The Fred Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 The 1994 I have looks better to me than those 1998+ models. The 1998+ looks like a toy car to me Actually the 1990 and 1991 Seville look better than any of them MerryChristmas Be a Capitalist or work for one. Work for a Capitalist or be one. MerryChristmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjayzway Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 I personally like the look of the 92-97 better than my 98! I also like the 92-97 100% more than the 2002 and up! There is just something about the PLASTIC generation that turns me off! Big Jay Life is too short to grow up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonA Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 This is an easy answer. 92-97 generation all the way! Of course, a totally subjective...subject. But yes, 92-97 does in fact look better. Jason(2001 STS, White Diamond) "When you turn your car on...does it return the favor?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted tcb Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 After owning a few examples of both series, I have to agree with the consensus that the 92-97 looks best ...muscular. However, the 98+ interiors are far nicer, more integrated materials and controls. The previous interiors are starting to look a bit dated in terms of switchgear ... door handles, window switches, signal switches all look like generic gm parts. The newer interiors look far richer. All subjective, of course. 1989 FWD Fleetwood, Silver 1995 STS Crimson Pearl on Black leather 1997 STS Diamond White 1999 STS Crimson Pearl 2001 STS Silver 2003 STS, Crimson Pearl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fred Posted September 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 I knew it I knew it! MerryChristmas Be a Capitalist or work for one. Work for a Capitalist or be one. MerryChristmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OynxSTS Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Put my vote down as a split decision. IMO the 92-97 has a better looking nose but the 98-04 has a better looking rump. I guess it comes down to whether or not you're a butt guy. One thing that is a given.. all of these cars 92-04 ALL look better then the new knife edge stuff currently being produced.... Though the STS-V is starting to grow on me. Easin' down the highway in a new Cadillac, I had a fine fox in front, I had three more in the back ZZTOP, I'm Bad I'm Nationwide Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davedog Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Put my vote down as a split decision. IMO the 92-97 has a better looking nose but the 98-04 has a better looking rump. I guess it comes down to whether or not you're a butt guy. One thing that is a given.. all of these cars 92-04 ALL look better then the new knife edge stuff currently being produced.... Though the STS-V is starting to grow on me. Wow, I know this is all subjective, but "a given" - are there really that many people who dislike the new look that caddy is going with? I actually was attracted to a newer one for the sharp edges, I've always liked sharp edges on cars vs. rounded, soft edges, but again, That's just me. Do most people dislike the new look (2003 & up)? Crystal Red Tintcoat Exterior | Shale/Brownstone Interior | 32k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefank Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 I do like both 92 - 97 and 98 - 04 and can't really decide which one looks better. But I do not like the newer body styles. But that's all personal... OTOH, over here I see another Cadillac once a month or so, I've only seen one '06 STS ever on the road, and one '07 BLS. About a year ago I saw a CLS. If I see a Cadillac, it's usually a 98 - 04. So the newer ones have no chance to grow on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OynxSTS Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Regarding the 05 and newer cars... Sorry about the "given" comment... you are right this is a subjective thing.... Though if you search the archives you will find that this was discussed in the past and at that time opinion was about 10-1 that GM "goofed" making the '05 STS look like a '04 CTS... The 92-97 look was a "got to have it" design, based a lot on the Pininfarina designed Allante... The 98-04 look became a "nice, but not sure if its any better" design. And the >05 look says "I'm trying a little too hard to be different". Under the skin though...the 05 and newer STSs are amazing cars... Easin' down the highway in a new Cadillac, I had a fine fox in front, I had three more in the back ZZTOP, I'm Bad I'm Nationwide Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chazglenn3 Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 I sure would like to have the 92-97 exterior with the 98-04 interior...that would be the perfect Seville for me! Charles Charles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KG6PSK Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 And the >05 look says "I'm trying a little too hard to be different". Or perhaps "I'm trying a little too hard to be German"? But as an earlier poster said, the STS-V is growing on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDK Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 Folks, I certainly agree with the comment reagrding a new interior in an "older body", sounds like most of us huh? I for one would love to have GM remake the '57 Belair with all the latest trick hardware inside and underneath. It seems that certain styles are "Classics" and bound to return, no matter if cars, clothes or whatever has style to begin with. All I need to think is this; I met my wife when minishirts were the rage and to me - that hankerchief-sized outfit and a body made for it . . . said it all... And yes the early Sevilles are certainly classics, but I'll go for a knife-edged STS-V with no problems. All IMHO Add power to leave problems behind. Most braking is just - poor planning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adallak Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 I would go for a new ugly (IMHO!) Cadillac as well. When you drive one you do not see it. LOL The saddest thing in life is wasted talent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjtjwdad Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 Put my vote down as a split decision. IMO the 92-97 has a better looking nose but the 98-04 has a better looking rump. I guess it comes down to whether or not you're a butt guy. One thing that is a given.. all of these cars 92-04 ALL look better then the new knife edge stuff currently being produced.... Though the STS-V is starting to grow on me. I agree with you and and I definately prefer the 98-04 interiors over the 92-97 models. