Daddy bought a new toy. (I'll play daddy for today)
04-01-04, 11:04 PM
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You are crazy with the cars! I'd do the same, I love buying and selling cars 
I just checked on Edmunds.com about the Catera. For some reason I always thought they were FWD, but no, RWD
Also, Edmunds says it was built in Germany.
I just checked on Edmunds.com about the Catera. For some reason I always thought they were FWD, but no, RWD
Also, Edmunds says it was built in Germany.
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04-02-04, 08:54 PM
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The surprising new Caddy from Europe. $37,645
There is a common perception that European manufacturers, particularly those in Germany, have a special understanding of the needs and desires of car buyers who are looking for exceptional comfort and high performance in a single package. Naturally, the companies involved have done nothing to discourage this belief; Mercedes-Benz and BMW have been particularly active in touting their cars as autobahn thoroughbreds capable of delivering the ultimate driver satisfaction and engineering excellence.
At one time, such assertions were probably valid. But today, a host of luxury sedans, some Japanese, some European, can lay claim to spaces in the luxury/ performance car market. Infiniti and Lexus are, of course, players; so are Mercedes, BMW and Audi. In the entry end of the luxury segment lower-priced and smaller-sized end of this market segment, the C-Class Mercedes, 3-Series BMW, Audi A6, Lexus ES300 and GS300, and Infiniti I- and J-30 are all contenders.
But U.S. carmakers have been conspicuously absent from this territory. At least until now. With the Catera, Cadillac is hoping to wean customers away from import competitors. Rather than developing an all-new entry, however, Cadillac has called on Opel, General Motors' German subsidiary, to provide its luxurious import-fighter.
It's too early to know how the market will respond to the Catera. Even so, as a first attempt by a U.S. company to go head-to-head in an important and highly visible prestige class, Catera is well worth checking out.
http://www.internetautoguide.com/rev...ac_Catera.html
There is a common perception that European manufacturers, particularly those in Germany, have a special understanding of the needs and desires of car buyers who are looking for exceptional comfort and high performance in a single package. Naturally, the companies involved have done nothing to discourage this belief; Mercedes-Benz and BMW have been particularly active in touting their cars as autobahn thoroughbreds capable of delivering the ultimate driver satisfaction and engineering excellence.
At one time, such assertions were probably valid. But today, a host of luxury sedans, some Japanese, some European, can lay claim to spaces in the luxury/ performance car market. Infiniti and Lexus are, of course, players; so are Mercedes, BMW and Audi. In the entry end of the luxury segment lower-priced and smaller-sized end of this market segment, the C-Class Mercedes, 3-Series BMW, Audi A6, Lexus ES300 and GS300, and Infiniti I- and J-30 are all contenders.
But U.S. carmakers have been conspicuously absent from this territory. At least until now. With the Catera, Cadillac is hoping to wean customers away from import competitors. Rather than developing an all-new entry, however, Cadillac has called on Opel, General Motors' German subsidiary, to provide its luxurious import-fighter.
It's too early to know how the market will respond to the Catera. Even so, as a first attempt by a U.S. company to go head-to-head in an important and highly visible prestige class, Catera is well worth checking out.
http://www.internetautoguide.com/rev...ac_Catera.html
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04-04-04, 09:24 AM
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O.L.T.,
Out of curiosity,
how would you compare the "feel" of the Catera to the SC?
Also, which would you say is more comfortable to drive, ect.?
Thanks for sharing.
Out of curiosity,
how would you compare the "feel" of the Catera to the SC?
Also, which would you say is more comfortable to drive, ect.?
Thanks for sharing.
04-04-04, 02:09 PM
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Not much to compare between the two. The caddy is a lot more comfy inside, the sc looks better outside. The caddy is quite a mover, but the sc is still faster. The caddy is a better choice for trips, the sc would be more fun around town. Both have great interiors, i preferr the caddy's overall with the exception that i am still slightly reminded of a General Maintenance when i get in it since the "look" of the gauges are similar. I still love the car, and am certain i'll keep this one for a while ( just jinkxxxxxed myself).
Caddy - rides better in most every respect, but holds well in the corners.
SC- stiffer and less "floaty".
both are sports oriented so i'd give the more sporty award to the SC and the better all around award to the caddy. Between the two which will hold up longer is a different story.
Caddy - rides better in most every respect, but holds well in the corners.
SC- stiffer and less "floaty".
both are sports oriented so i'd give the more sporty award to the SC and the better all around award to the caddy. Between the two which will hold up longer is a different story.
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04-04-04, 02:23 PM
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04-05-04, 05:59 PM
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Originally posted by ebruce2
damn man!!! Aren't you gonna have to get some type of dealership license or something if you keep buying more and more vehicles????
J/K man.....nice choice. Enjoy it.
Eric
damn man!!! Aren't you gonna have to get some type of dealership license or something if you keep buying more and more vehicles????
J/K man.....nice choice. Enjoy it. Eric
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