That's an easy answer. I saw some Limited Ascents with an MSRP of $44,000+. That is ridiculous. Most people would opt for the $40,000 Limited, or they would order the Touring.I have been watching the dealers around me their inventory...lol not sure why..LOL. I am seeing a lot more Limited but none with a sunroof.
I hated the Java interior in theory, with my magnetite grey metallic exterior. Now, I am loving it thoroughly. YMMV.I ordered the Limited w opt 23, 42920. The touring was more and I didnt like the java interior. Now you have me relooking this.?
It all comes down to the buyer. Some people are ****-bent on getting a specific monthly payment and a 45 MSRP may prohibit that, but 44k might be doable. Other people may not care for the brown, or care about the extra gadgetry, but -really- want a moonroof/nav/leather; a loaded Limited is there for those people. In my experience...people either love the Java Brown leather OR they absolutely despise it.That's an easy answer. I saw some Limited Ascents with an MSRP of $44,000+. That is ridiculous. Most people would opt for the $40,000 Limited, or they would order the Touring.
This right there. I ordered my Limited the way I did (see signature), because at the time of order, a Touring was too much. I did love the Java Brown Leather, but that coupled with a few options I wouldn't miss, I went with a well optioned Limited.... Answer: People want what they want and don't want what they don't want.
True, the newer materials are better than they used to be, especially the tighter woven stain resistant cloth. We will only do leather for a couple reasons:so why even bother getting leather? It honestly isn't that big of a deal, cloth is much better than it used to be.
You also have to remember there are more perks about a Limited vs a loaded Premium than just leather. A Limited will have the following features / options that are not available with a Premium, even with the top option package.You can get a loaded Premium for the same price as a stripped down Limited...so why even bother getting leather? It honestly isn't that big of a deal, cloth is much better than it used to be. Answer: People want what they want and don't want what they don't want.
I was simplifying for the example, but yes, you are correct. Its the same way with limited vs touring though. You can go limited for less, but you don't get several features offered that you'd get on the touring. That was part of my point.You also have to remember there are more perks about a Limited vs a loaded Premium than just leather. A Limited will have the following features / options that are not available with a Premium, even with the top option package.
-LED Headlights (important to me, and a factor in whether a vehicle has a Top Safety Pick + rating from the IIHS)
-Heated steering wheel and second row seats
-Leather wrapped dash trim (improved over the cheap looking patterned plastic trim on a Premium)
-Higher quality central display screen
Again, as you said, it comes down to whether or not someone wants those features or prefers having a sunroof and navigation on a Premium for a similar price. It is nice that we have options, and people have different reasoning and usages for choosing one over the other.
I would love to have the Java interior!!!! I don't need the bell and whistle that comes w/ the touring thoughI hated the Java interior in theory, with my magnetite grey metallic exterior. Now, I am loving it thoroughly. YMMV.
Either way, I am thrilled I got the Touring, and glad I decided I wanted the Touring enough to take the interior color I didn't originally like. :tango_face_wink:
Well, I went with the limited because I did not like the Java brown interior of the touring , it reminded me of my grandfather’s Cadillac from the 70s....old & frumpy.... just a subjective opinion of course:angel: .....,I also had several cars that had a moon roof in the past and never used them & thought that they were pointless to have....So why pay pay for that.?... again another subjective opinion:angel: ..... only thing I did want was the HK upgraded stereo .....Not Going to pay $3000 for that feature when I can probably get something nice aftermarket...,I have been watching the dealers around me their inventory...lol not sure why..LOL. I am seeing a lot more Limited but none with a sunroof.
Any chance your grandfather's Cadillac was a convertible? If so, is it still in the family? If you didn't guess, I am looking for an older convertible Cadillac or Lincoln...brown interior would be AWESOME :grin: I have a 1978 classic Mini, so I figure since I have one of the smallest cars of the 70s, I should get one of the largest...just for comparison of course. :devil:it reminded me of my grandfather’s Cadillac from the 70s....old & frumpy....