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Topic starter
18/06/2025 4:22 am
'54 DeSoto or Oldsmobile?
Be sure to make your selection.
Of course, please “Reply” to share your comments.
If selection is greater than 2 rank them.
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John Bono
North Jersey
18/06/2025 4:54 am
Whoa! Excellent comparo John. I didn't realize that two cars I like so much, were so different at the same year of manufacture.
I like the DeSoto a lot but it is in an older era when compared to the Olds. I'm going with the Starfire for its up to date styling and technology.
Topic starter
18/06/2025 5:05 am
Yes, but the DeSoto's "Got A Hemi."I like the DeSoto a lot but it is in an older era when compared to the Olds. I'm going with the Starfire for its up to date styling and technology.
John Bono
North Jersey
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18/06/2025 6:13 am
Oldsmobile for me too. It just looks newer.
Retired in Dunedin, Florida.
18/06/2025 6:37 am
This was closer than I thought as this DeSoto is one of my favorites. The Starfire on the other hand was the beginning of a long line of models using that model designation and style I liked right out of the box. Oldsmobile.
18/06/2025 8:07 am
I really like that DeSoto. Great family history and as I remember, a sporty ride compared to the Olds.
18/06/2025 8:09 am
Man oh man you sure can pick 'em John! I have gone back and forth on the pluses of each of these cars; for example the more modern styling (interior included) and trim/paint application of the Olds versus the dated but aggressive look of the DeSoto, with its hemi engine and overall trimmer appearance. I ultimately gave the nod to the DeSoto by a hair but it could change by this afternoon.
18/06/2025 8:52 am
Tough one! I like both styling ques of both cars. But even a blind man (and hey, I'm almost there), can see that the OLDSMOBILE appears to be a generation ahead of the DeSoto. So, it's OLDSMOBILE for me!
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
18/06/2025 9:22 am
I don't care for either one of them. The Olds does look better, but I prefer the DeSoto's mechanicals. Mechanicals generally are equally important to me.
So I'll call it a tie today.
Topic starter
20/06/2025 5:19 am
Tough call...going with the Oldsmobile but loving the DeSoto too.
Gents, thanks for your responses.
John Bono
North Jersey
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