Cadillac SRX

Price Paid:  $0.00 from Red Noland Cadillac

Year / Model Reviewed:
2008 Cadillac SRX

Summary:
Second SRX - had an '05 with same drive train. Love the cars, but the '08 gets considerably lower gas mileage with the same 3.6L V6, 5-spd, AWD setup. No explanation or help from dealer. Cadillac says I should get the same as my '05!

Strengths:
Fun, versatile, comfortable

Weaknesses:
gas mileage, no rear heat

Similar Products Used:
'05 SRX

Price Paid:  $48000.00

Year / Model Reviewed:
2007 SRX V*

Summary:
Was looking for a luxury smaller SUV,liked the looks and room on the interior. Had the car for 2 months has been at the dealer for 3 weeks of that two months.

Strengths:
Roomy interior, agility in handling

Weaknesses:
6 speed transmissions shifts constantly, at the slightest acceleration it is down shifting. Design of the back up warning is virtually useless. Car is not very "user friendly" I have actually taken the owner's manual on lunch breaks to try and figure out how to use features. Cadillac is WAY off on estimated gas mileage. All my driving is open highway driving and the very best this car has done is 17 mph. Car is still at the service department trying to figure out why it losses power and shifts so often, so far they are telling me this is how this car performs.

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This is my first (and probably last) Cadillac. My first SUV

Price Paid:  $37500.00 from Ed Moorse Cadillac,

Year / Model Reviewed:
2007 Cadillac SRX

Summary:
The base model Cadillac SRX is attractively priced but lacks some very basic features. I leased a 2007 SRX for $350/month with $5k down. The SRX does not come with a driver's seat with lumbar support. To add this feature you have to add a $2,000 seating packiage that includes heated but not air conditioned seats. The Lincoln MKX base model comes with both heated and airconditrioned seats with lumbar support. The SRX does not come with a CD player that plays MP3 disks. The MKX does. The SRX does not come with electric seat controls for the passenger side. The SRX does not have an interior button to open the rear hatch. The SRX does not have an interior button to open the gas tank door.

Strengths:
Price: The SRX is sticker priced around $38,000 which is more then the Lincoln MKX but is has a lower lease rate then the Lincoln.

Weaknesses:
The SRX does not come with a CD player that plays MP3 disks. The SRX does not have an option for air conditioned seats. The SRX does not come with electric seat controls for the passenger side. The SRX does not have an interior button to open the rear hatch. The SRX does not have an interior button to open the gas tank door.

Similar Products Used:
I had a BMW X5 which is far suppior in every respect tot he Cadiilac SRX but is substantially more expensive.

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

Visitors rate this review
3.33 of 5, 3.00 votes

Price Paid:  $70000.00 from Toronto

Year / Model Reviewed:
2006 Cadillac SRX V8

Summary:
Beautiful handling vehicle, good ergonomics and superior driver environment, quiet and comfortable.

Strengths:
Handling, performance, fit and finish, comfort, purchase incentives. Three areas that the reviews warned about the seat belt location, plastic looking interior, and the gas mileage; I didn't find that bad,the seat belt on the seat prevents it getting caught in the door, the interior is by necesity plastic but it has a decent feel and the gas milage is good/better than I expected for a 4,000+pd 320hp V8.

Weaknesses:
Nav system setup programing is weak, but touch screen technology is nice, price for OnStar phone minuites is exorbitant. Console could be better set up for cell phones and blackberrys. Why are there ugly ash trays in the back door?

Similar Products Used:
Murano Nissan, Mercedes ML.

Price Paid:  $27000.00 from car max

Year / Model Reviewed:
2005 srx-8

Summary:
I just purchased this vehicle after testing a few totally different suvs. I found that this has the balls needed for passing and merging. It has the v-8 motor with almost every option on it. I love the ultra view sun roof. Everyone who sees it compares it to a convertible. The magna track system give the cross over a very comfortable ride. The Srx is built to serve you. It allows you to program everything from lights flashing upon locking car to stop certain beeps from occurring can personalize it to your own settings. Use the different keys so the car knows who is entering and adjust seats, brake pedal and gas pedal, along with the mirrors. The mirrors fold down in reverse to allow you the see the curb. The Srx also has a sonar detection in back of car that flashes three lights (by rear ceiling) and beeps to let you know that some one or something is getting closer to you. The Bose system is loud and clear. The sport shifter allows you to hold out the rpm and use the engine to it's full potential. You can drive it like a stick with out the foot work. It has a light sensor inside that shuts off the interior lighting when doors are open to conserve battery power. Integrated garage remote 3 button for 3 garage doors or accessories.

Strengths:
I was able to block a Mercedes car from getting in front of me on the highway with the v-8 power. The touch screen navigation is pretty easy to use and upgradable. Radio is already set up for xm radio. One touch buttons for sun roof and windows. Back windows go all the way down. Back seat fold out of way to allow access to the far rear seats. Far rear seats fold into the car for more cargo room with a button pressed. (No seats to remove) My 4 month nephew was able to get strapped in with ease. Multiple car seat hooks. Duel exhaust. Duel climate control with solar load sensors to keep a consistent temperature inside vehicle. An air filter for inside the cabin of the car. Powerful defrost and air flow through the vents. Very quiet fan for cooling the radiator. Very bright L.E.D. tail lights. The car can be tailered to you.

Weaknesses:
Hard to see whats behind you when backing up thank God for the sonar warning. If you plan to do your own servicing on it Buy The Service Book! Can't play in-dash dvd movies while driving so the back seat passengers can watch. Only if you have optional dvd player and screen. Gas Cap is located on passenger side of vehicle. Car won't shift out of red line when using the sports shifter; you must pay attention to the tachometer.

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Olds bravada, Chevy Tahoe, Saturn Vue,