The radiator I need has trans cooler AND engine oil cooler. Not the ones you guys have been recommending with trans cooler ONLY. But thanks for trying guys.

Next up: Hoovie: "I just bought the cheapest running/driving Cadillac XLR in Wichita!"

Wizard, check the prices on the tail lights. Apparently the insurance companies write them off even in minor rear end accidents if the tail lights are damaged. About $2K each used !!!

Whoever moved the comment section on KZfaq, you better apply for unemployment right now lol.

The XLR-V has the northstar, with a supercharger. Not the LS based engine.

It looks like a Mercedes SL but drawn with a ruler.

He is such a sweet kind guy that it hurts him to have to charge that. That's how kind that man is. A lot of mechanics are like woohooo! Wizard is like "I'm sorry to have to do this to you but.." He reminds me that people are kind and decent, I need that a lot lately. For most of America it is a time of great suckage. Thanks Mr and Mrs. Wizard.

When you want a Corvette that's twice as expensive, half as fast, half as reliable and 3 times as much to maintain. *Cadillac*

It's a corvette that's slower, costs more, and lacks an Ls. Im amazed they even sold

It’s a shame these are so expensive to repair and maintain. At 14 years old they are still stunning looking. The design was way ahead of its time. Most people would still think they are brand new if they didn’t know any better.

The XLR is such a good looking car, it's a shame it's so expensive to keep running Edit: By expensive to keep running, I mean the notoriously expensive tail lights lol. So maybe "expensive to keep on the road legally" would have been better phrasing

Your knowledge is amazing, not to mention your ability, and the drive to find and diagnose the problem. I used to be a service advisor for multiple car dealerships around 15 years, and you would absolutely be the best technician I've ever seen.

My parents bought two of these as their 50th anniversary gifts to themselves. They daily drive them in Scottsdale Arizona and both have over 100k. They both have been pretty reliable but it is true that parts availability is kinda sketchy.

The repair costs don’t surprise me, especially considering how this thing has tail lights that fetch about $2500 each on eBay because GM no longer sells them.

The Wizard is the Bob Ross of car repair videos. So soothing

I own one of these and you're right. They can be very expensive to maintain. I work on mine myself. So that's saves a lot. Finding parts can be hit or miss but the car is so cool it's worth it. Also, the book may say 5+ hours on R&R radiator, but it doesn't take anywhere near that long in real life. Now you're correct, if your fuel pump(s) go out take a Valium before you start messing with it or get a price.

The lines always remind me of the Batmobile from Batman: The Animated Series (especially in black) 😆

XLR V never had a LS option. That was the cts V only. Have seen some LS swaps but not from the factory

This is the only one of my concepts that made it into production. Thanks to Kip and the Cadillac Studio and Metalcrafters who built the EVOQ showcar for us. Of course Dennis Little deserves some credit as he was in the Cadillac Studio at GM Design Staff and received the written proposal for the Cadillac version of the C5 Corvette.

Ah yes. The car GM exec's made just for them. Yeah they all had one as a company car so...yeah. and..its a Corvetalack

The cost of repairs reflects the fact that it is a very low production car. Thats the cost of exclusivity.

When I used to work in a Cadillac parts department we sent to radiators out for new side tanks.

"I want a Corvette C5 but I want to pay more, go slower, and not have have an LS." -Regular Car Reviews

I always wanted one of these because of how good they look. On second thought, I don't want one that badly. I can't believe GM designed it to take 13 hours to change a tank. That's insane any way you measure it.

That looks like a perfect addition to the Hoovie fleet! Thank you Mr and Mrs Wizard. Love watching the channel!

He can now brag that his Cadillac is more expensive to work on than a Masserati

Love how you and Ms. Wizard work together. A great team!

This car has my eye as well. Good taste Wizard

Hi Car Wizard, I had a 06 XLR, I Loved that car! Did some basic mods, grille, sway bar but, I sold it , due to parts availability. The car was 10 years ahead of it time.

One of my friends was a mechanic at Cadillac in KC in the mid 2000s. He said absolutely do not buy one of these.

Wizard: Tell your customer to run back to back tanks of Techron fuel additive for his fuel gauge issue. The sensors tend to corrode right where the fuel level was when the car is stored for the Winter. That's why the gauge works then gives out and then comes back to life. Its not a sure thing but I'm a former GM Service Engineer and it worked more times than it failed. No other fuel additive brand should be tried. Good luck. Love your channel and tech tips.

The XLR V is actually a destroked Northstar to 4.4 that's supercharged.

"Cadillac XLR, the car you buy when you want a Corvette C5 but you want to pay more, go slower and not have an LS" *-Regular Car Reviews*

In the Corvette world, those high prices are called “Corvette Tax”. The only way around it is to buy an extended warranty, and when that warranty runs out, sell the car. As an aside, when the XLR came out, Car & Driver said then when the car is wet, as in the rain, opening the trunk results in water running off the the trunk lid into the trunk.

