Official Chuck should buy an XLR-V Thread

[SeanPlunk]

Chuck, you love Caddies. I saw one of these last night and decided you should buy one. Just raise your budget like 10k. No biggie :ugh:

Same engine as the STS-V

Do it Chuck :judge:

http://images.thecarconnection.com/med/d3-boosts-cadillac-xlr-v-output-to-more-than-600hp_100205722_m.jpg
http://static.cargurus.com/images/site/2008/03/11/10/46/2006_cadillac_xlr_2_dr_xlr-v-pic-38890.jpeg
http://www.dragtimes.com/images_dyno/11524-2006-Cadillac-XLR-V-Dyno.jpg

:drool2:

[enkeivette]

Yes! Liked!!!!!!! And if you don't buy it Chuck... you're gay.

[blackax]

Yes....The roof on those things are great!!!

[Kozak]

Liked and +1'd just because I like telling other people to buy things I can't afford

[Vettezuki]

Yeah, Chuck you should get it all polished metal like some of the Arabs do, something subtle like that.

[SeanPlunk]

Yes....The roof on those things are great!!!

Yep

http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/2000-2008-cadillac-17.jpg

Plus they're actually pretty damn rare. You could drive it and not see another on the street for quite a while.

[Sonic03SVT]

C'mon. Don't suck. If you don't buy one you'll just be disappointing....everyone. Again. no biggie, right?

[SeanPlunk]

C'mon. Don't suck. If you don't buy one you'll just be disappointing....everyone. Again. no biggie, right?

He's disappointing regardless, but at least he'd have a cool car :sm_laughing:

[Shaolin Crane]

He's disappointing regardless, but at least he'd have a cool car :sm_laughing:

I wouldnt say that, I always laugh when i look at him :huh:

[Chuck]

First: Screw all of you!
Second: Sean where is my list of cars for sale?
Third: Screw all of you!
Fourth:It is a bad ass ride.

[jedhead]

The only time I have seen more than one was at Cars and Coffee. There were two.

One in the pic below to the left. The red CTS-V has a 427 with 4.0L whipple and about 1200hp.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/864609/original/_dsc7863.jpg


Bob

[SeanPlunk]

Here you go Chuck. (http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/searchresults.jsp?lastBeginningStartYear=1981&num_records=25&search_lang=en&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&search_type=both&distance=0&address=92807&marketZipError=false&make=CAD&model=XLR&make2=&start_year=1981&end_year=2012&min_price=&max_price=42000&seller_type=b&transmission=&engine=&drive=&doors=&fuel=&max_mileage=&color=&keywordsrep=115117112101114099104097114103101100&keywordsfyc=__c3VwZXJjaGFyZ2Vk__&keywords_display=supercharged&sort_type=priceDESC&body_code=0&certified=&advanced=y&highlightFirstMakeModel=&showZipError=y&default_sort=priceDESC&systime=&sownerid=74318&dma=LOS_ANGELES_OC&rdm=1311215793084&filter_change=no_results_inc_srch_area_any) We may have to take a road trip ;)

[SeanPlunk]

Shit, or you could buy this (http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=301019823&dealer_id=1236276&car_year=2004&systime=&doors=&model=SL600&search_lang=en&start_year=2003&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&search_type=both&distance=300&min_price=&rdm=1311221031786&drive=&marketZipError=false&advanced=y&fuel=&keywords_display=&sownerid=74651&lastBeginningStartYear=1981&end_year=2012&showZipError=y&make2=&certified=&engine=&dma=LOS_ANGELES_OC&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&body_code=0&transmission=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=60000&color=&address=92807&sort_type=priceDESC&max_price=40000&make=MB&seller_type=b&num_records=25&cardist=74&standard=false) or this (http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=p&car_id=298185540&dealer_id=66214905&car_year=2004&systime=&doors=&model=SL600&search_lang=en&start_year=2003&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&search_type=both&distance=300&min_price=&rdm=1311221031786&drive=&marketZipError=false&advanced=y&fuel=&keywords_display=&sownerid=74651&lastBeginningStartYear=1981&end_year=2012&showZipError=y&make2=&certified=&engine=&dma=LOS_ANGELES_OC&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&body_code=0&transmission=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=60000&color=&address=92807&sort_type=priceDESC&max_price=40000&make=MB&seller_type=b&num_records=25&cardist=25&standard=false) locally for less. Twin Turbo V12.

