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2018 430i Gran Coupe
2. Kid-size Cadillac
3. Drive-through Cadillac.
4. Big Cadillac.
5. Do you want fries with that?
2018 430i Gran Coupe
From that point both Cadillac and Lincoln spiraled down slowly until about 10-15 years ago when they began trying to reinvent themselves. Simultaneously all those other brands I mentioned were reaching the peak of their reinvention (or outright invention) that took place in the '70s and '80s. These things take decades to change. I really don't need to see another piece online with some auto journo writing about present-day Cadillac and Lincolns but constantly referencing his cigar-smoking uncle's velour-lined floaty sedan in the '70s. But it seems endemic.
You want to try to sell a soft-riding barge called "Eldorado" next year? Good luck to you.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
My employer seems to think along the same lines as Cadillac. They want to compete with the 'big boys' toe to toe, but they really should be pushing the value proposition.
For about $1,500 to $1,800 a month, drivers can switch out their vehicles up to 18 times a year. Insurance and maintenance are included. Launched last year, the service is available in New York, Los Angeles and Dallas.
“For those of you who think this summer that you might want to change your cars frequently — a convertible one day, an Escalade another day for your trip to the country … ‘Book’ is a great way” to do it, she said.
"Oh, darling, let's take our $1800 a month Cadillac convertible to our country home for the weekend, and when we come back, let's swap it for the Escalade on our way to the polo matches".
The CIA has a term for believing your own propaganda--it's called "drinking your own bathwater".
Shifty - it is funny you mention the multi millionaire thing. I have a friend who is extremely wealthy. Well, his wife's family is anyway. He recently traded in his wife's 2 or 3 year old Escalade for a GMC Yukon XL Denali. He (of all people) didn't see the point of spending an extra $20K - $30K.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2018 430i Gran Coupe
2018 430i Gran Coupe
Also has anyone seen the latest Tesla inferno?
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
yes, it could be plastic or some such thing, but still seems a bit odd to me to spread that far.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
I think Martha is a hoot though on a show like this.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
The cost structure including the labor contracts were kept by the administration's choke hold in giving the UAW part ownership in GM.
Ditch even more dealers for Cadillac. Ditch more dealers for Buick. But don't use that as an excuse to raise pricing as do some other foreign brands with rare dealer locations.
Pick the niche places in the market. But a major problem is many people talk how they want Cadillac to change, but when they do then they kvetch about how Cadillac has changed and isn't making precisely what that person (group) thinks they should make. Then there's the constant automotive MSM's negative reporting on anything that's not on their approved list.
As to Volt, the ELR was an "upgrade" on the original Volt. Now Volt is a plug-in hybrid and an upscale BUICK version might sell, in my mind, but not necessarily a Cadillac version.
As to the Cadillac models being a Chevy with premium features added, the XTS is on the same base platform as the LaCrosse and the Impala. The CTS, it's on the GM Alpha platform. The Camaro also is on the Alpha platform.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
I don't see how these subscriptions will work at $1800/month. That's two of my Bluetec lease + tax + insurance + hundreds left over every month.
Regarding traditional sedans, I don't see MB, BMW, Audi etc dumping theirs.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
And there is NOTHING wrong with that. The Camaro is a damn fine automobile (it is just difficult to see out of).
Thing is, the ATS came out prior to the current-gen Camaro that is on the Alpha platform. The earlier Camaro was on a different one, cannot recall the name.
Zeta.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
The leather had a very strong aroma which, at first “smelled” luxurious, but then I remembered that my BMW’s and Mercedes vehicles never had that strong of a leather aroma. The wood looked fake until I felt it to satisfy my curiosity. The CT6 was loaded with all the goodies you would expect in a luxury vehicle. When I was driving, I noticed a significant “growl” from the engine/exhaust system - I was driving the 3.6 liter twin turbo. It had tremendous torque and it was a fast and powerful vehicle. It felt a bit heavy on turns and curves. The quality of the car’s interior was audacious and its styling was quite nice.
The MSRP was just under $90,000 - similar to my then 2017 BMW 740i. One of the major reasons I did not venture forward with a buy or lease was because of the trade value they placed on my BMW - $49,000. I am glad it was not the $56,000 I got from Mercedes in Palm Beach or I would be driving a 2018 CT6.
Yes, the car was quite nice IIRC, but I gave a lot of thought to its potential resale value which was an unknown at the time.
I would imagine that Cadillac and Lincoln could gain quite a lot from increased tariffs of the Mercedes, BMW, Porsche, Mazzarrati and Audi brands. Those pesky tariffs could put those brands out of the reach of many buyers of luxury cars.
2021 Genesis G90
Another Caddy thing, I think some dealers might need sprucing up to lure in new customers. Lexus really got the kissbutt dealer model going, along with nouveau riche style posh facilities, now everyone does it. Locally however, the Caddy dealer is not as fancy.
2021 Genesis G90
2013 LX 570 2016 LS 460
Lincoln will never do it, but I wish they would spin a luxury performance coupe off the Mustang platform, something like the old Cougar II concept car:
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-2021 Sahara 4xe-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
2021 Genesis G90
Their problem is volumes don't support separate platforms from Ford lineup, but it is a self-fulfilling cycle. Because the differentiation is not too great, people don't consider them interesting or distinctive enough and do not see too much value top pay up for the name plate, which limits the volumes, which limits the R&D funds. Their dealer network is probably too big, as well, just like Cadillac's.
2018 430i Gran Coupe
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
What happened to moving design offices to New York....how did that work out?
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2021 Genesis G90
Lexus manufactures RWD IS, GS, and LS models. The GX and LX models, IIRC, are also RWD/AWD.
2021 Genesis G90
*"De Nysschen is trying to build the brand by establishing a high price and sticking to it come hell or high water, and I think it is working against them," Peterson said. "It is a tough thing to premium price a car when it doesn't deliver on that price."
*Advertisements frequently featured cars driving over cobblestone streets in places like Manhattan's Soho district.
While this may be bringing in new buyers and raising the brand's profile, it doesn't resonate with many of Cadillac's core buyers, who are often wealthy, but oriented toward domestic brands, Lindland said.
*People considering a Cadillac are almost twice as likely to be domestically oriented as the general public, which is to say they want to buy products from American companies.
"I don't think it is about benchmarking the German cars," she said. "What is unique and needs to be celebrated is that the CTS and ATS are luxury American muscle cars."
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2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
It was a preferred limo conversion vehicle over the Cadillac at the time.
2021 Genesis G90
2021 Genesis G90
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2021 Genesis G90
2021 Genesis G90
Exactly Mike....I am just wondering which one would be worse. From my experience I think staying around would be worse. Better to be alone than with someone you aren't getting along with. That statement is not a reflection on my life at this time, I am 100% satisfied.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
Good looking kid Mike.....good thing I wasn't 6'4" and look like that, I would have been a beach bum and got nowhere in life.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve