stupid Cad. STS vid ....

haz · January 25th, 2005, 07:37 PM

http://www.cadillac.com/cadillacjsp/...ideo=1&size=t1

like BMW and Mercedes is afraid of the STS images/smilies/wacko.gif

haz

Jostyrostelli · January 25th, 2005, 08:09 PM

When it does the donuts it was prolly supposed to go straight...the uglyness...

Dr. Woo · January 25th, 2005, 08:38 PM

That thing is horrid. Have you seen them in-person? But hey, at least it's better than the CTS.

GM needs to hire the Road & Track computer-art guys. This was THEIR concept of the new STS before it was released:

http://www.roadandtrack.com/assets/image/82120031782.jpg

Now THAT'S cool.

Avyer · January 25th, 2005, 09:11 PM

Judging by the music, wouldn't that be more of a british thing... Germany is home of Death Metal...

Kip_6666 · January 25th, 2005, 09:16 PM

Oh god, who are they fooling?

Its more like a bum high on crack trashed the party and started to flash everyone...

Plus, can't mercedes or bmw do anything about this add?

hanasand · January 25th, 2005, 09:39 PM

That would be a really cool commercial IF:

- it was another car.
- some other music, perhaps "enjoy the silence" ? (haha)
- a different voiceover. stupid american trying to sound tough...

It's so funny though, I'm quite enjoying the look of nice black german cars
in a nicely syncronized thingy. And all of a sudden this hideous Cadillac crap
appears, accompanied by silly music and a silly man. Way to go Cadillac! images/smilies/bangin.gif

Renesis · January 25th, 2005, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Woo

That thing is horrid.

GM needs to hire the Road & Track computer-art guys. This was THEIR concept of the new STS before it was released:

Now THAT'S cool.

agreed

Mischief007 · January 25th, 2005, 10:49 PM

They are trying to get younger buyers into these STS cars but I saw one on the road a few months ago. Let me tell you, they weren't under 60 images/smilies/wink.gif

justin syder · January 25th, 2005, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Oh god, who are they fooling?

Its more like a bum high on crack trashed the party and started to flash everyone...

Plus, can't mercedes or bmw do anything about this add?

Soo true.

Dr. Woo · January 26th, 2005, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mischief007

They are trying to get younger buyers into these STS cars but I saw one on the road a few months ago. Let me tell you, they weren't under 60 images/smilies/wink.gif

The average buyer of a Cadillac is still 60+, even with the Escalade and its relatively "young" average buyer...56.

bone · January 26th, 2005, 09:30 AM

some more vids

http://www.cadillac.com/under5/under5.html

that's a good idea, make an add as long as it takes to get from 0-60 images/smilies/biggrin.gif

but it is pretty lame that they use identical the same add for all 3 models images/smilies/sad.gif

it just passes by so fast you don't see what it is

could as wel have been a BMW :p

andyhui01 · January 26th, 2005, 09:41 AM

yea... I thought you can't compare your car to another specific car in advertisements

mmap · January 26th, 2005, 03:52 PM

[dr. Evil] Riiight [/dr, Evil]

Not ENTirely believable ...funny though because of it images/smilies/biggrin.gif

haz · January 26th, 2005, 06:02 PM

as a marketer, I'm sitting there thinking: "what are they trying to say, who are they trying to fool???" Not Europeans, that's for sure ... images/smilies/lol.gif

... of course ... but when it comes to image-branding, you can't try to be something you're not. Just like in this case, a Cad. STS IS NOT BETTER THAN MERCS NOR BMWS !!!! images/smilies/tongue.gif

haz

Dr. Woo · January 26th, 2005, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haz

as a marketer, I'm sitting there thinking: "what are they trying to say, who are they trying to fool???" Not Europeans, that's for sure ... images/smilies/lol.gif

... of course ... but when it comes to image-branding, you can't try to be something you're not. Just like in this case, a Cad. STS IS NOT BETTER THAN MERCS NOR BMWS !!!! images/smilies/tongue.gif

haz

:ahem: or Audi.

