Vehicle Description
Style, power, luxury...and now affordability - this 2005 Cadillac
XLR is the sophisticated hardtop convertible that offers you
everything you want, and you can have it all for a terrific
price.
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You know this is an instant classic, and so it's exciting to find
one that retains a great look and offers an impressively affordable
price. The XLR was built alongside the Corvette, but the style was
very different. Where the Vette wants to coax the wind over the
body, the XLR wants to intimidate it out of the way. The sharp line
creases in the design serve to highlight the long shape with a hint
of a sporty wedge in the profile. It has a premium appearance that
mixes sophistication and aggression - like an Army commander turned
CEO. The Satin Nickel paint really drives home this point with a
premium metallic glow. And while no Caddy is complete without
chrome, this one is a bit more reserved and saves most of it for
the upgraded Lexani Black Label 20-inch alloys. This is a hardtop
convertible, and so you get a roof that's part of a form-fitting
package that makes this a sleek coupe. But with the touch of a
button, it disappears with so little trace that this looks like a
roadster.
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No matter if you enjoy this with the roof up or down, the
experience inside is pure Cadillac luxury. Leather dual bucket
seats power adjust so that you and your passenger independently
decide the ideal individual comfort position. There's a modern
level of luxury that includes power windows, power locks, power
mirrors, keyless entry/ignition, and an AM/FM/CD stereo with
satellite navigation and Bose speakers. There's the best in safety
with front airbags, side airbags, and anti-lock brakes. You even
have a head-up display to keep your eyes on the road. Plus,
dual-zone automatic A/C climate control and heated seats mean both
you and your passenger can individually dial-in your level of
comfort nearly all year long.
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The tidy engine bay showcases Cadillac's Northstar motor. This
4.6-liter V8 is another great reason why this XLR is a true modern
classic. With multiple valves and variable valve timing, this knows
how to adapt the moment you want extra power - no matter if it's
getting up from a stoplight or pushing into triple-digit speeds.
Plus, this is a Caddy that can really corner with four-wheel power
disc brakes and the Corvette sharing its fully-independent sports
suspension. But more than just a pure performance machine, this is
a grand touring Cadillac. That's why you have nice features like a
five-speed automatic transmission, power steering, and cruise
control.
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The sale comes complete with the owner's manual packet. You'll
likely do some little weekend projects when this is your cruiser
like using a headlight cleaning kit or recovering the armrest. It's
just the expected kind of wear/maintenance that comes even with
responsible use. And that's likely your outlook on this XLR. You're
going to enjoy it responsibly and occasionally, and then improve on
it over the years while you watch the admiration for Cadillac's
Corvette continue to grow. So if you recognize how special this
deal is, call today!
