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Re: Can GM make Cadillac the standard of the world Again?? [rockylee]
by lemko
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Nov 27, 2006 (6:41 am)
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Replying to: rockylee (Nov 27, 2006 5:30 am)
The Royaum is a Buick sold only in China. Nicer than what we get - sort of a larger version of the Chinese LaCrosse.
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by fintail
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Nov 27, 2006 (8:00 am)
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Standard of the world? Not hardly. Standard of the domestics? I could go for that.
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Re: Can GM make Cadillac the standard of the world Again?? [rockylee]
by bumpy
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Nov 27, 2006 (8:01 am)
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Replying to: rockylee (Nov 27, 2006 5:30 am)
Buick Royaum
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Re: Can GM make Cadillac the standard of the world Again?? [lemko]
by rockylee
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Nov 27, 2006 (9:01 am)
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Replying to: lemko (Nov 27, 2006 6:41 am)
Yeah it looks nice from the front grill. That's the only photo I saw though. Thanx for the link bumpy. 
Rocky
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What does "Standard of the World" mean?
by sls002
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Nov 27, 2006 (9:06 am)
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When Cadillac won the Dewar Trophy for "standard of the world", it meant that they were using interchangable parts to make Cadillac's, while the European cars were using custom made parts for each car.
There was only one Dewar Trophy for this category, and that Trophy is still Cadillac's. They are therefore still the "Standard of the World" and this topic should be terminated.
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Re: What does "Standard of the World" mean? [sls002]
by fintail
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Nov 27, 2006 (9:09 am)
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Replying to: sls002 (Nov 27, 2006 9:06 am)
When was that? 1908? Funny.
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Re: . [fintail]
by rockylee
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Nov 27, 2006 (9:12 am)
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Replying to: fintail (Nov 27, 2006 8:00 am)
Well like I said the Escalade, is the Standard of the World of SUVS. The SRX, currently is the Standard of the World of CUVs and the EXT is the Standard of the World of pick-ups. Hopefully the new CTS, will be the Standard of the World of entry/lux sedans and the next STS and DTS, become Standards of the World of their respective segments. A Big Body RWD DTS, with a 400+ hp DOHC V-8 with a upgraded interior and gadgetry would make it a "Standard of the World" candidate. The STS, needs all of the things I mentioned for the DTS, but on a slightly smaller scale and a sport tuned suspension using Delphi's new Magneride II technology that is driver selectable. It would be best to tune the STS to at least 450 hp using a V-8 along with the new 2-stage hybrid technology in a performance application like Lexus. If GM, wanted to really go after the europeans and japanese and gain a chunk of market-share they could invest some R&D dollars into a Northstar Diesel or a equivalent. 
Just my $0.02 on the Standard of the World chatter
Rocky
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Re: What does "Standard of the World" mean? [sls002]
by rockylee
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Nov 27, 2006 (9:17 am)
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Replying to: sls002 (Nov 27, 2006 9:06 am)
Well in Trucks and SUVs they still are. The CTS, DTS, STS, are a slightly better interior, performance upgrade, RWD for the DTS, and a few gadgetology. enhancements away from being the "Standard of the World" Give em' a few more years and we will be able to say those words with confidence. 
Rocky
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Re: What does "Standard of the World" mean? [fintail]
by rockylee
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Nov 27, 2006 (9:19 am)
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Replying to: fintail (Nov 27, 2006 9:09 am)
Well the Seville STS in the early-mid 90's was the "Standard of the World" with it's new Northstar and cutting edge design. 
Rocky
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Re: What does "Standard of the World" mean? [rockylee]
by fintail
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Nov 27, 2006 (9:21 am)
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Replying to: rockylee (Nov 27, 2006 9:19 am)
You aren't serious, are you? BMW and MB weren't exactly scared.
Cutting edge? What?
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