According to the Cadillac.com site. listing the 2007 XLR-V, Adaptive cruise control is back, also leather rapped wheel with wood, and the new price is now is $98,400.
I'm a little bit suspicious of the add on's, so don't shoot the messenger.
Bob

Bob,

I wonder how they wrapped the leather wheel with wood? Sorry - couldn't resist.

Seriously, if they could include the adaptive speed control this model year, I wonder why they couldn't last model year.

Bill

Good one Bill,
I described it the way it was described at cadillac.com. I didn't want people to get the impression that the whole wheel was all wood. But that's still a good one, and IF, they indeed are putting wood back on the V, it's probably because they figured out a way to install the radar unit so the grill would not interfere with the radar.

The GM Buypower site says regular cruise but also mentions a wood accent steering wheel.

Kent, do you really think that GM's left hand knows what it's right hand is doing? http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/10/10_1_123.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZS)
Bob


The GM Buypower site says regular cruise but also mentions a wood accent steering wheel.





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I think the ACC coming back on 2007 V might be the same as the XM antenna migration. They didn't know how much people would want some thing (or didn't like something), so they put some engineers to work and got it done.

I think the ACC coming back on 2007 V might be the same as the XM antenna migration. They didn't know how much people would want some thing (or didn't like something), so they put some engineers to work and got it done.


:iagree of all the whistles and bells, this is the best one going in the XLR, and was really hard for me to forfit in trading UP to the V. I never bought into the "because it needs more air flow" excuse and if they compromised it solely for the lower grill, it was a terrible trade off. There's plenty of room on that front end to find a spot for a receiver.

Please be advised,
There are three mistakes on Cadillac.com regarding the XLR-V. Two of the mistakes were taken from the XLR information. Below is the correct info:

1- No Adaptive cruise on the 2007 XLR-V

2- No wood trim on the steering wheel for the 2007 XLR-V

3- Price of the XLR-V is $100,000.00 inclusive of the gas guzzler tax and destination.

www.cadillacXLR-V.com (http://www.cadillacXLR-V.com)

Thank you
Allen

Well I guess I am safe for one more year. :crazy
I made an earlier post saying I would consider trading in my 2004 with 11K miles in for a "V" if they would put the ACC back in the car.

Thanks Allen you just saved me a lot of money.:D :D

motorboat.vz

The person who entered this information into the Cadillac.com website must have been the same one who wrote the Wikipedia article on the DVD display offering Internet access.

Well I guess I am safe for one more year. :crazy
I made an earlier post saying I would consider trading in my 2004 with 11K miles in for a "V" if they would put the ACC back in the car.

Thanks Allen you just saved me a lot of money.:D :D

motorboat.vz

I haven't missed the ACC all thet much with all the added bonus I get from the V.
11k miles in 3 years....you won't miss it much either!!
Take the plunge:D

Allen,
Yes, I have egg on my face because GM can't even get their website correct. If you folks will go in to their site you will read what I read. I don't just go around making stuff up.
It clearly states that the XLR-V is $98,300 and doesn't state that there are any extras to add to the vehicle to get it to $100,000.
Allen, If you make a statement, be prepared to qualify it and tell us why they have posted erroneous information.
Thank You
Bob

Please be advised,
There are three mistakes on Cadillac.com regarding the XLR-V. Two of the mistakes were taken from the XLR information. Below is the correct info:

1- No Adaptive cruise on the 2007 XLR-V

2- No wood trim on the steering wheel for the 2007 XLR-V

3- Price of the XLR-V is $100,000.00 inclusive of the gas guzzler tax and destination.

www.cadillacXLR-V.com (http://www.cadillacXLR-V.com)

Thank you
Allen

Yes, There are mistakes as I pointed out,, how they arrived there I have no clue, As I stated, I can surmise 2 orf the three issues were taken directly from the regular XLRs info.

But be assured, the XLR team knows about the mistakes and it will be corrected.

www.CadillacXLR-V.com (http://www.CadillacXLR-V.com)

Thank you
Allen

Thanks for the sponge to get some of the egg off my face.
Again, thanks
Sponge Bob

Yes, There are mistakes as I pointed out,, how they arrived there I have no clue, As I stated, I can surmise 2 orf the three issues were taken directly from the regular XLRs info.

