Oh sure, the XLR is a drawing card for anyone, top up or down. But drop the top, place the police chief in full uniform behind the wheel and we're talking industrial, electro-magnet strength drawing card. And that's important. It's important because the Chief needs to be accessible to the citizens whom he serves. But often citizens need an icebreaker to prompt the initial words of dialogue - and that's the true magic of the XLR. It actually
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| Chief Graham shall continue his crusade against crime and disorder, albeit without the stunning XLR. (Photo: Rob Rothwell, Canadian Auto Press) |
brings citizens together with the person at the head of their civic
safety structure and presents opportunity for working together and problem solving. To capitalize on a recent unrelated add campaign: The 2004 Cadillac XLR, $110,000; the goodwill, discussion, and successes that flow from an initial, "hey, cool car," priceless.There is no doubt that the 2004 Cadillac XLR is a cutting edge, breakthrough vehicle for Cadillac and is intended to help doff the image that "Cadillac" is synonymous with "cardiac." The Chief has certainly given the XLR his "thumbs up!" But as all good things eventually come to an end, so has the Chief's ride. He must now deal with the reality of returning to his full size, 4-door, multi-prisoner hauling Crown Vic. But despair not ye fine citizens of Vancouver, Chief Graham shall continue his crusade against crime and disorder - only a little slower when in pursuit. Albeit a lot more pragmatically.
