[rmackintosh]

I just got back from driving a Cadillac XLR with 600 miles on it.....the owner was my dad's neighbor....and was watching us set up my dad's new motorhome today to go to the races next week....he drives up in the thing I tell him "SWEET RIDE!" and he says...."Hey, go ahead and take it out! Take it for as long as you like!" (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)

Well my wife is there with my daughter and 12 week old son, so I say to her..."....give the kids to grandma, lets GO!"

That car was NICE.......the interior was WAY nicer than I had thought it would have....very German car quality and finish.....leather seats that were firm and supportive but NOT uncomfortable like some....the suspension....VERY FIRM yet still smooth and luxury like...not great tires on it, but still a GREAT compromise for sport/luxury....the motor....Northstar....was peppy, more than I expect from a Caddy, but not Vette like either....

All in all a SWEET car! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Now if I could ONLY find $80,000 lying around..... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

[94bird]

The 400+ HP engine is likely the 4.2L supercharged N* that AutoWeek is now talking about going in the STS. When we were first told about it by GM the target was the XLR, but maybe things have changed. Dunno.

The M5 has some issues alright. I hear there's a note in the owner's manual that says it is typical for a high performance engine to use about 1 quart of oil per 1000 miles. They even had a "special" oil made that was 5W50 to help with their oil consumption issues. It's something like $8 a quart and the sump holds about 7 qts I believe. Not completely sure on all the details, but I've heard of many dissatisfied M5 owners. Now the M3 OTOH, appears to be a gem of a car.