2005 Cadillac XLR Review

Bought It Used, Saved Depreciation

Written by: qgsm33 on 01/08/2007

Vehicle

2005 Cadillac XLR 2dr Roadster (4.6L 8cyl 5A)

Review

I looked hard at the Mercedes SLK55 and the SL500. I couldn't afford the SL500 (ouch). The regular SLKs (350, 280, etc) didn't have enough horsepower to really compare. The SLK55 was almost impossible to find used with fairly low miles. Although the SLK55 is a great car, it just seemed too small for me. My daughter said "you look like an elephant riding a peanut" (referring to the short wheel base and short overall car length). Mercedes made a big deal out of their hard top retracting in 19 seconds vs. 30 seconds for the Caddy. My only trouble on the Caddy has been the computer thinking the top isn't fully locked when you hit a hard bump. That has been fixed now via some reprogramming.

Favorite Features

The retractable hard top is killer. Only Mercedes and Lexus have something similar. The RF key fob is awesome. I never have to touch the key at all to handle locking, starting, etc, etc.

Suggested Improvements

Allow the retractable top to be run via the key fob from outside the car.

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A Great and Fun Car

Written by: Bill on 11/25/2006

Vehicle

2005 Cadillac XLR 2dr Roadster (4.6L 8cyl 5A)

Review

This vehicle is not only fun to drive, but undoubtedly it gets the most looks of any car on the road.

Favorite Features

The adaptive cruise makes driving a pleasure. The top mechanism draws crowds.

Suggested Improvements

Voice recognition needs some assistance in recognition, although it is a good start.

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Amazed

Written by: Jetboy on 11/11/2006

Vehicle

2005 Cadillac XLR 2dr Roadster (4.6L 8cyl 5A)

Review

I truly expected to have some problems with this car being limited production and a new design with complicated electronics and top but to my amazement it has been totally trouble free for 16,000 miles now with hundreds of top down cycles. I was considering a Vette when I found this, much better choice for comfort while not giving up much in handling or performance.

Favorite Features

The styling.

Suggested Improvements

Add Bluetooth.

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XLR, Best of the Breed

Written by: GoVols on 08/13/2006

Vehicle

2005 Cadillac XLR 2dr Roadster (4.6L 8cyl 5A)

Review

This is the most commented-on car I have had since I owned a 1973 Jaguar E-Type V12 in the 70's. It has power, performance, comfort and (most of all) style. From its front angles it looks like the Batmobile. I am very happy with the car. The only problem is the touch screen for audio/mav/etc. is unreadable with the top down on a sunny day.

Favorite Features

The performance and sound.

Suggested Improvements

The touch screen.

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An Excellant Review

Written by: XL R Roadster on 05/17/2006

Vehicle

2005 Cadillac XLR 2dr Roadster (4.6L 8cyl 5A)

Review

I had always wanted a Corvette and had been looking at Corvettes. I took my Cadillac DeVille in for service and they were asking me when I was going to trade. I told them I was wanting something different. They told me about the XLR that was coming out. When they got one in they called me to look at it and I fell in love with it. It is so much fun to drive and really turns heads. I have a second car and I don't drive it every day. I took a trip to Lafayette, LA and it was a pleasure. It is totally a sports car. I have thoroughly enjoyed this car.

Favorite Features

I like the hard top convertable feature. The interior is beautiful. The navigation system is great.

Suggested Improvements

I think it meets the expectations of a sports car. It doesn't have a lot of room inside. If you want room you need to buy a full size car. This is a fun automobile.

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