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Old 08-10-2019, 09:18 AM
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Need someone with a Cadillac XTS to drive over and see how it would fit in my garage. I live in Pinellas.

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Old 08-10-2019, 09:30 AM
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Why not make this part of your test drive from the dealer? If you are using Nahas this is only 2 miles away.
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Old 08-10-2019, 09:40 AM
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We live in a CYV, and a 1-1/2 car garage is tight on a car and golf cart. Last year when I traded in a Subaru Crosstrek for a Camaro, I just got the dimensions and figured it out. My biggest concern was the width, and my Crosstreak was 70" wide and the Camaro was 75" wide, I just imagined what 5" extra inches would do using a ruler. Length I had plenty of room. The Camaro did fit and to have even more room, I started backing in the golf cart which provided more space.

A new Cadillac XTS is 73" wide and 201" long, now get the dimensions for your current vehicle and see how it plays out.
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Dealer an hour away, also have golf cart and Harley. Have already measured, just want to get complete visual. Better safe than sorry.thanks for input.
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I think your plan is good, but, you could still do a test drive with a dealer that is located closer than an hour away, with no obligation. In fact, I would feel confident that I could buy the same car for the same price from a local dealer.
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Need someone with a Cadillac XTS to drive over and see how it would fit in my garage. I live in Pinellas.

847.347.9101
Take one for test drive bring it home
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I think I understand. The problem can be opening the doors to get in and out. Maybe you can find a neighbor with a car about the same size or a little bigger to test.
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give me a call. live in Sanibel own a 2016 xts. 860-884-3048 ski
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Car fits perfectly in garage, thx all for your help
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give me a call. live in Sanibel own a 2016 xts. 860-884-3048 ski
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