Hi Mr Wizard, A big salute from Hamilton, New Zealand, since the pandemic lock down here in NZ, ive been watching your channel, I've found it very informative and entertaining, its good to see a guy who knows how to keep it real. Keep up the good work you do Sir. Tony

Just wait until this guy needs to get a taillight replaced

Absolutely LOVE these videos !! No matter the car!!

Moral of the story is, Lease a Cadillac and give it back to the dealer when the lease is up,

My 98 Corvette C5 had the same fuel tank cel and I used some Chevron Techron Concentrate Plus fuel system cleaner to dissolve the sulfur buildup on the sending unit contacts. Within two tanks of Shell V-Power and the cel never came back on for the two additional years I owned it. Good luck wizard. Love the videos.

I’ve always loved these cars! I’d take an XLR over Corvette any day. Regarding the sending unit: I have 2004 XJ8 that acted in a similar manner. On a forum they suggested a few tanks with Chevron Techron to clean the mechanism. I had nothing to lose so I tried it. To my surprise it actually worked. No more fuel gauge issues. That was 8 years ago and still no issues. It’s certainly worth a try while your customer is saving for the big job. Great video as usual.

I run a salvage yard and these are the greatest parts cars of all time. Insane profit margins with minimal work

I heard don’t blow out an LED tail light. Unobtainium.

Great video! I love these cars a lot and can't wait to land an XLR-V supercharged. I've driven two different XLR's that were supercharged and they are insanely fast! And they are a very nice riding and handling car, quite opposite to what I was originally thinking. Cadillac really did a great job with this model in every aspect. The body style is what always sold me keeping in tune to the classic looks of past Cadillac's. Being powered by Cadillac with the Northstar engines is another big positive aspect as all Cadillac's should be powered by none other than Cadillac. Parts can be difficult to locate and find, but this is the case with most antique Cadillac's which the XLR falls into the same category. This was a car that was brought back from the concepts built by Cadillac during the 1950s. The La Espada was one of the concepts that my grandfather was able to experience as very few were exported to Europe (Italia) where my family is from. I have two 1993 Allante's, one XLR and several other Cadillac's all different years. I can't wait to land an XLR-V to put in with the rest of my Cadillac collection.

GM never put the LS engine in any production XLR variant.

Nothing like a Corvette without an LS. Or A Corvette that will need a LS Swap, how ironic.

New cars keep on appearing in the Wizard shop. Thank god.

I do have to say, the Northstar in these XLR's are a gem of an engine! Sound good, pull hard and smooth as silk!

Mrs. Wizard does a GREAT job with the video camera! Very steady and clear. THANKS!!

I’ve always liked these - definitely echos of the Cadillac V16 concept. Interesting video Wizard!

Run a few tanks of fuel with Techron added to clean up the fuel level sensors.

2008 XLR-V owner here. Love these cars!

The XLR v came with the 4.4 supercharged engine an Ls was never available unfortunately

Wizards powers are growing

David, I love the XLR!! It reminds me of the Batmobile from Batman: The Animated Series.

Just fell onto this video. What a beautiful piece of design. I am with you Wizard. I like this every bit as much as a Corvette.

I was selling new cars when these things were selling (or lack there of). We sat on the 2 we had for over a year. The msrp was over $77k. It took an over $22k discount to sell them.

Car wizard, I thought the XLR-V has a NorthStar too. It’s supercharged but I was pretty sure it was a NorthStar

The rad side tank is made of ABS plastic, clean it, open the creak a little with rotary file prepare a mixture of ABS powder with ABS glue and fill the crack let it dry, pressure test it

Great looking car. I have a customer with one, he had the fuel crossover tube failure that is very common for these and the Corvette model they're based on. Shop did it for $4000! Then he has a persistent slow coolant leak that I finally diagnosed as a cracked engine block. Just put stopleak in it and prayed.

I just sold my XLR in February. Unobtainium is the right word for the majority of common parts. Good luck getting headlight or taillight assemblies. Loved the looks but worries exceeded fun by a large margin!

Car Wizard: I was just like “WOW 😮” Favorite quote idk why. Lmao

The front looks a bit like a mercedes, if the mercedes engineers misplaced all their curve rulers.

Wizard I have four of these at my work that we are parting out. We sell the taillights usually for $3k+

I owned one and really loved it while I did. It was fast, looked unique and was very cool. But then, the folding roof mechanism stopped working, so I sent it to my local Cadillac dealer, and they said the only trained mechanic who could work on the XLR series was based at another dealer several hours away, so away it went. Well, they took their time and may have fixed the roof, but they then sent the car back with the radio not working. Sadly, It had to go while it was still drive-able. My take on this experience was that the XLR was and amazing car, sadly not supported in any way. And that is the crux of the matter, no after market support. Get any Mercedes SL variant and any Mercedes trained mechanic would able to work on it, obtain parts as needed (from a variety of sources, usually at reasonable prices) and keep them functioning on the road. I really enjoy your posts. Thanks for posting. Please (to both you and Mrs Wizard) be safe, be well.

