There’s some great news concerning the Chicago DTS.  It has been chosen as the most reliable model by J.D. Power and Associates.   They recently ran a vehicle dependability study and found it to have the fewest problems of 76 per 100 cars.  In fact, JDP has found that in general cars are getting more reliable.  Most likely thanks to improvements in materials used, technology, and engineering.  25 out of 36 brands tested have improved their long term durability.

The study measures the problems that owners of three year old (2007) models have had over that time period ownership.  It’s cool to discover that 70% of the cars with the lowest incidences are made by Ford and General Motors.  They’re doing something right at their plants!  What is a bit disturbing is that some luxury models score the highest on the amount of problems.  If you are spending that kind of money on a car or SUV, you do not want it to be problematic and unreliable.  This is definitely some information to keep in mind when shopping for a new auto!

Back to the Chicago DTS, what makes this car so great?  One great incentive to buy a Cadillac is the warranty program.  They offer a four-year/50,000-mile warranty on the DTS , as well as 100,000 or 5 year coverage of the sedan’s powertrain.  You’ll also get 24/7 Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation for the same time period.

Like the Chicago Escalade and other Cadillac models, the interior of the DTS is made with quality materials.  The inside is nice, made with leather, wood, and chrome, but it’s not “obnoxiously  nice” to the point where you feel you can’t eat, drink, or make it your own in there.  It’s elegant and definitely Cadillac standard, but it is comfortable too!  Five people can fit in there with no problem, there’s plenty of adequate seating and cargo room.

The DTS also comes with a powerful V8 engine that gives it 275 HP.  It handles and brakes well overall.  As a larger sedan, it’s meant more for cruising and a smooth ride, versus a sporty, faster drive that you might get with some other models.

Consider a DTS today.  It’s reliable, safe, and a quality sedan.   As with the Chicago Escalade, you’ll get that classic Cadillac look and feel, just with a different body type and layout.  There’s something at your local Caddy dealer for everyone!