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Is Cadillac's Image Dying and Does Anyone Care?

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#6173 of 6186 exhilarating performance and good fuel economy by steve_ HOST

Dec 06, 2012 (7:02 am)

At first glance it looked like this reviewer was cussing the new ATS; turns out he was giving it four stars (out of four stars).
 
"Light, powerful and efficient, the * * * * 2013 Cadillac ATS sport sedan is a breakthrough for America's premier luxury brand. Lavishly equipped and attractively priced, it raises Cadillac to a new level.
 
The ATS competes with sport sedans like the Audi A4, BMW 3-series, Infiniti G37, Lexus IS 350, Lincoln MKZ and Mercedes-Benz C-class. The new Cadillac's price, fuel economy and performance stack up well against comparably equipped models."
 
Mark Phelan: Cadillac ATS sport sedan strong in looks, performance (Detroit Free Press)

#6174 of 6186 Re: . [fintail] by keystonecarfan

Dec 07, 2012 (11:22 am)

Replying to: fintail (Dec 02, 2012 7:53 pm)
The problem is that he rarely, if ever, "completes the term."
 
Plus, any 2002 vehicle is going to require maintenance and repairs beyond oil changes and tune-ups. Tires alone for the Escalade (or any other full-size SUV) aren't cheap.
 
During Christmas 2006 my wife was surprised that a cousin of our sister-in-law had received an Escalade from her father for Christmas. She asked, "How can he do it?"
 
I then saw the Escalade in question...it was the first-generation model, which meant that it was about 6-7 years old. He didn't really give it to her - he had retained the title and allowed her "use it," but had never signed it over to her.
 
It apparently didn't last long, because after about a year, I never saw the Escalade again, even though we still see her on a regular basis.

#6175 of 6186 Re: . [keystonecarfan] by fintail

Dec 07, 2012 (11:53 am)

Replying to: keystonecarfan (Dec 07, 2012 11:22 am)
She probably ran it out of oil or into a tree or something

#6176 of 6186 Re: . [fintail] by keystonecarfan

Dec 07, 2012 (12:10 pm)

Replying to: fintail (Dec 07, 2012 11:53 am)
More likely, she gave it back when gas prices spiked in 2008. My wife is from a rural area, so people have to do LOTS of driving just to get to the store, school, work, etc. I don't want to think of how much it cost to keep that Escalade filled with gas.

#6177 of 6186 Re: . [keystonecarfan] by fintail

Dec 07, 2012 (12:22 pm)

Replying to: keystonecarfan (Dec 07, 2012 12:10 pm)
And amusingly, that seems to be where so many of those rigs sell, or to people who live really far from work. Then who complains loudest when prices go up?
 
On topic I guess, I wonder what the future is like for the Escalade. Current one is getting long in the tooth.

#6178 of 6186 Re: . [fintail] by robr2

Dec 07, 2012 (12:54 pm)

Replying to: fintail (Dec 07, 2012 12:22 pm)
On topic I guess, I wonder what the future is like for the Escalade. Current one is getting long in the tooth.
 
New one is due for 2014 along with new Tahoe/Yukon/Suburban.

#6179 of 6186 Re: looking at a flagship model [berri] by steve_ HOST

Dec 09, 2012 (11:07 am)

Replying to: berri (Oct 10, 2012 6:27 pm)
Alpha's, numeric's, alpha-numeric's - they have just become too many and too common.
 
Back to the naming thread, it appears that Chrysler gets it. Caddy should get on board too.
 
Storied Jeep nameplates are poised for return (Detroit Free Press)

#6180 of 6186 Re: looking at a flagship model [steve_] by fintail

Dec 09, 2012 (11:49 am)

Replying to: steve_ (Dec 09, 2012 11:07 am)
Only problem is determining the brand equity of potential names before they hit the market.

#6181 of 6186 CTS TT & 8 speed automatic by rayainsw

Mar 19, 2013 (8:30 am)

I wonder if this will help...?
 
http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f70/cadillac-confirms-twin-turbo-v-6-8-speed-- automatic-2014-cts-117093/

#6182 of 6186 Re: CTS TT & 8 speed automatic [rayainsw] by plekto

Mar 19, 2013 (8:54 am)

Replying to: rayainsw (Mar 19, 2013 8:30 am)
Great. Another yuppie toy for the wealthy hooligan.
 
That's one thing I don't get about auto makers. They spend insane amounts of money. Literally flush it away by the bucketful to make these cars to out-do each other and yet the average car we normal people have to drive can't even figure out how to build a car that doesn't feel and drive like a rental car.
 
I don't need 420hp and 20mpg. What I need is 210hp and 40mpg. What I need isn't $60K, I need a car for $30K.

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