Jostyrostelli · January 26th, 2005, 06:24 PM

Or Volkswagen, Toyota, Honda, Daf......

haz · January 27th, 2005, 09:25 AM

aaaaaaaaaaaaall ver very true guys ... hope americans here won't kill us now images/smilies/smile.gif

haz

Dr. Woo · January 27th, 2005, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haz

aaaaaaaaaaaaall ver very true guys ... hope americans here won't kill us now images/smilies/smile.gif

haz

Hey, just 'cuz you're an American doesn't mean you like American cars.

We're not Brits.

bone · January 27th, 2005, 10:06 AM

i guess not,

unless we have members of over 60? images/smilies/tongue.gif

Zuhaib · January 27th, 2005, 10:44 AM

=\ Am i the only guy that actually like the new caddy.. and no i am not over 60 or have i liked Caddy of the past. I am a stickly Euro guy, and even if i go for American i come from a Ford family so i am suppose to be born to hate everything GM.
But i got a nice, and long test drive with a CTS-V a while back. With the new look BMW is going, its a good thing they still drive very good otherwise it would be turd on wheels. And even then, the amount of torque of that LS6 is just ungoddly. And the way it drives, is its very much like the old/current M5. You feel connected to the road, and in the bends there is very little roll and just grip. Something you dont expect from a Caddy, or most cars actually. I just think this car can stand any of the current Euro saloon. The Engine is something totally different, as its a 5.7l with only 400hp but the way it delivers it is just so nice that you think in normal day to day driving this car would be great. No need redlining this car at very stop light. And the inside is actually a lot better then the standard CTS since they gave it a more CF/Sporty look which makes it look very nice. The 6-speed was good, still stiff clutch butnothing that would kill me.
Sorry for the rant, but i cant get the CTS-V out of my head after driving one. I was almost ready to hand over the keys to the Jag and take payment on the rest of the car as i loved it that much. if it was not for the fact i had an order for my Harley i would have done it.
As for the STS, its a nice car.. I like the look actually. I sat in a fully loaded version at the dealer. The inside is no Euro/Brit. No dipping in leather type of thing, but i liked it. The Sound system was great, and the inside was "manly". I just think if you have a chance to take a look at the new Caddy, it will change your mind about them.

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hanasand Despot Joined: Sep 27th, 2004 Last Online: October 30th, 2008 Location: Stavanger, Norway Age: 22 Posts: 1,300 Rep Power: 0	That would be a really cool commercial IF: - it was another car. - some other music, perhaps "enjoy the silence" ? (haha) - a different voiceover. stupid american trying to sound tough... It's so funny though, I'm quite enjoying the look of nice black german cars in a nicely syncronized thingy. And all of a sudden this hideous Cadillac crap appears, accompanied by silly music and a silly man. Way to go Cadillac! __________________ "Maybe, maybe not. Maybe fuck yourself. http://www.majestet.com

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Mischief007 Joined: Dec 3rd, 2004 Last Online: 02:22 AM Location: London, Ontario, Canada Age: 27 Posts: 4,361 Car: 2004 GP GTP CompG LFS Status: Rep Power: 24	They are trying to get younger buyers into these STS cars but I saw one on the road a few months ago. Let me tell you, they weren't under 60 __________________ 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP CompG 66,750 km - 41,477 miles

January 26th, 2005, 09:30 AM	#11
bone "bangle for president" Joined: Jan 14th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: belgium!! Age: 24 Posts: 6,069 Car: yamaha banshee (and an opel astra from work) Rep Power: 28	some more vids http://www.cadillac.com/under5/under5.html that's a good idea, make an add as long as it takes to get from 0-60 but it is pretty lame that they use identical the same add for all 3 models it just passes by so fast you don't see what it is could as wel have been a BMW :p __________________ groups/artists i've seen live: coldplay, the cure, cypress hill, damian marley, deftones, depeche mode, dEUS, franz ferdinand, grandaddy, guns n' roses, interpol, jamiroquai, korn, lenny kravits, marilyn manson, massive attack, metallica, moby, muse, the pixies, placebo, prodigy, queens of the stone age, the raconteurs, radiohead, red hot chili peppers, REM, skin, tool, the who, Wu-Tang and so many more...

