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Cadillac XLR
6 generations · 6 engine options · data across all years of the XLR platform.
2,867
Labor times
24,768
Torque specs
6,913
DTC codes
0
Repair procedures
42
Fluid specs
5
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5-Year Cost of Ownership · 2009 4.6L V8 Northstar
$36,092
~$7,218/yr maintenance labor at $150/hr. Other engines/years vary — pick a generation below to see its breakdown.
Generations & engine options
2009
1 engine option
4.6L V8 Northstar
RWD
2008
1 engine option
4.6L V8 Northstar
RWD
2007
1 engine option
4.6L V8 Northstar
RWD
2006
1 engine option
4.6L V8 Northstar
RWD
2005
1 engine option
4.6L V8 Northstar
RWD
2004
1 engine option
4.6L V8 Northstar
RWD
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