PROMISES, PROMISES; This time, Cadillac has lived up to them.(News)(an evaluation of Cadillac's XLR)
AutoWeek, May, 2003 by Raynal, Wes
 | Content provided in partnership with |  |
Byline: WES RAYNAL True confession: We went out to drive Cadillac's new flagship, the XLR, fully prepared to come back and call it a complete and utter loser. We expected to meet a car that was too heavy, too slow and poorly built. We anticipated squeaks and rattles, a power convertible top that was a nightmare, a wobbly steering column and shaking rearview mirror.
- Most Popular Articles in Autos
- Service Slants
- 2007 utility vehicle buyer's guide: Side-By-Sides are popular; here's who ...
- Transmission considerations: beyond the manual gearbox
- Buell Motorcycle engineering, innovation, & dedication: in an industry ...
- 100 + 10: America's oldest automotive magazine celebrates its 110th year ...
- More »
In short, we expected we'd have to call the whole thing a big mess, just like Cadillac's last two-seater, the unloved Allante. When we said as much to the Cadillac officials at the launch, the reply was quiet: ...
Read the rest of this article with a Free Trial at HighBeam Research.Find Research Guides for:
Find Featured Titles for: News
Most Popular Articles in Autos
- Service Slants
- 2007 utility vehicle buyer's guide: Side-By-Sides are popular; here's who ...
- Transmission considerations: beyond the manual gearbox
- Buell Motorcycle engineering, innovation, & dedication: in an industry ...
- 100 + 10: America's oldest automotive magazine celebrates its 110th year ...
- More »