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  1. smk4565
    Wait, the 7-series does not compete with the S-class? That has been the #1 rival since the 80s. And there is an M760Li with a 601 hp V12 that starts at $154,795 before getting into the options list. CT6 is a far cry from that.
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    I know it is a tweener, but Cadillac basically has 3 sedans over lapping each other in the $46-75k segment. They need to clean that up, move the CTS up in price, move the CT6 up in price. The original CTS was a tweener, always trying to be the price leader, why on earth is Cadillac worried about being a price leader? Let Buick be bargain luxury, that is what it is there for. They should raise Cadillac prices 20% across the board, then tell the engineers to load up on content and luxury to match the price.
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    Do you really want to compare the CT6 to an S-class? They aren't even close. So I think it better to compare the CT6 to the cars it has similar price too, which is E-class and 5-series from Germany, maybe Audi A7 from the VW camp. If you want to compare size and price, the CT6 lines up directly with the Genesis G90 and Kia K900. And that is irrelevant segment.
  4. smk4565
    Unless th CT8 gets a V12 it is no S-class competitor. The 7-series, Flying Spur and Ghost and even the A8 have 12 cylinder options.
  5. smk4565
    CT6, E-class, A6 and 5-series all start with a 2 liter four, all offer a 3 liter six of some sort. The problem is the CT6 has nothing above the 3 liter Six when the Germans do. The E43 has 396 hp and 394 lb-ft and does 0-60 in 4.2 seconds. That can easily outrun the CT6 3.0TT. The 2017 BMW 550i does 0-60 in 4 seconds flat, it is actually as fast as a 2016 M5. The S6 does 0-60 in 3.9 seconds, which is Corvette fast. So the Germans are all faster at their "sport" level, and they all offer another level above that.
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    I think the E is better after sitting in both, but CT6 is competitive in the segment for sure. But the CTS is also supposed to be competing in the midsize segment. What Cadillac should do is put the CT6 interior in the CTS, the CTS interior in the ATS and upgrade CT6 to something above Escalade Platinum interior. This will make all 3 of their sedans more competitive.
  7. smk4565
    Might leave buyers scratching their heads too. I still think it more of a 5-series, E-class competitor, because the CT6 is the same size as a 90s STS and Cadillac wanted that to be a 5-series/E-class competitor, with full size at mid-size price. If you take an E43 it starts at $72k, but with premium 3 package, metallic paint and heated/cooled seats as the only options added, the price hits $81,795 and you could get it to $87k with the rest of the options. If you take an S550 4Matic with premium package as the only option it is $105,025. However, if you check all the option boxes except for the refrigerator and dealer accessories I was able to option an S550 up to $156,765. And that is with the base engine in the S-class, we aren't even to the V12 or the AMG yet. This is why I think CT6 is more E-class competition
  8. smk4565
    It isn't a high horse, you stated that ease of parking was an advantage of buying the CT6 over the other big sedans, but they all self park. So it is a non issue really. No V8 in the CT6, and a base 4 cylinder, so they aren't going for performance. I think they should have done more with the interior so they had something that stands out against the competition.
  9. smk4565
    The S-class and 7-series park themselves though, the 7-series does perpendicular parking too, not sure if the S-class does now, I assume it will on the 2018 update it it doesn't already because the E-class can. I think the 5-series has the same self-park as the 7.
  10. smk4565
    I agree it is not an S-class competitor, they aren't even close on the inside or in power or in price. The Genesis cars and Continental and Kia K900 aren't S-class competitors either, even if they are full size cars. I think the CT6 is more of an E-class competitor based on price, and I think the CT6 interior lags behind the E-class, maybe it is on par with the 5-series and A6, but the A6 is old. I think Cadillac should have done more with the interior of the CT6 since they didn't bring a lot of horsepower to the table. They aren't selling M5 performance for their $91k, so that interior better be world class. Really if they took the CT6 and cut 10 inches of length out of it, they would have a CTS that would be competitive with the mid-size segment. If they do a CT8, and that is a big IF, they better aim way high.
  11. smk4565
    Do the Hellcats meet emissions? I have to imagine they are paying CAFE fines every year too, whatever budget they had to come up with new product will probably just go to this lawsuit. They can probably stretch the current 300/Charger out to 2027 though.
