowed by a mammoth-sized seat. Clever work GM, but not clever enough.

/no

]]> By: autonutt http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l.html#comment-282235 autonutt Thu, 23 Nov 2006 07:12:06 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/11/22/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l/#comment-282235 Aging or not, the Town Car looks tons better than this homologation.. and the 300 LWB blows them both away. Aging or not, the Town Car looks tons better than this homologation.. and the 300 LWB blows them both away.

]]> By: autonutt http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l.html#comment-282234 autonutt Thu, 23 Nov 2006 07:11:05 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/11/22/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l/#comment-282234 Why can GM justify an all-new rear door for their low-volume extended STS/SLS for CHINA but not their higher-volume extended DTS-L for AMERICA? This looks like amateur coachbuilding at best, not an in-house effort! Why can GM justify an all-new rear door for their low-volume extended STS/SLS for CHINA but not their higher-volume extended DTS-L for AMERICA? This looks like amateur coachbuilding at best, not an in-house effort!

]]> By: dean_smits http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l.html#comment-282220 dean_smits Thu, 23 Nov 2006 02:56:07 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/11/22/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l/#comment-282220 Oh, and gsh, its interesting how you cite the DTS as having poor sightlines with its large C-pillar, yet then suggest it have curtains. Wouldn't blocking out the windows like that be a bit worse than large C-pillars? Oh, and gsh, its interesting how you cite the DTS as having poor sightlines with its large C-pillar, yet then suggest it have curtains. Wouldn’t blocking out the windows like that be a bit worse than large C-pillars?

]]> By: dean_smits http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l.html#comment-282219 dean_smits Thu, 23 Nov 2006 02:53:14 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/11/22/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l/#comment-282219 I kind of like the large rear panel that gives privacy. But as an entire package, this is obviously a stopgap. We all know that in 2-3 years, it will be redesigned anyways, and to RWD. Which will be fine, as the center tunnel is large enough already for a FWD car! The DTS is very nice, I love the seats, but I haven't sat in many luxury vehicles before, so the seats may be "average". I'd like to see the DTS as the more "luxurious", larger, softer Cadillac (compared to the STS), yet still have a very capable chassis and engine. Especially with the V-Series! Oh, and with such legroom available in back, shouldn't reclining seats become the hot item for these vehicles? Oh, and garbagemotorsco., I'm 24, and I can certainly appreciate Cadillacs. In my 8 years of driving, I know that speeding is not prudent (not worth getting caught, dangerous), so having a comfy car that is reliable is more important. If that is combined with an ample engine (for merging/passing speed), and a capable chassis (emergency maneuvers, clover-leafs), and you got a winner. Which Cadillac seems to be doing lately. I don't need a sports car for everyday driving. I kind of like the large rear panel that gives privacy. But as an entire package, this is obviously a stopgap. We all know that in 2-3 years, it will be redesigned anyways, and to RWD. Which will be fine, as the center tunnel is large enough already for a FWD car!

The DTS is very nice, I love the seats, but I haven’t sat in many luxury vehicles before, so the seats may be “average”. I’d like to see the DTS as the more “luxurious”, larger, softer Cadillac (compared to the STS), yet still have a very capable chassis and engine. Especially with the V-Series! Oh, and with such legroom available in back, shouldn’t reclining seats become the hot item for these vehicles?

Oh, and garbagemotorsco., I’m 24, and I can certainly appreciate Cadillacs. In my 8 years of driving, I know that speeding is not prudent (not worth getting caught, dangerous), so having a comfy car that is reliable is more important. If that is combined with an ample engine (for merging/passing speed), and a capable chassis (emergency maneuvers, clover-leafs), and you got a winner. Which Cadillac seems to be doing lately. I don’t need a sports car for everyday driving.

]]> By: Dav is Dead http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l.html#comment-282197 Dav is Dead Thu, 23 Nov 2006 00:47:01 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/11/22/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l/#comment-282197 ya know whatd be cool? if this car were RWD, well built, and not uglier than Nicole Ritchie's ass crack. what a horrible idea; at least the 300C LWB has a little class. ya know whatd be cool? if this car were RWD, well built, and not uglier than Nicole Ritchie’s ass crack. what a horrible idea; at least the 300C LWB has a little class.

]]> By: GarbageMotorsCo http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l.html#comment-282193 GarbageMotorsCo Thu, 23 Nov 2006 00:32:03 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/11/22/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l/#comment-282193 My Grandparents are into Caddies. Maybe when I am like 90 I can appreciate them too... My Grandparents are into Caddies. Maybe when I am like 90 I can appreciate them too…

]]> By: youngm7 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l.html#comment-282179 youngm7 Wed, 22 Nov 2006 23:05:59 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/11/22/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l/#comment-282179 This is a stopgap product, obviously. There will be a new DTS in the next 2-3 years that is rear wheel drive, they're just throwing this out there in the meantime. Why not? It is a ridiculous execution, but it gives you a choice over the town car/crown vic and the 300c long edition. This is a stopgap product, obviously. There will be a new DTS in the next 2-3 years that is rear wheel drive, they’re just throwing this out there in the meantime. Why not? It is a ridiculous execution, but it gives you a choice over the town car/crown vic and the 300c long edition.

