2005 Cadillac XLR

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. <br. You know this is an instant classic, and so its 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 thats 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. <br. 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. Theres 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. Theres 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. <br. The tidy engine bay showcases Cadillacs 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 its 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. Thats why you have nice features like a five-speed automatic transmission, power steering, and cruise control. <br. The sale comes complete with the owners manual packet. Youll likely do some little weekend projects when this is your cruiser like using a headlight cleaning kit or recovering the armrest. Its just the expected kind of wear/maintenance that comes even with responsible use. And thats likely your outlook on this XLR. Youre going to enjoy it responsibly and occasionally, and then improve on it over the years while you watch the admiration for Cadillacs Corvette continue to grow. So if you recognize how special this deal is, call today!