Whatever the LS7 is the epitome of the best decision ever.

Tonavi;179027 Wrote:

96s-10ss;178925 Wrote:I don't agree with the killing of it either.
But I guess it was to save cost

That's all GM does is try to save cost. Then the Cobalt happens. Then the G5. Then the Aveo/G3...

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Gixser995;178963 Wrote:The Northstar was outdated, and was pretty costly to build.
The LS is cheaper, simpler and more reliable, but I do wish they would build a motor specifically for Caddy.

It would have been very easy to update the Northstar. DI and VVT along with good head gasket design would have pushed it to the top of the heap.

That would have upped costs even more.
The Northstar was a surprisingly expensive motor for GM.

Gixser995;179045 Wrote:That would have upped costs even more.
The Northstar was a surprisingly expensive motor for GM.

If they want to command top dollar for Cadillacs they better have something to show for it other than garden variety GM engines from the parts bin.

Tonavi;179051 Wrote:

Gixser995;179045 Wrote:That would have upped costs even more.
The Northstar was a surprisingly expensive motor for GM.

If they want to command top dollar for Cadillacs they better have something to show for it other than garden variety GM engines from the parts bin.

Considering these garden variety engines are basically the best V8's ever made...

96s-10ss;179055 Wrote:

Tonavi;179051 Wrote:

Gixser995;179045 Wrote:That would have upped costs even more.
The Northstar was a surprisingly expensive motor for GM.

If they want to command top dollar for Cadillacs they better have something to show for it other than garden variety GM engines from the parts bin.

Considering these garden variety engines are basically the best V8's ever made...

Still doesn't make Cadillacs anywhere near worth their prices. Resale values reflect that.

Tonavi;179061 Wrote:

96s-10ss;179055 Wrote:

Tonavi;179051 Wrote:

Gixser995;179045 Wrote:That would have upped costs even more.
The Northstar was a surprisingly expensive motor for GM.

If they want to command top dollar for Cadillacs they better have something to show for it other than garden variety GM engines from the parts bin.

Considering these garden variety engines are basically the best V8's ever made...

Still doesn't make Cadillacs anywhere near worth their prices. Resale values reflect that.

jspookss;179041 Wrote:Whatever the LS7 is the epitome of the best decision ever.

:yeeees:

My favorite GM engine, easily one of the greatest engines of all time

96s-10ss;179055 Wrote:Considering these garden variety engines are basically the best V8's ever made...

I love the XLR in general.

Pretty frakking pissed GM dropped it rather than fix it up, it had potential, especially if they made it more Corvette-ish (Handling/Agility), then redid the -V to feature the current CTS' 556hp SC engine w/similar Recaro's and stick, that'd be dope!

Didn't get a good look at the price, but I'd consider owning one in the future, just w/a Manual Conversion and a ZR1 Engine dropped in, then black it out ::

Tonavi;179061 Wrote:

96s-10ss;179055 Wrote:

Tonavi;179051 Wrote:

Gixser995;179045 Wrote:That would have upped costs even more.
The Northstar was a surprisingly expensive motor for GM.

If they want to command top dollar for Cadillacs they better have something to show for it other than garden variety GM engines from the parts bin.

Considering these garden variety engines are basically the best V8's ever made...

Still doesn't make Cadillacs anywhere near worth their prices. Resale values reflect that.

Right.. because BMWs and Mercedes hold their value..

Dollar for dollar Cadillacs new offerings hold their value better (and ill go on a limb here) or comparative to their competition.

Which is telling considering their price points ..

All-Or-Nothing;179081 Wrote:

96s-10ss;179055 Wrote:Considering these garden variety engines are basically the best V8's ever made...

I'm super cereal ::