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boricua3131 Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 98-04 all day baby! ( of course because I have an 03 ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenJ Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 . . . . are there really that many people who dislike the new look that caddy is going with? I actually was attracted to a newer one for the sharp edges, I've always liked sharp edges on cars vs. rounded, soft edges, but again, That's just me. Do most people dislike the new look (2003 & up)? I like that angular look. I'm really sick of the ubiquitous "jelly bean" look sported by so many cars out there. And don't get me started on chromed tail lense housings. Tonka Toys! Regards, Warren There is no means of avoiding the final collapse of a boom brought about by credit expansion. The alternative is only whether the crisis should come sooner as the result of a voluntary abandonment of further credit expansion, or later as a final and total catastrophe of the currency system involved. - Ludwig von Mises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fred Posted September 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 Folks, I certainly agree with the comment reagrding a new interior in an "older body", sounds like most of us huh? I for one would love to have GM remake the '57 Belair with all the latest trick hardware inside and underneath. It seems that certain styles are "Classics" and bound to return, no matter if cars, clothes or whatever has style to begin with. All I need to think is this; I met my wife when minishirts were the rage and to me - that hankerchief-sized outfit and a body made for it . . . said it all... And yes the early Sevilles are certainly classics, but I'll go for a knife-edged STS-V with no problems. All IMHO They're doing that now, Making old style muscle car bodied autos with all of the new tech . . . . are there really that many people who dislike the new look that caddy is going with? I actually was attracted to a newer one for the sharp edges, I've always liked sharp edges on cars vs. rounded, soft edges, but again, That's just me. Do most people dislike the new look (2003 & up)? I like that angular look. I'm really sick of the ubiquitous "jelly bean" look sported by so many cars out there. And don't get me started on chromed tail lense housings. Tonka Toys! Regards, Warren What about this ridiculous altezzo* lights *Too ridiculous to be spelled properly MerryChristmas Be a Capitalist or work for one. Work for a Capitalist or be one. MerryChristmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonA Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 I like the notion of the 98-04 interior in a 92-97 body! Jason(2001 STS, White Diamond) "When you turn your car on...does it return the favor?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonA Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 Wow, I know this is all subjective, but "a given" - are there really that many people who dislike the new look that caddy is going with? I actually was attracted to a newer one for the sharp edges, I've always liked sharp edges on cars vs. rounded, soft edges, but again, That's just me. Do most people dislike the new look (2003 & up)? I don't really care for the new look. It's too chiseled to me. Like the interior of the first generation Ford Focus. To many hard edges, angles, etc. The 00-05 DeVille is about as much of the "new" look as I can personally take. The 98-04 Seville was still styled in the eye of its earlier generation, and looks good to me. I don't care much at all for the new STS. The XLR looks very proportionate to me, and the looks flatter its performance. But as for the rest of the line, I'm not bought into it -- at least not yet. Jason(2001 STS, White Diamond) "When you turn your car on...does it return the favor?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve6 Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 98-2004 > pre 98 (I think ive already said this in another thread ) the interiors take the cake for the 98-2002 seville's, the dash and controls is a huge visual improvment .. IMO..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abad95 Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 I Like the '92-'97 Body style. If only it had the '98 and up dashboard, it would be the perfect Seville. I love the new STS-V.You can't mistake it or any other car.(Except the CTS) Florin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fretbuzz470 Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 I am going to have to go w/ the opinion that I love the 98-04' Interiors and don't much care weather it's either the earlier or these body types I love the look of both myself(although not such a fan of the 05 an up body styles. When I am driving all I see is the interior and the hood. I have been an auto technician for 13 years and while taking test drives (for me NE ways) the 98-04's were the most comfortable and easiest to get around to all the functions (wipers, turn signals ect ect) that you have to find on a spur of the moment. I was totally stoaked last week when I acted on the opentunity to buy an 00' STS for $3200 and retire the 94 Park Ave Ultra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pos2nat Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 I sure would like to have the 92-97 exterior with the 98-04 interior...that would be the perfect Seville for me! Charles I'll also take the 92-97 exterior with the 98-04 interior and I'll add the '06 STS-V powertrain...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fred Posted October 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 Yea I tell you what I have the STS on the street right now and when I was coming down the roadway I couldn't help but notice what a gorgeous car the 94 STS really is Darn the luck that I can't seem to fix mine MerryChristmas Be a Capitalist or work for one. Work for a Capitalist or be one. MerryChristmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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