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Cadillac SRX reliability, maintenance, and quality??? by neednewwheel1
Mar 23, 2007 (9:44 am)
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I am torn between a 2006 Cadillac SRX and the 2006 Acura MDX. Both are in pristine shape with approximately 6000 miles. The MDX is nice and is the safer car to go with it seems. Better overall reviews from editors and Consumer Reports. However, I'm intrigued and very interested in the SRX - rides great, good performance, great ultra-view roof and nice looks.
 
1. Does Cadillac manufacture reliable and low maintenance autos these days?
 
2. Is a dealer certification providing 100K, 6 years bumper to bumper with no deductible worthwhile if I can get it for $500, or $1000?
 
3. Other considerations?
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Re: Cadillac SRX reliability, maintenance, and quality??? [neednewwheel1] by bags
Mar 24, 2007 (12:04 pm)
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Replying to: neednewwheel1 (Mar 23, 2007 9:44 am)

Hi,
I recommend the SRX. I own one. It is the most solid, reliable car I've ever owned. Acura's are great, but I think most American cars these days get short-changed by people who think you can't have quality if it's American. The ultra roof is excellent; mileage isn't quite as good as I would like.
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Re: Cadillac SRX reliability, maintenance, and quality??? [neednewwheel1] by dms9
May 22, 2007 (2:57 pm)
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Replying to: neednewwheel1 (Mar 23, 2007 9:44 am)

What did you end up buying? I am torn between a 2007 SRX and MDX. Are you happy with your decision. Has it been reliable?
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Re: Cadillac SRX reliability, maintenance, and quality??? [dms9] by neednewwheel1
May 22, 2007 (6:44 pm)
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Replying to: dms9 (May 22, 2007 2:57 pm)

It could have gone either way, but I had a difficult time finding a low mileage SRX with the following 3 musts:
 
1. ultra-view
2. all-wheel drive
3. 3rd row seats
 
I got a call from an Indiana dealer that had just the model I was looking for, but we had an appointment at Acura that night. Since we were referred by friends to the store manager, my wife felt bad about canceling last minute. The manager pulled it from the service line (loaner) and it was in fantastic shape, so we opted for the MDX. It's probably the safer choice on paper, but the Caddie excited me much more. Had we gone to the Caddie dealer that night, we'd probably be driving it instead. That damn ultra-view had it's claws in me - difficult to let go. Plus the manu-matic made it fun to drive.
 
My wife drives much more than I and she preferred the MDX. In the end, we're very happy with the MDX. Nice, comfortable interior and nice features. Gas mileage is surprisingly low...just 16.8 miles per gallon tops. That's quite a bit of city driving, but even on highway I have not exceeded.
 
Don't think you can go wrong with the Acura. Can probably have more fun though with the Caddie. Enjoy!
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Re: Cadillac SRX reliability, maintenance, and quality??? [neednewwheel1] by dms9
May 23, 2007 (5:53 am)
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Replying to: neednewwheel1 (May 22, 2007 6:44 pm)

Thank you. Interesting, I have the same analysis. MDX is a safer choice, but the Caddy would be more fun. I agree, that roof is the coolest thing ever. I will probably buy the MDX. The shame of it is that GM could dominate this market segment if it wanted to. They make a really good 300 hp V6, but don't put it in the SRX. Even the V6 they put in the Lambdas (Outlook, Enclave, Acadia), which I think is pretty much the same engine, pumps out 20 more horses. If GM put the 300 hp V6 in the SRX, stopped with the 500 different option choices, made a package that had the 3rd row, roof, magnetic ride and sold it for $45K, they wouldn't be able to make them fast enough. Makes you want to shake them when they have such a good platform and are so close. GM will probably cancel the line after 2008 when the BRX comes out. Oh well. Enjoy your MDX, I will probably have one within a month too. Thanks for your input, I was refreshing to see that I wasn't the only one comparing these two crossovers.
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LOVE IT! by jessgall
May 31, 2007 (3:08 pm)
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I had those same three musts and well, got REALLY lucky in finding one used (just a year old) at a Toyota Dealer! It has EVERYTHING - (magnetic ride, DVD entertainment, GPS, stabili-track, 3rd row, performance package.... and that ultra view sunroof is SWEET!!! I feel like I am in a convertible, but in a safe ride with my toddler strapped in the back. He loves the ultra-view too, always asks me to open it. And what's nice about it is that there is very little wind from such a wide opening, I am very pleasantly surprised! It's FAST, quick from the start (V8 AWD) and feels like the luxury car that it is! The best part is that I got this car for $24,900!!!
 
Jessica
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Re: Cadillac SRX reliability, maintenance, and quality??? [dms9] by dms9
Jun 09, 2007 (5:43 am)
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Replying to: dms9 (May 23, 2007 5:53 am)

Last Saturday I drove the SRX V6 for about 2 hours. I think it is underpowered, but maybe it is just too noisy? Absolutely beautiful car with every bell and whistle. But, at nearly $47K for the V6, it was just too expensive. Also, no bluetooth, sounds somewhat silly, but I drive in DC a lot and they give tickets for talking on cell phones without handsfree. So, I did the same thing you did, bought the Acura. I love it, but I have to say, I really wanted to buy the SRX, there were just too many compromises (features and $$) to get into one. I come back to my prior comment, GM is so close with a truly fantastic platform. Where are the focus groups, where are the marketing guys, why doesn't GM make it so these great cars truly compete and fly out of the showrooms. Enjoy your MDX. I am hoping that the BRX blows the doors off the competition. If so, I will be buying on in five years.
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Re: Cadillac SRX reliability, maintenance, and quality??? [dms9] by susanw6
Jun 21, 2007 (8:55 am)
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Replying to: dms9 (May 22, 2007 2:57 pm)

I was torn between the 2007 SRX and MDX also. I ended up with the SRX and am very happy. I based my decision on a couple of convenience/comfort factors. The SRX has an electric lift-gate and the third row folds up and down electrically. These are great features when I am carrying grocery or mall packages! Also, I like to position the steering wheel low in front of me while I drive and the MDX did not adjust down as far as I like.
There are two things lacking in the SRX that would make it perfect for me. One is Bluetooth capability. Instead they offer hands-free calling through onstar at 40 cents/minute, which is a major rip off! The second thing would be the ability to open the glass window on the lift-gate instead of having to open the entire door. At times I have one item to toss in the back and it would be nice not to have to lift the entire door.
 
Other than those two things I am veeeery happy with my decision. Its comfortable and looks great!
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Re: Cadillac SRX reliability, maintenance, and quality??? [susanw6] by dms9
Jun 24, 2007 (9:19 am)
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Replying to: susanw6 (Jun 21, 2007 8:55 am)

Enjoy your SRX. I really did love the car. It was much more carlike then the MDX, which I bought. I thought the fit and finish on the Caddy was better, the sunroof was fantastic and the NAV system is far more intuitive. However, at the end of the day, I bought the MDX because the third row (kids, really important) was more usable and could be split. Also, the bluetooth was really important because I drive in DC a lot. You can't use a cell phone and drive. They actually pull you over and give a ticket. The layout of the MDX is better and it handles so well. It really is fun to drive. I tried hard to get into an SRX, but the $$ was just too much. If it was even up comparably equiped, I would have bought the SRX, but even with the incentives there was a 5K difference. I am glad that I wasn't the only one who thought that these two cars were in competition with each other. Enjoy your SRX, it is a sweet ride.
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leaking srx by bombshell
Sep 04, 2007 (12:55 pm)
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I purchased a new 04 srx in mar04 and in jun06 found the storage area for third row head rests full of water. The dealer took the car apart and found no seal in the right rear quarter panel. The car wasn't sealed on the assembly line! They sealed it and after some crying to Cadillac the carpet and all were replaced. Cadillac also gave a warranty for the rear of the car for leaks until 2011.

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