Cadillac XLR-V

[Vendetta]

They're both nice, but I'd take that Benz over that Caddy 10 out of 10 times. I suspect if you drive both, you'll agree. I've got a 12-cyl CL (the hard top version of the SL), and the ride is just insane. Also, Caddy does not have a great history when it comes to convertibles.

Good luck,
-V

[Cobrajet]

I'd take that Benz over that Caddy 10 out of 10 times. I suspect if you drive both, you'll agree.

My luck with the SL-class the last week hasn't been very encouraging.

Last weekend, I went to the local used luxury car dealership to check out a 2007 SL-550. First, the remote would not unlock the car. Then they brought out a jump box to start it. Started right up, and ran fine, but... Some things did not work. The steering column adjuster did nothing, A/C wasn't cooling, etc. They claimed that the "low battery" was the reason some electronics were not working. I don't recall if we tried to drop the top. I didn't want to take it for a test drive because of the warning light, and the low air pressure message in one tire. They really need to give that car some TLC.

Today I drove two hours to check out a 2006 SL55 AMG. The price was right, the mileage (70K) a bit high, and it needed some TLC also. BUT... we did take it for a test drive... and it was a DOG! No acceleration at all. My VX would have outrun it. I did a little research and it appears there is a common issue with the Inter-cooler pump, which causes the engine to go into limp home mode. Hopefully they will get it fixed before I try again. One of the wheels has curb damage, and the headlight lenses are foggy. The radio is listed as AM/FM/Satellite-Ready, which I interpret as "not installed at the factory." Pressing the SAT button does NOT bring up the default Sirius/XM channel, or display a receiver ID.

I have yet to find a Cadillac XLR-V to test drive. I called the phone number for one advertised locally, but the guys mail box is full. I sent an email, but don't expect to hear back.

I'm striking out so far, but the search goes on. I have the bug! You guys know that feeling. You take one look at the VehiCROSS and you HAVE to have one. I feel like I need a new toy. Last year it was a new motorcycle! What a mess that was. Bought the wrong one, and had buyers remorse the minute I rode it off the dealers lot. D'OH!! Don't want to do that again. That's why the base XLR and SL550 have been scratched from my list.

I do get a lot of compliments on my VX, thought, which almost makes it worth driving around to the used car lots. "Even trade for your XLR-V or SL55 AMG..."