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Can GM make Cadillac the standard of the world Again?

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#5339 of 6098 I don't think so... by lemko Aug 27, 2008 (6:07 am)
...a model priced below the CTS should be Buick's domain. I wouldn't mind a baby Buick based on the BLS. Maybe they can call it the Special for old time's sake?   I would most definitely be interested in a DTS-V or something like it. Of course such a vehicle would break my budget. I can always dream. Replies to this message: sls002 (Aug 27, 2008 11:45 am)
#5340 of 6098 Re: CTS-V "embarrasses" BMW??? [fintail] by nvbanker Aug 27, 2008 (9:39 am)
Replying to: fintail (Aug 26, 2008 6:00 pm) I too am amazed that any Cadillac can take this honor from the sacred Bimmer - good for GM! That is a real accomplishment. I guess maybe GM CAN make Cadillac a standard again....it takes a lot of effort though, and resources. But the CTS is the main thing Caddy has, and in these times, it's not a bad thing to have going for ya.
#5341 of 6098 Baseball analogy by lemko Aug 27, 2008 (11:41 am)
Cimmaron = Strike One! Catera = Strike Two! CTS = HOME RUN!!! Replies to this message: circlew (Aug 27, 2008 6:27 pm) claires (Aug 27, 2008 8:05 pm)
#5342 of 6098 Re: I don't think so... [lemko] by sls002 Aug 27, 2008 (11:45 am)
Replying to: lemko (Aug 27, 2008 6:07 am) What do you see a DTS_V being? I can see a RWD DTS making some sense as a V model perhaps, but that really depends on what the RWD DTS is designed for. The V series Cadillac sedans are about being high performance sports sedans. The DTS is not a sports sedan, and trying to make a V series out of it would be a total waste. But a RWD DTS that is similar to the Pontiac G8 might prove to be a decent platform for a V series edition. The CTS_V is a decent Cadillac in the V series and does compare with the competition. The STS_V was OK, but not competitive and probably should have been marketed as a performance STS. The STS's northstar engine was simply not designed for enough power. I think they planned for the next generation V8 (now cancelled) to provide V-series performance. The Corvette engine the CTS_V is OK for the CTS, but not quite what should be expected from a higher end car.
#5343 of 6098 Re: Baseball analogy [lemko] by circlew Aug 27, 2008 (6:27 pm)
Replying to: lemko (Aug 27, 2008 11:41 am) Nice...the other team is still ahead by 5 runs in the 9th with 2 outs!   Regards, OW
#5344 of 6098 Re: Baseball analogy [lemko] by claires HOST Aug 27, 2008 (8:05 pm)
Replying to: lemko (Aug 27, 2008 11:41 am) I actually liked my little Catera...
#5345 of 6098 Huh? by m4d_cow Aug 27, 2008 (9:37 pm)
Might as well buy an Opel Omega cuz thats exactly what a Catera is. Its a decent car though, comfy ride. But not worthy the price premium for the cadi badge. Replies to this message: sls002 (Aug 28, 2008 6:36 am) nvbanker (Aug 28, 2008 10:34 am)
#5346 of 6098 Re: Huh? [m4d_cow] by sls002 Aug 28, 2008 (6:36 am)
Replying to: m4d_cow (Aug 27, 2008 9:37 pm) But the Opel's were not available in the US market then. Holden's are not available here either, execpt as Pontiac's G8 now or the GTO previously.
#5347 of 6098 Another 3 series caddy competitor article by 62vetteefp Aug 28, 2008 (10:07 am)
Cadillac will introduce a compact rear-wheel drive sport sedan in 2011 to compete with the size and performance of cars like the BMW 3-series, Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C-class.   The car may offer a high-powered four-cylinder engine. However, it's been engineered to match the top sports sedans' performance.   GM is still debating whether to offer the car with both V6 and high-output four-cylinder engines. No production site has been announced, but North American assembly is likely.   If a four-cylinder model gets the green light, look for the engine to produce more power than the 260-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder GM now uses in cars like the Pontiac Solstice GXP and Chevrolet HHR SS.
#5348 of 6098 Re: Huh? [m4d_cow] by nvbanker Aug 28, 2008 (10:34 am)
Replying to: m4d_cow (Aug 27, 2008 9:37 pm) The Catera had a reputation for being the Caddy that stalls, as well as zigs.....the CTS is a vast improvement. Some may have liked them, but they were not world class by any means.

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