2009 XLR In The "Nude".. - Page 2

steinravnik · 04-14-2008, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Hurricane

Sadly, I wonder if anything has been done to the interior...where it REALLY needed some love...

On another note, saw a new CTS on the road this morning (only second one I have seen outside of a carshow yet!) and it was absolutely stunning!

The new CTS does look great. I've seen many around Washington DC, in fact I've seen more CTSs than Malibus.

FierySolstice · 04-14-2008, 01:05 PM

Is there anything different with this car? I can't see it. To compete with the SL500 you need to do a little more Cadillac!

HEVguy · 04-14-2008, 01:15 PM

I was hoping for something more emotiv,... a real knock-out. This is just a mild refresh, visually at least, and isn't really much of an improvement IMO.

jfnz24 · 04-14-2008, 01:18 PM

I honestly can't see much change other than the vents. Too little of an "update" on the exterior.

Andonis · 04-14-2008, 01:19 PM

sorry if repost
http://www.leftlanenews.com/wp-conte...46&idg=1&idi=1

**BigAls87Z28** · 04-14-2008, 01:27 PM

THAT CENTER EXHAUST LOOKS AWESOME!!!!!!! Oh man!! Thats awesome!
The lower grill area is still iffy. Better, but not great. Is that a increased bulge in the hood? The side gills look good. Not the CTS style, more like the Provoq.

Well..I guess I like it? I like the way they intergrated the exhaust tips, and I like the side vents. The front end could have used more work.

**paul8488** · 04-14-2008, 01:36 PM

I like it, but I liked the original. I don't see this as being a big enough change to attract anyone who wouldn't have already purchased one. Hope the STS/DTS replacement is a homerun, because Cadillac can't survive on the CTS alone.

johnstarnes · 04-14-2008, 01:46 PM

To my eyes it is little changed, but then again I was hoping for a BIG dose of Cien styling cues.

goatgary · 04-14-2008, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mgescuro

It's unfortunate that GM feels the need to hire Kindergarteners onto their design staff. Apparently all they do is fingerpaint or something.

When the beancounters tell design staff...."Hey! You got $100.00 to put lipstick on this pig...knock yourself out!"...this is what you get.

Not the designers fault.

camaro_freak · 04-14-2008, 02:00 PM

wow that is a non eventful MCE....

stevecmh · 04-14-2008, 02:02 PM

it dosnt look any different
disappointing..
re doing the interior

paul38469 · 04-14-2008, 02:06 PM

Intriguing. The current XLR doesn't have a bulge in the hood at all (only XLR-V). I hope that means there is something new under the hood, though I doubt it.

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Originally Posted by BigAls87Z28

Is that a increased bulge in the hood?

GMC-70 · 04-14-2008, 02:17 PM

I love the XLR--I think it is a visually stunning car in person. However, this MCE almost takes away more then it adds.

I would have to see more pics to make a complete judgement.

Carguy · 04-14-2008, 02:30 PM

Looks NEARLY the same really!----It needed MORE of a CHANGE!!

Member17739 · 04-14-2008, 02:32 PM

I like Cadillacs but for some reason I never liked that car. At the same time I hope they still plan on bringing the next generation XLR. You don't always get it on your first try.

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FierySolstice 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Philadelphia Drives: 2007 Saturn Aura Posts: 721	Re: 2009 XLR In The "Nude".. Is there anything different with this car? I can't see it. To compete with the SL500 you need to do a little more Cadillac! __________________ Past Rides: 1991 Saturn SC 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2005 Pontiac G6 2000 Pontiac Grand Am 2007 Saturn Aura Future Rides: Saturn Sky/Chevy Camaro/Pontiac G8/Cadillac CTS Coupe

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HEVguy 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Middle America Drives: Mt Bike Undisclosed Car Posts: 2,381	Re: 2009 XLR In The "Nude".. I was hoping for something more emotiv,... a real knock-out. This is just a mild refresh, visually at least, and isn't really much of an improvement IMO.

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jfnz24 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Drives: 1996 Cavalier Z24, 2000 Blazer LT Posts: 1,422	Re: 2009 XLR In The "Nude".. I honestly can't see much change other than the vents. Too little of an "update" on the exterior. __________________ 2000 Chevrolet Blazer LT -- 66000 miles 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 -- 166000 miles MEDIOCRITY: It takes a lot less time, and most people won't notice the difference until it's too late.

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BigAls87Z28 GMI Mod/Camaro Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 9,506	THAT CENTER EXHAUST LOOKS AWESOME!!!!!!! Oh man!! Thats awesome! The lower grill area is still iffy. Better, but not great. Is that a increased bulge in the hood? The side gills look good. Not the CTS style, more like the Provoq. Well..I guess I like it? I like the way they intergrated the exhaust tips, and I like the side vents. The front end could have used more work. __________________ Any Inside Info? Questions or Coments? Ideas? Email me at BigAl@GMInsidenews.com 1993 Caprice 9C1 1987 Camaro Z28 1972 Camaro RS Last edited by BigAls87Z28 : 04-14-2008 at 01:41 PM.

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paul8488 GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: France Drives: 2007 MBK Flipper Scooter Posts: 13,251	Re: 2009 XLR In The "Nude".. I like it, but I liked the original. I don't see this as being a big enough change to attract anyone who wouldn't have already purchased one. Hope the STS/DTS replacement is a homerun, because Cadillac can't survive on the CTS alone. __________________ *The department of redundancy department.*

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GMC-70 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: USA Drives: 07 HHR and a 96 Formula Convert Posts: 638	Re: 2009 XLR In The "Nude".. I love the XLR--I think it is a visually stunning car in person. However, this MCE almost takes away more then it adds. I would have to see more pics to make a complete judgement.

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