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Replying to: laurasdada (Mar 06, 2007 10:54 am) |
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I have some advise for cadillac, please change the wood in that car! Its so horrible, it looks like it came from an old coffee table! I mean this only in the XLR-V. They should have a separate wood trim that is only on V-Series models, save some green and use 1 wood trim, but make it look good. THe STS-V trim is not too bad, that should be in the XLR-V.
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Replying to: exalteddragon1 (Apr 14, 2007 10:41 am)
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Replying to: laurasdada (Apr 14, 2007 6:11 pm) If you can pick one up, I don't see why not 
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Replying to: exalteddragon1 (Apr 18, 2007 8:12 pm) No purchase, no matter the item or price, is easy for me! If I'm buying for someone else, much easier for me to process. But buying for myself: a slow and painful process...  One of the issues (and this is strictly my opinion) is that the XLR started out of the gate well over-priced. Therefore, even the used cars are too pricey (imho). Using EBay Motors & Autotrader, looks like used '05 can be had in the mid $40s, '06 about $10k+ more...? Surely a nice deal for a car that started out life with a sticker in the mid $70s, but still a rather large cash outlay. At this price point ('05), there are a wide variety of brand-spankin' new cars that might quench my mid-life crisis, hard-top convertible, thirst: MB SLK, Vovlo C70, BMW 3, Miata (no interest in the VW EOS or Pontiac G6). If I decided I wanted an '06 (or new?) a whole new can of worms opens up: Used MB SL? New 'Vette? Or do I just say the heck with it, you can't take it with you and raid the 401K for a Jag XK??? Porsche 911, Cayman or Boxster? Et al... I like the concept of the XLR. The exterior, Northstar engine, 'Vette chasis and, of course, the hardtop convertible. The interior? Again, mho, in design and execution not up to the price of admission. Not a show stopper, but a pause button still. The gauges may be BVLGARI, but they do not appear very elegant to me. So, I'll continue to ponder and fret and deny myself... But, hopefully y'all are enjoying your well deserved toys and will occasionally post your experiences! |
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So, back from a week in SoCal: Santa Monica, Westwood, Pacific Pallisades, Malibu and San Diego. I saw 'em all: Bentleys, Aston Martins, Ferraris, Lamborghini, Porsches, Mercedes of all shapes and sizes, BMW-a-gogo, Vipers, Vettes and Prius'! Even a Qvale Mangusta! But not one XLR! Not one! What's up with that? Where are y'all? |
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Can anyone tell me why the production of 2007 xlrs is listed as 1505 when 2004-5-6 xlrs is near 4000 each year? 
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Replying to: partsman427 (Nov 27, 2007 10:23 am) As, I believe, the XLR is produced in Bowling Green alongside the 'Vette, perhaps they bled off production time for the 'Vette. I'll also believe that there is higher demand for the 'vette... Just a theory, though. |
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I've been with Benz's fo the last 10 years and now am considering replacing my SL with a good low milage XLR. Has Cadallac REALLY arrived again or is it just press. I left the American car market in 78 wih a vow to never buy another one ever, then I saw the XLR which is just drop dead beautifull. It also has a lager trunk than the SL,is much cheaper TO BUY. Qustion is, is the quality there??? Thanksin adance for any input..Ron
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Replying to: ron89 (Apr 21, 2008 6:59 am) I first purchased an '06 XLR, loved it! I should also mention that my five previous cars were Vettes, starting in '86. No other car I've owned has gotten so much attention, age, sex of the people didn't matter, everybody had questions, the most common: "What kind of car is that?" Well, after owning the X for awhile I had to jump to the V, and I can tell you, it's a different car!!! Very different, it handles great and has power to spare! Actually, I can see myself getting another in a couple of years. So, if any of you are on the fence and wondering if you should take the plunge, do it! Don't hesitate!!! You'll love the V. If money is tight I would still recommend the X, it's great car, One word of caution, if you buy used stay away from '04s and be sure to get one that is Certified by a Caddy dealership. Happy motoring!! Floyd |
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