But be assured, the XLR team knows about the mistakes and it will be corrected.

www.CadillacXLR-V.com (http://www.CadillacXLR-V.com)

Thank you
Allen

technically 98,400. is the price of the car....gas guzzler tax and destination charges are extras just like sales tax and license fees, you wouldn't expect them to include that in their advertising.

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_19_7.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZS) Their price on the web site last year was $100,000, so now they try to make it look cheaper by removing the gas guzzler tax and destination fee? OK, I guess we aren't supposed to catch on to that. techincallyhttp://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/3/3_8_14.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZS)

technically 98,400. is the price of the car....gas guzzler tax and destination charges are extras just like sales tax and license fees, you wouldn't expect them to include that in their advertising.





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Regarding the MSRP, it is a mistake, because they do say it includes the Gas Guzzler TAx. Cadillac was not trying to misslead anyone, it's just the internet company that runs the site for Cadillac posted the price without the tax, but said it was included. The bottom line is the price is exactly the same as last years $100,000.00

www.CadillacXLR-V.com (http://www.CadillacXLR-V.com)

Thank you
Allen

thanks Allen,
glad to see they're holding the line on the MSRP.......
hopefully the dealers will try to do the same

Cooler heads prevail........thanks for straightening this out. I sometimes wish you were on the west coast, so we could deal with a dealer that knew what he was talking about. You are the man.

Thank you Bob,

It is funny though, to date I have delivered 8 XLRs to California. I have said to the powers to be at Cadillac, that the person that spends 75,000+ on a vehicle cares less where he buys it and if the dealer is close to where they live, and cares more about dealing with someone that is knowledgeable & professional.

www.CadillacXLR-V.com (http://www.CadillacXLR-V.com)

Thank you
Allen

The only problem is getting service out here. I have to have one of the worst dealers I have ever had............and I will not be taking that back or eating my words. They lost me as a good customer after buying $176,000 dollars worth of vehicles and leasing a CTS for my daughter and they treat me like I just bought a used car. Today they refused to hook me up with a rep to extract the information from my black box after having my stabilitrac shut down and slamming my V into a curb backwards. All underneath stuff and two custom rims and 2 run flats.
Thank you Bob,

It is funny though, to date I have delivered 8 XLRs to California. I have said to the powers to be at Cadillac, that the person that spends 75,000+ on a vehicle cares less where he buys it and if the dealer is close to where they live, and cares more about dealing with someone that is knowledgeable & professional.

www.CadillacXLR-V.com (http://www.CadillacXLR-V.com)

Thank you
Allen

The only problem is getting service out here. I have to have one of the worst dealers I have ever had............and I will not be taking that back or eating my words. They lost me as a good customer after buying $176,000 dollars worth of vehicles and leasing a CTS for my daughter and they treat me like I just bought a used car. Today they refused to hook me up with a rep to extract the information from my black box after having my stabilitrac shut down and slamming my V into a curb backwards. All underneath stuff and two custom rims and 2 run flats.
Ouch :banghead

I'm in Laguna... which two dealers are you referring to?


The only problem is getting service out here. I have to have one of the worst dealers I have ever had............and I will not be taking that back or eating my words. They lost me as a good customer after buying $176,000 dollars worth of vehicles and leasing a CTS for my daughter and they treat me like I just bought a used car. Today they refused to hook me up with a rep to extract the information from my black box after having my stabilitrac shut down and slamming my V into a curb backwards. All underneath stuff and two custom rims and 2 run flats.

Go to Tustin, XLR_1 gives it great marks, I suggest you don't want to go to Allen because they never have loaners and will send you to Enterprise and you will have to pay the bill. Then two in one half months later you'll get your money from Allen.

