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Automotive News & Views Can GM make Cadillac the standard of the world Again?
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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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Replying to: aldw (Feb 10, 2008 1:51 pm) Cadillac does not have an intelligent key in their Escalade, nor a folding flat 3rd row seat, not even a push button start. Nissan Maximas from 2004 and up have either a push button start or fob to turn to start, without ever using a key (intelligent key). Cadillac doesn't even offer that on their Escalade, matter of fact they still use solid rear axles, and OHC engines. GM will continue to fail unless they meet the build quality of standards of imports, not to mention import luxury manufacturers.
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Replying to: circlew (Feb 11, 2008 8:40 am) Truer words have never been spoken.
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Cadillac and other GM vehicles still have a way to go in improving interior design and luxury as far as their materials are concerned. The new CTS and revised STS interiors are but a step in the right direction. The ergonomics in Cadillacs have been improving as well. |
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Replying to: cooterbfd (Feb 18, 2008 8:16 am) Regards, OW |
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Replying to: lykourinou (Feb 18, 2008 10:15 am) That'll give 'em a jump start for sure! Regards, OW |
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Replying to: circlew (Feb 18, 2008 1:55 pm) First of all, GM OWNS Holden, and part of GM's restructuring has been to marry these foreign divisions w/ US divisions to streamline the design process, as well as share global platforms to cut costs. What good would striking a deal w/ BMW or Mercedes do. Then people would say Caddy couldn't cut the mustard and had to buy from the Germans to compete w/ them. I believe the biggest gripe the car mags had w/ the CTS in comparison w/ the 3 series was that it was too big (heavy). But the CTS gives you a 5 series sized car for a 3 series price. Yet they don't think it would be fair to compare the 5 w/ the CTS because the 5 comes w/ equiptment not available on the CTS because of the price difference. So I think it would be fair to say that Caddy gives you the same quality car for the same price as BMW, only the BMW handles better because it's smaller, and the Caddy is more comfortable to ride in because it's bigger. And don't give me any bs about quality, because the Germans have had their fair share of quality bugs as of lately.
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