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#3958 of 6098 Re: Road & Track comparison [laurasdada] by sls002 Dec 23, 2007 (10:04 am)
Replying to: laurasdada (Dec 23, 2007 10:01 am) So far I have not gotten a recall, but as I read it, the recall letters are going out for a February recall. I do know that some have had problems with noisy rear ends, and perhaps that is related.
#3959 of 6098 Re: Why I buy Cadillac over Benz [sls002] by lemko Dec 23, 2007 (10:44 am)
Replying to: sls002 (Dec 23, 2007 10:02 am) You know what, I've been thinking the same thing. I could've saved big time buying a Lucerne CXS over the Cadillac DTS Performance, but I like the Cadillac styling that much better. I would've chosen the four-holer over the three-holer as I think the big Lucerne body would've been too much of a match for the 3.8 litre V-6. The practical side of me says the Lucerne would've been the sensible choice, but the emotional side of me won over again. Replies to this message: rockylee (Dec 23, 2007 1:18 pm) lemko (Dec 23, 2007 3:10 pm) rockylee (Dec 24, 2007 3:15 am) and 1 more...
#3960 of 6098 Re: Why I buy Cadillac over Benz [lemko] by rockylee Dec 23, 2007 (1:18 pm)
Replying to: lemko (Dec 23, 2007 10:44 am) Well if you would of went Lucrne, I wouldof reccommended you get the "SUPER" but I saw a black DTS, on my wayback from Troy, Mi thursday and thought of you. It was a performance DTS, model with all the bells and whistles.   -Rocky Replies to this message: lemko (Dec 23, 2007 3:10 pm) rockylee (Dec 24, 2007 3:15 am) lemko (Dec 24, 2007 7:53 am)
#3961 of 6098 Re: Why I buy Cadillac over Benz [rockylee] by lemko Dec 23, 2007 (3:10 pm)
Replying to: rockylee (Dec 23, 2007 1:18 pm) That sounds like my car. Did it have the body color grille? My car has just about every conceivable option on it. Replies to this message: rockylee (Dec 24, 2007 3:15 am) lemko (Dec 24, 2007 7:53 am)
#3962 of 6098 Re: Why I buy Cadillac over Benz [lemko] by rockylee Dec 24, 2007 (3:15 am)
Replying to: lemko (Dec 23, 2007 3:10 pm) lemko, we parked next to it on a rest room break at Micky D's but I did not look at the front of it.   So I assume yours have Magneride ???   -Rocky Replies to this message: lemko (Dec 24, 2007 7:53 am)
#3963 of 6098 lemko........ by rockylee Dec 24, 2007 (4:44 am)
My gawd pal, I got a hair up my rear and wondered if Lincoln, had any new info on the Lincoln MKS, and boy, oh boy, that is one hot momma !!!!   Lincoln, is finally becoming competitive again. I tell you what if they can offer a great red carpet lease on the MKS, it could steal some CTS, sales.   I'm just glad Ford/Lincoln, has finally made a car I would like to own.   -Rocky
#3964 of 6098 Re: Why I buy Cadillac over Benz [rockylee] by lemko Dec 24, 2007 (7:53 am)
Replying to: rockylee (Dec 24, 2007 3:15 am) It has that and more!
#3965 of 6098 Re: Cadillac V-Series........... [sls002] by mrsyj Dec 25, 2007 (6:50 am)
Replying to: sls002 (Dec 21, 2007 12:47 pm) skidpad is a measure of grip, not necessarily handling. As I stated in the recent C&D test the CTS posted a faster lane change speed than the G35 and 328i in spite of being far heavier than both. The CTS' skidpad performance is going to be compromised by its weight and tires as you noted. That does not mean that its not as nimble or capable as the BMW or G35.
#3966 of 6098 Re: Road & Track comparison [habitat1] by mrsyj Dec 25, 2007 (6:53 am)
Replying to: habitat1 (Dec 21, 2007 2:12 pm) "Perhaps if you are into chrome grills and Rock em Sock em Robot exterior lines. It's still ugly GM on the outside to me. Let's just say that looks are subjective and some have a taste for GM styling and others don't. "   from my perspective only die hard GM bashers find the CTS unattractive. I agree that styling is subjective but sometimes almost everyone agrees a design is on point. The CTS is one of those cases. Even the most jaded anti GM press outlets have praised the car for its looks and I agree 100%. Its certainly more original and compelling than anything coming out of Lexus these days. Nice to see a design that doesnt seem to be copied from Mercedes or BMW.
#3967 of 6098 Re: Road & Track comparison [trimaster] by mrsyj Dec 25, 2007 (6:59 am)
Replying to: trimaster (Dec 21, 2007 10:56 pm) "I think the CTS is a nice car. I'm glad GM has a potential winner on their hands. Yes it has good reviews, but it all comes down to sales. Hopefully it does well."   Since its been on sale the 2008 CTS has outsold the C class, TL, IS, A4 and G35. I would say the car s doing just fine and will continue to do so. While there are many people who wont give the car a chance because its American and they hate American cars and would love to see GM go bankrupt, there are plenty of people who will drive a no excuse car like teh CTS. Read some of the consumer reviews right here on this site, many owners have traded in European cars. BTW, the CTS isnt too big compared to luxury cars like the E class, and 5 series. Its only big when compared to the compact 3 series and c class. I see nothing admirable about a compact luxury car that costs $40k. C&D noted the Civic is larger than the C class. While some people hold on to the notion that smaller means better handling we know there are plenty of midsize vehicles out here than handle just fine.   Cadillac has been getting good reviews on their products since the 2003 CTS came out nearly 6 years ago. This isn't a new phenomenon. CAdillacs were criticized in the past for being too soft but they have never hit the quality lows than MB has hit in the last 10-15 years. Replies to this message: trimaster (Dec 25, 2007 1:59 pm) mrsyj (Dec 26, 2007 5:21 am) trimaster (Dec 25, 2007 9:12 pm) mrsyj (Dec 26, 2007 5:28 am) trimaster (Dec 26, 2007 9:58 am) and 17 more...

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