2008 XLR V on Ebay

PrenupTB · 07-31-2007, 03:21 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cadil...QQcmdZViewItem

How hilarious are these clowns at GM that almost every Cadillac now has that ridiculous new steering wheel. It looks so out of place on this car. So sad that they couldn't muster up a couple of bucks to give the XLR its own steering wheel.

megeebee · 07-31-2007, 03:45 AM

What is so "out of place" about the steering wheel?

emh · 07-31-2007, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by PrenupTB

How hilarious are these clowns at GM that almost every Cadillac now has that ridiculous new steering wheel. It looks so out of place on this car. So sad that they couldn't muster up a couple of bucks to give the XLR its own steering wheel.

I'm not the biggest fan of that steering wheel, but I don't see why XLR needs a separate one... XLR's closest competitor, Mecedes SL, has the same steering as all the other current/prior gen MBs.

Phoenix · 07-31-2007, 12:21 PM

I'm less worried about the steering wheel, more worried about those gages, in a $100,000 car.

ClassyEldo · 07-31-2007, 12:47 PM

That steering wheel looks fine to me--I would prefer the one with the wood insert near the top, as on the base XLR models. If anything, I think a little more chrome could have been added to the exterior, something very subtle, perhaps a small, discrete "wreath and crest" either on the C-Pillar or above the "XLR" on the front quarter? In my opinion, it just looks rather bland with respect to chrome. I think the rear bumper chrome on the next-generation (2008) CTS is an example of the tasteful application of chrome on the Art & Science theme.

HoeyHimself · 07-31-2007, 12:56 PM

Yeah, I actually think the steering wheel looks more appropriate in the XLR than in other Cadillacs. But otherwise, that car is killer...I love it! It's not without flaws (like ALL vehicles)..but somethings in the interior need to be addressed, like how the shifter blocks the HVAC controls while in park. I never really took the time to notice it when I sat in XLRs in the past (was too anxious to get it in Drive) but from pictures, it doesnt look good to me at all. The rest of the car, however, looks amazing to me. Cant wait to see a CTS styled front end adapted to the XLR..with all of the nice touches like the ambient lights an such

likearock00 · 07-31-2007, 01:01 PM

If I could afford this car, I wouldn't care one bit how the steering wheel looks. That is one beautiful ride!!

CRBoyd91 · 07-31-2007, 02:42 PM

Don't worry, this guys just stirring things up.

pgill00 · 07-31-2007, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by CRBoyd91

Don't worry, this guys just stirring things up.

The only problem that I have with the XLRV is that I think the 2008 3LZ Corvette Z06 with 2-tone leather seating and dashes is 10-times the car, 100-times better looking and $15,000 cheaper. And the only reason I take issue is that the roll off the same line.

A Cadillac vette should be one of the nicest cars in the world.

ctaylorzl1 · 07-31-2007, 04:03 PM

^^^It is one of the nicest cars in the world. is it not?

TahoeMikeZ71 · 07-31-2007, 06:26 PM

I wish they would have focused on the XLR through out the years than leave it sit.

mbukukanyau · 07-31-2007, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by PrenupTB

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cadil...QQcmdZViewItem

How hilarious are these clowns at GM that almost every Cadillac now has that ridiculous new steering wheel. It looks so out of place on this car. So sad that they couldn't muster up a couple of bucks to give the XLR its own steering wheel.

Try bring your English ride aganist XLR V and it will get a good spanking on the track.
He he, The English wood will not help you

And you forgot to mention this old pig which has barely been updated since coming to market many moons ago. The Pig goes into 2008 with a 288 HP V8!!! for a base price of US$65,455.00 A Sarturn Sky Redline should be its real competation

asim · 08-01-2007, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by likearock00

If I could afford this car, I wouldn't care one bit how the steering wheel looks. That is one beautiful ride!!

I agree. The steering wheels doesn't look too bad on this. I am just surprised that it is $12,000 off the MSRP at a buy it now price. Thats pretty good sounding. lol

Gm786 · 08-01-2007, 12:06 AM

The Cadillac XLR V is a hot car!

