2004 Cadillac XLR Review
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
Cadillac's best shot yet at regaining premier status in the luxury car world.
Pros
Powerful Northstar V8, Corvette underpinnings provide excellent handling, retractable hardtop.
Cons
Interior lacks the polish of its European rivals, love-it-or-hate-it styling.
What's New for 2004
The XLR is an all-new luxury roadster from Cadillac.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Caution!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Cadillac XLR 2dr Roadster (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
Review
Brakes squeak and belts have to be greased monthly! Am told by my local dealer that the brakes squeak because all high performance cars do? Also told that there was nothing they could do about belts - it is a general motors issue - of course warranty has expired - SURPRISE!
Favorite Features
The car is certainly a head turner! It has a great feel on the road and city. For a sports car - very good mileage = and important issue today!
Suggested Improvements
My wife needed a new car - we bought a Lexus 350 - problem free and dealer great to deal with - anybody is great to deal with when you represent a great product - I'm sorry but buy the overseas products if you want quality!
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
2004 Cadillac XLR
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Cadillac XLR 2dr Roadster (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
Review
My overall experience with this car has been positive, though I have had some problems with top operation. It is a lot of fun to drive. It turns a lot of heads when on the road.
Favorite Features
The adaptive cruise control and cooled seats.
Suggested Improvements
Add a Bluetooth interface, built in iPod interface, and improve the cooled seat option. The voice activated navigation system could use some refinements.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
A Real Attention Getter
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Cadillac XLR 2dr Roadster (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
Review
My Cadillac XLR is a real head turner wherever it goes. If it is in the same lot as a Porche or Mercedes-Benz SL500, people are only interested in the XLR.
Favorite Features
I like the heads up display and radar adaptive cruise control.
Suggested Improvements
My car has a very annoying rattle in the center console. A little better quality in this area is needed.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Great car, just a bit small for tall
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Cadillac XLR 2dr Roadster (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
Review
The Cadillac XLR is a great car, but it is just a bit small for tall drivers (I'm 6-4). Mine had several several system problems, but all taken care of under warranty.
Favorite Features
The styling and performance.
Suggested Improvements
It needs more leg room for tall drivers. Redo the trunk so putting it up in the rain doesn't dump water on my golf bag.
My First Cadillac
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Cadillac XLR 2dr Roadster (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
Review
My husband purchased my red XLR new as a present to replace another vehicle on the spur of the moment. We did not evaluate any other cars, Jag, Porsche, BMW, etc. I am thrilled with the car and loved it from the first minute I drove it. I get more thumbs up from other convertible drivers (Porsche comes to mind), teens, general passersby, than I ever have with another vehicle. This car is a beauty, comfortable, fun to drive, fast, and well designed. You'll really want to exceed the speed limit in this one, it is so smooth. The feel of a sports car with the comfort of a sedan.
Favorite Features
The headsup display is a nice feature. Converting to top-down is a breeze, but there isn't much room left in the trunk! I love the looks and styling of the car. Its interior design of electronics etc and location of features is well- thought out and functional.
Suggested Improvements
I wish the LCD was readable in sunlight, that presets were available on the radio, that it had integrated satellite radio reception, and that I could use the OnStar verbal dialing to phone with the top down. My car had a few service calls for faulty engine light codes. Also, the cargo cover needs improvement.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
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