OT - US Automaker on the right Track
09-04-2003 | 07:52 PM
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OT - US Automaker on the right Track
Hats off to Cadillac - at least they're trying.
This sort of thing continues, I could give up my 540i, and buy AMERICAN. . .
CTS-V
http://www.roadandtrack.com/article....article_id=719
XLR
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupe/112_0307_lux/
Long articles, but worth it . . .
This sort of thing continues, I could give up my 540i, and buy AMERICAN. . .
CTS-V
http://www.roadandtrack.com/article....article_id=719
XLR
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupe/112_0307_lux/
Long articles, but worth it . . .
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09-04-2003 | 07:58 PM
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Re: OT - US Automaker on the right Track
Originally posted by rouxsterre
Hats off to Cadillac - at least they're trying.
This sort of thing continues, I could give up my 540i, and buy AMERICAN. . .
Hats off to Cadillac - at least they're trying.
This sort of thing continues, I could give up my 540i, and buy AMERICAN. . .
That new Caddy is the Cat's A$$
09-04-2003 | 08:01 PM
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Originally posted by FeverFan
I saw that at the car show last year. It is fine! But for $76,250, I'd rather have a boat.
I saw that at the car show last year. It is fine! But for $76,250, I'd rather have a boat.
09-04-2003 | 08:02 PM
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fronteht qaurter views eth XLR looks like a mustang.
my biggest issue with them is the lack of interior finish. The interiors (you luxuary part ofa luxuary car) still kind of blows chunks. And i've never beena a fan of the "chiseled" look. I find there styling to be ornamental at best. Interior wise fit and finish (reguardless of styling) isn't up to task either.
BUT they are getting better. Or perhaps BMW exterior stylign is just getting funkier
still nobody comes close to eth interior on eth new 7 series. And for convertables the exterior styling on the new sl500 is gorgeous. And i'm not a mercedes fan at all. The damn auto tranny only pisses me off though...
my biggest issue with them is the lack of interior finish. The interiors (you luxuary part ofa luxuary car) still kind of blows chunks. And i've never beena a fan of the "chiseled" look. I find there styling to be ornamental at best. Interior wise fit and finish (reguardless of styling) isn't up to task either.
BUT they are getting better. Or perhaps BMW exterior stylign is just getting funkier
still nobody comes close to eth interior on eth new 7 series. And for convertables the exterior styling on the new sl500 is gorgeous. And i'm not a mercedes fan at all. The damn auto tranny only pisses me off though...
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09-04-2003 | 08:05 PM
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I really disagree with the Mustang analogy. I think the XLR is a much more successful implementation of the 'chiseled' look than the CTS. But hey, they're trying.
At least one American automaker is TRYING. . .
At least one American automaker is TRYING. . .
09-04-2003 | 08:11 PM
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Originally posted by puder
my biggest issue with them is the lack of interior finish. The interiors (you luxuary part ofa luxuary car) still kind of blows chunks.
my biggest issue with them is the lack of interior finish. The interiors (you luxuary part ofa luxuary car) still kind of blows chunks.
Motor Trend
The XLR interior is graced with superb leather buckets, handsome eucalyptus-wood insets, and patterned-aluminum accents. Almost every imaginable convenience is standard, including GPS navigation, heated and cooled seats, a voice-activated telephone, a spectacular Bose stereo with additional headrest speakers, and gauges designed in concert with famed Italian jeweler Bulgari.
