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Will Cadillac ever regain its prestige?

GasBuddy Blog -- Remember when Cadillacs used to make you say "Wow!"? ...When you could spot a Cadillac anywhere because they were so singularly distinctive?

That was before American luxury car makers started designing cars that mimicked European design, and before European and American luxury cars all started merging into all too safe, and too similar vehicle shapes, sizes and colors. Take the nameplates off these cars and you couldn't tell one from another.

Now, GM is refocusing its efforts on Cadillac, with the hope of reviving its signature luxury brand. They're introducing 10 all-new, or redesigned Cadillacs within the next three years, including a revamped CTS that is currently being built in Lansing.

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swenglar Rookie Author Texas Posts:94 Points:57,240 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 9:25:00 PM Ignore swenglar Report Abuse Sweet... I became a man in the back seat of a caddy.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,599 Points:1,607,570 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Sep 5, 2012 9:25:35 PM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse frankly, does anyone really care if Caddy gets the prestige back?
fastrite Rookie Author Idaho Posts:12 Points:125,415 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Sep 5, 2012 7:26:06 AM Ignore fastrite Report Abuse There isn't a car manufacturer out there that hasn't reduced quality as a means to manage cost. That being said, Cadillac produces vehicles that challenge other manufacturers' vehicles domestic and abroad.
garywa01 Sophomore Author Alberta Posts:130 Points:378,415 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Sep 5, 2012 7:23:05 AM Ignore garywa01 Report Abuse time will tell
pax4pax Rookie Author Colorado Springs Posts:1 Points:545 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2012 8:04:00 PM Ignore pax4pax Report Abuse If it's based on the Volt, it's a loser. Ford is doing well all around, but, all US makers use lesser quality parts and their finishing is not as good as European or Asian cars.
lile07 Sophomore Author Chicago Posts:119 Points:439,870 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2012 2:44:42 PM Ignore lile07 Report Abuse Cadillac still sucks rather buy a chevy
ACES11HIGH Rookie Author Honolulu Posts:33 Points:53,625 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2012 12:44:22 AM Ignore ACES11HIGH Report Abuse Not that prestigious anymore...
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,599 Points:1,607,570 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 9:13:35 PM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse Caddy never impressed me.
bluebird1 Champion Author Toronto Posts:15,721 Points:3,106,070 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 6:05:19 PM Ignore bluebird1 Report Abuse How many times around is this???? Answer...not likely as it was prestige only because BMW & Mercedes were almost unknown here back then.
TustinDad Champion Author Orange County Posts:4,271 Points:907,215 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 6:04:14 PM Ignore TustinDad Report Abuse DeeLA wrote: "This is the third day I have commented on this article." But it gets you points every day so stop complaining.
DeeLA Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:4,802 Points:1,362,405 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 3:49:46 PM Ignore DeeLA Report Abuse This is the third day I have commented on this article.
sparky808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:2,993 Points:596,760 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 3:14:02 PM Ignore sparky808 Report Abuse Old post.
jimedB Veteran Author Riverside Posts:395 Points:79,065 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 11:56:26 AM Ignore jimedB Report Abuse Either I am loosing my mind or this is the fourth time I have seen this story here. My bet is on Cadillac following Pontiac and Oldsmobile. GMs quality control and leadership are both going down so fast they may never rise again without a major shake up.
V8power Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:2,806 Points:1,378,045 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 11:32:25 AM Ignore V8power Report Abuse Again.
rxman1 Champion Author Toledo Posts:9,534 Points:1,859,945 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 11:30:20 AM Ignore rxman1 Report Abuse At least the third day on this
arnerator Champion Author Seattle Posts:8,174 Points:1,615,440 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 11:29:02 AM Ignore arnerator Report Abuse This is an old repeat article about an overpriced car.
clpassenubye Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:3,359 Points:751,730 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 11:28:28 AM Ignore clpassenubye Report Abuse ever is a long time but I highly doubt they will return to prominence
snell snail Champion Author Atlanta Posts:5,018 Points:2,596,350 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 11:28:12 AM Ignore snell snail Report Abuse ...no...no...no...(keep repeating....)......
Road-Runner Champion Author Denver Posts:7,046 Points:1,905,165 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 11:28:07 AM Ignore Road-Runner Report Abuse In your dreams.
Number43 Champion Author Lexington Posts:8,686 Points:1,636,220 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 11:23:43 AM Ignore Number43 Report Abuse never
TAT36 Champion Author Florida Posts:6,794 Points:1,302,050 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 11:23:41 AM Ignore TAT36 Report Abuse Not if it takes days in a row to remind us how great they once were.
Number43 Champion Author Lexington Posts:8,686 Points:1,636,220 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 11:23:15 AM Ignore Number43 Report Abuse old news.....get rid of it.
ShabbyPA Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:2,815 Points:680,490 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 11:22:57 AM Ignore ShabbyPA Report Abuse who cares about GM
