[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)

[rmackintosh]

More on topic, it took a while for the new caddy's styling to grow on me, but I like it now.  If I could ever afford one, they would be on the list of potential purchases.

The one car I don't like from Caddy right now is the CTS. In the -V trim I think it's much improved though. Sometimes it's amazing to me how just a little body work and wheel/tire changes can transform a car.

...yeah...I think the CTS-V World Challenge car is SWEET looking.....but the stocker is a little weak for my tastes.....

I have seen some STS-V "spy" photos of "cars in developement" that look much like the WC car....very nice..