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I owned a 2000 Cadillac DeVille DTS for about a year. During that year I had no issues with the vehicle.
Performance-wise, it was excellent. Excellent off-the-line performance (especially for a front wheel drive car) and
power in the upper RPMs that not many vehicles have. The Northstar is well-known for it's power. Quality is another
story. I wasn't pleased with the quality of this vehicle. It was very loud inside - squeeky and creaky all over the
place. However, it was extemely comfortable. I often received compliments from passengers sitting in the back. The ride
was fairly smooth. The DTS has a tighter suspension than that of the DHS or base model. However, if handled very, very
nicely for such a soft-riding car. Last but not least - it turned heads everywhere I went. This is an excellent car to
own and it's even fun to drive. If you can get past the little squeeks inside the cabin, you'll really appreciate owning
a car like this...

Reliability? Well, after taking several months to fix a stalling issue, I suppose it's okay now.. Service wasn't exactly
very good, however - though I'm coming from Lexus and Cadillac service... Performance? This car is a beast! You can get
up and go VERY easily at 80mph. Off the line is a little weak being this is a very heavy car - but 0-60 comes in 5.4
seconds. That's impressive for such a large and comfortable car... Quality? It's pretty good, really. I don't have any
issues with the build quality at all. It's not a Lexus, but it's not a Chevy either. Comfort? This is a VERY
comfortable car for both driver and passengers. Plenty of room and various luxury amenities make it very
pleasant. Ride? It's not harsh like a BMW and not soft like a Lexus LS. It's a very nice mix and I find it very
comfortable. Style? It's the reason I bought a 300C.

Reliability? I haven't had a single problem with this vehicle in the two years I've owned it. I VERY rarely ever keep a
car for more than a year - so this is a big change for me. I really do like this SUV. Performance? There is none. I
mean, for a full-size SUV it's not bad at all - but it's nothing of a performer. Quality? Not bad, really.. The
interior is very Fisher Price looking, however. Very cheap looking. But, the quality isn't actually bad.. It's
decent.. Comfort? This is a VERY comfortable vehicle! For the driver and all of it's passengers.. There's hardly ever a
time - actually - there's never a time where I don't drive when going out with other people... Ride? The ride is BAD.
The Lincoln Navigator has an independent real suspension which really helps over bumps. The Escalade is very choppy over
bumps and you feel every ant you ride over in the road. I thought the ESV (extended service vehicle) would have a decent
ride with the very long wheelbase, but I was wrong. The ride isn't anything to brag about. Style? It's what made my buy
this vehicle - and what keeps me owning it. I love the looks of this SUV - even more so than the new one. The new one
looks too much like other GM vehicles. My Escalade has a very unique look to it. And I'm not one of those people who
only likes his Escalade because he can't afford a new one. I admit - I love the interior of the new Escalade - but even
the seats aren't as comfortable. I could buy 4 new Escalades if I wanted to. I don't want one.

Being that this car wasn't very technologically advanced, it was extremely reliable. Nothing every broke down in this
car. Performance was excellent for it's size.. The LT1 Corvette engine had a lot of power. You don't see cars this size
take off like this one did. Quality wasn't bad.. The leather seats were of high quality (at least in the Brougham) and
very comfortable. Everyone who sat in this car marveled over the amount of room. The ride was soft. This is not a
driving enthusiasts car.. But the soft ride made for a very calm and relaxing experience for the driver and
passengers... The style is one of the things that keep this car around. It's now considered a collectible and the
prices of used Fleetwoods keep going up...