Can GM make Cadillac the standard of the world Again?

Replying to: m4d_cow (Jul 21, 2008 8:49 pm)

Want another?
 
This one is a bit more topical than Toyota/Subaru:
 
"It's no secret among those who follow the auto industry that the products that are currently coming out of Detroit, and/or about to come out of Detroit, are among the best vehicles in their respective market segments."
 
But there's that whole perception thing....
 
Detroit's tough uphill 'perception' battle suffers another hit (Straightline)

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Replying to: lemko (Jul 21, 2008 3:38 pm)

Yes, the same engine. Who knows? Oil changed every 3,000 miles religiously. Car was quick and they liked it a lot but the disappointments regarding nagging brake problems and the head gasket linger in my family. My Mom now owns a 2001 BPA and it has been bulletproof. Great FE also 22 mpg.
 
I would have loved that car with a 425/425 V-8. Tune the suspension and you could have charged $40K back then! Waiting lists would have developed. The car rode fantastic.
 
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OW

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Replying to: steve_ (Jul 21, 2008 9:01 pm)

I could,t have sais it better myself.
 
it just reinforces that decades-old perception that Detroit just doesn't get it--and never will get it...
 
Say what you will but I have a whole different feeing walking through a BMW dealer than a Caddy dealer. There is some real performing and luxurious steel on those floors.
 
I know you can e-buy a car these days faster than buying a $5 gallon of milk but you can't replace the feeling of touching a fine automobile.
 
GM doesn't have that anymore. Except with the Corvette! It's the only car brand that has been developed successfully from the last century by "The Biggest Car Company of ALL Time".
 
Regards,
OW

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