[Vettezuki]

Shit, or you could buy this (http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=301019823&dealer_id=1236276&car_year=2004&systime=&doors=&model=SL600&search_lang=en&start_year=2003&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&search_type=both&distance=300&min_price=&rdm=1311221031786&drive=&marketZipError=false&advanced=y&fuel=&keywords_display=&sownerid=74651&lastBeginningStartYear=1981&end_year=2012&showZipError=y&make2=&certified=&engine=&dma=LOS_ANGELES_OC&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&body_code=0&transmission=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=60000&color=&address=92807&sort_type=priceDESC&max_price=40000&make=MB&seller_type=b&num_records=25&cardist=74&standard=false) or this (http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=p&car_id=298185540&dealer_id=66214905&car_year=2004&systime=&doors=&model=SL600&search_lang=en&start_year=2003&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&search_type=both&distance=300&min_price=&rdm=1311221031786&drive=&marketZipError=false&advanced=y&fuel=&keywords_display=&sownerid=74651&lastBeginningStartYear=1981&end_year=2012&showZipError=y&make2=&certified=&engine=&dma=LOS_ANGELES_OC&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&body_code=0&transmission=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=60000&color=&address=92807&sort_type=priceDESC&max_price=40000&make=MB&seller_type=b&num_records=25&cardist=25&standard=false) locally for less. Twin Turbo V12.

If I weren't disciplined I'd all over that black one.

[SeanPlunk]

If I weren't disciplined I'd all over that black one.

The silver on looks better to me. The black one has rims and lambo doors :ugh:

[Vettezuki]

The silver on looks better to me. The black one has rims and lambo doors :ugh:

It's a fair point. The Siliver is classier over all, I just like the Merc Black + Red. The silver interior is a bit too sedate. Also, weren't there aftermarket rims on the silver one too, or are those stock?

[jedhead]

Before I bought my STS-V, I was shopping for E55 and E63 AMG. What turned me off to the MB was the cost of ownership. I talked to several relatives and friends with Mercedes Benz. Since I planned to buy a certified used for the warranty, the oil changes included mandatory inspections so the oil change would cost $500 or $750 depending on all the inspections. Since I bought my STS-V two years ago, I put 44K miles on the car (I don't commute). My maintenance expenses have been 4 oil changes at $90 (9 Quarts Mobil 1 and special LC3 only hi flow oil filter) and 4 sets of rear tires and 2 sets of front tires. The air filter both for the engine and cabin was changed at 50K. Air filter was $0 since Spectre gave me an intake for allowing them to use my car a development mule for the intake. The OEM cabin filter is charcoal impregnated and cost $50 and took me 15 minutes. I replaced the OEM battery with a red top for $150. I also replace the front and rear pads (hawk pads) and rotors for $600 All repairs have been covered by the warranty and I get a loaner each time for the repair. I still have my warranty until Feb 2013 or 100k miles which ever comes first.

Bob

[SeanPlunk]

Before I bought my STS-V, I was shopping for E55 and E63 AMG. What turned me off to the MB was the cost of ownership. I talked to several relatives and friends with Mercedes Benz. Since I planned to buy a certified used for the warranty, the oil changes included mandatory inspections so the oil change would cost $500 or $750 depending on all the inspections. Since I bought my STS-V two years ago, I put 44K miles on the car (I don't commute). My maintenance expenses have been 4 oil changes at $90 (9 Quarts Mobil 1 and special LC3 only hi flow oil filter) and 4 sets of rear tires and 2 sets of front tires. The air filter both for the engine and cabin was changed at 50K. Air filter was $0 since Spectre gave me an intake for allowing them to use my car a development mule for the intake. The OEM cabin filter is charcoal impregnated and cost $50 and took me 15 minutes. I replaced the OEM battery with a red top for $150. I also replace the front and rear pads (hawk pads) and rotors for $600 All repairs have been covered by the warranty and I get a loaner each time for the repair. I still have my warranty until Feb 2013 or 100k miles which ever comes first.

Bob

The warranty through the CU doesn't work like that, but it also doesn't cover routine maintanance. I also checked and since technically an SL600 isn't an AMG car, it's cheaper for a warranty. Cheaper is relative though, they're still quite expensive. Still, he could get an SL600 with a warranty for less than an XLR-V.

XLR-V's warranties cost less than half as much as the Mercs though...

[SeanPlunk]

Chuck, where you at?

I saw a non-v XLR today in red. Awesome car.

[Vettezuki]

Chuck, where you at?

I saw a non-v XLR today in red. Awesome car.

There's a nice older lady at work who has one in black. Perfect for grandma Chuck.

[Chuck]

I don't know I think I am going to put it on the back burner till I can afford a 09+ CTS-V.

[Vettezuki]

I don't know I think I am going to put it on the back burner till I can afford a 09+ CTS-V.

Wisdom. Wait to get what you really want.