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I didn't read what everyone else said ... but I've lived years with the FWD northstar and the RWD LT1 in the bodies that you're talking about (actually two LT1s a 95 and a 96). Stock the northstar is on average fractionally faster. But I've never gotten a compliment on the new body style. But on the Fleetwoods, yes people say "Now that's a Cadillac".
Bodywise - the Fleetwood blows the DEVILLE/DTS/DHS/DTC away.

Interiorwise - the DEVILLE/DTS can come with Bose Stereo's/navigation/DVD/On-Star and a Driver Control Center that keeps pace with the 21St Century. The leather, seats, and other materials and a full class above as well. Add that there are no leak issues (A-Pillar or Trunk) and the newer car blows the Fleetwood away.

Powertrainwise - When running well, the Northstar is a dream to have and to hear. All come with 100k exhaust systems. The LT1 is one finicky engine and doesn't like deep puddles (the optistark is the only REAL problem with the engine). Doing your work on the LT1 is okay - UNLESS you're changing all spark plugs or the Opti-spark/Water pump, in which case it can be torture. Doing work on the Northstar is simply suicidial (unless you're really a mechanic and guess what there are alot of mechanic who don't want to work on them... that says alot!). Head gaskets, Head gaskets, Head gaskets, is what you hear about Northstars... and for good reason. Since you're buying used, I would put it to you this way: The Northstar seller wouldn't necessarily know that his head gaskets are going. You wouldn't know if you have another 50k or 5k because the tipping point (temps out of control, oil in the coolant, etc.) comes like a thief in the night. The LT1 well you'll know if the fuel pump is an issue on starting (hard starts) or if the Opti-spark is a problem by driving it (hesitation). You'll of course look for leaks ... but more on that later. The 4T80E transmission in the Deville/DTS is not legendary - its infamous. Do a google search and see for yourself. Problems, Problems, Problems and did I mention Problems. Do the same thing for the 4L60e (the successor to the 700R4) and in addition to the normal replacement parts you'll see folks selling them for racing. Do I need to say more.

You want to upgrade the Deville/DTS engine/transmission good luck Mr. Guinea Pig. Upgrade the LT1/4L60e (which began life in the Corvette)? Now you're going to get a headache from the shear number of options many of which are completely proven. Upgrade options on really exist for the LT1/4L60e

Now you're buying used ... and that means you taking the chance on a possible grenade in the DTS/Deville or you're buying the LT1/4L60e which every city mechanic knows like the back of his hand since it same the layout in the police cruisers and taxi's for years.

Finally I don't care about snow/rain/inclement whether aspects of FWD vs RWD both come with anti-lock brakes and traction control in the worse snow storms but have gotten me home without a hitch and both get stuck when sitting on snow covered ice.

If you're pampering a well maintained car its your choice ... but if you're not sure or if you plan on doing ANYTHING beyond stock to the engine or transmission - then the LT1/4L60e is the only way to go.
Drivingwise - This is the easy - the Deville/DTS even in base trim handles better then the Fleetwood. Yea you can spend money to get the Fleetwood to out perform them ... but then again you're spending money to get the Fleetwood to match or out perform the Deville/DTS.

There's the major differences... you decide.

резюме такое-если вы уверены в юзанном ДеВилле (хозя адекватен, нормально обслуживался и пр.)-покупайте его.

взял обосрал нордстар

кстати, секс мне предстоит еще тот с заменой свечей

Плиз, дайте рекомендации по замене на ЛТ1...
Несколько свечей реально заменить (с трудом) со стороны капота, а вот как все заменить???

20 минут с перекурами . оптиспарк покупай за 500 долларов он же тебе пишет .

интересно, а какие будут суммарные вложения в этот флит...

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превышающие его ценность и самооценку аффтара в десятки раз

тысяч семь-восемь на синий Флит уйдет...

и все же ключевая фраза
But on the Fleetwoods, yes people say "Now that's a Cadillac".

ага . это только начало . ты еще даже не касался мотора зажигания подушек кузова . коробки и тп . пока все это сделаешь он сгниет и тут еще 5 на перекрас

DimaFirebird350'
+10000!!!!!!!!

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