The Search is Over

[DanF]

After searching most of this year for the right XLR to purchase I found a 2005 Satin Nickel with 27,800 miles that is flawless and purchased it this past Friday. This forum and its members was a great help on me deciding what to get. I big thank-you for the help. Each time I get behind the wheel brings big smiles , I'm glad I did it.

 

[mtrocket]

CONGRATS ON YOUR PURCHASE!!!! I know you will enjoy it as much as the rest of us enjoy ours.

 

[J-MAC]

Way to go……my search is still on.

 

[Texas Shriner]

Congratulations on your find. I'm a new owner myself - still trying to find my way around the cockpit .

 

[fcarga]

Congratulations!

 

[Crimson Pearl]

Congratulations and here is my #1 tip:

READ the owner's manual cover to cover!

It will really help you figure everything out.

Read it while sitting in the car if possible!

#2 tip :

Check the electronics compartment in the left side of the trunk for water or moisture and make sure the drain is clear.

#3 tip :

If you are going to go for a few weeks between drives, use a battery tender.


ENJOY!

 

[b_pappy]

Congratulations and here is my #1 tip:

READ the owner's manual cover to cover!

It will really help you figure everything out.

Read it while sitting in the car if possible!

#2 tip :

Check the electronics compartment in the left side of the trunk for water or moisture and make sure the drain is clear.

#3 tip :

If you are going to go for a few weeks between drives, use a battery tender.


ENJOY!

Welcome, congrats, and heed the good info above.
Bruce

 

[Victor-V]

Sounds like a wonderful early Christmas present. Congratulations and enjoy!!!

Mike

 

[MarkSki]

Congratulations on your new XLR.

If I could recommend one improvument to you it would be to add a rear sway/stabilizer bar. I've had my XLR for four months and just added the bar a couple of days ago and it makes a very noticeable difference in the way the car handles.

If your part of the country allows it, drive it at least one a week to keep it lubed up. It wasn't created to sit in a garage.

 

[05 GRAND DADDY]

CONGRATS on purchasing your new baby it's the same year as mine, just about to turn 80k on mine! In the picture it look more like mine Light Platinum color than Satin Nickel!
I must agree about adding the rear sway bar I add mine this summer and handles a lot better! It's a good investment !
ENJOY!


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" 05 GRAND DADDY"

 

[V Happy]

Dan
I'm glad to hear you found one you are proud of. Not only will this forum help in finding the right one, it will also help you understand the operation if you have problems. I've enjoyed my XLR since the day I purchased it.Fine car I only hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
V Happy

 

[DanF]

Congratulations and here is my #1 tip:

READ the owner's manual cover to cover!

It will really help you figure everything out.

Read it while sitting in the car if possible!

#2 tip :

Check the electronics compartment in the left side of the trunk for water or moisture and make sure the drain is clear.

#3 tip :

If you are going to go for a few weeks between drives, use a battery tender.


ENJOY!

​All the manuals were in the car I've been reading all of them to understand how things work, there was even a DVD that I watched that was informative about how things work. Also found several Nav Disks I guess the previous owner order updates. Electronics compartment is dry and everything looks new, drain is clear.

Congratulations on your new XLR.

If I could recommend one improvument to you it would be to add a rear sway/stabilizer bar. I've had my XLR for four months and just added the bar a couple of days ago and it makes a very noticeable difference in the way the car handles.

If your part of the country allows it, drive it at least one a week to keep it lubed up. It wasn't created to sit in a garage.

A Sway Bar sounds like something I would do, where can I purchase one? What is the cost? Does it come with all the hardware to install, brackets, bolt, etc?

CONGRATS on purchasing your new baby it's the same year as mine, just about to turn 80k on mine! In the picture it look more like mine Light Platinum color than Satin Nickel!
I must agree about adding the rear sway bar I add mine this summer and handles a lot better! It's a good investment !
ENJOY!


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Dan & Wendy
" 05 GRAND DADDY"

It was listed as Satin Nickel on this forum in the Registry ,after comparing some photos I think your right, It might be Light Platinum. The paint code is 994L, I found this sticker under the right rear trunk compartment door.

 

[mtrocket]

​A Sway Bar sounds like something I would do, where can I purchase one? What is the cost? Does it come with all the hardware to install, brackets, bolt, etc?

Check this thread... gives you all the parts numbers, although some may have changed since this thread was posted. Your dealer should be able to help you if some numbers have changed.
https://www.xlr-net.com/forums/showthread.php/2624-Rear-swaybar-parts-list-04-09?highlight=rear+sway

 

[05 GRAND DADDY]

Dan
While on our travels to the 10 year Homecoming at BG Ky. we meet up and traveled with Al & Judy (ald42) the rest of the way down from Huntington W VA his car is Satin Nickel it is a darker shade of silver. Your code is different than mine L P so yours may be correct with Satin Nickel ! You check mine in the registry on here.


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" 05 GRAND DADDY"

 

[DanF]

Dan
While on our travels to the 10 year Homecoming at BG Ky. we meet up and traveled with Al & Judy (ald42) the rest of the way down from Huntington W VA his car is Satin Nickel it is a darker shade of silver. Your code is different than mine L P so yours may be correct with Satin Nickel ! You check mine in the registry on here.


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" 05 GRAND DADDY"

I think I figure this paint color out, the paint code 67U is listed Light Platinum, (see link below). That number is on my build sticker, (see picture below) My car color in the Registry (Satin Nickel) must be wrong.

http://xlr-net.com/specs/2005/2005prod.html#.UpOiqsRDuxU

 

[05 GRAND DADDY]

Dan
67U is the Light Platinum and yes that same as my 05 then!


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" 05 GRAND DADDY"

 

[05 GRAND DADDY]

I think I figure this paint color out, the paint code 67U is listed Light Platinum, (see link below). That number is on my build sticker, (see picture below) My car color in the Registry (Satin Nickel) must be wrong.

http://xlr-net.com/specs/2005/2005prod.html#.UpOiqsRDuxU

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You can go into the registry and change also!


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" 05 GRAND DADDY"

 

[DanF]

You can go into the registry and change also!


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" 05 GRAND DADDY"

​I submitted for changes in the Registry

 

[05 GRAND DADDY]

I have noticed this with dealers before. I bought mine in March of 2011 so can't remember but I think they had her advertised as Satin Nickel and I thought that's what color it was until Cubby on here said he seen mine at the Gettysburg Trip last June 2012 and said it was not Satin Nickel! Up to that point I did not know what the color looked like until I saw Al's this September. My wife said prefers our color better it is more brilliant and lighter!


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" 05 GRAND DADDY"

 

[ald42]

colors

After searching most of this year for the right XLR to purchase I found a 2005 Satin Nickel with 27,800 miles that is flawless and purchased it this past Friday. This forum and its members was a great help on me deciding what to get. I big thank-you for the help. Each time I get behind the wheel brings big smiles , I'm glad I did

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Hi Dan, the code for satin nickel is 46u,it has a gold tint to it and is darker than the silver.looked for 6mo. to find it,was only on 04&05's.congrats,welcome and good luck!! Al