2009 Cadillac SRX consumer reviews

If I had purchased a Cadillac before now, I probably would not have gone through so many cars in the past. Great car, nice features, AWD and NAVI is super. Would not recomend the third seat however unless you have small children. No adult could fit in it for very long and is taking up valuable space.

Xlent crossover/wonderful comfortable ride/reasonable gas milage/easy entrance,exit/great appointments inside/stands out-doesn't "look" like all other crossovers ie Lexus,2010 Caddy Srx,Nissan,etc.---This is a really fun,functional,family vehicle that pays you back in safety,security,and comfort whcih is worth every cent you pay for it....

Pros - handling, traction, comfort. Sitting in the 2010 SRX I almost couldn't see out the back at all. Opted to buy this 2009 low mileage AWD SRX with the 3.6 V6 and am very happy after a month. With traction control humming away, it walked up my steep snowbound driveway hill effortlessly (previously owned AWD Safari and Astro vans which were also good, but not this good in the traction department). SRX is luxuriously comfortable, quick and confidence-inspiring on the road. Mileage is good compared to the vans. Sport shift is fun but rarely used after the first two weeks - the 5 speed auto is seamless. Will be used daily by my wife and on vacation trips. Cons - upper heater/AC vent controls seem weak and "plasticky" for an otherwise quality vehicle.

The front grill has significant holes that allow rocks/objects to come through and hit the A/C condenser. GM does not cover this under their warranty. Estimated cost for repair is $850. Other than that issue this SRX is outstanding (all the bells and whistles).

I have owned this vehicle for 2.5 years having bought it with 20,000 miles on it. It now has 45,000 miles. It averages 21 mpg on regular gas on highway and about 13 mpg in the city. It has the Northstar V8 with 320 hp and AWD. We have a 5 mile hill going up a mountain side leaving Victoria and this Cadillac is unbelievable. It is very powerful and handles like a sports car. In town it is very civilized and easy to park. My wife owns a Cadillac Seville but prefers the SRX if she is on the road by herself. We had quite a bit of snow this Christmas and the AWD was amazing. We also have magnetic ride control and xenon headlights. If you do choose an SRX go for the gusto and buy a loaded one particularly with the Northstar engine. We travel to California each year and really look forward to our trip in the SRX. It hold plenty of cargo which pleases my wife who won't go past a Costco or Ross store without stopping. I would recommend it to anyone but particularly if bought used. I paid $32,000 Canadian in 2006 for this car which sold as equipped in Victoria for $76,000 new. It is currently worth $20,000. I have only changed the oil and had to replace one cylinder ignition coil. Otherwise the SRX has been trouble free. I do have an extended warranty which cost $1900 but due to the high cost of possible repairs I considered this a good choice.