Which would you buy?
Thanks Decibel! I have the Base Model 2006 DTS with no features! There's really no issues with it, but I wanted something newer and still get money for my DTS. After doing a lot of research, it seems like GM invested more in the Lacrosse Sedan than the DTS.Personally, I would go with the 2011 DTS. I have had two DTS models (a 2009 and 2011). The 2011 DTS is the last of a dying breed, that being a large American made V-8 highway cruiser. I'm kind of old school though. I like records and CDs instead of MP3s for example. GM seems bound and determined to try to convince us that V-6s and 4 cyl. cars are just as satisfying to drive. GM is even removing CD players in future vehicles. I suppose they think us old school types can't hear the difference between an MP3 and a CD. There are not convincing me of either. That's the reason I just passed on a new 2014 Cadillac XTS and bought a CPO 2011 DTS last week. It is a personal choice though for sure. Looks like you already have a DTS. The 2011 is not significantly different than a 2006. Go drive them both, have them checked by a mechanic and buy what appeals most to you. Good luck on your new purchase!
smilei would love to know where i could pick up a 2012 platinum. With those low production numbers, it is sure to be a collectible car.
Is that what it's called? an accident? when the wife goes after you with a 5 iron? lolTiger Woods has a Cadillac Escalade. That's what he was driving when he had his accident. He gets paid to drive the Buick just like Matthew McConaughey gets paid to drive a Lincoln...
I was getting my rotors and brakes replaced at my Cadillac dealership. I asked my Master Tech about the comparison between the XTS and my Lacrosse. He agreed with you about them having the same engine with the FWD. He also says gm loves the 3.6 FWD engines.Just so it's clear, no one "shut me down" in the other thread. I stopped posting there for the same reason this will be my last post here. They were not interested in facts - even when printed in black and white. The article linked in that thread piqued my interest. So I looked it up. I found a lot of similarities. I found identical horsepower and torque ratings for the 3.6L engine and the same gears ratios for the 6 speed automatic across all three cars. So because of our friendly little "debate" I asked an experienced tech that works on all of them while I was at the dealership getting my oil changed and transmission flushed on my 2011 DTS. Someone that has serviced my cars since 1997. The test drives were enough for me.
I guess I better tell all publications who published the driveline specs they are wrong? - and the service tech while I'm at it.
How long have I been driving Cadillacs? Since 1997. I have only owned 3, but owned many other vehicles in my 53 years including the 2014 BMW 545i and 2012 Vette sitting in the garage beside the DTS. I am a car fanatic and have been since I was very young.
I don't know you, but I know my tech and I believe him. I also believe the printed data I researched. You don't have to and no one else has to.
I have never owned a Town Car, but I loved the Town Car/Deville comparison - cute
Now I am going to spend some quality time with my hot wife. I'm out and will not be back to this thread. Enjoy!
Great post! I agree! The 2016 Lacrosse will have a bigger trunk and be a little bit longer. New platform for them.As to the original poster's question, if you were in the market for a new car, I would lean towards the Buick. I've driven the LaCrosse many times and was completely satisfied with the drive. The Buick has much more modern features that will make the DTS appear so dated. I'm talking about features like keyless entry, push button start, bluetooth audio, more up to date nav system, interior piping lighting, heads up display among many other technological items you figured would've been implemented in the DTS.
But to be fair, the Buick pales in comparison to the DTS when it comes to styling. The DTS still turns heads, even of owners of XTS', CTS', and ATS'. The DTS is just a sharp design and it commands presence. Oh and the large trunk on the DTS is one to love. I have very large containers that I have to transport sometimes and the DTS trunk just swallows it.
So if you want a car that looks cool with a large trunk, go with the DTS. If you want a car with a modern interior and options, go with the Buick.
I was really close to trading my DTS for the Buick, but with the CT6 on the horizon, it looks promising from a design standpoint to keep Cadillac as an option for me. $75k base price point may steer me away though.