2008 Cadillac XLR 40K miles, one-owner

Classic Car Addict is excited to present this one-owner 2008 Cadillac XLR for sale with 40,690 miles in our Mesa, AZ showroom. This is not your father's Cadillac, although it could be your grandfather's, and that's not a put-down. A couple of generations ago, a Cadillac badge meant world-class performance. Cadillacs finished 10th and 11th at Le Mans in 1950. They competed in the early days of NASCAR. Go back further, to the early 1930s, and Cadillac made a 16-cylinder open two-seater that could scare a Duesenberg costing double its price. Beneath its edgy, ultra-modern styling the XLR represents a return to those glory days.
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 sheet metal serve to highlight the long shape with a hint of sporty wedge in the profile. It has a premium appearance that mixes sophistication and aggression. The factory Crystal Red Metallic paint really drives home this point with great metallic glow.
This is a hardtop convertible, and so you get a roof that's part of a form-fitting package that makes this a sleek coupe. But with the touch of a button, it disappears. The ivory leather interior with wood grain trim does a nice job of coordinating tones with the exterior. It's hard not to love the premium light wood inserts on the center console, door panels, and steering wheel. You're loaded with all the best features, like power seats, power windows, power locks, keyless entry/ignition, and an AM/FM/CD stereo with satellite navigation and Bose speakers. There's 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 climate control and heated seats means both you and you passenger can individually dial in your level of comfort all year long. Trunk has decent space when the retractable hardtop is up and better than expected when trunk is down. The instrument panel is by Bvlgari, an Italian design company known primarily for its jewelry.
The Cadillac's 4.6-liter NorthStar V8 is another great reason why this XLR is a true future classic. With multiple valves and variable valve timing, this knows how to adapt the moment you want extra power – no matter if it's getting up from a stoplight or pushing into triple-digit speeds. Plus, with four-wheel disc brakes and the Corvette sharing its fully independent sports suspension, this is a Caddy that can really corner. But more than just a pure performance machine, this is a grand touring Cadillac. That's why you have nice features like a six-speed automatic transmission, power steering, and cruise control. The XLR sounds sexy and delivers brilliant acceleration performance.
The styling of the Cadillac XLR is distinctive and controversial. Some people like sharp styling, some people don't. Most people like it. We like it. It's unique with a cause, which is difficult to achieve and reason enough to like it. It's an in-your-face kind of grace. Call Classic Car Addict today, 480-256-1459. And don't forget to like, subscribe and follow us on all of our socials. We appreciate the shares, the likes, and the comments!