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new cadillac?
 in  r/Cadillac  19h ago

Def the sleek body of a Celestiq

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Imbalanced Comparison - CT5 vs Malibu
 in  r/Cadillac  19h ago

In the defense of the Malibu, almost all GM econoboxes come equipped with a one-dimensional dash πŸ˜…πŸ€πŸΎ

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Imbalanced Comparison - CT5 vs Malibu
 in  r/Cadillac  19h ago

It's commonplace at this point that most brands 4 cylinder options to simply lack any personality or depth at all so I won't put the onus on them alone but it's another reason the two vehicles cannot be compared.

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Imbalanced Comparison - CT5 vs Malibu
 in  r/Cadillac  19h ago

I wouldn't say that is what's happening at least from what I can see with year over year releases from Buick. They have taken a similar approach to GMC and are selling larger vehicles to scratch the ever growing itch of the American Market for SUVs, Trucks, and Overlanders - leaving their sedans in a ditch to die while the Envista, Encore, Envision, and Enclave live out their "Chrysler Pacifica" dreams of grandeur.

On the other hand: do I think it is possible that with a push for electrification, Buick may resurrect their sedans with a different powertrain? Very possible. But performance seems to be outside of their vision of what (imo) is a push to dive deeper into affordable luxury vehicles with a flagship (Similar to the Escalade) in their Envision and Enclave as the more premium (but still affordable) luxury options.

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Imbalanced Comparison - CT5 vs Malibu
 in  r/Cadillac  21h ago

Thank you! I was trying to edit the post and place this photo

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Imbalanced Comparison - CT5 vs Malibu
 in  r/Cadillac  1d ago

If that rhetoric is aimed at the quality of "materials" then I cannot argue against that point, but from a design aspect I would have to disagree.

A CT may not be leaps and bounds more luxurious than a Malibu but it is luxury none the less. By way of material quality, I will say that they are certainly comparable - but does that speak to the lack of effort on Caddy's part, or the level of care on Chevy's?

E.g. Porsche, Audi, and VW all share parts and their material quality is comparable, but no one steps into a Porsche and says, "Ew why is this the same infotainment system as the Jetta?"...

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Imbalanced Comparison - CT5 vs Malibu
 in  r/Cadillac  1d ago

Well in reference to sedans (CT4, CT5, and CT6 [in Asia]) I think Cadillac has been the Buick of sedans for quite some time. At the very least, it has been this way since the early 2010s. The only vehicle in the Cadillac lineup that I see receives the "premium", and rightfully so, is the Escalade. The beauty of what Cadillac did with its sedans is that they offer entry level luxury with a driving experience that makes you feel like you spent more than you actually have.

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Imbalanced Comparison - CT5 vs Malibu
 in  r/Cadillac  1d ago

That is true. It could just be a carry over from that rhetoric.

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Imbalanced Comparison - CT5 vs Malibu
 in  r/Cadillac  1d ago

If by "frames" you are referring to the chassis frames, they are not the same.

CT5: "Alpha 2" (Platform by developed by Cadillac)

Malibu: "Epsilon" (GM Platform used for FWD in Chevy, Opel, and Saab)

u/PerfectBlueRequiem 1d ago

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Imbalanced Comparison - CT5 vs Malibu
 in  r/Cadillac  1d ago

The amount of innovation packed into the CT5 is honestly understated by Cadillac's history. Bad ass indeed!

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Imbalanced Comparison - CT5 vs Malibu
 in  r/Cadillac  1d ago

Well said! πŸ™ŒπŸΎ

  • and believe me when I say I understand that GM has cut a few corners to make the CT5 what it is today but the point you made cannot be stressed enough; "for the PRICE you get an incredible driving machine".

Imo the comparison to Euro cars should not even be relevant in a conversation about the CT5. I find a more compelling argument when vloggers contrast the CT5 with the Genesis G70, Infiniti Q60, or even the Chrysler 300. These are all vehicles that strive for affordability while offering the most comfort, luxury, and performance for the price.

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Imbalanced Comparison - CT5 vs Malibu
 in  r/Cadillac  1d ago

I guess one could make that comparison without dismissing the CT5 as a whole (Base CT5 to Mid-Trim Malibu) especially as a way to appeal to the younger buyer considering both, but often that is not the case. They use the comparison as a way to cut the legs out from under the Cadillac sedans.

Sedans are already struggling to stay relevant as it is in the US market.

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Imbalanced Comparison - CT5 vs Malibu
 in  r/Cadillac  1d ago

Something I wish more Auto Vloggers would do. It's solemn that I hear reviews refer to the Camaro when making contrasts to driving dynamics, but it would be the best baseline imo.

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Imbalanced Comparison - CT5 vs Malibu
 in  r/Cadillac  1d ago

-with the default excuse being, "Cadillac doesn't brand themselves well, so I didn't know they made anything with performance".

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Never been more proud of a cosplay! (Shizuku from hxh)
 in  r/anime  1d ago

It most certainly is, she has an OF

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Imbalanced Comparison - CT5 vs Malibu
 in  r/Cadillac  1d ago

Glad someone shares my sentiments, but I can certainly understand the confusion of them being on the same platform (sedan to sedan) just don't see why the GM slander. Especially considering that GM gave Caddy the greenlight to create their own identity. Infiniti doesn't even get that treatment and they might deserve it a bit more than Cadillac.

r/Cadillac 1d ago

Imbalanced Comparison - CT5 vs Malibu

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Not here to share an opinion just to shake up a common ethos for individuals comparing Chevrolet offerings with Cadillac; particularly the comparison between the Chevy Malibu & Cadillac CT5. Considering the fact that the two are not even built on the same GM platform (Epsilon vs Alpha 2), and the driving dynamics are not all that similar - I would love to get a better idea of why anyone feels that these two vehicles are comparable.

I hear it all the time from Euro fanboys and auto vloggers that review the CT5 with a bias against GM products.

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Big man on campus. I bet he’s known as Beefcake.
 in  r/MadeMeSmile  1d ago

BIG MAN BLASTOISE 🐒

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Name the game!!
 in  r/playstation  5d ago

That's the Soul Blade Character Menu and thankfully one of the only games that held out of a bunch of dlc content through the newer gen of gaming consoles. Soul Calibur is my favorite game hands down and I always appreciated the grind required to accomplish anything in the series.

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Help Selling: 2013 650ABS
 in  r/Vstrom  6d ago

I was initially stuck between a Versys or a Wee and landed on the beautiful machine I have now because of the stock ride height and ergo. At this height I look pretty awkward on other ADVs or Duallys. The aftermarket levers are a great improvement and lever tension and response is improved as well.

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Help Selling: 2013 650ABS
 in  r/Vstrom  6d ago

It's a really interesting looking site, I'm surprised no one has mentioned it to me before. Thank you for the advice, I'm going to check it out a little later and see how listing goes 🀞🏾

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Help Selling: 2013 650ABS
 in  r/Vstrom  6d ago

Thank you for the advice! I'm definitely going to test my luck with listing sub 4k and try some others sites to see what happens 🀞🏾

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Help Selling: 2013 650ABS
 in  r/Vstrom  6d ago

It's been a few months now, so hopefully I can share your luck at some point soon πŸ€žπŸΎπŸ˜…

As for the levers: I am but of an anomaly rider. I'm 6'10" and with such large hands, the OEM adjustments caused too much fatigue so I purchased aftermarket to have something with much more adjustability.

Side note: the color choice of the levers was a nod at the Subaru Impreza Rally Livery πŸ”΅πŸŸ‘