Used 2009 Cadillac XLR Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2009 XLR, so we've included reviews for other years of the XLR since its last redesign.
I love it
Bernie, 12/21/2007
2007 Cadillac XLR 2dr Convertible (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I spent a long time deciding whether I wanted to spend the money for this car. Strange as it may seem, I also considered the Saturn Sky which is a terrific looking car. I've owned a convertible before and knew that if I ever owned one again it would have to have a power hard top with a glass rear window. The XLR looks great and is fun to drive. Gas mileage on the highway has been far better than expected too!
Nothing turns heads like a red Cadillac
Lance Elliott, 03/06/2008
2007 Cadillac XLR Passion Red Limited Edition 2dr Convertible (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
Having owned many new Cadillac's I dreamed of an XLR since they first hit the market in 2004. I can say with my XLR it has been a love/hate relationship, with love still winning over my hate of some issues with the car.
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A $75,000 Lemon
PJSpina, 11/22/2005
2006 Cadillac XLR 2dr Convertible (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful
After three repairs for a non-operative roof (the sensors went bad three times) my 2006 Cadillac XLR has an engine knock. It was diagnosed by the dealer as "inappropriate spark detonation" the problem has still not been solved even after three more visits to the dealer and a "site visit" by Cadillac's engineer. The car has been out of service for nearly a month since I purchase it, with no end in sight. I also own a new Cadillac STS, and there is no comparison between the cars. It is a shame that Cadillac cannot seem to get it right. Next time, it'll be a Mercedes-Benz SL500.
2006 XLR
Race Addington, 11/13/2007
2006 Cadillac XLR 2dr Convertible (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
This is my 2nd Cadillac, 1st was 2005 CTS. The XLR is a sporty, good looking car that attracts a lot of attension. The only complant is the lack of knowledge for repairs and maintence and it's common malfunctions of computer driven systems. Also for such an expensive car the FM raido reception system is weak and some interior items are built cheaply such as visors, visor mirrors and storage compartments between seats. Other than that, the car is a great ride. Note: Watch out for the cops, they seem attracted to expensive look and don't take kindly to top down and music loud.
buy the benz
Bob, 08/18/2008
2006 Cadillac XLR 2dr Convertible (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
20 of 23 people found this review helpful
After looking for one of these since Nov 07, and reading all the reviews I bought anyway. I have had 2 weeks and its been in shop for 6 days, for heated/cooled seats, and horn. Going back tomorrow for fog lights and high beam flash. Make sure only buy certified and get vis records. These are very high maintenance cars and while they look good, they are not built like a 75k car. Buy the Benz, more money but you should actually get to drive it, instead of rental cars. Certification provides warranty, but doesn't mean they actually checked. I had not driven 2 feet after delivered certified when the above were not working. Don't feel sorry for gm or employees, they need to do job.