Those that like the new look of Cadillac’s with the sleek and well defined lines also enjoy the luxury ride that the Cadillac has always been known for; the 2004 Cadillac
line-up was no different. Cadillac introduced the 2004 Cadillac SRX, the
equivalent of Lincoln’s luxury sports utility vehicle, the Navigator, many
years after the competitors.
Luckily the introduction of the Cadillac Escalade helped tow Cadillac
through the years until the SRX was ready for the road. Although, the
Escalade served its purpose well, even becoming more of a profit beast for
Cadillac than originally thought, the Escalade lacks in overall luxury ride
and performance. So, now enters the realm of the Cadillac SRX, a vehicle
that looks and performs like a sports utility vehicle, however drives and
handles like a car.
The 2004 SRX is available in standard V-6 and also in a 4.6 liter
Northstar V8. Both the V-6 and V-8 offer towing capacities of 3500 pounds.
Prices for the SRX range from $40,000 to $50,000 depending upon options.
The 2004 Cadillac CTS and CTS-V models offer
luxury to buyers in the sports sedan class. This CTS boasts a V-6 engine and is
comparable in handling and performance to it’s rival the BMW 3 series, whereas
the CTS-V has a V-8 engine, in fact a Corvette engine, and compares in class to
the BMW M-5.
Both of these Cadillac’s are great rides and rate as well as their
competitors, however, when measuring overall comfort and luxury ride, the
Cadillac CTS (pictured above) and CTS-V series is second to none in its class. Prices vary
according to the size of the engine and the options that are available, however,
most will run a buyer between $26,000 and $50,000.
The 2004 luxury sedan, the Cadillac Seville, offers the driver the best in its class. The Cadillac Seville boasts a front-wheel-drive, a standard 4 speed transmission, as well as the classic softer look of Cadillac’s, but unfortunately, the Cadillac Seville was replaced in 2005 by the much edgier
2005 STS series. Base line prices for the 2004 Cadillac Seville start at around $50,000.
