Recent content by Tom

No. The base/platinum XLR have adaptive cruise with no option to turn off (that I know about). XLR-V has "standard" cruise. ACC is awesome!!! Only down side is in a heavy rain you are "cruise less".... System will not work if radar is refracted by water droplets...

I am welcome to remaining a member. My experiences may be able to help another owner at some point... Although I'm happy to say I likely won't have to visit quite as much :)

Not a daily driver... After 2.5 years of ownership and 35,000 miles behind the wheel, I had to let the 2005 XLR go. I bought the car from a private party w/ 53k miles and got to 88k before having to call it quits. I know many of you do not use this car for a daily driver (good idea), but I've...

I agree, could very well be the park switch. You can probably simulate the same problem by trying to start in nuetral. It will run all gauges up, flash the xlr logo, but no roll over of the engine.

I was told the shift cable itself broke. Didn't get to see the parts so I can't describe much more. After looking at the schematic, I guess it could have been another part of the linkage assembly that failed. Whatever it was it definitely rendered the shifter useless. Had it not been in neutral...

Let us know what you find out. I've been noticing my pressure has been reading a little low (10-15 psi) after warm up for the last month or so.

So I pulled in the office Monday morning and, as usual, park far away from any potential scratch makers. On this day, my habit would prevent more than scratches. I put the car in park, shut off the engine and step out. After walking across the lot I turn around to admire a fresh coat of wax...

There are a tremendous amount of XLRs around here. I saw 5 others today! I spent 8 months in North Carolina last year and probably saw five others total. Looks like you have found a way to stand out in a crowd though with your mods!

Hello to all! After a little over a year of ownership of my 05 XLR, I finally decided it was time to join and give thanks for the vast amount of knowledge contained within this forum. I also realize that after a year of ownership I too have some valuable insight to provide new or prospective...