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holy geez..... pass.
give me a C6 convertible and extra $$ to mod it to around 700hp or so
give me a C6 convertible and extra $$ to mod it to around 700hp or so
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#43
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Originally Posted by Beltfed
Yeah, SLs are so exciting......great living in the tri-state area and seeing one on every other corner.
Real exclusive, nothing better than spending $100k+ on a car and being just another SL.
Real exclusive, nothing better than spending $100k+ on a car and being just another SL.
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Originally Posted by MattT516
(meeting at the exotic car lot)
salesman, pulling up: ''Ford GT, meet your fellow overpriced American car, the Cadillac XLR-V''
Who the hell is going to buy a $100k Cadillac? Bad enough the regular XLR is about $75k, no one's going to buy this car at that price. And while we're at it, no one's going to buy the STS-V for $75k, either. They're all going to opt for the M5 or E55 AMG.
salesman, pulling up: ''Ford GT, meet your fellow overpriced American car, the Cadillac XLR-V''
Who the hell is going to buy a $100k Cadillac? Bad enough the regular XLR is about $75k, no one's going to buy this car at that price. And while we're at it, no one's going to buy the STS-V for $75k, either. They're all going to opt for the M5 or E55 AMG.
There is no way in hell the Ford GT is overpriced, nor is this XLR-V. If you look at this car's competition, which is the SL500, for the price of the MB you get 302bhp, and for the XLR-V you get 440bhp. And the Caddy will almost certainly be more reliable. I'd rather stand out in a crowd than be "just another SL-driver".
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i know its a great car for the price, but what about the non-auto enthuasist market? will they see cadillac the same way as they see other luxury brands?
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I don't know how much exclusivity it will buy. It's not like you see an SL around every corner, anyway. I'd take the Mercedes over the Caddy anyday. Even in its top brand GM doesn't go it all, the XLR'-Vs interior IMO does not command the 100K price tag.
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Originally Posted by Minch00
There is no way in hell the Ford GT is overpriced, nor is this XLR-V. If you look at this car's competition, which is the SL500, for the price of the MB you get 302bhp, and for the XLR-V you get 440bhp. And the Caddy will almost certainly be more reliable. I'd rather stand out in a crowd than be "just another SL-driver".
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Cadillac priced this car out of the market for a handful of reasons. Consumers looking at cars in this price range won't buy a 100K GM product. Cadillac's simply don't have the brand prestige and/or quality to command this type of price. Cadillac should have priced this vehicle no more than 85K. GM needs to get a clue that they have an average product and need to differentiate their products by being cheaper than the competition. I guess they forgot about the Allante.
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The interiors of both cars feature extensive use of leather wrapped surfaces, created by craftsmen who cut, wrap and sew leather around components individually.
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Originally Posted by ali.ahmed
that may be it. Where else do you want leather?
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Originally Posted by cTLgo
that interior is kinda blah
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GM has much to learn on interior designs that excite.
For under 100k this interior is much better IMHO
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Originally Posted by Maximized
Cadillac priced this car out of the market for a handful of reasons. Consumers looking at cars in this price range won't buy a 100K GM product. Cadillac's simply don't have the brand prestige and/or quality to command this type of price. Cadillac should have priced this vehicle no more than 85K. GM needs to get a clue that they have an average product and need to differentiate their products by being cheaper than the competition. I guess they forgot about the Allante.
Cadillac used to be THE brand for cars. The ultimate in luxury. It's amazing how in less than 50 years people forget that. There is a reason why things are called "The Cadillac of (insert genre here". This car IS cheaper than it's competition, which is really only one car, as discussed before. So I'm really not sure what you're on about.
#57
Originally Posted by ali.ahmed
that may be it. Where else do you want leather?
#58
Originally Posted by titan
You beat me to the question, lol. The regular XLR already makes good use of leather. The V gets covered with it just about everywhere possible. They did a good job with the interior.
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
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GM has much to learn on interior designs that excite.
For under 100k this interior is much better IMHO
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The more I look at that, the more those seats do NOT look comfortable...........
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Originally Posted by Minch00
There is no way in hell the Ford GT is overpriced, nor is this XLR-V. If you look at this car's competition, which is the SL500, for the price of the MB you get 302bhp, and for the XLR-V you get 440bhp. And the Caddy will almost certainly be more reliable. I'd rather stand out in a crowd than be "just another SL-driver".
For the record, if I had $100k and I was looking for a sports car, I'd be hopping into a Maserati Spyder or a Porsche 911 Turbo, not even an SL500. The SL500 is a pig. I don't want a $100k 2-seater sports car that'll get run down by a 350Z any day of the week.
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Originally Posted by MattT516
In terms of performance, the Ford GT is a great buy for its price. The fact still remains, however, that people are not going to throw down $150k for a Ford or $100k for a Cadillac. If you ask people that can actually afford a Ford GT if they'd rather have a FORD or a Ferrari F430, they'd opt for the Ferrari.
Guess I'll tell that to the guy driving the black GT I saw last night
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That car is sooooooooooo sexy in person. It's louder than a bus under slow acceleration.
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Originally Posted by MattT516
In terms of performance, the Ford GT is a great buy for its price. The fact still remains, however, that people are not going to throw down $150k for a Ford or $100k for a Cadillac. If you ask people that can actually afford a Ford GT if they'd rather have a FORD or a Ferrari F430, they'd opt for the Ferrari. It's more or less about the badge, which we really will never understand because we love cars and others really don't care much. Tell me that most people in that segment, other than hardcore enthusiasts, care about 302 hp vs 440 hp.
