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It was a 2.0t / AWD version.
Still trying to figure out what I want to replace my GTI with, and after sitting in an ATS at the auto show recently, I determined it worthy of a look-see.
As far as the dealership goes, it was very nice. It took too long to get somebody to talk to me though. Half of the other customers looked to be in their 30s, much younger than expected.
They were very low pressure, and took a decent amount of time trying to figure out what I wanted, which was nice. They didn't try to jam me into something they had on the lot today, which was also quite refreshing.
As far as the car goes, I was honestly very surprised and impressed by it. I ended up driving a demo model. Power was great, and the ride and handling were both amazing. I really like the interior, and fit very well in it.
A few downsides - One of my requirements is HID headlights. After having them on my past two cars, they are absolutely a must-have dealbreaker for me. Apparently within the Cadillac range, this is a bit of a rarity. It's only available on the two highest trim levels, which pushes the MSRP into the almost-$50k range. Nobody stocks them, at least in the color I like (red). Every one in the Northeast is AWD as well, so if I want RWD it's going to be special order. You can't even order the HIDs as a stand-alone option on lower trim levels, which is dumb.
The last part was when they checked out my GTI. It's amazing how polarizing it seems to be - Nobody expects the interior to be that nice (I have the Autobahn edition with leather / nav / etc), but they do balk at the manual. It's like everything is going great until they see that, and then just nope the eff out on wanting it. I didn't even ask about ordering the ATS with a manual, as I was afraid that would result in getting escorted out the back of the dealership and asked not to return.
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Rev Hang Slows My Roll
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03/02/2015 at 11:07 |
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what a bunch of chuckleheads. The take rate on manual GTI's is like 50%. they could move it easy if they wanted. Also, if you take off the VW badge and put four rings on the front of an autobahn GTI its an Audi.
PS9
> nermal
03/02/2015 at 11:11 |
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HE WANTED A MANUAL CADILLAC!?!?!
yamahog
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03/02/2015 at 11:25 |
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You've got a point on the HIDs, didn't realize they aren't standard, nice one GM... Only found one red 2014 ATS with HIDs under $50k near me, but of course it's auto. Can't remember if you're in metro Detroit or not: http://www.prestigecadillac.com/VehicleDetails…
Bryan doesn't drive a 1M
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03/02/2015 at 11:27 |
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Half of the other customers looked to be in their 30s, much younger than expected.
Ooh, I think you made a typo there. I'm sure you meant to type "80's" ;)
As to the manual in your trade-in, I got the same thing when I traded my car. They mark up the sale price on (used) manuals because they are hard to find, but then ding you when you trade one in because they are hard to sell.
The ATS is pretty nice, but it needs to be a little de-chromed in my opinion. I hate the look of chrome trim around the side windows.
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> yamahog
03/02/2015 at 12:07 |
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Yep, if I go for the ATS it will def be ordered. Seems dumb the options packages though - I can get a BMW 320i with no other options besides HIDs if I wanted.
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> Rev Hang Slows My Roll
03/02/2015 at 12:08 |
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Exactly, nobody understands that!
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> PS9
03/02/2015 at 12:09 |
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I can't imagine what they'd do if somebody showed up there with one purchased somewhere else. They probably have a fire pit out back for the sole purpose of eliminating such cases of witchery.
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> Bryan doesn't drive a 1M
03/02/2015 at 12:10 |
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Definitely no typo on the age. I think all of the old people are buying Scions or something.
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Bryan doesn't drive a 1M
> nermal
03/02/2015 at 12:12 |
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I think you're right, which is hilarious because of just how hard Toyota tried to go after young people with Scion.