Speaking of Cadillacs

[jdandy]

The American automobile industry is manufacturing world class vehicles. Cadillac's new 2011 CTS-V coupe is a perfect example. This car means business, and delivers. The supercharged V8 produces 556 horsepower and 551 pound-feet of torque, so the redlight racers can eat your dust, and that includes the M3's and the supercharged Jags.

All the high-tech toys are there, too. What's not to like. Go USA.

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[Masterlu]

That sure isn't Daddy's Caddy. ;)

[BuffaloBill]

$$$

[jdandy]

YouTube - Cadillac CTS-V vs Jag XFR - Drag Race (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59fybrrUGEw)

[jdandy]

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BuffaloBill.......That big motorhome was free?

[gtubes]

BuffaloBill.......That big motorhome was free?

I wondered about that avatar......5 star hotel on wheels or what !

[Masterlu]

I wondered about that avatar......5 star hotel on wheels or what !

4 star... No pool. :smoking:

[two dot]

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[Masterlu]

Are we supposed to be impressed by a Porsche?

[jdandy]

Stephen.......Nice Porsche. It probably looks pretty good in the CTS-V's rearview mirror. :D

[BuffaloBill]

BuffaloBill.......That big motorhome was free?

Free, essentially, the customer who buys the gas for his new 500 hp caddy will actually pay for it!

[jdandy]

Free, essentially, the customer who buys the gas for his new 500 hp caddy will actually pay for it!

:umm:

[Masterlu]

:lurk:

[jdandy]

Elvis has left the building. :lmao:

"Uha, thank you. Thank you very much."


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[BuffaloBill]

:umm:

I don't make the car but I make the gas that powers the car.

[jdandy]

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[Kal Rubinson]

Stephen.......Nice Porsche. It probably looks pretty good in the CTS-V's rearview mirror. :DYeah. Better than the butt of the CTS-V looks through the Porsche's windshield. :yuck:

[jdandy]

I don't make the car but I make the gas that powers the car.

BuffaloBill.......That's a good thing. :thumbsup:

[jdandy]

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[jdandy]

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[Masterlu]

It's good you make Gas...

What gas mileage (driving) does a motorhome typically get? | Answerbag (http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/8581)

[jdandy]

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[PHC1]

Dan, if you are considering one of these for yourself, do your homework on the amount of problems and the owner satisfaction in general. That's all I am going to say on this topic...

[jdandy]

Serge.......Thank's for the heads up, but no Caddy in my sights. I do find the vehicle intriquing.

I'm going to the Jag dealer in Jacksonville tomorrow to scope out the 2011 XF Premium with the Portfolio package in Indigo Blue. :)

[Masterlu]

Serge.......Thank's for the heads up, but no Caddy in my sights. I do find the vehicle intriquing.

I'm going to the Jag dealer in Jacksonville tomorrow to scope out the 2011 XF Premium with the Portfolio package in Indigo Blue. :)

You go Dan! :banana:

[PHC1]

Serge.......Thank's for the heads up, but no Caddy in my sights. I do find the vehicle intriquing.

I'm going to the Jag dealer in Jacksonville tomorrow to scope out the 2011 XF Premium with the Portfolio package in Indigo Blue. :)

Jaguar round two... :D I'm sure things will work out better this time around and you'll be happy as a clam with the new Jag. Good luck tomorrow. :thumbsup:

[-E-]

I actually had one of those drive by me in Vegas this past weekend.

THEY ARE AMAZING!

/want.

Caddy is coming back strong... great lineup right now, especially with the V-line of cars.

[Masterlu]

Jaguar round two... :D I'm sure things will work out better this time around and you'll be happy as a clam with the new Jag. Good luck tomorrow. :thumbsup:

How do we actually know if clams are happy? :scratch2:

[jdandy]

How do we actually know if clams are happy? :scratch2:

Ivan.......I've eaten enough of them to know they make ME happy. :p

I sure miss digging for razor clams on the beach in Oregon. Those were so tasty.

[howiebrou]

The American automobile industry is manufacturing world class vehicles. Cadillac's new 2011 CTS-V coupe is a perfect example. This car means business, and delivers. The supercharged V8 produces 556 horsepower and 551 pound-feet of torque, so the redlight racers can eat your dust, and that includes the M3's and the supercharged Jags.

All the high-tech toys are there, too. What's not to like. Go USA.


:laughin::roflmao::roflmao::laughin:

Thanks Dan, I needed a lift today. Now please don't tell me serious or I'll choke on my food :D

Comparing a Cadillac to a Jaguar is like comparing United Airlines with Singapore Airlines:yes:

[MC352]

Dan,
That ain't no Sedan DeVille!
The only thing they used to be good for was storing 3 weeks of groceries in the trunk, or maybe a dead body or two.

[Still-One]

:laughin::roflmao::roflmao::laughin:

Thanks Dan, I needed a lift today. Now please don't tell me serious or I'll choke on my food :D

Comparing a Cadillac to a Jaguar is like comparing United Airlines with Singapore Airlines:yes:
If you haven't driven the CTS line Howie your comparison is wrong. My CTS was a better vehicle all around than my previous generation A6 and E Class MBZ. Better comfort, better electronics, better A/C, less problems (warranty work).

