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Old 07-03-2009, 11:51 PM   #242 (permalink)
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Re: Cadillac XTS and Buick Regal Confirmed!

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Originally Posted by mgescuro View Post
No. They weren't "really great" luxury cars. But Cadillac's image and prestige were still pretty much intact in the mid-1980's. And they sold on the image of what Cadillacs were.

Luxury is a lifestyle. Cadillac catered to that lifestyle... at least back in 1985.
Exactly. The image transcended the product. In my opinion Lexus is the same today.
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