Drew Dowdell

I did, as they cited a 4-speed Auto as a primary feature on the Mediocrity yet at the time, in 50% of their cars the automatics were.... 4-speed

You aren't the target market anyway. The XTS is going to be more for people who like high tech electronics in their cars

Anyone still having doubts as to what type of powertrain will be offered in the XTS? I think it coming out as a plug-in 2-mode hybrid V6 is extremely likely

No, I like those Marlins.

that's just mean

Edit: No you're right, that CUE pic I posted must be XTS. I didn't look through our own gallery close enough. They did show CUE with a SRX in the flesh, but they must have included some CGI of the XTS also. Here is CUE in the SRX. The full Cadillac CUE album

I'd say not. It was in an SRX. But I wouldn't be surprised to see the major components of that dash end up debuting in the XTS.

The seller is right about the fuel economy, 25-27mpg wasn't impossible if you were being gentle on it. And they could move at a fairly decent clip too. Mine had CFI fuel injection. This one, being an '86, would have TPI instead which I believe gave it a slight bump in power.

The Sterling 800 - all of the styling prowess of late 80's Honda plus all of the reliability of fine British engineering with a dash of Lucas Electronics for that added bit of flavor and topped with a timing belt driven interference V6. but when they ran... they were a rather sumptuous ride similar to what a '89 Eighty Eight might deliver but without the body roll.

The Turbo-Eco has more torque available at a lower RPM across the entire powerband when compared to a Northstar.... so, you're right, they handle the power output differently. The Turbo-Eco does it in a calmer manner.

for those of us not familiar with old FoMoCo's what are they based on?

Probably a good thing that Civic inventory is down to near zero. They've fallen behind pretty badly with the latest re-design and are now second tier to Chevy, Hyundai, Ford, VW, and Mazda. Look at that list and think about this, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan are all behind them in popular opinion and you realize how upside down the world has gotten in just a few years.

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No pedal. It is electric set and release. That is how it is set up today, but the button is on the center console

Very nice!

Accidentally ran a red light due to some rather snarled downtown Pittsburgh traffic. Was trying to get through, but hadn't realized that while trying to get around this idiot making a right hand turn from the left hand lane that the light had since changed

The XTS vent won't carry over directly. Look at the SRX vent for the likely result. Also just noticed, the parking brake button is now on the driver's left.... interesting location move.

the circa '04-'05 Subaru Legacy GT 3.0 sedan, couldn't get it configured the way I wanted without going to an Outback sedan which I didn't want. Was nearly the car I got instead of the CTS The Infiniti G-coupe, dislike the sedan model very much. The previous generation Jaguar XJ The VW Phaeton - I'd buy a used one, but I hear they are maintenance nightmares The first Bangle 7-series - the one my Gram had. No one seems to like the face on these, but I do. The Chevy Volt - no one here seems to like it

The problem with the MKS dash is that all those buttons you see are from the Fusion, Taurus, or F-150. The plastic is hollow sounding, kinda like the plastic in a Lucerne. Sure it's all sewn together tightly, but for $63k, there are a lot better choices out there based on interior alone.

I think it is fair to say that I'm one of only three on this website who have sat in the thing. The styling is dead on for me and I have not been this smitten with a car since the original CTS was shown in 2002. If Cadillac gets even 75% of the concept car's interior into production, they'll have an extremely strong contender on their hands. We already know that the center stack, steering wheel, and gauge cluster are making it into production. Cadillac XTS Concept interior: Cadillac CUE System - Featured in a Cadillac SRX

Oh really? The folks at Holden do RWD right, I have zero faith that any other part of GM could take that over effectively. RWD development should stay there. Case in point: The lowly Opel Omega. GM gave it to Holden and to Cadillac (GMNA). GMNA created the much maligned, and unreliable Cadillac Catera - and nothing else. Meanwhile, Holden took that same platform and created an entire line of sedans, coupes, wagons, and Utes. They developed AWD versions, won races, and exported the cars globally. All on a relative shoestring. Then they created Zeta, and the Camaro. I rest my case. The Camaro development was done mostly by GMNA using the Aussie platform. The Catera's downfall was NOT it's handling (in fact they handle very very well, it was the engine that they were given that was the letdown). Cadillac had no budget and was consigned to taking Germany's leftovers while Australia was able to build there own cars there. GMNA also came up with this: Furthermore, Zeta was developed in Australia when Mark Reuss was in charge of things down there. Notice where he lives these days.

About the Lacrosse Edmunds: Those looking for a traditional, plush Buick ride will be pleased. However, so will most anyone who enjoys driving, as those who venture onto twisting two-lanes will be amazed at how nimble and sure-footed this 2-ton sedan feels. It's not exactly a sport sedan, but it is leaps and bounds ahead of the Lexus ES 350, while giving up nothing in terms of ride comfort. Winding Road: Then there is the actual ride it self. It is very soft, but the suspension does a good job of keep body roll and vertical movement in check.