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Used 2006 Cadillac XLR Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

I Love XLR

Micho, 10/01/2004
2005 Cadillac XLR 2dr Roadster (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
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the best car ever... i will never get board of it... in every way the XLR is perfect... im gonna tell y`all the truth.. i am in love with it and it is my girl friend at the moment... everytime i say XLR my heart goes Boom!! for real :) its amazing... but im getting the XLR-V ;) 2006 hahahaha....

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4.88 out of 5 stars

My Blacky

Arcuby, 10/02/2004
2005 Cadillac XLR 2dr Roadster (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
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So far all OK. Very Happy

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Fun and eye catching Car

Visionary, 10/02/2004
2005 Cadillac XLR 2dr Roadster (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

When driving to my destination a Porche tried to overtake my Cadillac. I smoked him out of the gate and he gave me a thumbs up!

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5 out of 5 stars

THE BEST EVER

MR HENRI, 10/12/2004
2005 Cadillac XLR 2dr Roadster (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
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JUST GOT MY 2005 XLR AND IT IS THE BEST CAR I HAVE EVER SEEN OR DRIVEN. BRAVO CADILLAC FOR SHOWING THE REST OF THE WORLD THAT YOU ARE STILL NUMBER ONE IN LUXURY AND PERFORMANCE. THIS IS A DREAM CAR WHICH HAS COME TRUE.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

This is fun

Jo Ann, 10/21/2004
2005 Cadillac XLR 2dr Roadster (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
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I have been a Cadillac Girl for 15 years, but this is the first time I have fallen in love with my car. What fun!!!

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5 out of 5 stars

XLR is Cool

Little Birdie, 11/09/2004
2005 Cadillac XLR 2dr Roadster (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This is a head-turning, stylish car that is incredibly fun to drive.

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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)
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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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4.63 out of 5 stars

cadillac xlr

robert morgan, 12/02/2004
2005 Cadillac XLR 2dr Roadster (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
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fun car to drive good handling good comfort need to make instructions for map and voice recg.

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5 out of 5 stars

Not your typical Caddiac

JBelll, 02/20/2005
2005 Cadillac XLR 2dr Roadster (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
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I love the Cadillac XLR. I have been a Cadillac gal for fifteen years and my husband is a Corvette fan. If he were alive we would have two in the garage. It has the peppy fun ride of a Corvette, but the comfort of a Cadillac.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Car

Nick, 04/03/2005
2005 Cadillac XLR 2dr Roadster (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
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Great Car whoever designed it sure knew what they were doing. It is really fun to drive, and before you know it you are up to 100 miles an hour. Just going down the highway is hard without going about 70 because it doesn't seem like you are going even 30.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

No XM radio

MicksCAD, 04/07/2005
2005 Cadillac XLR 2dr Roadster (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
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Bought my 2005 Cadillac XLR in November 2003. It was the fourth XLR delivered to dealership. Cadillac had not figured out where to put the XM antenna, which is now located on center of the trunk lid. I miss having XM radio, but will order it on a new 2006 XLR. This is a nice car and it is very confortable on long trips.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Ride

DrZ89, 06/18/2005
2005 Cadillac XLR 2dr Roadster (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I have owned a lot of cars but this is by far the best car I've owned. It is a great car to put the top down and hit the open road. The car is comfortable to drive and handles like a dream. I can get in and out of the car without feeling like I have to climb or roll. The car gets looks wherever I go. I can't imagine ever selling this car.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Cadillac XLR

jabben, 07/13/2005
2005 Cadillac XLR 2dr Roadster (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Everthing I had expected is coming true as this baby boomer really wanted a fast and exciting entry level two seater. It excellent and quick to respond. The oil life seems to be okay and gas mileage okay. I have never been in a vechicle that people have given there thumbs up on the style of it.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

XLR, Best of the Breed

GoVols, 08/14/2006
2005 Cadillac XLR 2dr Roadster (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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.

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5 out of 5 stars

A Great and Fun Car

Bill, 11/26/2006
2005 Cadillac XLR 2dr Roadster (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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

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4.75 out of 5 stars

POWERFUL & AWESOME CAR

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

What an incredible car! All the luxury of the sedans and the speed of the vet! Hope to buy one next year.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Most Impressive

Allan, 05/03/2005
2005 Cadillac XLR 2dr Roadster (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I previously had a Mercedes-Benz 500SL, which cost close to $20,000 more than my Cadillac XLR. Even if the numbers were the same I would still opt for the XLR. Across the board, this is one of the best and fun to drive vehicles that I have ever had.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Feeling Young Again!

Sandy, 06/18/2005
2005 Cadillac XLR 2dr Roadster (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Now that our kids are grown we decided to give up the SUV& purchase a 2-seater. WOW! The new Cadillac XLR we purchased has made life fun again. This car is amazing-fast-comfortable & so much fun to drive. It takes us back to our youth & it sure is fun having everyone stare & asks questions about your new toy.

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5 out of 5 stars

Chariot of the Gods

Bob Clark, 09/07/2023
2006 Cadillac XLR 2dr Convertible (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Awesome car. I liked the old saying " the difference between men and boys is the price of their toys". It is truly a fun car to drive and it turns a lot of heads. To me there are only 2 things that are negative and that is since I'm very tall and 79 years old,I fall into the seat and since the car is so low to the ground you don't have that smooth ride like a larger Cadillac as in my SRX. But I don't have an issue with this fantastic toy. The one other drawback is General Motors does not make repair parts anymore.

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5 out of 5 stars
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Comfort
3 out of 5 stars
Reliability
4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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