You are here: Forums Automotive News & Views Can GM make Cadillac the standard of the world Again?

Can GM make Cadillac the standard of the world Again?

6098 messages,  Last post on Aug 14, 2009 at 4:43 PM

You are in the Automotive News & Views Forum. Your Hosts are steve_ & claires

What is this discussion about? Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac XLR, Cadillac STS, Automotive News

Messages Page 532 of 610 1 ... 529 530 531 532 533 534 535 ... 610 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

#5308 of 6098 Re: The way I see it; [nvbanker] by sls002 Aug 19, 2008 (2:05 pm)
Replying to: nvbanker (Aug 19, 2008 1:36 pm) Ah, but which Mercedes? Mercedes has a lot of different models, all are different. Top Gear (BBC America) had an interesting race between a sports car model and a boat (London to Oslo). Two boats broke down on the way, so the car won. Replies to this message: nvbanker (Aug 19, 2008 2:08 pm) circlew (Aug 20, 2008 2:57 am) sls002 (Aug 20, 2008 6:53 am) plekto (Aug 20, 2008 1:43 pm) sls002 (Aug 20, 2008 2:49 pm) fintail (Aug 20, 2008 5:14 pm)
#5309 of 6098 Re: The way I see it; [sls002] by nvbanker Aug 19, 2008 (2:08 pm)
Replying to: sls002 (Aug 19, 2008 2:05 pm) The S Class, of course. The rest are starters. Replies to this message: circlew (Aug 20, 2008 2:57 am) sls002 (Aug 20, 2008 6:53 am)
#5310 of 6098 Re: The way I see it; [nvbanker] by circlew Aug 20, 2008 (2:57 am)
Replying to: nvbanker (Aug 19, 2008 2:08 pm) Agreed, S500AMG. Replies to this message: sls002 (Aug 20, 2008 6:53 am)
#5311 of 6098 nvbanker by m4d_cow Aug 20, 2008 (3:41 am)
I dont know that much about Magnum's sales details, but if its true I wont be that surprised. Like I said, the general term for wagon in the US is wagon = uncool. Replies to this message: sls002 (Aug 20, 2008 6:56 am) robbieg (Aug 27, 2008 5:56 am)
#5312 of 6098 Re: The way I see it; [circlew] by sls002 Aug 20, 2008 (6:53 am)
Replying to: circlew (Aug 20, 2008 2:57 am) The S-class is really not a sports sedan though. If the CTS is a bit too big, then the S500 is even more out of it. On the other hand the S65AMG might be OK. The SL65AMG is better though, but more sports car than sedan.
#5313 of 6098 Re: nvbanker [m4d_cow] by sls002 Aug 20, 2008 (6:56 am)
Replying to: m4d_cow (Aug 20, 2008 3:41 am) I think that the wagon buyer wants something more off road like an SUV, or they want something better for hauling stuff like a minivan. I personally wanted a decent handling wagon, something like the BMW 5-series wagon. But the nearest dealer is over 300 miles from here, so getting service would be expensive.
#5314 of 6098 Re: The way I see it; [sls002] by plekto Aug 20, 2008 (1:43 pm)
Replying to: sls002 (Aug 19, 2008 2:05 pm) There has only ever been one Mercedes, even 50 years ago. The others are cheap consumer and taxi models that were created as a way to placate those who couldn't afford the real thing and to gain market share among yuppies and wanna-be wealthy.   P.S. The leather seats in a S class are to die for. Really. Like an expensive leather jacket and not this junk the auto industry usually passes off as leather. Though Mercedes at least has the honesty to label their fake leather as synthetic leather.(MB Tex) Replies to this message: sls002 (Aug 20, 2008 2:49 pm) fintail (Aug 20, 2008 5:14 pm)
#5315 of 6098 Re: The way I see it; [plekto] by sls002 Aug 20, 2008 (2:49 pm)
Replying to: plekto (Aug 20, 2008 1:43 pm) I think the E-class is quite good. The C-class is low end. The S-class may correspond to something from the 60's, but models were named differently then.
#5316 of 6098 Re: The way I see it; [plekto] by fintail Aug 20, 2008 (5:14 pm)
Replying to: plekto (Aug 20, 2008 1:43 pm) MB also puts some kind of chemical in the leather, especially in the highline cars. Sit in a new S or CL and take a few deep breaths...it's intoxicating.   The nappa leather in my E55, which is probably a midrange grade, is very nice, not too hard and cheap, but not so soft that it will crease and crack. It's quality, and a big step up from standard E-class leather.   Many people still think MB-Tex is leather. It's the best industrial grade seating material.
#5317 of 6098 by m4d_cow Aug 20, 2008 (9:52 pm)
"If you want it all, get the Mercedes."   That, or Audi. IMO you forgot these measurements: image= MB, "value"= Audi, winter capabilities (awd) = both, but the quattro is superior. BMW sadly trails down in both AWD and value.   When it comes down to American cars, I also like the 300c, though I never got the chance to drive the car yet. Great looks, a bit too blinged out, but it can be fixed by a classier, less chromed grille, and new shoes (20" non-chrome, again). There are only 2 things that currently turn me off, 1. Poor fit-finish, and 2. crappy interior materials. Too bad they never even thought of fixing those 2 problem areas, otherwise 300c will definitely be on my shopping list.

Messages Page 532 of 610 1 ... 529 530 531 532 533 534 535 ... 610 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

You are here: Forums Automotive News & Views Can GM make Cadillac the standard of the world Again?