The first Cadillac I came to respect was my father's white 1980 Eldorado Biarritz. That car turned heads everywhere we went. I was 14 years old at the time - and it's the first time I realized how important cars were in the general scheme of things. I've owned a 1979 and a 1980 Eldorado (if I can remember correctly).

The next Cadillac I took notice of was a 1990 Fleetwood Brougham. It had a stately look to it. It appeared to be the most comfortable vehicle one could ride in. I aspired to own one, but the best I could do was a 1979 DeVille Phaeton...

The next Cadillac I took notice of was a 1993 Fleetwood Brougham. Again, it was huge, was very classy and looked incredibly comfortable.. I owned a 1995 and still miss it..

Next was the Eldorado Touring Coupe, starting in 1995. I owned a white diamond 95 ETC and that was probably the best looking car I've ever owned. Like the early 80s Eldorados (to me) - this style is timeless...

It's been a long time since I really took notice of another Cadillac - and tonight was the night. I saw a white diamond (or pearl white - whatever) 3.6 2008 CTS. It's not the first time I've seen one - maybe it was something about the lighting - I don't know - but it was perfect. I haven't been this impressed with a Cadillac since 1995.

I don't know where this leaves me in regards to my next purchase.. I do like big cars - and the CTS isn't very big.. I'm not quite sure I'd be happy replacing my Escalade ESV with such a small car (ok, it's not THAT small - but compared to the ESV...) - so maybe I should wait to see what Cadillac comes up with next to replace the DTS and STS.

I REALLY hope they somehow incorporate some of the CTS' style into this new vehicle. And for the record, I like this new CTS a lot better than the outgoing model. Not taking anything away from it, however - as I like the outgoing CTS as well. But there's just something about this new one that's really caught my eye.

I'm just really happy that Cadillac has caught my attention again. If I feel this way, so must many other people.. To me, that's great news...

I agree, the new CTS is a really slick looking car, much more refined than the outgoing model, especially the interior. But, I don't think you'd be happy in one. It's just too small for you. Wait for the DTS replacement. It will likely follow the more advanced Art and Science styling cues introduced in the CTS. I'm waiting to see what, if anything, they slot above the DTS replacement. If they do it right, it should be awesome.

Craig

The DTS/STS replacement is a few years away. The new larger vehicle may be seen around 2012 the earliest - as far as I hear. That's a long time from now.. I hope to start seeing some spy shots soon..

but the best I could do was a 1979 DeVille Phaeton...

Ohhh!

Jeez you're really scraping the bottom of the barrel, if you'd stoop to the level of one of those lowly Phaetons.....





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BTW, owning both, I'd take the 425 over the 350, just FYI :)

I love the CTS also, I mean I love it, but like you, I don't know if I'd pick one up either, based on the size.

Ohhh!

Jeez you're really scraping the bottom of the barrel, if you'd stoop to the level of one of those lowly Phaetons.....





;)


BTW, owning both, I'd take the 425 over the 350, just FYI :)
Well, being that was 11 years old at the time (while I was aspiring for a brand new one) - and I had no idea what a Phaeton was... :p

The CTS really isn't that small inside. I'm 6'3" and I fit in the previous gen CTS better than I fit in my Seville. Plenty of head, elbow, and tons of leg room for me up front. Hopefully next week I might be able to get an '08 CTS loaner when the Escalade goes to the dealer for some problems, and I can see how I fit in that.

Aside from those folliowing models '80-92 RWD Fleetwood and Broughams and '93-96 Fleetwood Broughams , the new CTS is my most fave Cadillac ever . When the DTS hit the mrket with a new designed way it was my most fave Caddy .Now, so is the new CTS !
I think thanks to CTS many inconstant buyers will meet Cadillac and promote themselves owning and joying, driving pleasures one step further !

:halo:I still go back to my '55 black hearse for sheer fun and head-turning. More room than a Greyhound, lowered, glasspacks, casket. A hoot.......impractical as hell.