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Old 09-22-15, 08:58 PM
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Saw this Rolls Royce today on I-190 with 22" Chrome wheels

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That two tone paint scheme must be a factory option. I've seen a few around with it.

Was the driver in the white one a giant? It is driving straight, but the driver's side looks 2" lower.

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Originally Posted by BBL

Was the driver in the white one a giant? It is driving straight, but the driver's side looks 2" lower.
That could (?) be from the shape of the mirror-lens. They are not always consistant across the whole face of the mirror.
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It's not as bad as other cars I have seen. Maybe we should make this tread a photo tread with all the tasteless cars. XD
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The driver was indeed a giant...looked like a huge basketball player.
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It's colored in the right areas to be factory but seems to have matte black paint. My brother drives a Ghost with the factory silver on black two tone job. I hate it. Looks exactly like this:
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Originally Posted by blacksc400
It's not as bad as other cars I have seen. Maybe we should make this tread a photo tread with all the tasteless cars. XD
gonna be a HUGE thread








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Originally Posted by bagwell
gonna be a HUGE thread
LMAO, Bag .......yep

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A Buick Enclave can be a playa here. Ahh, how the pinstrips really complement this ride

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Can't forget about the atrocities committed by your local Cadillac dealer.

I know this ***** is highly profitable dealer markup, but if Cadillac really cared about its image it would yank the franchise from dealers who defaced their cars with vinyl or fake convertible tops.

Worst part is in 5 years, if that car is stored outside, that top will look weather beaten and possibly have rips/tears in it. Water will get in, rust the roof out and cause leaks.
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Originally Posted by Aron9000



Can't forget about the atrocities committed by your local Cadillac dealer.

I know this ***** is highly profitable dealer markup, but if Cadillac really cared about its image it would yank the franchise from dealers who defaced their cars with vinyl or fake convertible tops.

Worst part is in 5 years, if that car is stored outside, that top will look weather beaten and possibly have rips/tears in it. Water will get in, rust the roof out and cause leaks.
No, the worst part is that someone will buy it.
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Originally Posted by BBL
Was the driver in the white one a giant? It is driving straight, but the driver's side looks 2" lower.]
Originally Posted by mmarshall
That could (?) be from the shape of the mirror-lens. They are not always consistant across the whole face of the mirror.
It may indeed be leaning just a bit due to the large driver, but I think the shadow created by the sun (shining from the driver's left & slightly behind) is making it appear worse than it actually is.

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Originally Posted by Aron9000

I know this ***** is highly profitable dealer markup, but if Cadillac really cared about its image it would yank the franchise from dealers who defaced their cars with vinyl or fake convertible tops.

Worst part is in 5 years, if that car is stored outside, that top will look weather beaten and possibly have rips/tears in it. Water will get in, rust the roof out and cause leaks.
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No, the worst part is that someone will buy it.
There is a reason why those landau-roof packages are offered....although, usually, it is a dealer-accessory rather than a factory option. Like it or not, some traditional Cadillac owners not only want them and buy them, but, if possible, actually order their cars that way. In fact, I myself, in general, like the way they look, but I wouldn't own one for several reasons..........primarily the ones you noted about maintenance/cleaning/corrosion.
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Originally Posted by Aron9000



Can't forget about the atrocities committed by your local Cadillac dealer.

I know this ***** is highly profitable dealer markup, but if Cadillac really cared about its image it would yank the franchise from dealers who defaced their cars with vinyl or fake convertible tops.

Worst part is in 5 years, if that car is stored outside, that top will look weather beaten and possibly have rips/tears in it. Water will get in, rust the roof out and cause leaks.
The aftermarket roof is the only good thing about that Cadillac.
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