It's a shame, but.. I think the Town Car is closer in comparison than the DeVille.. Cadillac is kinda lagging behind on some key issues.. The Lexus LS430 (yes, "just" a Toyota), is stealing customers away from the Mercedes S-Class.. It's a more complete automobile than the DeVille...
The LS 430 is really just a better car than the DeVille. That's just straight talk... and I own a DHS. Maybee at the end of the decade we can revisit this with the all-new DTS but for now it's a done deal. The DeVille does have a bit more character though...
As much as I love Cadillac, the 430 wins this one hands down. Sorry guys, but a 430 is about as sweet as it gets, and a DeVille.....well, not quite. Maybe a Fleetwood Brougham d'Elegance.....pillowtop leather.....rims.....350.....maybe then.....lol
Style?
The Deville. Its subjective, but the redesigned Lexus LS bores me to death. The Deville might not be exciting, but it is appropriately expressive.
Overall?
The Lexus. The drive wheels are in the correct place, quality is proven, and the resale value makes it a good buy. Performance is nothing to sneeze at either.
Neither of these two vehicles are favorites of mine.
I have had 2 DeVilles and my Cousin has a 04 LS 430.. I would take the LS 430 anyday over the deville but i would gladly take my 2005 STS over the LS 430
LS430 would appear to win this debaucle no contest...
However lest we forget the DTS freshening added almost all of the key components that it had been sorely lacking for so long.
*Heated Windshield Wipers
*Heated and Cooled Seats
*Xenon Lights
*Adaptive Cruise Control
*Advanced Navigation system with Voice Commands etc etc...
So with all that, the Deville would seem to be much closer. ALTHOUGH, when it comes to the styling factor...
I think this is one of the FEW cases where the Lexus product actually has SOME character, and certainly no less character than the new DTS. I dont think either one really screams style.
So its almost a dead-heat, but wont be for long because the new LS is coming soon.
People who don't mind wind and road noise will take the DeVille. People who want a silent interior will take the Lexus. Same goes for smooth ride. If you want the smoother ride, you'll go for the Lexus..
DTS all the way! I prefer my cars a little more exciting while supporting and keeping more of my money in Detroit and I'll gladly drive 2nd best to support that notion.
My dad has a 04 Deville, i have an 04 LS....this is not a comparison. The LS has consistently beaten s-class, 7er's, A8's, XJ's. The deville isnt even in magazine comparisons. For people who actually buy these cars the LS is percieved by many as the finest luxury car in the world. for people who actually buy these cars, the deville is a rental car or at best something your dad drives, i.e. my dad drives one
if someone has an opinion that 1 dollar is worth more than 100 dollars, is that opinion somehow valid? some opinions are wrong, thats why its so annoying everyone has one.
Why would you let your dad drive such a disgraceful piece of shit then?
If you had a Picasso and a blank piece of canvas that would be a bit more like the situation. Sure the Picasso is more prone to breaking than the blank, but the Picasso Deville is cool looking whereas the blank piece of canvas LS430 is boring but better in other ways.
But the styling and heritage is 100 times more interesting than anything lexus HAS imo. NO ONE TOUCHES CADILLAC FOR TECHNOLOGY AND TOYS, granted, Lexus is not a skimper in the technology department. I just cannot get excited about them. Yes, I've been in one.
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