- sedan 105,215
- 4,975 overpriced
- Bend, OR
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- autoshopper.com
1997 cadillac deville review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. A thoroughly modern traditional. introductionat a glance, the cadillac deville looks like an anachronism. We were pleasantly astonished by its capabilities, seduced by its amenities and impressed by its price. walkaroundthis is cadillac's last refuge for american luxury traditionalists. But the real wizardry lies in cadillac's integrated chassis control system (iccs). Stabilitrak adds yaw control to the equation, and it's a first in a front-drive car. Yaw is engineerese for any deviation from straight ahead, and the stabilitrak system incoporates a sensor that detects such deviations, communicating the information, including the magnitude of the deviation, to the computer that governs the abs system. a second sensor measures steering wheel angles, down to one degree from dead center, as well as the rate of change, and sends the info to the abs computer. A third sensor measures lateral acceleration--the amount of centrifugal force generated by the turn. the abs computer then performs a remarkable function. Improvements to the variable assist power steering help out in this respect, as do structural tweaks to the chassis, which enhance handling and sound isolation. as advanced as they are, cadillac's stability enhancement systems wouldn't be nearly as attractive if they weren't hustled along by lots of v8 engine power. But they are, and hustle is the right word. A once common trait in all front-drive cars, it's a sin that's been largely conquered, but the northstar cadillacs are sending more power to their front wheels than any cars on the planet, and the drive system can't quite manage it seamlessly. summaryalthough this car operates in the luxury realm, its electronic sophistication and standard equipment make it one of the better values in autodom, and its new stability enhancement systems are right on the cutting edge. whether it will actually attract folks who are shopping for cars like the lexus ls 400, bmw 7-series or s-class mercedes remains to be seen. but one thing seems clear. Heated Seats✔ Climate Control✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Alloy Wheels
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