About Cadillac's Technology...

[hueterm]

...and you can't get a dts coupe...

OMG -- I would fall over w/a stroke if they came out w/one of those

[misfit6794]

See they say the market isn't there for a premium lux coupe, hence the eldo's demise. But some how mercedes find a way to keep all their coupes now for years and years. A new dts coupe would be amazing, and they would have younger buyers lined up for it.

[lbwd]

Originally Posted by misfit6794

See they say the market isn't there for a premium lux coupe, hence the eldo's demise. But some how mercedes find a way to keep all their coupes now for years and years. A new dts coupe would be amazing, and they would have younger buyers lined up for it.

Isn't that kind of what the XLR is for? Though it's priced way up there and is a convertible too. Sure looks bad ass from behind, and all other angles.

[Ur7x]

Originally Posted by Cadillacboy

Cadillac always been a brand that is a pioneer of the advanced technology . I always place Cadillac on a different place than other brands .

Actually, Oldsmobile was the brand that originally did "engineering leadership" at GM. Cadillac was about perfecting it and bringing it to the luxury market 2-5 years later...
Yes there are lots of "Caddy Firsts" But most of the cool technology firsts over the years belong to Oldsmobile:
First Auto tranny, First mass produced high compression V8, First power brakes, First (for gm) aluminum block engine, first (for gm) turbo, First mass produced FWD, First Air Bag, First (for GM) passenger car diesel (whoops!), First on board Nav, First HUD, First keyless entry. etc. etc

[misfit6794]

Isn't that kind of what the XLR is for? Though it's priced way up there and is a convertible too. Sure looks bad ass from behind, and all other angles.

The xlr was built to compete with the mercedes benz sl. And while you can get a v xlr you cant get one with a v12, like you can in the sl.
Even with the xlr cadillac has nothing to compete with the cl,clk,and slk.

[ELJAY]

If you want to own a post 2000 mercedes or bmw.... just stick with the Caddy. Believe me, I know, I have owned 3 (company) Mercs and 1 Bmw, and they paid twice their price in repairs. The Bimmer was a "lease car" so no problem there. Take in consideration that we drive a lot faster here. The caddy is my personal car, it doens't come cheap in Europe either, but the drive is a lot smoother, has great response and is way more confortable than the Mercedes. My eldo has 132K on the odo, and still goes daily up to 100/110 mph on the autobahn, without any major engine problems so far.... It's a great car, and I wouldn't trade it for ...... except maby for the 5 or 600 series.....but then it doubles or tripples the price of a Caddy.

[kjhansen]

My step-grandmother had a 1957 Eldorado--almost perfect condition... Sold it in 1979 or 80 for $300 just to get it out of the garage so they could put their newer Oldsmobile in... sigh.
Keith

[misfit6794]

Yea mb quality took a nose dive when they bought chysler.

[Ur7x]

MB's quality slide had begun before they bought Mopar... Not sure if that accelerated things...

[Newmonarch]

I think Chrysler are not good. Jeep is good because of high off-road capability, Dodge is good because of cheap and feels sport. But Chrysler, it have to be much more quality to compare against european competetiors. But Cadillac is much more better than Mopar. Quality of interior/exterior, technology etc.