For the record, if I had $100k and I was looking for a sports car, I'd be hopping into a Maserati Spyder or a Porsche 911 Turbo, not even an SL500. The SL500 is a pig. I don't want a $100k 2-seater sports car that'll get run down by a 350Z any day of the week.
For the record, if I had $100k and I was looking for a sports car, I'd be hopping into a Maserati Spyder or a Porsche 911 Turbo, not even an SL500. The SL500 is a pig. I don't want a $100k 2-seater sports car that'll get run down by a 350Z any day of the week.
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Originally Posted by Beltfed
Yeah, SLs are so exciting......great living in the tri-state area and seeing one on every other corner.
Real exclusive, nothing better than spending $100k+ on a car and being just another SL.
Real exclusive, nothing better than spending $100k+ on a car and being just another SL.
#65
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Originally Posted by cusdaddy
The Ford GT has no problem selling.. Hell, it sells WAY above sticker. It is not only a Ford, it is a GT, a car legend. Actually, many would rather have a Ford GT other than a Ferrari and a F430 is easily over $200k so it is not a 1 to 1 comparison.
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Originally Posted by teg_to_bike
The instrument cluster on the Caddy looks like it came out of a Cavalier.
Anyway, the rear deck is also leather wrapped along with the roll bars.
Also, the Maserati Spyder is a dated piece of shit with a cloth top that is beyond not stiff. The interior is also a bit lack luster (material wise), I've checked out a few over the years.
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Originally Posted by Minch00
Cadillac used to be THE brand for cars. The ultimate in luxury. It's amazing how in less than 50 years people forget that. There is a reason why things are called "The Cadillac of (insert genre here". This car IS cheaper than it's competition, which is really only one car, as discussed before. So I'm really not sure what you're on about.
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Originally Posted by Maximized
Cadillac's brand right now doesn't command a 100K pricetag.
What is the fuss all about? Its overpriced, just like every other premium convertible out there.
The engine is handbuilt at GMs performance center, its an expensive car for people with $$.
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Originally Posted by Maximized
Sit in any Cadillac and then sit in a German car and you will see. Listen to the sound of a Cadillac door as it closes and compare it to a German car.
#70
The sizzle in the Steak
Originally Posted by Beltfed
Oh please, yeah it looks just like a Cavalier.....what a stupid thing to say. Basically, most of the interior is real aluminum, wood, leather, and suede.
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Originally Posted by Beltfed
Oh please, yeah it looks just like a Cavalier.....what a stupid thing to say.
I'm talking about the tach and speedo. Its pretty old-school for $100K car standards. Its old-school for $30K car standards.
wtf, do you work for Cadillac or something?
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Originally Posted by teg_to_bike
I don't think its a stupid thing to say at all.
I'm talking about the tach and speedo. Its pretty old-school for $100K car standards. Its old-school for $30K car standards.
wtf, do you work for Cadillac or something?
I'm talking about the tach and speedo. Its pretty old-school for $100K car standards. Its old-school for $30K car standards.
wtf, do you work for Cadillac or something?
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Originally Posted by teg_to_bike
wtf, do you work for Cadillac or something?
The gauge design could be a little more exciting, but doesn't look that bad in person.
Boring interior? Yeah the SL has such a hot exciting interior..lol.
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My friend's father works at a Cadillac dealership and I've been in the XLR many times. While the interior is somewhat boring looking, it is very well put together and overall a nice package. The SL's interior looks snazzier but the materials don't feel as solid
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Originally Posted by Maximized
Who cares what they used to be....Hondas, Toyotas, and Nissans used to be huge piles of shit. The XLRV is overpriced for what you get. Sit in any Cadillac and then sit in a German car and you will see. Listen to the sound of a Cadillac door as it closes and compare it to a German car. Cadillac's brand right now doesn't command a 100K pricetag.
To be honest, do you really think Cadillac is on par with people's mindset towards Honda/Toyota, etc? To many people, Cadillac is the pinnacle of luxury, even when it isn't. The XLR is for the people who grew up with the big fins and the color pink readily available on their Caddys, and can now afford to buy one. Go be a Continent-whore if you'd like, I'll be in my XLR-V cruising past when your SL is on the roadside paging assistance for itself.
Cadillac will sell everyone of these it produces. End of story.
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let's take a closer look...... are these gauges really all that bad????
notice it says "BVLGARI" on the bezel of the speedo.... well now SEE!????! THIS is why it costs so much.
hey, if you want the finer things in life, you gotta pay. ![Nod](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/nod.gif)
the fonts used in GM interiors has been a pet-peeve of mine since the late 80's.....
using better fonts would work WONDERS for these cars...
notice it says "BVLGARI" on the bezel of the speedo.... well now SEE!????! THIS is why it costs so much.
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the fonts used in GM interiors has been a pet-peeve of mine since the late 80's.....
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Originally Posted by Minch00
Cadillac used to be THE brand for cars. The ultimate in luxury. It's amazing how in less than 50 years people forget that. There is a reason why things are called "The Cadillac of (insert genre here". This car IS cheaper than it's competition, which is really only one car, as discussed before. So I'm really not sure what you're on about.
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Good job comparing a V10 sports sedan to a V8 hardtop two-seat convertible ![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
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Originally Posted by Minch00
Go be a Continent-whore if you'd like, I'll be in my XLR-V cruising past when your SL is on the roadside paging assistance for itself.
Cadillac will sell everyone of these it produces. End of story.
Cadillac will sell everyone of these it produces. End of story.