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mmap Joined: Sep 12th, 2004 Last Online: 01:19 PM Location: Finland Age: 29 Posts: 1,229 Car: Opel Astra / Suzuki VX800 Rep Power: 19	[dr. Evil] Riiight [/dr, Evil] Not ENTirely believable ...funny though because of it

January 26th, 2005, 06:02 PM	#14
haz I AM OT! Joined: May 28th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Oslo, Norway Age: 28 Posts: 3,502 Car: '70 VW, '86 Golf II (sold), '99 Golf IV High Line Rep Power: 23	as a marketer, I'm sitting there thinking: "what are they trying to say, who are they trying to fool???" Not Europeans, that's for sure ... ... of course ... but when it comes to image-branding, you can't try to be something you're not. Just like in this case, a Cad. STS IS NOT BETTER THAN MERCS NOR BMWS !!!! haz __________________

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Jostyrostelli Joined: May 29th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Posts: 8,063 Rep Power: 27	Or Volkswagen, Toyota, Honda, Daf...... __________________ Your talents are not an achievement. What you do with them is. Owner of a 1970 Beetle 1300. (click for movies) Water is only to do the dishes.

January 27th, 2005, 09:25 AM	#17
haz I AM OT! Joined: May 28th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Oslo, Norway Age: 28 Posts: 3,502 Car: '70 VW, '86 Golf II (sold), '99 Golf IV High Line Rep Power: 23	aaaaaaaaaaaaall ver very true guys ... hope americans here won't kill us now haz __________________

January 27th, 2005, 10:06 AM	#19
bone "bangle for president" Joined: Jan 14th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: belgium!! Age: 24 Posts: 6,069 Car: yamaha banshee (and an opel astra from work) Rep Power: 28	i guess not, unless we have members of over 60? __________________ groups/artists i've seen live: coldplay, the cure, cypress hill, damian marley, deftones, depeche mode, dEUS, franz ferdinand, grandaddy, guns n' roses, interpol, jamiroquai, korn, lenny kravits, marilyn manson, massive attack, metallica, moby, muse, the pixies, placebo, prodigy, queens of the stone age, the raconteurs, radiohead, red hot chili peppers, REM, skin, tool, the who, Wu-Tang and so many more...

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Zuhaib Joined: Dec 11th, 2003 Last Online: Yesterday Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 618 Car: 07 VW GTI, 06 S500, 05 HD Softail Rep Power: 25	=\ Am i the only guy that actually like the new caddy.. and no i am not over 60 or have i liked Caddy of the past. I am a stickly Euro guy, and even if i go for American i come from a Ford family so i am suppose to be born to hate everything GM. But i got a nice, and long test drive with a CTS-V a while back. With the new look BMW is going, its a good thing they still drive very good otherwise it would be turd on wheels. And even then, the amount of torque of that LS6 is just ungoddly. And the way it drives, is its very much like the old/current M5. You feel connected to the road, and in the bends there is very little roll and just grip. Something you dont expect from a Caddy, or most cars actually. I just think this car can stand any of the current Euro saloon. The Engine is something totally different, as its a 5.7l with only 400hp but the way it delivers it is just so nice that you think in normal day to day driving this car would be great. No need redlining this car at very stop light. And the inside is actually a lot better then the standard CTS since they gave it a more CF/Sporty look which makes it look very nice. The 6-speed was good, still stiff clutch butnothing that would kill me. Sorry for the rant, but i cant get the CTS-V out of my head after driving one. I was almost ready to hand over the keys to the Jag and take payment on the rest of the car as i loved it that much. if it was not for the fact i had an order for my Harley i would have done it. As for the STS, its a nice car.. I like the look actually. I sat in a fully loaded version at the dealer. The inside is no Euro/Brit. No dipping in leather type of thing, but i liked it. The Sound system was great, and the inside was "manly". I just think if you have a chance to take a look at the new Caddy, it will change your mind about them. __________________ I am Pakistani And No! I do not own a 7/11! And my NAME is not Apu! Half the wheels, but twice as much fun =D "MPG describes riding like biology describes Sex" -- Harley Davidson Ad

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