rkt wgn Champion Author St. Louis Posts:15,337 Points:2,706,970 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 11:22:27 AM Ignore rkt wgn Report Abuse check out the Cadillac ELR an electric vehicle with great looks. http://www.cadillac.com/elr-electric-car.html
CactusBobs Champion Author Phoenix Posts:2,724 Points:486,810 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 11:21:58 AM Ignore CactusBobs Report Abuse GM = Dead man walking no more money , ........for anybody ......we are in debt people , what about that do you people not understand within the next few years GM will need even more money .....Let them die , let the parasite union bosses give up there own money to keep them going
EmperorsFinest Champion Author Chicago Posts:1,564 Points:340,870 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 11:21:13 AM Ignore EmperorsFinest Report Abuse No
BWJM Champion Author KW Posts:1,113 Points:303,780 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 11:20:47 AM Ignore BWJM Report Abuse ok
jb107 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:9,539 Points:2,619,075 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 11:20:27 AM Ignore jb107 Report Abuse This is the third day. Aren't there any new articles.
Iowapack Champion Author Iowa Posts:14,957 Points:2,853,265 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 11:19:33 AM Ignore Iowapack Report Abuse I'm pictured here with my 2011 CTS-V Sport Wagon. It will perform as well or better than the legendary BMW M5 for $29,000 less. It carries a full 48 month bumper to bumper warranty and 60 month drive train warranty, no questions asked, even if you race it. It is also provided with full maintenance for 48 months. After 18 months an 22,000 miles, it has needed only oil changes, tire rotation, TPMS reprogramming, alignment and tail light replacement. No appointment needed, just drive it in, timely service provided, no charge. I've never owned a Cadillac before. Now I wonder if I'll ever own anything else.
regasaz Champion Author Phoenix Posts:5,775 Points:1,280,880 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 11:18:33 AM Ignore regasaz Report Abuse Come now....... this is the third consecutive day for this article. Cadillac will regain its prestige about the same time that GM Corporation regains theirs, following the loan payback.
JimL1 Champion Author Phoenix Posts:8,207 Points:1,240,320 Joined:Jul 2003	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 11:17:35 AM Ignore JimL1 Report Abuse With what an SUV to compete with Chevrolet? Maybe they could try to Cadillac tank and sell it to Aripaio.
Soglaos Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:2,770 Points:736,485 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 11:16:55 AM Ignore Soglaos Report Abuse Repeat
ratones1 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:2,902 Points:730,030 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 11:14:42 AM Ignore ratones1 Report Abuse OF COURSE...
Ringmaster2008 Champion Author Ontario Posts:7,568 Points:1,162,485 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 11:12:03 AM Ignore Ringmaster2008 Report Abuse OK
mikesr100 Champion Author Sacramento Posts:3,883 Points:1,078,785 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 11:11:28 AM Ignore mikesr100 Report Abuse No, Obummer will see to that!
hcivic Champion Author Virginia Posts:3,839 Points:2,262,790 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 11:10:53 AM Ignore hcivic Report Abuse maybe be # 1 among the US makers
RAC110 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:5,949 Points:1,851,545 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 11:10:33 AM Ignore RAC110 Report Abuse the glory days are gone for this car
Hugo40 Champion Author Kentucky Posts:7,619 Points:1,616,030 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 11:06:24 AM Ignore Hugo40 Report Abuse Get the hook out, old news.
tc316 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:10,776 Points:1,725,680 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 11:06:21 AM Ignore tc316 Report Abuse Saturday's news
Toppers Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,002 Points:2,468,745 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 11:05:04 AM Ignore Toppers Report Abuse Like 'em-looks like they're serious about coming back!
19sheldon43 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:3,979 Points:843,010 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 11:04:13 AM Ignore 19sheldon43 Report Abuse No
Jmac2008 Champion Author Missouri Posts:2,259 Points:878,215 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 11:04:06 AM Ignore Jmac2008 Report Abuse old news, but Yes they will.
alaskan101 Sophomore Author Washington Posts:140 Points:253,575 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 11:03:55 AM Ignore alaskan101 Report Abuse good
hibsaw Champion Author Mississippi Posts:8,027 Points:1,679,040 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 11:00:41 AM Ignore hibsaw Report Abuse Nice cars, but not in my budget.
HEBster Champion Author Kentucky Posts:8,778 Points:2,372,075 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 10:57:33 AM Ignore HEBster Report Abuse Lookin' better
fahadsami Sophomore Author Victoria Posts:205 Points:173,075 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 10:57:15 AM Ignore fahadsami Report Abuse good
MG_Sputnik Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:7,295 Points:1,958,455 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 10:57:10 AM Ignore MG_Sputnik Report Abuse Who cares?
midnightsdc Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,294 Points:1,482,340 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 10:57:01 AM Ignore midnightsdc Report Abuse Too many models....
bginsj Champion Author San Jose Posts:1,858 Points:1,232,685 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 10:55:01 AM Ignore bginsj Report Abuse probably not!
cheap2010skate Champion Author Tampa Posts:3,806 Points:635,535 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 10:54:18 AM Ignore cheap2010skate Report Abuse Meh...never wanted a cadillac.