[aviator]

I think it's time for a new thread guys. Tired of "Teenager Car" and "Brake Squeal".

I just wanted to let you guys know, I got de-horsed today. The Mercedes ML-500 is no more. Gone. Zip. Nello. Nada.

Joining our XLR in the stable is a new AWD Escalade, white diamond, dubs, movie, all the bells and whistles. While I can't say we now have an all Caddy garage, (there's still a Jeep Wrangler Sahara, and a bright yellow Nissan Crew Cab pick-um up in there), I made this decision for a few good reasons:

Cadillac's service has just been exemplary. JD Powers has rated Cadillac's customer satisfaction #2 behind Lexus. The comfort and quality of Cadillac's products is amazing. The price is very good as compared to european cars, and the performance (and sytling) is better than the Japanese/Asian cars.

And I was tired of being beat up by the Mercedes.

So if any of you "visitors" out there are having doubts about a Cadillac purchase becasue of all the little technical glitches and/or problems we discuss here...
well don't.

 

[aviator]

Cadillac's owner loyalty

Six months ago the primary steeds in the stable were the ML-500 SUV and a BMW 330i convertible.

When we bought the XLR, I was so incredibly impressed with the ride and the service. Once when the XLR was in for service, the dealer gave me an Escalade ESV loaner. That did it. I had to have one.

And motorboat. You're right. The house I'm preparing an offer on has a five-car garage, and (you'll be happy to note) a two-slip boathouse. Of course it is only a ten minute drive to Lone Star Airpark (formerly Montgomery County Airport). Insurance is still less than when I had two teenagers on my policy.

Webfather, regarding the "uses" for your rides: I found my Mercedes, (much more modest than your S600) pisses off my customers. They think they are paying me too much! :banghead Moi? Surely not! :angel

A man has to have a sense of priority..... :yesnod

You guys are inspiring me.

And Rick, regarding the environmentalists: when do they EVER say anything that isn't nasty? Most of the loudest ones have private jets. :glol :glol :glol

 

[aviator]

So, Aviator, your clients think the MB is showing off too much but not the XLR?

The XLR is my wife's car. It is only driven on the weekend, so clients don't even know of its existence. But I admit, car selection is a fine line that has to be toed. An S600 is too much however, :nono and not from a price perspective - its more an image thing.

So-o-o! Thanks for sharing your stables. Its good to know what everyone else is driving. :thumbs Lotsa cool rides...

Dadonator, I feel your pain about NY real estate prices. :cry Houston is the champion real estate bargain in the whole country. (And don't think its because no one wants to come here. We are growing way too fast for my liking.) Our family in La Jolla, Calif face the same problem that you have - not enough house for the money.

It sounds as if most of us are entrepeneuers...