I think they should have put a turbo in it gas/diesel, doesn't matter. Otherwise, it's a lost ball in tall weeds. It has no home. It won't come to live at my house.
I stirred up a little controversy among my car-guy buddies last year when I declared I would choose a CTS over a 3-series or a G35, and that my preference was based solely on aesthetics. I think the CTS sedan is stunning. But this coupe? Frankly, I don't get it. It's not ugly, not really, but it's...weird. Like, French weird. Or XR4Ti weird. Sorry, Cadillac, but I don't see you peeling off many G37 shoppers with this. (But hey, kudos for trying.)
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Too often do cars lose something in the process of going from a concept car to a production car. Seems their solution to every car for side-impact crash safety is to make the doors ridiculously tall and have us look out of little slits that used to resemble windows. In this case, the tall doors make the CTS coupe look fat.
Then again, why is Cadillac building a sports coupe? Wouldn't that be a job for Pontiac, GM's excitement division? Isn't Cadillac supposed to build overly large, super-pimp land yachts with large chrome bumpers? Do any car companies make cars with large chrome bumpers anymore? Why can't I get a two-tone paint job on any new Chevrolet? Why does the Charger have four doors? Why does there have to be a buzzer when the seat belt isn't in? Why do most cars not come with a clutch anymore? Why is it that we've made such advances in materials science and companies struggle to build cars under 3000 pounds? Why can't I buy a new car without power steering or A/C?
Screw it. I'm building a time machine. I'm going back to 1965 to stop Ralph Nader. Then maybe we can have our super pimp Cadillac land yachts back.
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@David Wilson: You speak like you've never seen the concept before. The production version is almost identical to the concept. Nothing has been lost except fancy interior materials and some trims. But I mostly agree with what you said.
@Mad_Science: Except she wouldn't be seen dead in an Outback (or anything Subaru makes right now, for that matter). And everyone at the valet will laugh at you as you drive up to the fanciest restaurant in town...
Then again. Current situation with the recession requires that we consider your plan.
@Mad_Science: Mr. Science, if it weren't for your fantastic taste in your station wagon project car hell, I'd be seriously questioning your sanity. You've suggested a Subaru and a BMW. I'm going to go on the assumption that you've had quite a few beverages and are unaware of what you're saying.
I will then bring it up at a totally inopportune moment, such as when you're hanging out with your manly friends watching a football game.
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@RegalRegalia is the AntiChrysler: Hells yeah. Might have to start saving for a CTC-V... could I actually replace the Corrado? Could this win out over the G8 GXP I want so badly? Hmm. We shall see.
I'd say build the wagon and you'll have a first time GM customer, but then I'd be lying to you. I would certainly pick one up off someone's lease though...
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I meant that a little tongue-in-cheek, but my point is the same.
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Instead of presenting a new Cadillac Coupe, GM should bring out a small economic car that consumes little and costs less than $5000..
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...Or there's a dangerous cut and shunt project I can envision right now...
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Then again, why is Cadillac building a sports coupe? Wouldn't that be a job for Pontiac, GM's excitement division? Isn't Cadillac supposed to build overly large, super-pimp land yachts with large chrome bumpers? Do any car companies make cars with large chrome bumpers anymore? Why can't I get a two-tone paint job on any new Chevrolet? Why does the Charger have four doors? Why does there have to be a buzzer when the seat belt isn't in? Why do most cars not come with a clutch anymore? Why is it that we've made such advances in materials science and companies struggle to build cars under 3000 pounds? Why can't I buy a new car without power steering or A/C?
Screw it. I'm building a time machine. I'm going back to 1965 to stop Ralph Nader. Then maybe we can have our super pimp Cadillac land yachts back.
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Do want the wagon much more, though.
Seriously. Luxurious V8 Sportwagon. Why must I turn to Audi and only Audi?
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Back on-topic: BMW will theoretically sell you a 535 Wagon with a stick...
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I will then bring it up at a totally inopportune moment, such as when you're hanging out with your manly friends watching a football game.
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How about the HT4100?
Maybe an Iron Duke converted to diesel....
(With a period after the ellipse as it's the end of a sentence, and I'm not an Ivy-leaguer, thankfully.)
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