Thank you Bob,

It is funny though, to date I have delivered 8 XLRs to California. I have said to the powers to be at Cadillac, that the person that spends 75,000+ on a vehicle cares less where he buys it and if the dealer is close to where they live, and cares more about dealing with someone that is knowledgeable & professional.

www.CadillacXLR-V.com (http://www.CadillacXLR-V.com)

Thank you
Allen


As much as I'd like to believe that Allen, I don't really think that is true. What we really want (whether we spend $30,000 or $100,000) is value and fewer trips to the dealer. My XLR spent more time at the dealer than all four of my Ford SVT products, either of our two Jags or our Dodge Viper. In fact, my 2005 C6 now has 36,350 miles and had not been back to the dealer for any mechanical issues, other than three oil changes. Heck, Doris's Hummer has only been back to the dealer once after she discovered the horn did not work.

My salesperson was very professional and was quite knowlegable, however all of that is useless when the product fails to meet minimal standards.

As much as I'd like to believe that Allen, I don't really think that is true. What we really want (whether we spend $30,000 or $100,000) is value and fewer trips to the dealer. My XLR spent more time at the dealer than all four of my Ford SVT products, either of our two Jags or our Dodge Viper. In fact, my 2005 C6 now has 36,350 miles and had not been back to the dealer for any mechanical issues, other than three oil changes. Heck, Doris's Hummer has only been back to the dealer once after she discovered the horn did not work.

My salesperson was very professional and was quite knowledgeable, however all of that is useless when the product fails to meet minimal standards.

I maybe wrong here and it is hard to follow some of these posts because we sometimes talk about 2,3,or 4 thing under one heading but I think Allen was talking about the Price.

MSRP could be held maybe if the dealer was more professional and more knowledgeable about the car he/she was selling. If he/she is then people would buy from him/her no matter if he/she was on the East coast or West coast.

Mswaim I think you are right also in what you said but from the stand point of Service.
My XLR has been in for more service then any car or truck I have ever owned. :confused
It is in the shop now for the leaking weather strip over the doors, the oil leak and latest recall. I hope to have it back this week.

All the repairs have just been little things or recalls but I still have to take it in were my Fords have been problem free with three or four time the mileage.

But for some reason I still LOVE this car.:party

motorboat:flag

I guess I got off track somewhere, but I stand by my statement and will add this. You can have a salesperson who is quite professional and knows more about the car than the designer, but the proof is still in the product and its after-sales support.

Even if Bob had bought his car from Allen and either took a courtesy delivery or Allen drove it to his door, he is still faced with service issues after-the-fact just as he is now.

Don't get me wrong, we enjoyed the XLR - but its just a car and as such has to be compared to other cars we have owned. When you compare it against all the others, its hard to call it a great car or say we loved it since it did not perform as expected.

The saving grace was the buyback was painless and left us whole. What the heck, we are both still driving GM products, so its not like we are boycotting the company due to our experience.

So now, let's go totally off topic: Doris and I are shopping Trawlers, how about it Motorboat, got any advice?

My dealer told me they cannot extract the information off the black box, so I asked them to contact the GM rep for the area and they told me to call customer service.
How do you fell about them not hooking me up with a GM rep? I guess they think I'm going to share this info with my insurance company, THAT"S RIGHT! They stated that they would be very interested in the results and would probably try to to collect from GM and not make me at fault.
Bob

I guess I got off track somewhere, but I stand by my statement and will add this. You can have a salesperson who is quite professional and knows more about the car than the designer, but the proof is still in the product and its after-sales support.

Even if Bob had bought his car from Allen and either took a courtesy delivery or Allen drove it to his door, he is still faced with service issues after-the-fact just as he is now.

Don't get me wrong, we enjoyed the XLR - but its just a car and as such has to be compared to other cars we have owned. When you compare it against all the others, its hard to call it a great car or say we loved it since it did not perform as expected.

The saving grace was the buyback was painless and left us whole. What the heck, we are both still driving GM products, so its not like we are boycotting the company due to our experience.

So now, let's go totally off topic: Doris and I are shopping Trawlers, how about it Motorboat, got any advice?


mswaim,

I now agree with your statement.

Sales is one thing and Service is another.
I know something about this because I have been in the Service Only Marine business for over 21 years.