]]> By: Scott Kempton http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l.html#comment-282174 Scott Kempton Wed, 22 Nov 2006 22:46:17 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/11/22/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l/#comment-282174 F451---you ask why? I say "why not?" It's a pretty simple task to stretch the existing car, and it doesn't cost much compared to the cost of designing an entire car, so why not? If it helps them sell a few more cars, go for it. I remember how nearly everyone wrote the Escalade off as ridiculous when it first came out, and obviously, Cadillac was right, and we were all wrong on that one. Maybe they know something about the market that we don't. F451—you ask why? I say “why not?” It’s a pretty simple task to stretch the existing car, and it doesn’t cost much compared to the cost of designing an entire car, so why not? If it helps them sell a few more cars, go for it. I remember how nearly everyone wrote the Escalade off as ridiculous when it first came out, and obviously, Cadillac was right, and we were all wrong on that one. Maybe they know something about the market that we don’t.

]]> By: Stuart http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l.html#comment-282169 Stuart Wed, 22 Nov 2006 22:30:03 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/11/22/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l/#comment-282169 Is it just me or does that guy in the back seat of the car not really wanna be there. Is it just me or does that guy in the back seat of the car not really wanna be there.

]]> By: alfa_Romeo http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l.html#comment-282158 alfa_Romeo Wed, 22 Nov 2006 22:03:20 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/11/22/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l/#comment-282158 do really people buy cars like these..... ihonestly haven't seen one anywhere..... do really people buy cars like these…..
ihonestly haven’t seen one anywhere…..

]]> By: Jimbo - G Mill$ http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l.html#comment-282155 Jimbo - G Mill$ Wed, 22 Nov 2006 21:55:08 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/11/22/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l/#comment-282155 my gf's grandpa wants a bigger DTS... lol funny guy. my gf’s grandpa wants a bigger DTS… lol funny guy.

]]> By: gsh http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l.html#comment-282139 gsh Wed, 22 Nov 2006 21:39:58 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/11/22/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l/#comment-282139 HAHAHAH look how big that C-pillar is! its like a clown car! can you imagine how bad visibility is in that car? if they wanted privacy, they could have added curtains like they do on the Maybach, Rolls Royce, etc...or at least raise the sill line in the back. HAHAHAH look how big that C-pillar is! its like a clown car! can you imagine how bad visibility is in that car? if they wanted privacy, they could have added curtains like they do on the Maybach, Rolls Royce, etc…or at least raise the sill line in the back.

]]> By: psiclone http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l.html#comment-282137 psiclone Wed, 22 Nov 2006 21:31:24 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/11/22/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l/#comment-282137 i agree that it's a less than desireable execution though. i agree that it’s a less than desireable execution though.

]]> By: Jeff in Canada http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l.html#comment-282136 Jeff in Canada Wed, 22 Nov 2006 21:30:49 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/11/22/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l/#comment-282136 According to GM, the reason for the regular sized door is a 'feature' called privacy. You can see in the interior shot that the C pillar blocks off view from the outside, so on-lookers cannot see who is seated. It definately throws off the proportions of the vehicle, although I doubt anyone looks at the DTS as a thing of beauty anyways... According to GM, the reason for the regular sized door is a ‘feature’ called privacy. You can see in the interior shot that the C pillar blocks off view from the outside, so on-lookers cannot see who is seated. It definately throws off the proportions of the vehicle, although I doubt anyone looks at the DTS as a thing of beauty anyways…

]]> By: psiclone http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l.html#comment-282135 psiclone Wed, 22 Nov 2006 21:30:09 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/11/22/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l/#comment-282135 why do you say it's only for a few 'DC' politicians? doesn't bmw and jaguar (and now even lexus) offer 'long' versions? why shouldn't caddy be allowed to try for a slice of the pie? it's a free market, if they don't sell the model gets cancelled. why do you say it’s only for a few ‘DC’ politicians? doesn’t bmw and jaguar (and now even lexus) offer ‘long’ versions? why shouldn’t caddy be allowed to try for a slice of the pie? it’s a free market, if they don’t sell the model gets cancelled.

]]> By: A4 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l.html#comment-282133 A4 Wed, 22 Nov 2006 21:24:38 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/11/22/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l/#comment-282133 you mean its not only in china? you mean its not only in china?

]]> By: Flipper http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l.html#comment-282131 Flipper Wed, 22 Nov 2006 21:20:33 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/11/22/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l/#comment-282131 Couldn't they had spent the "big bucks" to tool up a specific rear door? It just screams cheaply done. Couldn’t they had spent the “big bucks” to tool up a specific rear door? It just screams cheaply done.

]]> By: ttspeedo http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l.html#comment-282130 ttspeedo Wed, 22 Nov 2006 21:20:01 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/11/22/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l/#comment-282130 Hmm. Less than successful execution of the extension from looking at that unusually large gap between the door seam and the rear fender well. Oh well. Hmm. Less than successful execution of the extension from looking at that unusually large gap between the door seam and the rear fender well. Oh well.

]]> By: F451 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l.html#comment-282124 F451 Wed, 22 Nov 2006 21:09:43 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/11/22/gm-launches-cadillac-dts-l/#comment-282124 Why? Really, why? So a few politicians in DC can be chauffeured around? Why? Really, why? So a few politicians in DC can be chauffeured around?

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