XLR-V Overpriced at a $100K MSRP

[Crozier]

Originally Posted by MCaesar

Lastly, how many non-Cadillac people will rate the XLR-V higher on styling and image?

Pretty much everybody that sees my brother's XLR goes 'ga-ga' over it. The MB is good looking, the XLR and V are Gorgeous!

[davesdeville]

^^Damn straight, I was following an XLR for maybe 4 miles last week and I was amazed at how many heads were turning.

[harryctsv]

Originally Posted by Crozier

Pretty much everybody that sees my brother's XLR goes 'ga-ga' over it. The MB is good looking, the XLR and V are Gorgeous!

Hi crozier,
imagine my XLR here in Germany. Most don`t know what car I drive but anybody loves the look of it!

Harry

[NIK]

"Look at how dealers are discounting CTS-Vs like mad whereas Chrysler is still getting over sticker for their SRT8s."

Another bit of mis-information ....... SRT-8's are also being sold for under sticker. Go make them an offer and you'll see!

[Stoneage_Caddy]

Originally Posted by davesdeville

^^Damn straight, I was following an XLR for maybe 4 miles last week and I was amazed at how many heads were turning.

try driveing it ......i felt like a frickin rockstar

[repo man]

Originally Posted by Stoneage_Caddy

try driveing it ......i felt like a frickin rockstar

Stoney, man, you are a rock star.

[Stoneage_Caddy]

without the whole money/singing thing .....

coarse brittney couldnt sing either ....you may be onto something ....or im on something

[bcbraem]

I bought one of the first -V's in Florida in 02/06. I love it. One of the finest cars I've ever driven (I'm 54 y/o). I'm trying to set a personal record for not putting the top up. When I lived in Key West ('81 - '84) I had a Triumph TR-250 which had a tonneau cover but no top.

If you think the car is overpriced, don't buy one, otherwise shut up.

[Rachane]

Since the regular XLR is relatively affordably priced and has plenty of performance & power for just about anyone's reasonable/rational driving, the XLR-V is really sort of an "exclusive collector's item" - as one could say about high-$ exotics generally. The pricetag just "identifies" this. In that context it is at what might be called the "bottom edge of unreasonableness" at $100K. You pop that money just because you want the car for its exclusivity & statement, really. So saying that it should/be $10K cheaper is beside the point. Why should a Ferrari 430 or a Lambo Gallardo not be $50K cheaper than their MSRPs?

IMHO The XLR-V is actually a "bargain" in the exotic league, since it is a much better car in every regard than everything that costs $50-100K+ more. Spend some time with one, then testdrive some of the much-higher$ alternatives and see how, despite their hood ornaments, they simply aren't as good.

Cadillac aced it with the XLR, and the XLR-V is just something that Arnold needs to "borrow" in the next Terminator movie.

[V-Smooth]

After driving the XLR-V, it's not overpriced, great ride and power bolted to an automatic. The wow-factor is what makes it worth it.

However, I would not buy one over a Z06. I'd take the extra $10k (roughly) and buy a Maggie for the Z06. Plus I like a manual tranny.

Overall I love the XLR(V)'s chizzled look and stance. Very sharp styling! Mad props!