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#4494 of 6098 And, another thing by carnaught Feb 18, 2008 (10:20 am)
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.
#4495 of 6098 Re: . [cooterbfd] by circlew Feb 18, 2008 (1:51 pm)
Replying to: cooterbfd (Feb 18, 2008 8:16 am) I know parts are available...that's not my point.   Regards, OW
#4496 of 6098 Re: . [lykourinou] by circlew Feb 18, 2008 (1:55 pm)
Replying to: lykourinou (Feb 18, 2008 10:15 am) Perhaps Caddy should import a BMW or Merc-based platform to gain ground like they are doing for the G-8 out of Aussie Land.   That'll give 'em a jump start for sure!   Regards, OW Replies to this message: cooterbfd (Feb 18, 2008 2:48 pm) circlew (Feb 19, 2008 3:39 am) lykourinou (Feb 19, 2008 4:18 am) lemko (Feb 19, 2008 5:51 am)
#4497 of 6098 Re: . [circlew] by cooterbfd Feb 18, 2008 (2:48 pm)
Replying to: circlew (Feb 18, 2008 1:55 pm) Perhaps Caddy should import a BMW or Merc-based platform to gain ground like they are doing for the G-8 out of Aussie Land.   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. Replies to this message: circlew (Feb 19, 2008 3:39 am) lykourinou (Feb 19, 2008 4:18 am) lemko (Feb 19, 2008 5:51 am)
#4498 of 6098 Re: What does "Standard of the World" mean? [lykourinou] by jkr2106 Feb 18, 2008 (7:47 pm)
Replying to: lykourinou (Feb 18, 2008 10:13 am) Cadillac doesn't even offer that on their Escalade, matter of fact they still use solid rear axles, and OHC engines.   OHC...puhleeze. GM/Cadillac would never use such an inferior engine on its flagship SUV. They went with the more potent OHV design. Replies to this message: lykourinou (Feb 19, 2008 4:09 am) sls002 (Feb 19, 2008 7:57 am) circlew (Feb 19, 2008 8:00 am) bumpy (Feb 19, 2008 8:32 am) and 3 more... sensai (Feb 19, 2008 10:59 am) lykourinou (Feb 19, 2008 5:08 pm) and 6 more...
#4499 of 6098 Re: . [cooterbfd] by circlew Feb 19, 2008 (3:39 am)
Replying to: cooterbfd (Feb 18, 2008 2:48 pm) Your assessment is fair. I just have a different opinion and until 2008, Caddy wasn't in the same league as the rest of the global luxury leaders let alone the standard. In all areas as previously noted, IMO of course.   Regards, OW Replies to this message: lykourinou (Feb 19, 2008 4:18 am)
#4500 of 6098 Re: What does "Standard of the World" mean? [jkr2106] by lykourinou Feb 19, 2008 (4:09 am)
Replying to: jkr2106 (Feb 18, 2008 7:47 pm) You are funny...tomato....tomatoe...Point is, the rest of the world uses DOHC ENGINES AND INDEPENDENT SUSPENSIONS AND GM DOESN'T. someone needs to let GM know that this is 2008 not 1978. Replies to this message: sls002 (Feb 19, 2008 7:57 am) circlew (Feb 19, 2008 8:00 am) bumpy (Feb 19, 2008 8:32 am) rayainsw (Feb 19, 2008 8:45 am) and 2 more... sensai (Feb 19, 2008 10:59 am) lykourinou (Feb 19, 2008 5:08 pm) lemko (Feb 20, 2008 6:08 am) and 4 more... sls002 (Feb 20, 2008 7:41 am)
#4501 of 6098 Re: . [circlew] by lykourinou Feb 19, 2008 (4:18 am)
Replying to: circlew (Feb 19, 2008 3:39 am) I agree with you, I am disapointed in GM putting the bare minimun in the Escalade ans selling it at the same prices as competitors. GM didn't even put a air filtration system in the new Escalade. Compared to the QX, GL, and Land Rover, people have a clear choice of which SUV not to choose. Hopefully GM will do more with the Escalade in the future.
#4502 of 6098 Re: . [cooterbfd] by lemko Feb 19, 2008 (5:45 am)
Replying to: cooterbfd (Feb 18, 2008 8:16 am) Wow! Your aunt also has a 1988 Buick Park Avenue? Great car, huh? Unlike today's vehicles, the headlight assembly on the 1988 Buick Park Avenue is actually GLASS and won't fog or yellow with age. I was able to buy a new grille this past December after some idiot backed into the car and cracked it.
#4503 of 6098 Re: . [cooterbfd] by lemko Feb 19, 2008 (5:51 am)
Replying to: cooterbfd (Feb 18, 2008 2:48 pm) The only thing that will be jumping is me jumping the Cadillac ship for some other make if they start rebadging unreliable and atrociously expensive Bimmers and Mercs as Cadillacs. At least I can depend on my Cadillacs to get me to work and without a vicious financial wallet-raping.

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