Love the interior too.

TahoeMikeZ71 · 08-01-2007, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by mbukukanyau

Do they still make this? I've seen a few before.

07-31-2007, 03:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
PrenupTB 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 345	2008 XLR V on Ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cadil...QQcmdZViewItem How hilarious are these clowns at GM that almost every Cadillac now has that ridiculous new steering wheel. It looks so out of place on this car. So sad that they couldn't muster up a couple of bucks to give the XLR its own steering wheel.

07-31-2007, 03:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
megeebee 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Feb 2005 Drives: 2005 STS 3.6 Posts: 3,488	Re: 2008 XLR V on Ebay What is so "out of place" about the steering wheel? __________________ Live in the Seattle area? Love your car? Call these guys: -www.nwautosalon.com

07-31-2007, 12:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
Phoenix 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Mar 2007 Drives: 1995 Pontiac Trans Am 1995 Buick LeSabre Posts: 1,054	Re: 2008 XLR V on Ebay I'm less worried about the steering wheel, more worried about those gages, in a $100,000 car.

07-31-2007, 12:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
ClassyEldo 2.0 Liter Supercharged ECOTEC Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Drives: 2008 CTS-4 Premium & 2001 SLS Sedan Posts: 130	Re: 2008 XLR V on Ebay That steering wheel looks fine to me--I would prefer the one with the wood insert near the top, as on the base XLR models. If anything, I think a little more chrome could have been added to the exterior, something very subtle, perhaps a small, discrete "wreath and crest" either on the C-Pillar or above the "XLR" on the front quarter? In my opinion, it just looks rather bland with respect to chrome. I think the rear bumper chrome on the next-generation (2008) CTS is an example of the tasteful application of chrome on the Art & Science theme.

07-31-2007, 12:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
HoeyHimself 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ann Arbor, Mi Drives: 2003 Ford Mustang Posts: 4,534	Re: 2008 XLR V on Ebay Yeah, I actually think the steering wheel looks more appropriate in the XLR than in other Cadillacs. But otherwise, that car is killer...I love it! It's not without flaws (like ALL vehicles)..but somethings in the interior need to be addressed, like how the shifter blocks the HVAC controls while in park. I never really took the time to notice it when I sat in XLRs in the past (was too anxious to get it in Drive) but from pictures, it doesnt look good to me at all. The rest of the car, however, looks amazing to me. Cant wait to see a CTS styled front end adapted to the XLR..with all of the nice touches like the ambient lights an such __________________

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07-31-2007, 01:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
likearock00 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NC Drives: 2006 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab Z-71 Posts: 7,883	Re: 2008 XLR V on Ebay If I could afford this car, I wouldn't care one bit how the steering wheel looks. That is one beautiful ride!! __________________ Banking establishments are more dangerous than standing armies. -Thomas Jefferson

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CRBoyd91 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Houston, TX (Katy Area) Drives: 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GT Posts: 3,941	Re: 2008 XLR V on Ebay Don't worry, this guys just stirring things up. __________________ Family Vehicles: Mom: 2003 Chevrolet Suburban LS - 78,000 mi. Dad: 1996 Ford Ranger XLT - 230,000 mi. Sister: 2001 Saturn SC2 - 50,000 mi. Me: 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GT - 88,000 mi.

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ctaylorzl1 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Indiana Drives: 1996 Dodge 3500 CTD 4x4 1992 Camaro RS 305 Posts: 3,303	Re: 2008 XLR V on Ebay ^^^It is one of the nicest cars in the world. is it not? __________________

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TahoeMikeZ71 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 5,419	Re: 2008 XLR V on Ebay I wish they would have focused on the XLR through out the years than leave it sit. __________________

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Gm786 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Far away Drives: Oldsmobile Delta 88 LS Posts: 4,478	Re: 2008 XLR V on Ebay The Cadillac XLR V is a hot car! Love the interior too.

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