Jim

[BuffaloBill]

Serge.......

I'm going to the Jag dealer in Jacksonville tomorrow to scope out the 2011 XF Premium with the Portfolio package in Indigo Blue. :)

That new Premium Jag will need to run on premium gas. We make the best premium gas. I am sending you a credit card application to become one of our premium members. Complete and return. :thankyouspin:

[MC352]

Save the planet and buy a Prius or a Volt. :D

Or better yet, take public transportation. :eek:

[BuffaloBill]

Save the planet and buy a Prius or a Volt. :D

Or better yet, take public transportation. :eek:

Now Chuck, I have some upcoming RV trips. And remember, we are going to get you one when you retire so we can rally together. :beerchug:

[MC352]

Maybe I can buy a Volt, to to tow behind my big rig?

[klipschfan]

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[Still-One]

Maybe I can buy a Volt, to to tow behind my big rig?
My neighbor across the street manages GM's Battery Lab and has Volt's home on a regular basis. They are a nice looking car. Sure gets better mileage than my Land Rover. :D

Jim

[howiebrou]

If you haven't driven the CTS line Howie your comparison is wrong. My CTS was a better vehicle than all around than my previous generation A6 and E Class MBZ. Better comfort, better electronics, better A/C, less problems (warranty work).

Jim

Jim,

I have not driven one but sat in a few. Sorry, but the quality of the interior makes it a no no even before it has left the drive.

What did you swap your CTS for?? :scratch2:

howie

[Still-One]

Jim,

I have not driven one but sat in a few. Sorry, but the quality of the interior makes it a no no even before it has left the drive.

What did you swap your CTS for?? :scratch2:

howie
Howie
It doesn't have the flash of the Jaguar interior but at least it is not fake leather (MB-Tex) like most E-class Mercedes or plain looking like the my 5 series Bimmers.

With my neck and back issues, I have a problem getting in a out of without hitting my head. I tried just about everything, including the XF & XJ Jags, 5 and 7 series an X5 BMW, ML & E- Class Mercedes, Cayanne, Audi A6, and Infinity M37. I would hit my head where the roof and b-pillar come together on every sedan/SUV. The two easiest were the M-37 and E-Class. I ended up with a Land Rover LR-4 which has turned out to be better than what I expected. I would have gone with the Range Rover Sport but I had entry issues on that too.

Jim

[Audio 1]

Originally posted by Still-One:

It doesn't have the flash of the Jaguar interior but at least it is not fake leather (MB-Tex) like most E-class Mercedes or plain looking like the my 5series Bimmers.

This is so true, plus to get the performance this vehicle offers you would have to spend a lot more money on a German vehicle and the maintenance cost would be on par with the difference as well.

[AudioNut]

Yeah. Better than the butt of the CTS-V looks through the Porsche's windshield. :yuck:


In spite of what Kal says . . . .

NICE BUTT !!!!!!

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[jdandy]

:laughin::roflmao::roflmao::laughin:

Thanks Dan, I needed a lift today. Now please don't tell me serious or I'll choke on my food :D

Comparing a Cadillac to a Jaguar is like comparing United Airlines with Singapore Airlines:yes:

Howie.......Trust me, I am not comparing Cadillac to Jaguar. Two entirely different approaches to car manufacturing. I just found myself intrigued by the strides General Motors has made with the Caddy in a world market. With all the cookie cutter jelly bean cars on the roads and dealer's lots, the new CTS-V makes its own statement in both design, and raw power.

I visited the Jaguar dealer this morning in Jacksonville. It was a beautiful crisp morning for the 100 mile drive to the city, The Jaguar's beauty and refinement exceed Cadillac, as does the plush luxury of the interior. One look under the Jags, with their completely enclose underbelly, tells you these cars approach speed and aerodynamics at a completely different level. That's also part of the reason Jags are so quiet inside. Beautiful vehicles. BTW, I looked at the new Jaguar XJ while I was there. Ultra nice, and a big step up from the XF. Very luxurious. The interior is out of this world. I didn't purchase a vehicle today, but the head is still spinning.

[howiebrou]

With my neck and back issues, I have a problem getting in a out of without hitting my head. I tried just about everything, including the XF & XJ Jags, 5 and 7 series an X5 BMW, ML & E- Class Mercedes, Cayanne, Audi A6, and Infinity M37. I would hit my head where the roof and b-pillar come together on every sedan/SUV. The two easiest were the M-37 and E-Class. I ended up with a Land Rover LR-4 which has turned out to be better than what I expected. I would have gone with the Range Rover Sport but I had entry issues on that too.

Jim

I love the LR4! I had a LR3 for 5 years and could easily live with a LR4. Beautiful car Jim. :thumbsup:

[amblin]

i test driven the CTS-V ( saloon) the other day, a very nice car, power-wise great value for money, but i was not very impressed by the interior build quality and styling. things r abit too shiny and lack the 'solid feeling' of european cars ( say merc's CLS and E class)

just my 2-cents.