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jbartley · 06-22-2006, 04:11 PM

[quote=GMFreak8]
Also, who's saying just because it grew in size slightly that's in suddenly going to start competing in a different class? Is it possible that it won't be? I think so....
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ding!

No one ever said 3-series, 5-series, 7-series, were the gold standard? Cadillac's sport sedan resurgance more closely follows Infiniti's. The m35/45 is a bit too close to the Q sedan.

So the CTS get's almost 5 series sized and but is priced at 3-series, big deal! Unfortunately car magazines might hate that, but in the end it comes down to what the buyers want! Sure CTS might alienate a few buyers, but it's not preventing the car from being a success.

More for the money! In time Cadillac (if it deems there is a market for it) would create a smaller Cadillac. BMW and etc. don't have a second "sporty" brand like GM has Pontiac. Shouldn't Pontiac be doing the smaller RWD cars?

I'll say it again, Cadillac might be a Global Brand, but every car doesn't have to be a global vehicle. AND if it DOES, it doesn't have to occupy the SAME space in each market.

CTS is entry in US. Midsize in Europe.
Cadillac is an American Luxury Brand, NOT a european one.

06-22-2006, 04:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
jbartley 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: UF & JAX Posts: 1,903	Re: NSAP Blogs: Article Conclusion, CTS Excitement [quote=GMFreak8] Also, who's saying just because it grew in size slightly that's in suddenly going to start competing in a different class? Is it possible that it won't be? I think so.... QUOTE] ding! No one ever said 3-series, 5-series, 7-series, were the gold standard? Cadillac's sport sedan resurgance more closely follows Infiniti's. The m35/45 is a bit too close to the Q sedan. So the CTS get's almost 5 series sized and but is priced at 3-series, big deal! Unfortunately car magazines might hate that, but in the end it comes down to what the buyers want! Sure CTS might alienate a few buyers, but it's not preventing the car from being a success. More for the money! In time Cadillac (if it deems there is a market for it) would create a smaller Cadillac. BMW and etc. don't have a second "sporty" brand like GM has Pontiac. Shouldn't Pontiac be doing the smaller RWD cars? I'll say it again, Cadillac might be a Global Brand, but every car doesn't have to be a global vehicle. AND if it DOES, it doesn't have to occupy the SAME space in each market. CTS is entry in US. Midsize in Europe. Cadillac is an American Luxury Brand, NOT a european one.