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Automotive News & Views Can GM make Cadillac the standard of the world Again?
6098 messages, Last post on Aug 14, 2009 at 4:43 PM
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Replying to: cooterbfd (Feb 10, 2008 12:38 pm)
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Replying to: aldw (Feb 10, 2008 1:51 pm) Regards, OW |
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Replying to: lykourinou (Feb 10, 2008 9:00 am) |
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I don't think Cadillac ever set the standards for luxury cars. Cadillac has been a top of the line GM car, where it was priced to sell. The V16 Cadillac's were probably comparable to upper end cars in the '30's, but after WWII Cadillac's were all lower end (compared to the pre-war models) models. The Eldorado Brougham was a try at making something better, but it was more flash than substance. The early Cadillac's were mid-priced cars (like Buick is now). When GM took over Cadillac, they made it the top of the GM line.
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Replying to: sls002 (Feb 11, 2008 8:18 am) Regards, OW
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Replying to: circlew (Feb 11, 2008 8:40 am) |
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Replying to: sheepdog1 (Feb 17, 2008 3:11 pm) I would hardly call any Cadillac World Class at this point, let alone the Standard. Quality, Workmanship or Service. Just my opinion. The desire to reverse this is always available. The culture needs to own that desire. Regards, OW |
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Replying to: circlew (Feb 18, 2008 7:00 am) When you talk about "World Class", you have to define what you mean by that. I think in some sense the Rolls Royce is world class, but only in the sense that it is a very recognizable luxury car. The Rolls is not a sports sedan, which is another class entirely. Cadillac does own the "Standard of the World" slogan because they did win the Dewar Trophy. That did not make them a World Class whatever though. I think that some Cadillac models (Car&Driver has rated the SRX best since it was introduced) are competitive with their competition, and this does make them world class, but not best in class. |
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Replying to: circlew (Feb 18, 2008 7:00 am) Huh???  I was just at the dealer 2 months ago and inquired about the headlight assy. on my Aunt's 1988 Park Ave. (it was cracked when someone backed into it). They still had 3 in stock at the Boston warehouse. And this is for a 20 year old car!!!! As the SRX gets older, you will still be able to get parts and service for it. Contrary to popular opinion, GM is NOT going anywhere.
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Replying to: cooterbfd (Feb 10, 2008 12:38 pm) Yes in 2004 Nissan/Infiniti had problems with the brakes on the QX and Armada. They have been remedied and no major problems have occured since. As a matter of fact JD power rates the 07 QX with above average reliability. |
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