People buy boats in Houston but refuse to take them back because the Service they get is so bad. First most of the dealers don't want to do service and second most will not train there service people that well.
Now I know the car business is much better then the boat business when it comes to service but it is still not that much better.
In there defense this is a NEW car for them with so many bells and whistles there is going to be a very big learning curve for any person/company.
Same thing is happening with Marine industries with the NEW Direct Injection motors and the New 4 Stroke motors.
You just have to find the right dealership or the right service only business for your service work and it may not be at the selling dealer.

mswaim, I am sorry but I just don't know that much about the bigger boats. We do service on boats up to about 28-30 feet. Most of these are I/O's but if you have some questions just PM me and I will help out all I can.

motorboat

Document ID# 1752360
2007 Cadillac XLR


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RPO Code List
The production/process codes provide the description of the Regular Production Options (RPOs) used on the Corvette. The RPO list is printed on the Service Parts Identification Label. The following is a list of the RPO abbreviations and the description of each:

RPO
Description

AAB
Memory, Driver Convenience Package

AG2
Adjuster Pass St - Power, Multi-Directional

AJ7
Restraint System Seat, Inflatable, Driver and PASS, FRT and Side

AQ9
Seat FRT BKT, Luxury

AU5
Lock Control, Entry Remote Entry, Low Power

AU8
Lock Control, Entry Remote Entry, Specific Frequency

AX4
Restraint Conversion, Seat Belt, Manual, European

BAG
Parts Package Export

BGR
Plant Code Bowling Green, KY, USA

BV7
Bumper Provisions Front and Rear, Canadian Requirements

B4H
Modification, Noise Control, Export

B4P
Modification, Noise Control, Transmission Control Module

B57
Ornamentation - Extra, Deluxe

CE4
Washer Headlamp, High Pressure

CJ2
HVAC System, Air Conditioner FRT, Automatic Temperature Control, Auxiliary Temperature Control

CV3
Country - Mexico

DD0
Mirror, Outside, LH & RH, Remote Control, Electric, Heated, Light Sensitive

DD8
Mirror, Inside, R/V Light Sensitive

DL5
Decal Roadside Service Information

D24
Mirror Outside Left and Right, Remote Control, Electric, Heated Light Sensitive, Power Folding

ECM
Module - Inflatable Restraint, European Compliant

EXP
Export

FAA
Ornamentation Finish - Mukonto

FAB
Ornamentation Finish - LT Eucalyptus

FAC
Ornamentation Finish - DK Eucalyptus

FAF
Ornamentation Finish - Natural Olive Ash Burl

FE2
Suspension System Ride, Handling

FE9
Certification Emission, Federal

F51
Chassis - Continuously Variable Real Time Damping Magneto Rheological, Temp Stabilized

F85
Chassis - Heavy Duty, Link System

F92
Chassis - Continuously Variable Real Time Damping Magneto Rheological, Specific Tuning

GB9
Label Limited Consignment - Delete

GM8
Axle Rear - 2.56 Ratio

GU2
Axle Rear - 2.73 Ratio

JAF
Brake Provisions - Europe

JJA
Pt Dress Subassembly - Installed (Modular Optimization Method Only)

JL9
Brake System, Power, Front and Rear Disc, Antilock, FRT & RR Wheel

J55
Brake System - Heavy Duty

KG4
Generator 150-Amp

KJ5
Protector Shipping, Shock Absorber

K05
Heater, Engine Block

LC3
Engine - Gas, 8 Cyl, 4.4L, MFI, V8, SC, Alum, DOHC, GM

LH2
Engine GA, 8 CYL, 4.6L, SFI, V8, DOHC, HO, ALUM, GM

MAE
Marketing Area - Europe

MX0
Merchandised Transmission, Automatic O/D Provisions

MYC
Transmission - Auto 6 Spd, HMD, 6L80

NA3
Emission System, Japan

NDA
Navigation DISC Data - Not Installed

NE1
Certification Emission Geographically Restricted Registration for Vehicles Up To 14,000 LBS GVW (Use 2003 MDL YR)

