2006 Cadillac XLR: Tester's Comments
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- MSRP: $76,480 -$97,485
- Invoice: $71,509 -$86,274
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Find out what the Consumer Guide Automotive testers had to say about the 2006 Cadillac XLR. See if the 2006 Cadillac XLR is right for you.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2006 Cadillac XLR-V |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | XLR-V |
| Arrival Date: | 11/30/2006 |
| Engine: | Supercharged dohc V8 |
| Bodystyle | 2-door convertible |
| Transmission: | 6-speed automatic |
| 4WD/AWD: | No |
| Base Price: | 97,485 |
| Price as Tested: | 100,000 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 6616 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 6968 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 352 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 23.609 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 14.91 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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Kirk Bell
How Cadillac can justify $100K for this car is beyond me. Give me a $76K regular XLR and let me put $24K into the brakes and engine and I'll have a faster car that stops better. Better yet, I could do the same with an extra $30K in a $45K Vette. That said, the supercharged V8 is always ready and willing, but there just isn't enough special about this car to justify the price.
Tom Appel
Value is a moot point in discussions relating to the XLR-V. At $100,000 (exactly!), this car's uneven power delivery, modest interior trim, and relatively undefined ride coalesce into a singular cry for help: "Just buy a damn Corvette, already." Really, the base XLR is genuinely sporty and plenty flashy and should show well-enough at the country club. But this über-dollar Caddy isn't quite ready for prime time.
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