2004 Cadillac XLR

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

“Cadillac is undergoing a major transformation,” wrote Car and Driver magazine in 2004. Known by some as the “luxury Corvette,” the Cadillac XLR entered the market in 2004 as the brand’s flagship two–seater convertible offering, based on the C6 Corvette’s rear-wheel drive chassis and built mostly on the same Bowling Green assembly line.  

Borrowing the body lines previewed by the Kip Wasenko-designed 1999 Evoq concept car, it was arguably the purest application of the “Art and Science” design language that made it to Cadillac showrooms. The XLR’s low, sleek profile was also enhanced by the touch of a button, which prompted its power-folding hardtop to completely disappear. Inside, the XLR was a departure from the Corvette’s plastic furnishings with an interior swathed in sumptuous hides, anodized aluminum, or eucalyptus wood. Smooth power and seamless shifts were delivered by a 320-horsepower Northstar V8 paired with a five-speed automatic transmission, giving the XLR superb driving characteristics to match its luxurious ambiance. 

Car and Driver concluded, “... there is no question that the XLR is a strong entry in the prestigious roadster class. Cadillac’s march toward luxury credibility has reached another important milestone.” 

Highlights 

• Milestone first year Cadillac XLR showing 61,403 miles 

• Powered by a 4.6-liter Northstar DOHC V8 producing 320 hp 

• Hydra-Matic 5L50-E five-speed automatic transmission 

• Finished in Light Platinum over an Ebony leather interior with dark eucalyptus veneer accents 

• Power-folding hardtop is effortlessly raised or lowered 

• A partial list of notable equipment includes heated and cooled power-adjustable bucket seats, adaptive cruise control, Head-Up Display, push-button start, DVD navigation, BOSE premium audio system, and Rear Parking Assist 

• The chassis number (1G6YV34A545602980) decodes as: 

  • 1 –United States country of origin 

  • G – General Motors 

  • 6 – Cadillac 

  • Y – Y body 

  • V – XLR 

  • 34 – Restraint System 

  • A – 4.6-liter Northstar DOHC V8 

  • 5 – Check digit 

  • 4 – 2004 model year 

  • 5 – Bowling Green, Kentucky, final assembly plant 

  • 602980 – Build sequence beginning with 600001 

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report 

Features 

• Service in 2024 includes: 

  • Power-folding hardtop top repaired 

  • All wheels refinished 

  • All tire pressure sensors replaced & calibrated 

  • Tires inspected and balanced 

  • Headlights and parking/turn signal lights replace with LED lighting 

  • Body clayed and coated with ceramic 

  • New leather steering wheel cover 

• Service in 2023 includes: 

  • Spark plugs replaced 

  • Battery replaced 

  • Valve cover gaskets replaced 

  • Air filter replaced 

  • Oil and filter changed 

  • Cabin air filter replaced 

• Service in 2022 includes: 

  • Wheel bearings replaced 

  • Drive belts replaced 

  • Front and rear shock absorbers replaced 

  • Front and rear brake rotors replaced 

  • Brake pads replaced 

  • ABS system checked 

  • Maintenance inspection completed 

  • Brake fluid flushed and changed 

• Front tires: Pirelli PZERO Run Flat 245/40 R20 (99Y) 

• Rear tires: Michelin Pilot Super Sport Run Flat P285/30ZR20 (95Y) 011X 

• Aftermarket alloy wheels 

• This 2004 Cadillac XLR features the following options: 

  • 192 - Ebony Leather  

  • 19I – Ebony Interior Trim 

  • 1SZ – Option Package Discount  

  • 67U – Light Platinum 

  • AJ7 – Side Impact Air Bags  

  • AQ9 – Front Bucket Seats 

  • BGR – Bowling Green Plant  

  • CJ2 – Climate Control 

  • DD0 – OSRV Power Mirrors  

  • FE2 – Suspension System Ride Handling 

  • FE9 – 50–State Emissions Federal Emissions  

  • GW9 – Rear Axle 2.93 Ratio 

  • IL2 – Trim Interior Design  

  • JJA – PT Dress Subassembly Installed 

  • JL9 – Four-Wheel Antilock Disc Brakes  

  • K59 – Electronic Cruise Control Adaptive Cruise Control 

  • KG4 – 150 Amp Generator  

  • LH2 – 4.6L DOHC V8 SFI Engine 

  • MX0 – 5 Speed Automatic Transmission 

  • N30 – Deluxe Steering Wheel Wood Trim Package  

  • QF8 – 18 Inch Aluminum Polished Wheels  

  • QMS – P235/50R18-97W TIRES 

  • U2K – XM Satellite Radio 

  • U2R – Infotainment System Content 

  • U52 – Electronic Instrumentation  

  • U63 – Premium Speaker System 

  • UE1 – OnStar Communications System  

  • UG1 – Universal Transmitter 

  • UJ9 – Tire Pressure Monitor System  

  • US3 – Integral Antenna 

  • UV6 – Heads Up Display 

Known Imperfections 

• Two 2-inch raised lines on passenger bottom seat 

• Two small, raised bumps on bottom of front fender passenger side 

Included 

• Original Owner’s Manual 

• Original Navigation U.S. / Canada Map DVD 

• Updated Navigation U.S. / Canada Map DVD 

• Complete Dealer Shop Manual 

• Owner’s Manual and extras on separate CD 

Ownership History Built on 14 April 2004, the accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places this four owner 2004 Cadillac XLR in Florida, Montana, and now the state of Washington. It currently shows 61,403 actual miles.