Oppopinions: Cadillac XTS

"Logansteno: Bought a VW?" (logansteno)
05/18/2014 at 19:20 • Filed to: None

You don't hear much about this car now that the new CTS is around.

I really think of it as a spiritual successor to the early 2000s FWD Cadillacs. It hangs around as the model that old people buy because it's a lot like the Cadillacs of yore.

Would I complain if I was handed the keys to one? Hell no.

Would I buy one over the similarly priced CTS? Probably not.

DISCUSSION (25)

Bandit > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
05/18/2014 at 19:22

My opinion: I honestly didn't know this car existed. I thought there was only the CTS, ATS, the SUV thing that needs to die, and the V models.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Bandit
05/18/2014 at 19:23

The Escalade or the SRX needs to die? Because if it's the SRX I agree it needs to be majorly redone.

PS9 > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
05/18/2014 at 19:23

You never really heard too much about it, because it's just not that impressive. It exists so the olds don't run off and spend their retirement on euro cars now that the DTS is dead.

It's a better DTS. That's about it. Not gonna hate too much on it because 1) AWD and 400HP, and 2) Depreciation on not-rare lux cars means everyone can get one if they just wait a bit. I like that.

PatBateman > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
05/18/2014 at 19:24

I know a late 20s guy who bought one. He loves it.

This is a car you casually drive. Great in traffic, will road trip like a boss. HOWEVER, it will NOT impress on corners or if you're looking for a heart-pounding experience.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > PS9
05/18/2014 at 19:25

This right here. Perfectly said.

oldirtybootz > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
05/18/2014 at 19:25

I love my friend's 03 Deville and despite the XTS being a big Malibu I'd rock the shit out of one with AWD and that TT 3.6.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > PatBateman
05/18/2014 at 19:27

These things probably road trip very well. And AWD with 400 horsepower would make passing really easy.

PS9 > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
05/18/2014 at 19:28

Kinja'd!!!

Let me ruin your day by telling you this exists in an alternate universe powered by a just-for-caddy bespoke TTV12. They got this and we got a new DTS.

HURRY UP WITH THAT ALTERNATE UNIVERSE PORTAL, SCIENCE!

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > PS9
05/18/2014 at 19:30

At least we have this to look at/look forward to!

Kinja'd!!!

Nope.. Ima need that portal unless they put this into production.

PatBateman > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
05/18/2014 at 19:31

The V is obviously a bit different. I'd drive one of those.

Bandit > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
05/18/2014 at 19:31

I meant the SRX. I forgot the Escalade existed too (I don't like them but I understand they sell).

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > PatBateman
05/18/2014 at 19:32

True.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Bandit
05/18/2014 at 19:33

Sadly the SRX sells well too. It's their best-selling model I believe.

JR1 > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
05/18/2014 at 19:36

A large luxurious American boat that just happens to be FWD. I like it and I think it was a smart move for Cadillac to build it. Would I buy it? Hell no the Vsport would be the Cadillac for me.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > JR1
05/18/2014 at 19:39

I like the car actually, but like I said, the CTS starts at the same price and is just better.

For Sweden > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
05/18/2014 at 19:56

A more powerful but not as nice S80

Vicente Esteve > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
05/18/2014 at 20:01

I really don't like it at all. It is one of the only modern cars that I truly dislike. I don't care about the Corolla, nor the Buick Encore, but this. I just cant like it. It has the worst aspects of a sedan that makes it look so FWDey.

Kinja'd!!!

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Vicente Esteve
05/18/2014 at 20:09

'Tis true, the Impala looks more RWD than this.

Kinja'd!!!

But 400 turbocharged horses can't be hated.

Vicente Esteve > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
05/18/2014 at 20:14

You might think I am as stupid as a blind squirrel, but I actually prefer the looks of the Impala. The 400 Horses do help though.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Vicente Esteve
05/18/2014 at 20:17

I like the Impala far more as well.

But 400 horses speak. Loud.

Vicente Esteve > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
05/18/2014 at 20:21

Damn, they do.

jdrgoat - Ponticrack? > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
05/18/2014 at 21:21

They were made initially just to be a stop-gap before they come out with a new flagship. Then it was successful enough that it's going to be around longer, which is good for the gestation period of the upcoming S-Class fighter. Perhaps that's also how it ended up with a V-sport variant.

jdrgoat - Ponticrack? > jdrgoat - Ponticrack?
05/18/2014 at 21:22

Oh, and like the other new Cadillac cars, I think they look good driving around!

shop-teacher > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
05/18/2014 at 21:43

Its a perfectly fine example of what its supposed to be, but the proportions are just so damn awkward!

Axial > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
05/19/2014 at 01:50

It's an unnecessary FWD car filling the F-segment until Cadillac actually gets around to releasing a proper RWD F-segment vehicle.