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Cadillac Places BMW's 3 Series On Notice With New 2011 RWD Models

Agent009 submitted on 09/16/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 3:17 PM
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Cadillac Places BMW's 3 Series On Notice With New 2011 RWD Models

The BMW 3 Series-size Alpha RWD Cadillacs are scheduled for the 2011 model year to replace the failed Epsilon front-drive Cadillac BLS in Europe while expanding the division's car lineup in North America.

The Cadillac Alphas will include a sedan and either a folding hardtop coupe, or a conventional coupe and convertible. Read Article

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350zdon17 - 9/16/2008 4:06:07 PM

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I think GM should try more to stay a float then to try to take shots at BMW which will survive this economic disaster

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America - 9/16/2008 7:14:07 PM

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You have to admire them for aiming so high. Shoot for the stars and they may hit the moon (or at least the ceiling of their design room while bankrupcy attorneys pound on the door).

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mscottc1 - 9/16/2008 3:46:37 PM

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and how does this put BMW on notice, exactly? Especially if they have 3 years do prepare?

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Hyundai - 9/17/2008 8:32:47 PM

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One of the stupidest things I've read here... Congrats!

adamsaf723 - 9/16/2008 3:56:14 PM

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I think all the positive reviews of the new CTS-V are getting to Cadillac's ego a little bit...

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HSCenterconsole - 9/16/2008 3:57:47 PM

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I think the more accurate headline would be:
"Cadillac Targets BMW'S 3-Series With New 2011 RWD Models."

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Star - 9/16/2008 4:16:38 PM

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BMW will use that "notice" to wipe their ass with.

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Nostradamus - 9/16/2008 11:42:16 PM

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So, essentially what you're saying is that YOU will soon be utilizing said 'notice' as some kind of toilet paper substitute... As you so often appear to, in fact, be BMW's BIGGEST ass?

dr1v3r - 9/16/2008 4:37:59 PM

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Cadillac have made improvement admitted, but BMW "on notice" errr no.

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B7FAN - 9/16/2008 4:45:37 PM

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COME ON CADDY.....RELAX FOR A SECOND YOU CANT TAKE OVER ANYTHING GERMAN YOUR CURRENT SPORTS CARS HAVE NOT STOOD THE TEST OF TIME.......AND YET AGAIN ANOTHER CAR MANUFACTURER GOING AFTER BMW AGAIN THAT SEEMS TO BE THE TREND NOW....TO MAKE A CAR THAT COMPETES WITH BMW

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Hyundai - 9/17/2008 8:34:01 PM

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LOUD NOISES!!!!!!

B7FAN - 9/19/2008 7:51:31 AM

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you have a hearing problem...my fault I will keep the letters lower case...lololololol...

sholemon - 9/16/2008 5:12:59 PMView My AgentSpace

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I'm happy about this. I think the new CTS is a great step forward for caddy and I would love to see a 3series competitor come out with a base price of 25-27k.

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sholemon - 9/16/2008 9:04:46 PMView My AgentSpace

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maybe true before 2008, but they're looking real good now. throw their 306hp engine into something a bit smaller, carry over the quality they put into the new cts, and you'll end up with a very fun ride for a very reasonable cost

david999 - 9/16/2008 5:25:39 PM

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It is much more likely that BMW is put on notice by Cadillac (which is considered a premium brand) than Hyundai putting Lexus on notice (which some dopes here claim they believe).

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1995e34 - 9/16/2008 5:49:26 PM

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it rocks. gimme one.

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1995e34 - 9/16/2008 10:16:18 PM

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c'mon, i know it won't eclipse the bimmer. but its sure to take a bigger chunk of the segment than the lexus IS. it will surely be better than the saab 9-3, lexus IS, acura whatever, etc...the cts has garnered quite positive reviews.

JRobUSC - 9/16/2008 6:05:23 PM

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well, I hope they're aiming high, because by 2011 BMW will be pretty close to releasing their own brand new 3-Series.