I love how the xlr looks. A corvette with a tuxedo.

If one likes this design language just get a 1st gen CTS V with an Ls it will probably be muchhh cheaper to fix

I appreciate the questions that Mrs. Wizard tosses in. She asks questions that probably a lot of people have. Or at least that I have...

Love that car Mr Wizard. It looks like a million dollars! Definitely better than any Corvette.

The sounds of car wizard getting out of the car is my favorite part

"Woah that went really high really fast." - Cadillac

I work at the plant that made those fuel tanks. Somewhat complicated process compared to the rest of the models we make. Psst! Nissan/Infiniti SUV fuel tanks are such nightmares for everyone involved that our company didn't even put a bid to renew the contract.

i have a CTS and it's been a wild story as well. many silly electrical issues. i was about to get rid of it and trade up to an XLR but not now! thank You!

Legend has it: The Car Wizard went around the world...while standing still.

Wizard: Cadillac's rear reminiscent of a Gallardo? Italians: Are we a joke to you?

Love the video Wizard! I also love the cactus light lamp on the background. I have the same one!

a good friend of mien had one of these. that was a fun drive. the supercharger whine was the perfect sound to it when accelerating.

I'm shocked too, I thought this was a rebadged vette with a hard top? XLR-V it is!

Good taste Wizard. That car is beautiful, love the styling. Hope the owner wasn't too pissed off about the repair costs!

I love mrs wizard commentary. She keeps you honest, Wizard.

HI WIZ, I SAW ONE OF THESE AT A CAR SHOW, IT WAS A RECORD HOLDER, MAYBE 210 MPH OR SO IN THE RUNNING MILE, HE HAD PICTURES, ALL DOCUMENTATION ON THE RUN, IT HAD SPOILERS ON THE BACK, VERY LOUD, AIR DAM ON FRONT END, IT WAS PRETTY COOL.IT WAS BLOWN, ETC. BAD ASS CAR.

Wizard complaining about the cost of his labor...🤷🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️😂😂😂

As Scotty would say, “endless money pit”.

My Dad and I spent an entire day touring the Corvette factory in Bowling Green when these cars were being built. They were built by a small team in the back of the factory. The day we were there, only about 6 people were back there actually working on the cars. We watched them gluing random stuff on, bolting a few things, etc. The crazy thing was, they were just being pushed along by hand from station to station vs riding on an assembly line like the vettes.

I have this exact car. I added 20s, lowered it, an 09 v front hood and front fascia and added a beautifully painted black stripe on the raised portion of the v series hood. Head turner with constant notes on the car of people wanting to buy it. Good times. Hard to find parts. I've already repaired LEDs in the tail lights and now the power supply board has gone out. It's crazy expensive to fix.

The shocks for the XLR are specialized magnetic fluid filled, doubt those are cheap.

I just checked rockauto, I was curious, there are many options ranging from $80 all the way through 275 which is an OE part

I always loved these as a kid, never realized until recently how bespoke and expensive those parts are.

You’ve got seriously good taste, no one talks about how Cool these are. I even like the look of the Chrysler srt 6’s. American roadsters are underrated for some reason and seem to come and go all the time.

JB weld the radiator, live with the oil leak and gauge. Job done 😂

Wow, Amurican car with no repair parts? Wow, imagine how it is for us back at europe

Love the wizard. Wisdom dispelled to the cost loving masses

WOW.. That's a lot of damn money!! Crazy!! Mr. Wizard, ever since I laid eyes on that XLR, I fell in love. The styling of the car is what sold me. Looks so masculine and authoritative in it's stance and yes.. they're rare on the road to see them. I started noticing XLR on sale for about $30K~$38K. After watching this.. I'm glad I kept my distance. That's a hell of a lot of money for simple repairs to be honest. I would love the XLR-V in a Red color, whew.. gonna by-pass them, hahhaa

Always remember the second mouse always gets the cheese.

4:55, surely you are not including Vettes from the 50s and 60s Wizard (Split windows?!)

Glued together cars with plastic tank radiators. I had the same problem with my VZ SS Ute. Out of warranty I replaced 3 radiators at over $400 aussie each. When the third failed and they wouldn't warranty the part I fitted an Aluminum EBay unit that was the same price but had welded tanks. It worked fine for another 5 years...

Great Video Wizard! I feel that owners pain. I bought a 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Limited for my Channel and wow, the parts are crazy expensive and you can’t get any new parts. Had to have a driveshaft and Carrier Barring custom made cause the parts just don’t exist. It’s mechanically a Mercedes SLK first generation. I’m trying to do as much work as I can on it myself but man it’s rough.

I cringe every time his wife calls him car wizard 😂 Love this channel.

Your intro could really be a RuneScape channel intro from 2009

Loving your videos, wizard. Love, all the way from Dubai!

Omg thank you so much I was looking for a c6 corvette and saw the xrl and I really liked it's looks pluse a power hard top I was sold thank God i researched