2010 Cadillac DTS Luxury Collection

2010 Cadillac DTS Luxury Collection 4 Door Sedan Simply put, the DTS is an open invitation to a world of luxurious performance. What elevates it to this exalted level? Maybe it's the luxury appointments, such as a refined interior with available Tehama leather and dark, burled walnut wood. Or perhaps it has something to do with the 41.6 inches of rear leg room and an 18.8 cubic foot trunk. And you have a distinct look that vows it will never be mistaken for anything else in the executive parking lot. From the 2010 sales brochure. For consignment, a 2010 Cadillac DTS Luxury Collection 4 door sedan with a title verified 6,953 actual miles. That's not a typo! This final year DTS, if not the lowest mileage one available in the country, might certainly be the cleanest! Exterior Our stately ride begins with GM's two stage Tuscan Bronze Chromaflair which has the distinct capability of changing hues depending on the light and suffice it to say, the paint is miles deep and gives on a tinge of green. It's contrasted by the beige vinyl top with coverage on the door frames, augmented by mirrored B-pillar trim. A wispy double pinstripe travels the shoulder line and the profile is further enhanced with 17-inch chrome wheels with double striped white wall tires. Headlights, tail lights, and the elongated brake light on the decklid are flush to the body but those vertical tail lights are a vestigial representation of Cadillac's history of epic rear lights. Imperfections are few with a light scuffs on the bumper corners, some of that pinstripe peeling, touched up chips on the bumper, others on a rear door and front bumper, chin scrapes, and some typical headlight lens oxidation. Interior This modern lap of luxury begins with cream colored door panels topped by dark wood applique and matching brown plastic for contrast. From there, it's the soft cushions of the leather bucket seats you'll experience with a touch of wrinkling on the driver's side while in back, passengers are afforded the wonderful, padded configuration of the rear bench which remains in impeccable condition. Our brown steering wheel leads to a dashboard that shares the color palette of the doors placing a plastic dash pad over a burlwood header and cream panel. The instrument cluster is concise and clear and the center stack starts with a classy clock, then holds the AM/FM/CD player and A/C panel and all of it is framed in simulated dark wood which waterfalls onto the center console holding the shifter, cupholders, and the armrest with storage. Plush beige carpet below is protected by even more plush black carpeted mats with the gold Cadillac crest. Above us, an overhead console and sunroof look showroom fresh and the trunk also looks untouched, finished in gray cloth paneling. Drivetrain It's shroud city under the hood where the plastic panels keep things clean and cover a 4.6 liter Northstar V8, fuel injected and rated at 275 horsepower. It is backed by a 4T80E 4-speed automatic transmission that keeps power up front, routing it through 3.11 gears. Undercarriage Other than metals tarnished by temperature and time, the underside could have easily rolled off the assembly line yesterday. In short, it's spotlessly clean! Four wheel power disc brakes are on board, the original dual exhaust system including the mufflers, and suspension that is composed as Macpherson struts up front and a multilink in back. Drive-Ability Classic Auto Mall is right off the Pennsylvania Turnpike which makes it convenient, but at times, a bit noisy. But roll up the windows of this big Caddy and the road noise goes away. She's a sweet cruiser with a soft ride and plenty of power underfoot and an off the charts comfortable interior. We note the TPMS system light is on prompting service, but all functions on board operate as they would on a new car. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these