NP5
Steering Wheel - Leather Wrapped

NP7
Steering Column, EEC Approved

NF9
Emission System General, OBD MIL Suppression

NT4
Emission System - EEC 05

NT7
Emission System - Federal, Tier 2

NU1
Emission System - California, Lev 2

N30
Steering Wheel Deluxe

N37
Steering Column Tilt, Telescoping

N87
Wheel - 18 X 8, Aluminum

PD5
Wheel 18 X 8, Aluminum, Chrome

PLA
Appearance Package - Platinum Edition

QF8
Wheel 18 X 8, Aluminum, Polished

QMS
Tire All P235/5OR18-97W BW AL3 (EMT)

QT8
Wheel 18 X 8, Aluminum, Painted

Q24
Tire All P235/45R19 FRT & P255/40R19 RR

SSG
Graphic - Switch Function Symbol

TBD
Special Edition X30

T62
Lamp System Daytime Running - Delete

T79
Fog Lamp, RR

T84
Head Lamps RH Rule of the Road, E Mark

T85
Headlamps, LH Rule of the Road, E Mark

T89
Lamps, Tail and Stop, Export

T90
Lamps, Signaling & Marker, Export

T9E
Lamp FOG, ECE Requirements

UA2
Theft Deterrent System Export Specific

UD4
Alarm, Vehicle Speed, 120 km/h

UE1
Communication System Vehicle, GPS 1

UG1
Opener Garage Door, Universal

UH3
Indicator Low Tire Pressure , VAR 2

UJ6
Indicator Low Tire Pressure

UJ9
Indicator Low Tire Pressure , VAR 1

UK1
Frequencies, Japanese

UK3
Control - Steering Wheel, Accessory

US3
Antenna Diversity

UV6
Display Head Up

U19
Speedometer - Instrument KILO and MILES Odometer

U2K
Digital Audio System S-Band

U2R
Infotainment System 001

U2S
Infotainment System 002

U2U
Infotainment System 004

U52
Instrument Cluster, Electronic

U63
Speaker System 9, Premium

VA5
Language Label - English

VBX
Language Label - Arabic

VB1
Language Label - Japan

VC4
Label Price/Fuel Economy, Puerto Rico & Virgin Islands

VC5
Label Shipping, Except US, US Possessions, or Japan

VDD
Vehicle Information - DVD, Customer Orientation

VD4
Provision Options - Poor Fuel Quality Characteristics

VH5
Plate, Vehicle Identification

VJ4
Label, Export - Child Seat Location

VK3
License Plate Front - FRT Mounting Package

VL4
License Plate Front - FRT Mounting Package, EEC

VL6
License Plate Front - FRT Mounting Package, Japanese

VZ3
Label - Mercury Disposal Notification

V2F
Cooling System - Power Steering FINN

V73
Vehicle Statement - USA/Canada

V76
Hook Tow

V78
Vehicle Statement - Delete

V87
Vehicle Statement - Gulf States Organization

W11
Navigation Disc Data - Nav Data 1

W12
Navigation Disc Data - Nav Data 2

YF5
Certification Emission, California

Z49
Export Canadian Modifications, Mandatory Base Equipment

Z5X
Mirror Provisions, Arabic Language



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Document ID# 1752360
2007 Cadillac XLR

And this is for what purpose?

the purpose is this.
some of those options were not available on 04-06 models.
but let's say you see something that you don't have.but you want it, so now you know it's available, and possibly can be added to your exsisting vehicle.
plus when you or somebody else wants to buy a new XLR. it will help them to know what's available, because sales people as everyone know are not always honest and up front

Looks like they are getting ready for the exports to Japan, Europe and the Arab states.

Looks like they are getting ready for the exports to Japan, Europe and the Arab states.

Hi Kent,

I talked to my dealer and he made a call to the people of GM-Europe so I know the XLR V and STS V will not arrive before spring 07 over here, possible even later.

Do you think you`ll show up in Bowling Green next Aug. in your steel-blue XLR or maybe an XLR V? What`s your plans?

Hans

Knowing Kent, he might show up in a blue bunny costume

Knowing Kent, he might show up in a blue bunny costume

Don't spoil the surprise :smash