upcoming wagons cadillac and acura - Page 2

z06boy · 04-06-2010, 10:04 AM

I like these wagons ok but I need towing capicity and some off road capability. That's why I recently bought an SUV...and glad I did. It's not fast...doesn't handle like a sports car either but can pull my boat and can play a little off road so it does what I wanted it too. I've got two cages and two bikes in the garage for the spirited stuff when on the road.

The first "performance wagon" I drove was sthe Magnum SRT-8 and I have to admit...it was a fun ride that had plenty of room. I was able to thrash it around on a track...so that I did.

goof2 · 04-06-2010, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by unknownroad

Ah, trying to steal some market share from the Dodge Magnum SRT-8 wagons by making one that's more expensive... those diabolical geniuses at General Motors are at it again!

The more likely scenario, and something the article suggests, is selling this car in America is secondary to Cadillac. I suspect it is meant to generate attention for Cadillac in Europe by taking on the M5 touring, E63 wagon, and Audi's RS wagons with more power at a similar or lower price. This car pretty much guarantees at least every British car magazine will run a group comparison between these manufacturers. If the CTS-V does well it generates interest for the Cadillac brand.

z06boy · 04-06-2010, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by goof2

The more likely scenario, and something the article suggests, is selling this car in America is secondary to Cadillac. I suspect it is meant to generate attention for Cadillac in Europe by taking on the M5 touring, E63 wagon, and Audi's RS wagons with more power at a similar or lower price. This car pretty much guarantees at least every British car magazine will run a group comparison between these manufacturers. If the CTS-V does well it generates interest for the Cadillac brand.

Makes sense.

goof2 · 04-06-2010, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by z06boy

Makes sense.

More than the Magnum theory anyway since that car/SUV got the axe in 2008.

unknownroad · 04-07-2010, 11:29 AM

My reference to the Magnum was sarcasm... should have known that from the reference to GM management as geniuses.

goof2 · 04-07-2010, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by unknownroad

My reference to the Magnum was sarcasm... should have known that from the reference to GM management as geniuses.

I got it for the GM brass but didn't carry it over to the Magnum reference.

04-07-2010, 11:29 AM	#15
unknownroad Guys... where are we? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Moto: SV650 Interstate, CX500 rat-bobber, whatever else runs. Posts: 784	My reference to the Magnum was sarcasm... should have known that from the reference to GM management as geniuses. __________________ Considering Verizon Business service? Perhaps you'd like to consider a nice drain cleaner enema instead?

04-06-2010, 10:04 AM	#11
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	I like these wagons ok but I need towing capicity and some off road capability. That's why I recently bought an SUV...and glad I did. It's not fast...doesn't handle like a sports car either but can pull my boat and can play a little off road so it does what I wanted it too. I've got two cages and two bikes in the garage for the spirited stuff when on the road. The first "performance wagon" I drove was sthe Magnum SRT-8 and I have to admit...it was a fun ride that had plenty of room. I was able to thrash it around on a track...so that I did.