# Cadillac Converj aka ELR **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [August 18, 2011, 5:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj-aka-elr/215613 "2011-08-18T05:44:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2015, 8:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj-aka-elr/215613/41 "2015-05-14T08:39:24Z")
I just spotted my first one last week. I had no idea they were even out yet. It’s sad too because they do look real nice. ---
**Author:** ![ubengineering](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ubengineering/32/5171_2.png) [@ubengineering](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ubengineering)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2015, 10:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj-aka-elr/215613/42 "2015-05-14T10:22:52Z")
Buddy’s neighbor in Long Island has one, saw it up close last week, nice to look at but that’s about it. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2015, 10:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj-aka-elr/215613/43 "2015-05-14T10:40:09Z")
> [@boardjnky4](#): > > That should be the CTS-V Coupe > > Nice looking car, but I disagree that it will sell well. called it I see quite a few Volts on the road though and they are CHEAP second-hand. ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2015, 6:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj-aka-elr/215613/44 "2015-05-14T18:48:33Z")
Would have sold well as a $60k sticker but hard to justify $40k premium over a Volt with different sheet metal and interior. My favorite comment was someone calling it the electronic cimarron. ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2015, 6:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj-aka-elr/215613/45 "2015-05-15T06:48:07Z")
> [@BigRon](#): > > … someone calling it the electronic cimarron. 👏 ---
**Author:** ![TrueBlue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/trueblue/32/7245_2.png) [@TrueBlue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TrueBlue)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2015, 8:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj-aka-elr/215613/46 "2015-05-15T08:24:47Z")
However, this powertrain however has proved to be fairly reliable, and I like the styling on these. In a couple years when these are 25% of their MSRP they might be interesting to look at. This year they are upping the output too. ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2015, 10:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj-aka-elr/215613/47 "2015-05-15T10:56:36Z")
There will be more than a couple coming off lease. I wonder if the output bump would just be a reflash. ---
**Author:** ![TrueBlue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/trueblue/32/7245_2.png) [@TrueBlue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TrueBlue)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2015, 11:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj-aka-elr/215613/48 "2015-05-15T11:27:02Z")
Probably kill your range but since a lot of the torque is only electronically limited, it could be enough to be entertaining. The standard feature list on these cars is pretty thick, too. ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2015, 11:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj-aka-elr/215613/49 "2015-05-15T11:33:23Z")
> [@Onyx Z32](#): > > I just spotted my first one last week. I had no idea they were even out yet. > > It’s sad too because they do look real nice. I’m so old, I had to look it up to see what the hell it was when I saw one. In person, it looked pretty good. When I found out it was a very expensive volt, I was dissapointed. An AWD turbo 6, would have been sweet. Someone should build one. Rip out the tree hugger, and replace it with schweaty ball treats ---
**Author:** ![halas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/898d66/32.png) [@halas](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/halas)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2015, 12:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj-aka-elr/215613/50 "2015-05-19T12:48:44Z")
I went pussy and bought a Volt since I was driving 90 miles a day…wish I would have waited though because I could get a slightly used ELR for the same price now…they look soo much nicer and have a much better interior. I will say, the Volt is a nice ride and a perfect DD…they truly did a nice job with the powertrain… ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2015, 1:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj-aka-elr/215613/51 "2015-05-19T13:27:23Z")
@Clean_Baldy loves his Volt too. Maybe this is a viable upgrade when it’s time to replace the Volt. ---
**Author:** ![Clean\_Baldy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/clean_baldy/32/7308_2.png) [@Clean\_Baldy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Clean_Baldy)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2015, 11:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj-aka-elr/215613/52 "2015-05-29T11:47:35Z")
> [@Onyx Z32](#): > > @**[Clean Baldy](http://www.nyspeed.com/member.php?u=439)** loves his Volt too. Maybe this is a viable upgrade when it’s time to replace the Volt. Hell yes. I have zero regrets. Even my pocket book loves me. My lease ends next summer and I may just have to go into the 2016 version Volt 2.0… it’s that nice… ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2015, 11:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj-aka-elr/215613/53 "2015-05-29T11:52:27Z")
I owe it to myself to learn a bit on these electric cars… ---
**Author:** ![RedGoober4Life](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redgoober4life/32/7610_2.png) [@RedGoober4Life](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedGoober4Life)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2015, 8:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj-aka-elr/215613/54 "2015-05-30T08:28:23Z")
> [@Clean Baldy](#): > > Hell yes. I have zero regrets. Even my pocket book loves me. My lease ends next summer and I may just have to go into the 2016 version Volt 2.0… it’s that nice… I see pre-production Volt 2s driving around here. I really like them. There are a lot of naysayers with the Volt but they’re impressive cars to drive. The drivetrain is complex but that is imperceptible to the driver. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj-aka-elr/215613.md?page=2)