Greetings from the newb

[Phrede]

Hi all,
I bought my '08 Red XLR-V yesterday and have been having a great time learning and driving. Do you remember when you first got yours?

There have been a few disappointments, Bluetooth, MP3, Remote Start... but way more grins at this amazing machine. I expect I will be able to solve any shortcomings with aftermarket accessories. The longer I look the more I enjoy looking at the styling.

I have discovered a lot, expect learn more and will try not to bore you with newbie questions that I can get the answer to by reading. There is one question I must ask...

Is it just me or does everyone notice other people trying to impress me with the performance of their car when they notice the XLR-V? I am not doing anything "showy" at all (usually idling at a red light) and it seems every Mustang, Camaro or other performance oriented car must launch hard and/or go WOT. Is this just part of being an XLR driver? Do you get used to it over time?

I look forward to sharing in the future.

 

[Lola's Mom]

Yes ... you get used to it ... expect it .... and laugh like hell when they do a burn out and you just let them wonder ... WELL, THAT'S THE BIGGEST LIE I'VE EVER TOLD, ..... RIGHT, CUBBY????

 

[GizmoQ]

Yes ... you get used to it ... expect it .... and laugh like hell when they do a burn out and you just let them wonder ... WELL, THAT'S THE BIGGEST LIE I'VE EVER TOLD, ..... RIGHT, CUBBY????

Yeah Cubby, what have you got to say about that?

Congrats Phrede, and welcome to the forum.

 

[XFireXLR]

Congrats and welcome to the forum.

 

[Cadiblk]

Welcome. I agree with you 100%. Every time I pull up to a light or pass a vehicle, not matter what it is, they try to race.

 

[Crimson Pearl]

Welcome to the site!

Friendly folks and our OWN Cadillac Tech here.

I bought my XLR on a Tuesday, but did not pick it up until Friday, as it rained all week and only cleared on Friday morning. I meant to bring the owner's manual home with me on Tuesday, but forgot.

But thanks to this great site, the manual was online, and I was very well informed about the controls when I did drive it home on Friday!

As far as the "challenge" thing goes, my brother has both a 1932 Roadster and a 1932 3-Window Coupe. Both are black and both have ZZ430 engines. It happens to him all the time!

 

[mtrocket]

WELCOME and congrats on your new ride!! And, yes, you do get used to the "racers" out there.
Last time I was in Minnesota with the XLR, I was on the Interstate north of the Twin Cities, travelling just over the speed limit and had just passed an older Bonneville. I looked in my rear view mirror a little while later and the Bonneville was gaining on me fast. He got beside me, slowed up and was trying to get me to punch it. Well, I noticed an unmarked patrol in the median just ahead, he didn't. I punched it quickly and let up just as fast. The patrol pulled out just as we passed, turned on his lights and pulled over the Bonneville. I waved as I drove passed doing just over the speed limit. Yes, I can be mean at times....

 

[Little Woman]

Welcome to the fourm.