Just bought a 2001 Seville SLS - Page 3

gdwriter · #31 (**permalink**) 02-19-09, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ryannel2003

The name Blanche always reminds me of that woman off the golden girls when i watched it with my grandparents. I do like that name though.

Yeah, me too. She was the sexy (or sex-obsessed one), so it would still be appropriate. Still haven't decided.

orconn · #32 (**permalink**) 02-19-09, 08:18 PM

If you want to go the Iberian route you could always go with Imelda.

CadillacSTS2003 · #33 (**permalink**) 02-19-09, 08:26 PM

Blakely

90Brougham350 · #34 (**permalink**) 02-19-09, 08:31 PM

Stunning, simply stunning! Great purchase Gary, but I hope you don't forget about the old 4.9, now with all that power....Has Hoover had the pleasure of a ride yet?

Brian

dirt_cheap_fleetwood · #35 (**permalink**) 02-20-09, 04:29 AM

If the HGs ever fail (I really hope they don't) we know what to name it, Wheezer. How about Madelyn for a name, or Maddie.

gdwriter · #36 (**permalink**) 02-20-09, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 90Brougham350

Stunning, simply stunning! Great purchase Gary, but I hope you don't forget about the old 4.9, now with all that power....Has Hoover had the pleasure of a ride yet?

Thanks. Hoover hasn't had a ride yet, but he will this weekend. My sister, niece and nephew went with me to pick up Cruella from the dealership tonight. Linda got to drive the Seville since we had put the kids' car seats in the back. She was pretty impressed. I think my brother-in-law is a little jealous. His parents have a Cadillac, and I know he likes them.

Felt a little nostalgic (and guilty) driving Cruella home; she's been such a good car with tons of character, and the 4.9 remains a fine engine.

I've decided on Sabrina for her name. She's beautiful, sleek and sophisticated, so that's fitting. Also, this makes a nice inspiration, Audrey Hepburn in Sabrina (1954):

96Fleetwood · #37 (**permalink**) 02-20-09, 10:12 AM

Congrats! Looks beautiful! How about a set of STS chrome 17s or DTS Turbines?

gdwriter · #38 (**permalink**) 02-20-09, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 96Fleetwood

Congrats! Looks beautiful! How about a set of STS chrome 17s or DTS Turbines?

She is, thanks. I might upgrade the wheels at some point since the standard ones are kind of plain. The DTS turbines would be a good choice.

I'm already looking at replacing the blah SLS center caps with ones with the wreath and crest if they'll fit:

I'll likely also keep my eye out for a body color grille, rear CHMSL and steering wheel with the new emblem as well. But no rush.

gdwriter · #39 (**permalink**) 02-20-09, 07:49 PM

Sabrina now has a middle name: Lucille. One of the graphic designers at work (not the one who suggested Blanche) cannot be convinced that she's a Sabrina and suggested Lucille this morning. Like Blanche or Gladys (Stoney's '94 DeVille), it strikes me as a more old-lady name that would better fit a DeVille.

However, as we were discussing the merits of Lucille, it struck me that the car's initials are SLS. So her official name is Sabrina Lucille Seville. Yes, I know it's one thing to name your car, but giving it a middle name is pushing it. But I'm a car nut (or nuts), so what the hell. If she ever gives me a bad time, I'll use her full name, just like you would with a kid.

**I~LUV~Caddys8792** · #40 (**permalink**) 02-20-09, 08:40 PM

Did Cadillac always make the 98-04 Sevilles two tone? It looks like the rockers on yours are grey. Am I seeing things or are they?

I demand a 0-60 video and a "roller coaster road" video!

ryannel2003 · #41 (**permalink**) 02-20-09, 09:33 PM

Only the SLS's had the grey rocker panels. I believe in '03 Cadillac made them bodycolored to match the STS look. They can be painted; thats all Cadillac did to the STS.

gdwriter · #42 (**permalink**) 02-20-09, 11:00 PM

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I demand a 0-60 video and a "roller coaster road" video!

I will have to borrow a video camera again, but I'll try to do it soon. I did go out of my way driving Sabrina home the first time so I could go down my favorite road. Didn't get to really test her out as much as I would have liked because a putz in a Prius was poking along just as the road got twisty.

dirt_cheap_fleetwood · #43 (**permalink**) 02-21-09, 06:01 PM

^ Yeah, they cannot complaint that those cars are not fast because I have been in one doing 105 mph. I had no idea they could actually go that fast.

Destroyer · #44 (**permalink**) 02-21-09, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by hueterm

It needs to be a Spanish name, since it's a Seville...

You also need to chg your sig...

Congrats!

"Soplado head", that's the name. "Mierda Coche" will work too. Both have a ring to them no? Good luck with the new ride!

gary88 · #45 (**permalink**) 02-22-09, 12:13 AM

Beginning in '02 the SLS got the STS appearance package, giving it the thinner 7-spoke wheels, body colored rocker panels/grill, and fog lamps. Mine even has the rectangular STS tips.

I've had mine up to 102 on a track :cough: and it felt rock solid. They're limited to 112 though, STS goes to 130.