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Christmas Day 2010, my XLR was dead in the garage after not driving it for 2 weeks. I jumped it to get it started. Idled it. 2 days later it was dead again when I tried to start it to take it to the dealership to evaluate the battery. Jumped it again. Battery was replaced. Cadillac told me at...

Welcome! Foster Chevrolet Cadillac in Sandusky about 60 miles from Findlay. Certified Service Department - Foster Chevrolet Cadillac I deal with Chris Capucini, the service manager, and Sue Couts, one of their very experienced service writers whom I have known for almost 20 years. They...

Front Plate Mounting When I saw the black XLR, like mine, in the movie, State of Play, I thought "something looks different about it". Then I realized that the front plate was mounted below the horizontal bumper instead of on it. I haven't moved it yet on mine but I'm thinking of doing it. I'm...

XLR Book - a short story A short story - I started looking at the XLR in Summer 2008 and picked up a catalog at the dealership. A year later my nephew hands me a birthday present that felt like a book. I unwrapped it. It was the McCormick book. I said that if there was ever a sign that I should...

EAST MEETS WEST Brian Wilson? Never heard heard of him! Was he part of some garage or pickup beach band way back when? Being a Jersey Boy and of Italian descent, I listened to these guys back in the early and mid 60’s: Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito, Nick (Macioce) Massi and Frankie (Francis...

Wheezing Sound I would characterize the sound as a "wheezing" as I turn the wheel. If the radio is on, you don't hear it. It isn't there all the time. The dealership tried to fix it. Their response "Found squeak from where steering wheel contacts covers. Lubed wheel." I can't find the bill but...

No Noise Over the past 33 months I have put 20,000 miles on my '07 XLR. Kept in the garage at night. Coldest was probably 22 degress in the garage in early 2010 when I pulled it out to drive to work in 0 degree weather. From winter to summer, I have parked it at work and then started it after...

My daily commute is a 45 mile round trip which takes about an hour using 2 lane, 4 lane and divided interstate. For the 2 1/2 years that I've had the XLR, I've split the miles between the XLR and my '05 CTS. I originally considered trading in the CTS but decided that there are times that I need...

Another Potential XLR Net Member I've seen another black XLR in the area from time to time. People at work have also thought when they have seen it that it was my XLR until they see the license plate; mine has my initials on it. Last night my wife and I headed to Amarone's for dinner in the CTS...

Roundtrip to Jersey - Lasagna I need to add a plug for a little Italian Restaurant where I had dinner both nights I was in Jersey. Home made meat lasagna -tasted great! More than enough for me and I can eat my share of lasagna. I had shells the 2nd night and although not home made were very...

Roundtrip to Jersey My uncle celebrated his 98th birthday on Wednesday. I jumped in the XLR Tuesday morning here in northern Ohio and 500 miles and 7 hours later I pulled-in to the assisted living facility where he lives. A lot of construction on the Ohio Turnpike and I-80 in PA. A little less...

Warranty? Forgive me for asking the obvious question - you have an '09, isn't it under warranty? Why don't you call the dealer to pick it up and fix it?

More on CR A couple of years ago they evaluated my CTS and took exception to the configurable buttons on the steering wheel. I wrote them a letter and told them if they had bought the car at a dealership, the salesperson would have explained the buttons or they should read the owner's manual...

question I hate to ask this question but I will: why did they need to drop the engine and drivetrain to get to the top of the engine? I feel your pain on seeing your XLR in pieces. I also agree with Stella on the handling of and what appears to be a lack of basic care for the removed engine and...

Noise I chased a noise coming from behind me and then found the fabric of the shoulder portion of the shoulder/seat belt rubbing against the leather on the seat above my left shoulder creating the squeak. Haven't fixed it yet. Until I do, I just pull the belt down or change the seat back angle...

If you want to pay up to $40K, visit a Cadillac Dealer and ask him what XLR's coming off lease are going for. There may be some 5 year leases on '07's, 4 year leases on '08's etc and you may be surprised as what you can get. I don't know all the details on mine but it was a dealer to dealer sale...

07 Photos Here are the pictures

Underhood Photos I'll take photos later this evening. Besides straight on - any other angles?

One more try ... The first time I tried the key and tried lifting the trunk lid due to a dead battery I didn't think anything was happening. 1. You turn the key and you hear nothing. 2. You try lifting the trunk and it doesn't give. I did 1 & 2 twice before I got smart. I turned the key, stood...

Another Reference 2006 Cadillac Sales Consultant's Reference Guide p34 XLR Premium Care - Provides no-charge recommended maintenance for 4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first.