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2008 Cadillac XLR Overview

Likes:

  • Powerful performance from standard V-8
  • Effective keyless entry and starting
  • Easy-to-master technology

Dislikes:

  • Not as responsive as its looks suggest
  • Tiny trunk
  • Not as refined as it could be

Bottom Line

By Rex Roy's avatar Rex Roy, Detroit Editor

TheCarConnection.com’s convertible experts studied the latest reviews on the new 2008 Cadillac XLR to produce this conclusive review. Experts from TheCarConnection.com also drove the Cadillac XLR and its supercharged V-Series edition to add opinions and information ...

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By Rex Roy's avatar Rex Roy, Detroit Editor

The 2008 Cadillac XLR is a sporty two-seat retractable hardtop roadster. If you didn’t know, it’s based on the current Chevrolet Corvette, but is defined by its own sharp-edged styling. The look is crisp and unique, with "vivid styling,” Car and Driver says; it’s “an edgy...

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2008 Cadillac XLR Pictures

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Select a Trim:

Trim MSRP / Invoice Fuel Econ
2008 Cadillac XLR: 2dr Convertible $80,650 / $75,407 City: 15
Hwy: 24

Other Choices:

The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is the benchmark for this class of vehicle. It may not be the fastest, the smoothest riding, or the most engaging, but it does many things well. Plus, Mercedes-Benz earned its stripes along the way, and the current SL-Class cars prove it. The retractable hardtop operates quickly. The SL is dynamically engaging, although not quite to the level of the 2008 Cadillac XLR-V, but clearly more so than the Lexus SC 430. The Jaguar XK, BMW 6-Series, and Porsche 911 all offer 2+2 seating if this is important to you, as well as canvas convertible tops.

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Comments (3 total)

  1. By GREG BERLIN #1, Posted: 3/29/2009

    CADDY KILLS COBRA!!!!

    YES PEOPLE AROUND THE PLANET OF CARS !!!!
    i spanked a new 09 mustang cobra down 7 city blocks!! and how much h.p.?does the ford have
    lots!!!maybe its luck? maybe so?? but i enjoyed it...my xlrv is waiting and watching you!!!
    GREG BERLIN RENO NV...BEWARE!!

  2. By GREG BERLIN #2, Posted: 3/29/2009

    CADDY KILLS COBRA!!!!

    YES PEOPLE AROUND THE PLANET OF CARS !!!!
    i spanked a new 09 mustang cobra down 7 city blocks!! and how much h.p.?does the ford have
    lots!!!maybe its luck? maybe so?? but i enjoyed it...my xlrv is waiting and watching you!!!
    GREG BERLIN RENO NV...BEWARE!!

  3. By GREG BERLIN #3, Posted: 3/29/2009

    CADDY KILLS COBRA!!!!

    YES PEOPLE AROUND THE PLANET OF CARS !!!!
    i spanked a new 09 mustang cobra down 7 city blocks!! and how much h.p.?does the ford have
    lots!!!maybe its luck? maybe so?? but i enjoyed it...my xlrv is waiting and watching you!!!
    GREG BERLIN RENO NV...BEWARE!!

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