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Sometimes you have to go a long way to come a short distance. Congratulations on a very happy ending. James

Congratulations. Tell us more about the car---

Sounds as if your baby was sitting outside in the vicious FLorida sun. Do you have any background on your car, and just why it was not protected? As you likely already know, there are a few wrecked XLR's with "like new interiors," and I've noted that some of these parts are relatively...

So great to hear---I "get" the dealer's service department approach: if some part appears to have failed, have the part on hand BEFORE committing you to a labor charge (or worse, the damn thing breaks apart during the exploratory examination). A suggestion: you can turn off daylight lighting...

Appreciate your advice, Pure Zen. It appears that some of these computer/electronic monitoring systems are far from fail safe, and apparently what is coming out of the tail pipe may not be an issue when the code and light say otherwise. Of course, when faced with no alternative, you say, "Sure...

Yes, you must be careful. On our Cadillac SRX, we replaced both cat/converters with aftermarket items. When the check engine light went on again after a couple of hundred miles, the garage said "we should try new oxygen sensors... Check engine light came on again, after a few hundred miles...

Your top issue may be REALLY simple-- there's a " removeable bar/partition" that extends the entire width of your trunk. In order for the top mechanicals to engage, that bar MUST be securely placed in the brackets on both sides of the car-- if it's not fully seated, nothing will happen. I hope...

Mickeytree-- you note that re torquing the intake may be an issue that's "very easy to do." Any theory as to why the bolts loosen? -- have you noted that this is a "generalizable" issue with certain years? Any and all additional information or direction will be much appreciated. James

Phil, the XLR is something very special--- my suggestion, purchase the best, low mileage one you can afford, but you already know that--- so valuing the experience of owning and driving the car is truly the "big deal." In my opinion, I never tire of driving the car and looking at it, and...

I have a 2007--- when purchased in 2016, it had 28,000 miles. Three concerns surfaced, as follows: a weird sounding whining sound, at times-- audible with top down-- was the serpentine (original equipment ) belt, occasion hard downshift into first gear in slow moving traffic -- changed...

I had a weird, unaccountable squeal that would "present" at idle, and then fade away, and often would return, especially audible with the top down. Found out it was the serpentine belt. The squeal was hard to pin point, but the tech put belt dressing on it, and it went away for a short time...

2004-2009 Cadillac XLRs might never be more affordable than they are right now | Hagerty Media This Hagerty article likely deserves an entirely new topic. Copy it and start it as a new topic if you wish. James

An XLR will never be "just another old car." It's a fully American classic, born at the beginning of the 21st century, and as the decades roll on, its historical place, not only in "car culture," but more importantly in the providing a reference point in the development of new, and innovative...

I haven't read of anyone changing the hydraulic fluid, but perhaps that's a new topic worthy of posting--- having followed threads herein, major issues appear to be flooding of the controller housed under the trunk floor--- I also have seen postings of well used XLR's that need new rams--- over...

Oh yes, we seem to be of "two minds" regarding these beauties--- the worriers, and I'm one of many, and the others, who simply enjoy and use their cars and are not anxious because they know these are very durable cars. With so few miles, you should enjoy many years of trouble free pleasure. A...

Interesting topic(s) -- Last one, first one? Where are they now? Apparently, as time passes, these two become increasingly more attractive as "collectibles."

Feeling your pain--- so I'm certain you can relate to our situation, our XLR is in a commercial storage facility from mid October until May--- up here on the coast of Maine, I wouldn't have it any other way, (imagine an XLR in 8 inches of snow and on heavily salted roads?) So my wife and I...

The incredibly low mileage is certainly VERY attractive, and therefore the high "average" retail price does not apply. SO here's a "data point" for your consideration... the retail for my 2007 with 32,000 miles is $23,000. I was offered that this summer from a high end exotic car broker with a...

Welcome Bob-- as is the case with all cars, they age, and alas, some intrinsic design challenges usually show up over time. Time is a factor, even if the mileage is not high, as certain components deteriorate as a natural progression of decay-- there are many posts and suggestions regarding the...