Used 2004 Cadillac XLR
Buying Guide for the Cadillac XLR:
The revitalization of the
Cadillac brand continues in 2004. What started in 2003 with
the sporty CTS sedan carries on with the all-new XLR, a two-seat
luxury roaster that is sure to up the old heart rate. Cadillac
is intent on shedding the senior-citizen stereotype it may
once have had, and any doubts that this image still applies
should certainly vanish with the 2004 XLR.
The new XLR is every bit a
Cadillac—it proudly displays the nameplate on its bold grille—but
it is also every bit a car leading the way in terms of design.
Sleek and adorned with vertical headlamps, among other things,
the XLR is as fresh as they come. It is also filled with modern
gadgets. XLR’s adaptive cruise control is just one of them.
The system maintains a set speed on clear roads, but when
a vehicle is detected in the same lane in front of the car,
the system will adjust vehicle speed to help maintain a constant
following distance, set by the driver.
Under the Hood
There is only one model trim
with the Cadillac XLR, and it is fitted with a 4.6-liter Northstar
VVT (variable valve timing) V8 engine. This gives the speedster
320 horsepower at 6400 rpm and 310 lb-ft of torque at 4400
rpm. The XLR is a rear-wheel drive vehicle, equipped with
5-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift capability.
The XLR comes with standard
traction control and GM's Magnetic Ride Control, which automatically
adjusts suspension firmness based on the road surface. In
terms of safety equipment, the 2004 XLR comes with dual front
airbags, side airbags, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, an antiskid
system, a tire-pressure monitor and a rear-obstacle-detection
system.
Standard Features, Options
Packages and Style
A retractable power hardtop
lets you feel the breeze as you power over the road. Inside
you’ll find a wealth of comfort features. A 7-inch color touch
screen is mounted in the upper center console, giving the
driver and passenger access to DVD navigation and DVD entertainment
(available in Park position only—for obvious reasons).
Optional XM Satellite Radio
compliments a world-class, nine-speaker Bose audio system
with a six-CD in-dash changer and digital signal processing
modes. But if you don’t feel like blasting music, you can
always listen to the steady purr of 320 horses at the tip
of your feet.
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