Finally got a few pictures, so a quick introduction and hello - this has been a great community to first lurk and research and then pick up post-ownership tips!
This is my first Cadillac - last car was a '02 Volvo S60 T5 (the other European car that no one ever mentions). I went in looking at a base FE1 with an upgraded sound system and then feel in love with the performance package / DI engine when it started with that rumble
From the start I was looking for a ~250-300 hp sport sedan with a manual and this one did it for me - decided to go with a 2008 off the lot to get it right away! Interior is Ebony with the carbon-fiber trim...
The spoiler, grill and B-Pillar trim was already installed by the dealer as a showroom floor display - wasn't looking for that much chrome but against the Black Raven it worked for me so there you go. Only planned changes are to swap out dome and accent lights with Putco LED kit on order from US Speed and Super Bright LEDs - idea shamelessly ripped off from Nick
(yep dreaded front license plate holder was already installed...)