Recent content by Jon404

Live in San Diego, California... have a 2005 XLR... what's a fair price for new catalytic converters... installed? Just got my smog notice from DMV today, and our mechanic ran a test and says it needs new converters. The test was -- he reset the Check Engine light, then had me drive it for about...

LOL! You know, it's wonderful to be an XLR owner -- can you imagine a Mercedes or BMW owner laughing about some aspect of their Das Reich-mobiles? But Stella, I promise you I will NEVER drive my XLR out on some sainted golf course, like Augusta, to avoid lugging one of those bags around.

You're right... I give up... the top stays on Yes -- too difficult all the way around. Would be easier just to tow a little trailer to the store, like the kind they made for the Plymouth Prowler. I'm not sure I'd call the XLR a toy, though. I drive mine every day, and it is a good solid tough...

Guys -- thanks for the comments about structural integrity and about the sensors. When the top is down, I doubt that it is part of the frame, so to speak... but will check that out carefully. @airmike -- As for the Jag XK-120... I wouldn't buy another. It was a good car, but -- one day, outside...

Well. Sacrilege at the temple of Old GM! And it's not an $80,000 car... it's a $25,000 car Let's see. First, I live in San Diego, and it just doesn't rain ... for at least the next nine months. Second, because it would be nice to have a trunk. Not so much for me, but when we travel, my wife...

I have a 2005 XLR, and am thinking about removing the folding roof, so that I can have trunk space. Has anyone ever done this? Would it be easy to do? Could it be removed without completely confusing the electrical system? I'd like to end up with the trunk latch and power lift still working as...