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4.88 out of 5 stars

Cadillac XLR

SR, 05/20/2005
2005 Cadillac XLR 2dr Roadster (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I have previously owned Lexus products including the SC430 and I feel that the Americans, specifically Cadillac have hit the mark on the XLR. It is more powerful, more advanced and certainly more fun to dry than the Lexus. This is remarkable considering that the Lexus is one of the best cars in the world. I feel that the XLR proves that American automakers can, when they want, build a car that is second to none.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Needs more trunk space

Frank, 09/02/2005
2005 Cadillac XLR 2dr Roadster (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Wow- Car gets the looks, I wish the wood grain would not scrach so easy. Fun to drive with top down. Radio needs better antenna, but sound is great.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

My XLR

Elizabeth Henderson, 07/10/2004
2005 Cadillac XLR 2dr Roadster (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

I love my XlR, it's sporty and goes very fast! Although, it has been in the shop for repairs many times! It had to have a new rear end put in, the air conditioner worked on and the speed control worked on. But all in all it's a beautiful car, not for long trips not much trunk space and really not that comfortable after 8hrs. My husband thinks the driver's seat is very uncomfortable but I don't. I feel bad that I rated the relibility of it poorly, we have had Cad. for a long time and never had much trouble. Our dealer is very nice and always has a loaner car ready for us. Maybe because it's so new we just have to get the bugs out.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

2005 Cadillac XLR

BobJ, 04/30/2005
2005 Cadillac XLR 2dr Roadster (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

My 2005 Cadillac XLR has been better than I expected in terms of being fun to drive and the build quality. I have not had any problems with it at all at all after six months of ownership. Heads turn constantly when I drive by. This car is faster than I can go, quicker than I need, and turns and brakes better than my last Porsche. My oonly problem with it, and this is a minor gripe, is that when backing out of a parking space, the roll bar partially blocks my view.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

The XOXOSled

Debie, 12/01/2004
2005 Cadillac XLR 2dr Roadster (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Waited for years for this car. The minute I saw it,I sat in it,I knew I had to have it. It glides. Cars slow down in awe of this car. I constantly get the thumbs up.I almost bought the Lexus SC 430, browsed a Crossfire but then I went to the Cadillac showroom and I fell in love.The it was. Out of the ordinary.Original!Perfect color, perfect interior, perfect fit.It was made for me!!I couldn't believe the concept car was road ready.I wanted this car before I got too old to look good in it. I get more compliments like "Not sure what's more gorgeous, the car or the girl driving it." This from teenage boys to older men in Corvettes, Mercedes,Lexus etc. I am 49!! I feel like I am 25.

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