2007 Cadillac XLR Consumer Discussions

Can GM make Cadillac the standard of the world Again?

Re: The Only Luxury Car... [lemko]

Written by: circlew on Feb 27, 2008 11:00 AM

Her is some interesteing data from July 2007. According to the industry examiners at CNW Research, Cadillac’s fortunes appear to be slipping away at the margins. In the firm’s July installment of their Retail Automotive Summary, their Aspirational Index (which judges a brand’s attractiveness to consumers) reveals that Cadillac’s rising star is beginning ... Read More...

Re: Can we get back to Cadillac [habitat1]

Written by: 62vetteefp on Jan 07, 2008 07:58 AM

Even BMW, with their excellent 535i, has not announced plans to abandon the 550i. I also agree with pretty much everything you say but do no wait for BMW to announce dropping the V8 in the near term. They will continue to pay gaz guzzler taxes until the tax is so high actual buyers refuse to pay it. BMW will just pay the penalties as long as consumers support them. When ... Read More...

ultra cancelled

Written by: 62vetteefp on Jan 04, 2008 04:54 AM

I hope you aren't talking about the new ULTRA Unfortunately yes. When I heard this I screamed at the person who told me. Not that it was their decision. BUT in looking at it and all the other stuff that is going on I can see why. I just do not like it. First the possible usage of the engine was very small volume. Pretty much Cadillac only and in only a possible 3 models:CTS, ... Read More...

Re: Road & Track comparison [lykourinou]

Written by: mrsyj on Dec 27, 2007 05:44 AM

"I agree GM could do better in their Cadillac interiors......the XLR in particular the interior is dissapointing. " The XLR needs to be updated as does the STS to some degree. I like the CTS, DTS, Escalade and SRX interiors. They are very competitive with anything from MB or Lexus. The 2007 refresh of the SRX interior took it from worst in class to one of the best. Read More...

Re: Road & Track comparison [mrsyj]

Written by: trimaster on Dec 25, 2007 09:12 PM

Since its been on sale the 2008 CTS has outsold the C class, TL, IS, A4 and G35. I would say the car s doing just fine and will continue to do so....Read some of the consumer reviews right here on this site, many owners have traded in European cars. Would you be so kind to post a link to back this up? I did a little research and this is what I discovered: (sorry about the spacing ... Read More...

Re: Road & Track comparison [laurasdada]

Written by: trimaster on Dec 25, 2007 02:07 PM

"General Motors has announced the recall of 276,000 vehicles. The recall is due to a faulty pinion seal, which can cause fluid leaks. The recall affects the 2005-07 Cadillac CTS, CTS-V, SRX, STS and STS-V; 2006-07 Pontiac Solstice; and 2007 Saturn Sky. " That's the last thing they need at this crucial point. Hopefully they can get this problem fixed and it'll ... Read More...

Re: Road & Track comparison [trimaster]

Written by: laurasdada on Dec 22, 2007 10:40 AM

And: "General Motors has announced the recall of 276,000 vehicles. The recall is due to a faulty pinion seal, which can cause fluid leaks. The recall affects the 2005-07 Cadillac CTS, CTS-V, SRX, STS and STS-V; 2006-07 Pontiac Solstice; and 2007 Saturn Sky. " Now we all know Mercedes has had its own quality problems of late. But that is just for the last 7 or 8 years? ... Read More...

American \ Expensive Re: Road & Track comparison [sls002]

Written by: rayainsw on Nov 12, 2007 10:30 AM

Cadillac will do best to market cars that are not direct competition with BMW or Mercedes. If Cadillac can build something different, but American, then it should sell. Cadillac will not be able to sell something very expensive. The XLR does not sell like the Mercedes SL's. = = = While I agree with statements 1 & 2, I disagree with #3. If Caddy does build something ... Read More...

Re: While my memory [lokki]

Written by: sls002 on Jan 19, 2007 09:57 AM

My local dealer had an XLR on the showroom floor last time I was there. The interior did not seem that much better than a basic Cadillac. At the same time I looked at the 2007 SRX interior. It does look better than the 2006 interior, but mainly because there is more wood. The plastics have been replaced with something that looks like leather, and has stitching. The ... Read More...

Re: Cadillac...and others [merc1]

Written by: nvbanker on Jan 09, 2007 08:32 PM

I have uncles that still won't buy anything but a Cadillac, but lucky for them Cadillac really does make something worth buying in 2007. It has to be a "hog". Really, Merc. The STS-V without bluetooth - the STS without an engine...the Escalade without folding rear seats, the CTS without - pretty much everything, the DTS without a driveshaft, the SRX without a theme ... Read More...