  12. smk4565
    Yes, what is N? BMW had M, so N is one better? Just a stupid name. At least AMG stands for something. I just find it hard to believe they can do much in performance with any Hyundai, beyond the turbo 4's they already have that make 270ish hp, because you can't put much more in front driver. As for Genesis brand, they an turbo that 5.0 V8 but I don't think they are going to steal sales from the Germans, they are probably better off selling technology and features at a lower price than taking on AMG and M power cars.
  13. smk4565
    Renegade, Compass, Grand Cherokee, Pacifica, and Alfa Romoes are the only competitive cars they make and Alfas don't sell. The Wrangler is in good shape because it doesn't have a direct competitor. As more companies move into the compact utility segment, Renegade and Compass could get threatened. Right now Dodge, Fiat, Chrysler and Maserati basically have 1 competitive vehicle between them and that is because there are only 4 minivans left.
  14. smk4565
    Out of business unless Fiat 500 sales go up 9,000%
  15. smk4565
    Of course there will be a Hellcat 300, and a Hellcat Durango, etc, etc. Hellcat Wrangler maybe, there is no end. Because they don't have any new products, the 300 came out in 2004 and has had once mid-cylce refresh since. Releasing a new Hellcat every year gets them in the car magazines, gets the internet talking, gives them a model to advertise. This is all smoke and mirrors as they have basically nothing in the Dodge/Chrysler pipeline. They want to sell the same 300 they are selling now until 2022. That would be 17 or 18 model years of the same platform.
  16. smk4565
    Is XTS a money maker, or does it steal sales from a higher priced CT6?
  17. smk4565
    For sure, they have to sell SUVs. Because anyone that owns a Bentley or Lamborghini owns another car or four. If you offer that SUV they will buy it. Porsche sells more SUVs than they do sports cars. And you have a lot of people that want a Porsche or sports car, but really a Cayman is super impractical, so they can buy a Porsche SUV and feel like they got the best of both worlds.
  18. smk4565
    XTS came out 4 years after bankruptcy, even though it was developed on a shoe-string budget post bankruptcy. I think it was more a way to replace the DTS with a car of similar size with a V6 that got better MPG to help CAFE, and they had to use what was in the parts bin since the G-body and Northstar were well past their prime. I don't think that CT8 is ever coming. They have talked about a Cadillac flagship since Ed Whiticare was CEO in 2010, 7 years later, nothing, and large sedans are a shrinking market, the XJ is probably getting cancelled, the A8 sales are in the tank, Lexus GS is getting killed so they can sell more LS's since it's sales are in trouble. There is no market for it.
  19. smk4565
    Diesel is cheaper than premium here, and in something like a BMW or Mercedes, they require premium, so diesel is not only the better fuel for MPG, but it is cheaper fuel too. There is a very strong argument for diesel, it is just a hard sell to the masses. And it was 1% of Mercedes sales, so why pay to certify them, market them, carry inventory, etc. I think Mercedes needs to quickly get to market the 48 volt electric system and the new inline 4 and 6 engines. That could get them near the diesel gas mileage but with their conventional engines.
  20. smk4565
    Leaves them room to do an LM003-LP740 above the Urus, with a 740 hp V12. Because really, a Lambo SUV needs a V12.
  21. smk4565
    Is this going to be a Cheyanne/Q7/Bentayga body SUV? I am sure it will be crazy fast with 650 hp and likely the quick shifting ZF 8-speed and all wheel drive. I think Mercedes can top this if they are so inclined to put a V12 in one of their SUVs. I am surprised that the Urus doesn't have a V12.
  22. smk4565
    Poorly built because they are Fords in disguise. If they went with their own chassis, own engine, own materials then they would sell more cars. The market knows they are Fords, thus they look elsewhere. if they were rear drive they could charge more thus make them not so cheap and sell more. They could put more horsepower in and sell more, etc.
  23. smk4565
    Right, what are they waiting for? Bring the power.
  24. smk4565
    But it has stopped thousands of people from buying a Lincoln.
  25. smk4565
    A car of CT6 size should have more like 500 hp for a V-sport. Or even 600 hp. CT6 isn't a fast car even with the TT V6 engine.
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