Glock3540
New Member
Hi Everyone,
My wife and I were out and about today and I asked her if she minded going by the Cadillac dealer so I could see if I "fit" in an XLR.
I knew this dealership has a 2005 base model.
On the way over there, we stopped by another high end used car dealer and sat in a SLK convertible and a SL550.
The SLK was way too small for me. The top was down and the top of
the windshield was about my eye level!
The SL550 was nice but I see these pretty often on the street. They look nice but not very exclusive.
When we arrived at the Cadillac dealership I saw a white on black
2008 XLR-V. Man, It looked nice! A salesman saw us pull in and when I looked at the car I'm sure he saw dollar signs. It was in perfect shape and had 20,000 miles on it. They were asking 56 K for it.
The salesman went to get the key and I was admiring the exterior of the car. It looked great from any angle. When he got back, I sat in it and it
fit me like a glove! More headroom than a SC430 I once test drove.
I asked him if I could look under the hood and then to put the top down. He was knowledgeable about XLR-V which impressed me.
When he started it up, I was standing behind the car and I was blown away. I was expecting a muted sounding exhaust but what I got was much louder! It had the distinct V-8 sound but not like the Mustangs I have owned ('88 5.0 and a '67 big block). It sounded like a cross between an american V-8 and an exotic like a Ferrari or a Lambo. I was Very Impressed.
At this point I am trying not to get too excited. It is well above what I want to spend as I was originally thinking about a 2006 model.
He asked if I wanted to take it for a spin around the block and I could not resist. My wife stayed at the dealership. I guess he was a little afraid of letting someone he just met take all that horsepower out by ourselves!
We only went a couple/few miles but it was Very Nice. The ride was slightly stiffer than I expected but not bad at all. The handling was good but the power was great. It felt like a turbine. It pushed you back in the seat and the revs just kept on climbing.
We got back to the dealership and of course he asked me to come inside.
Once inside I spotted a new CTS-V coupe. I asked and we sat in it.
A different experience than the XLR. The CTS's seats felt much better.
Not that the XLR seats were uncomfortable, they were fine. It is just the CTS's seats were made by Recaro so you can imagine the great feeling side bolsters. The headroom in the CTS was not as generous as the XLR but the seat would go back much further. Overall, I liked the XLR-V better and the fact the CTS 556 hp listed for 70K!
In fact, the only thing that the XLR-V is severly lacking is any kind of luggage space. I mean a couple of gym bags in the back is about it.
I cannot remember a car that has less space to put your luggage.
If I get one, it will have to be with the understanding that my wife and I
will have to travel EXTREMELY LIGHT!
I talked with the salesman and his manager for awhile and they took my name, number and email address. I told them I would not be talked into anything and I am "low pressure" and do not like to be bothered.
They treated me with respect and I appreciated that.
I can tell you without a doubt I like this car better than the SL550,
much better than the SC430 and it is tied with the XKR Jag.
If you throw in the XKR's insane engine replacement pricing
(I plan to keep whatever I purchase for a long time. After even long term extended warranties run out) , the XLR-V wins hands down.
Someone has said that driving an XLR-V makes you feel like a rock star.
Very Well Said. (In fact I believe Wynonna drives one).
Hope this helps someone.
Blessings,
Brian
My wife and I were out and about today and I asked her if she minded going by the Cadillac dealer so I could see if I "fit" in an XLR.
I knew this dealership has a 2005 base model.
On the way over there, we stopped by another high end used car dealer and sat in a SLK convertible and a SL550.
The SLK was way too small for me. The top was down and the top of
the windshield was about my eye level!
The SL550 was nice but I see these pretty often on the street. They look nice but not very exclusive.
When we arrived at the Cadillac dealership I saw a white on black
2008 XLR-V. Man, It looked nice! A salesman saw us pull in and when I looked at the car I'm sure he saw dollar signs. It was in perfect shape and had 20,000 miles on it. They were asking 56 K for it.
The salesman went to get the key and I was admiring the exterior of the car. It looked great from any angle. When he got back, I sat in it and it
fit me like a glove! More headroom than a SC430 I once test drove.
I asked him if I could look under the hood and then to put the top down. He was knowledgeable about XLR-V which impressed me.
When he started it up, I was standing behind the car and I was blown away. I was expecting a muted sounding exhaust but what I got was much louder! It had the distinct V-8 sound but not like the Mustangs I have owned ('88 5.0 and a '67 big block). It sounded like a cross between an american V-8 and an exotic like a Ferrari or a Lambo. I was Very Impressed.
At this point I am trying not to get too excited. It is well above what I want to spend as I was originally thinking about a 2006 model.
He asked if I wanted to take it for a spin around the block and I could not resist. My wife stayed at the dealership. I guess he was a little afraid of letting someone he just met take all that horsepower out by ourselves!
We only went a couple/few miles but it was Very Nice. The ride was slightly stiffer than I expected but not bad at all. The handling was good but the power was great. It felt like a turbine. It pushed you back in the seat and the revs just kept on climbing.
We got back to the dealership and of course he asked me to come inside.
Once inside I spotted a new CTS-V coupe. I asked and we sat in it.
A different experience than the XLR. The CTS's seats felt much better.
Not that the XLR seats were uncomfortable, they were fine. It is just the CTS's seats were made by Recaro so you can imagine the great feeling side bolsters. The headroom in the CTS was not as generous as the XLR but the seat would go back much further. Overall, I liked the XLR-V better and the fact the CTS 556 hp listed for 70K!
In fact, the only thing that the XLR-V is severly lacking is any kind of luggage space. I mean a couple of gym bags in the back is about it.
I cannot remember a car that has less space to put your luggage.
If I get one, it will have to be with the understanding that my wife and I
will have to travel EXTREMELY LIGHT!
I talked with the salesman and his manager for awhile and they took my name, number and email address. I told them I would not be talked into anything and I am "low pressure" and do not like to be bothered.
They treated me with respect and I appreciated that.
I can tell you without a doubt I like this car better than the SL550,
much better than the SC430 and it is tied with the XKR Jag.
If you throw in the XKR's insane engine replacement pricing
(I plan to keep whatever I purchase for a long time. After even long term extended warranties run out) , the XLR-V wins hands down.
Someone has said that driving an XLR-V makes you feel like a rock star.
Very Well Said. (In fact I believe Wynonna drives one).
Hope this helps someone.
Blessings,
Brian