2009 Cadillac XLR Consumer Discussions

Cadillac XLR vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

• Re: Cadillac must go over the top to compete. [ny3uvl714]

  Written by: jlmartin on Mar 7, 2009 4:51:34 AM

  Greetings All, I share agreement in the opinion Cadillac required more advertising of the XLR, due to the segment of this market is very limited and I view this to be the weak link for XLR sales, not the product itself. That is not to say more power and improvements are not required to remain competitive and superior in this segment of luxury performance roadsters. That said, recently I evaluated Cadillac's ... Read More

• Cadillac must go over the top to compete. [jlmartin]

  Written by: ny3uvl714 on Jan 27, 2009 12:27:02 AM

  Im disappointed but not surprised that our Cadillac XLR has been cancelled as of February 2009. I've enjoyed Cadillac convertibles for 34 years, ever since Grandma drove me to the beach with the top down way back in 1975. It was the weekend after she bought her new Eldorado and my first ride in a convertible. Eight years later I turned 16 and Grandma gave me the Eldorado. Currently own an ... Read More

• Re: Cadillac has to go over the top to Compete [ny3uvl714]

  Written by: jlmartin on Jun 22, 2008 7:13:09 AM

  I do get your point, we simply do not agree. For my comparative evaluation Mercedes-Benz's SL550 should offer more than an interior that looks like a coupe, a nice coupe, but so common and familiar. And again when you option the SL550 to the level of Cadillac's XLR, the SL550's interior becomes a sea of buttons and for my requirements that does bode of a better interior design, but less. Mercedes-Benz’s ... Read More

• Re: 2009 XLR refresh is a slight let down [jlmartin]

  Written by: jlmartin on Jun 19, 2008 12:51:21 PM

  Continued... well as it should in my view. This is where Cadillac’s XLR interior design excels in that Cadillac’s XLR has some of the most advance features available in this segment, but its interior remains an inviting experience that is pure in its uncomplicated modern design elegance. I have mentioned before, for my requirements, Cadillac’s XLR is my #1 purchase choice over Mercedes-Benz’s SL550. In fact, based on my most recent ... Read More

• Re: 2009 XLR refresh is a slight let down [ny3uvl714]

  Written by: jlmartin on Jun 19, 2008 10:15:46 AM

  Before you read my comments regarding some of my comparative evaluations between Cadillac’s XLR and Mercedes-Benz’s SL550, it is worth saying, both of these luxury performance roadsters are world class and depending on your luxury sports car requirements either could be your purchase choice. For my requirements, Cadillac’s XLR ranks #1 for purchase easily over Mercedes Benz’s SL550. In my comments on Cadillac’s XLR and Mercedes-Benz’s SL550, I will address my ... Read More

• 2009 XLR refresh is a slight let down

  Written by: ny3uvl714 on Jun 7, 2008 8:36:52 AM

  I've always enjoyed XLR's unique style and sporty driving attitude. The interior and powertrains need more polish to strongly challenge europe's best. XLR's interior is pleasant, but not deluxe enough for 80-100k. The engines are strong, but not powerful enough to make the Cadillac stand out from the competition. Cadillac had a chance to rectify this for 2009 but chose a mild refresh instead. http://www.leftlanenews.com/cadillac-xlr-future.html I suspect this mild update allowed ... Read More

Is Cadillac's Image Dying and Does Anyone Care?

• Re: Can we get back to Cadillac [habitat1]

  Written by: 62vetteefp on Jan 7, 2008 7:58:38 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

• Re: ONE MORE TIME [Mr_Shiftright]

  Written by: allargon on Jan 14, 2007 12:15:49 AM

  Media has a lot to do with it. Most would argue that hip-hop rescued both Cadillac and Lincoln from obscurity with Escalade and the Navigator, respectively. I will respond to the above post re: foreign companies importing tried and tested models to the states. Where shall I begin? The Nissan Versa -- a Renault. The Prius was initially tried and tested in Japan before the generation we call the Classic was ... Read More