Cadillac When starting new posts, please specify YEAR, MAKE, MODEL, ENGINE type, and whatever modifications you have made.

XLR with more than 100k miles?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 1, 2011 | 06:10 AM
  #1  
ninijjijo's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
ninijjijo is on a distinguished road
Default XLR with more than 100k miles?

Hi there,
I´d be interested how an XLR performs after more than 100k miles.
Are there any specific problems (engine, brakes, electronic, mechanical things) which I have to expect?

Are here some XLR owners with an XLR with more than 60k or 100k or more miles?

Thank you in advance sharing your experience.
Reply
Old Jun 1, 2011 | 12:09 PM
  #2  
SAMzGXP's Avatar
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 2,894
Likes: 0
From: Fort crack homie
SAMzGXP is on a distinguished road
Default

coming from a guy who owns a Cadillac, i wouldnt buy another one when its out of its warranty
the XLR have the northstar engine in them as far as i know, with such high mileage, i would turn my head and walk away
Reply
Old Jun 5, 2011 | 11:32 PM
  #3  
GXP Venom's Avatar
Administratus Emeritus
Certified Car Nut
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 16,539
Likes: 18
From: Purgatory, Pennsylvania
GXP Venom is on a distinguished road
Default

The XLR shares the same 4.6L engine as Sam and I'* Bonneville GXP. If they have never been run hot, (ever) alot make it over the 200K mark. But they are prone to head warpage, blown head gaskets, stripped head bolts. Things to consider if you don't know prior history of one. They are also prone to oil and water crossover leaks regardless. At 100k you can expect suspension parts and sensors to begin wearing out as well. The 4.6 is a throwaway engine. When its done, it'* done. So alot depends on how the car was kept up. You could be throwing alot more the the purchase price into one.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
ninijjijo
Cadillac
2
Jun 1, 2011 12:08 PM
driverjohn2005
General GM Chat
13
Sep 1, 2005 03:48 PM
crzydmnd72
Lounge
22
Apr 13, 2004 01:35 PM
IO
Bonneville GXP/ Northstar Powered Cars
19
Apr 1, 2004 11:42 PM
1992 trofeo
Lounge
28
Nov 8, 2003 12:21 PM




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:51 PM.