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Been thinking about what I'll do when I do find the right car. Does anybody have a good inspection service to recommend? I've used Lemon Squad, and they haven't won my total confidence. They are good, though, in that they go to the lot (or wherever) to see the car. Dealers usually don't want...

https://www.carsforsale.com/vehicle/details/108923277 What do you think of this? The car is too good (if as stated) and the price is too low to make sense. The dealer is supposed to be in Howard City, MI, but the link goes to one in Alaska. (The second time I clicked on it it did show...

I'd like to know if those hood scoops work. That would be the only excuse I could imagine for this. But there are no engine pics, so you can't tell. If they're fake, it just makes it more awful, IMHO. should not have been done!

Well, I'm not expecting high miles, and cheaper to maintain does sound good. Part of the problem is the sales disparity. The '04 and '05 model sold so much better that there's a lot more of them to choose from. The middle years are available but much scarcer, and the '09s just practically...

Yes, flood cars are the worst, mickeytee! I'd not want one of those. As regards other salvage units, I've seen some with (apparently) minor damage, but what I've read in other posts here about the cost of replacing just a headlight or tail light scares me. So I'm pretty sure they are not for...

I appreciate the advice I've received from the members here since I've been shopping. I'm wondering if there's a rule everybody can agree on? Let's see. As regards XLRs specifically, in 2024, and for similar prices in similar condition, is it better to buy: An older car with lower miles...

Good thought! I don't exactly know how that works, but I do know that the top of a google search is the most desirable place to be. Same idea.

Does anybody know why some dealers adjust prices up and down, frequently and by fairly small amounts? This is not just an XLR thing, but I've run across it fairly often while shopping online. For instance, look at this car and then the price history: 2004 Cadillac XLR - Lee Auto Group I...

Two CD's? Where is the one that's not in the dash?

Suggestions noted. I haven't communicated with the dealer yet, but I think I will. Yes, I might wish for a little less mileage, but it's about what I can expect in a reasonable price range. Anything with really lower miles turns out to have a salvage title, which I want to stay away from...

White over black seems like a good combination.

If still available, I'd like to see some interior shots also. I'm shopping and I really like white, which is really rare on these cars, I find. Thanks!

I found the answer in a super-informative post by Cadillac Tech called '04-'09 XLR History & Information: "2006: Matching interior wood trim added to HVAC trim plate. " There's definitely a ton of information here!

I like the looks of this one--I'm partial to blue, which seems to be rare on these cars. The price/mileage ratio seems favorable and they've posted the whole carfax report, which is great. Anybody got opinions? '05 from Josie's Auto Sales

I'm starting to accumulate a file of information on the various cars I've looked at online. (I'm compulsive about car records.) I was thinking I could use this to do some registry updates, because in some cases I now have newer information on the car than the registry does--current mileage...

Why is there wood trim on the lower center stack in some cars but not in others? Most seem to have an argent metal panel there. Is this an option difference or is it aftermarket? (This the kind of little picky issue that drives me nuts until I can figure it out! I bet at least some of the...

Not candy--a sort of car buying service. Something new (to me, anyway) that I picked up via a link at ebay. Any body heard of and/or tried this? Caramel

I'm just looking for a presentable, reliable driver--I don't need a concours showpiece. So I'm trying to stay toward the affordable end of the price spectrum, leaving me some leeway for repairs. I'd like to know what the hive mind here thinks of some that might be possibilities. I've sent a...

Great to know! If/when I get a car, I'd definitely be interested in having its pedigree papers.

Hello, all. I am browsing around for an XLR but don't have one yet. I chose my user name because I'm hopeful of finding the right car, and then I'll be hopful that it's a good one. If that last condition fails, I might have to change it! But I prefer to be optimistic. I'm anxious to learn...