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Audiphile - 9/16/2008 8:04:11 PM

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Cadillac has already put BMW on "notice". Their CTS model with the direct-injection V6 is priced below the 335i sedan, but is almost as roomy as the 535i sedan.

I know this because I am scurrently hopping for a new car, and I am down to three "finalists" - the Cadillac CTS, Audi A4 and BMW 335i (2009 models all). Equipped as closely as possible, the Caddy is quite a bit cheaper than the Bimmer.

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Audiphile - 9/16/2008 8:25:49 PM

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Oh yes - and let's not forget the competition the CTS-V will give the M5.

mscottc1 - 9/16/2008 9:42:53 PM

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careful- get your facts straight here. the GM6 automatic is the only thing BMW gets from GM, and it's made in France. That's hardly "getting a powertrain from GM"-- it's the same automatic unit GM uses in several of its own vehicles yet it is criticized in those vehicles.... even so, I hear the new dual-clutch transmission may end up replacing the "traditional" automatic in the next-gen 3-er, due out about that time.

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BondMI6 - 9/16/2008 8:59:00 PM

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Yes the New 2011 Caddies will be good- but in 2012 the new 3 series will bow and due to significant changes(more space, power, much greater interior refinement,)I expect this car to put everyone else on notice and really change the game up quite a bit.

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Bored - 9/16/2008 11:08:22 PM

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[sarcasm intended]
What!? The FWD Caddy BLS failed in European luxury market? I thought they already knew that only us Americans want front drive luxury (which baffles my mind)? They didn't even offer AWD to "try" to compete with Audi. See, Europeans know a Saab (or what used to be Saab) in sheep's clothing. I bet the Europeans remembered that us Americans had to suffer with the Caddy Cimmaron, which was nothing more than a Chevy Cavalier with red lipstick and blue eyeshadow on! Oh well, lesson learned. I hope.
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Seriously speaking, us Americans should be thanking the Europeans for completely ignoring the BLS. It has helped Caddy and GM to get a clue. This RWD Alpha platform will be much more acceptable. Give the 3-series a run for it's money, NO. But a nice alternative, quite possibly. And for GM's sake, just in time.

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bmwdrvr - 9/16/2008 11:13:53 PM

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sounds like a good plan.....again the title is overhyped....but i can imagine a car with the CTS quality, and styling, maybe a bit more aggresive with th e 3series ands sounds like a real winner. It would even make sense to take the CTS upmarket to compete with the 5,e,gs, and the STS/DTS replacement a 7,S,LS competitor, and use this new smaller car to replace the CTS in the lineup and not make it a low priced 25-28,000 cadillac but one priced along the lines of the CTS...either way im looking forward to it

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rumnyc - 9/17/2008 3:31:16 AM

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Well competition is always good, especially for us 3 series loyalists--it makes BMW make the 3 series even better :)

2011 is when the new 3 series comes out, and if GM are benchmarking the current 3 series, it will hardly be putting anyone on notice...

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rawbux - 9/18/2008 12:37:30 AM

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That Caddy is beautiful! GM is kickin' booty!

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Designer1 - 9/18/2008 6:30:15 AM

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hmm, when Cadillac beats BMW then it needs to beat Lexus for quality and reliability. So in short, Cadillac has a long road to take. When you buy a car you need to have a peace of mind, none of the "big" 3 offers that for sure. So good luck Cadillac, overall I do want to drive American cars someday, so please make us proud.

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Porschinator - 9/18/2008 5:20:49 PM

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I guess none of you are in journalism. Wild Headlines sell! Yes Cadillac is progressing and I do not see why they cannot equal BMW. Besides I thought GM was shooting for the 5 Series with their CTS?!? It is always more difficult to 'win' in a foreign market. Good luck :)

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Georgemia - 9/19/2008 10:32:34 AM

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Given the success and positive reviews of the CTS from the press, I think this is a great move. The future is clearly in smaller, higher mileage cars, and Cadillac is proving it can compete in the "international" market.

The "Brougham" days are long over, thank heavens!

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