NAIAS 09: 2010 Cadillac SRX

[FenwickHockey65]

Originally Posted by 63GrandSport001

The color of the oil isn't an indication of how much life is left in it yet if your oil was still very clean it could indicate that there is a problem with the oil filter.

I have a 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix and I use synthetic motor oil in it which based on my car needs to be changed after about 10,000 miles.

If you are using oil based motor oil then changing at 3,000 miles is ok but you are just throwing away money at that point. Never has the 3,000 mile oil change been needed but was pushed by a company like jiffylube who change oil way back. If you use synthetics though some synthetics work best after 3,000 miles and you would be doing more harm to your engine by changing it every 3,000 miles then you would if you changed it every lets say 7,000 miles.

I don't know. The two former vehicles listed in my sig lasted that long with 3,000 mile oil/filter changes...must be doing something right.

[SullyND]

Originally Posted by goblue

The third row of the MDX, Highlander, RX, etc are not safe.

Have you sat in the third row of an RX? Reason I ask is they do not have a third row.

I do agree though, this vehicle is fine without a third row. The RX and MKX do not have a third-row, especially if Caddy gets a lambda CUV (Escalade or otherwise) to upsell to.

I do question why it is on a separate platform from the 'Nox - people will assume they're the same platform anyway (I don't know how many times I have seen people assume the FX is a Murano, the EX is a Rogue, the GS is an Avalon, etc, etc, etc) and given the uncertainty of Pontiac, Saturn, and SAAB having the 'Nox share the platform would seem to have made sense.

[63GrandSport001]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

I don't know. The two former vehicles listed in my sig lasted that long with 3,000 mile oil/filter changes...must be doing something right.

were they on synthetic?

There are tons of other factors involved in how long a vehicle last such as how its driven and other maintenance done on it.

like I said with oil based motor oils it doesn't make a difference if you change at 3,000 miles or say 7,000 miles except you will be spending more money.

Im willing to bet that you being someone who changes your oil every 3,000 miles is also going to be good on other maintenance things as well.

Me however Id rather save the money that I would otherwise be spending doing oil changes every 3,000 miles and use it on other things (I know oil and filters do not cost that much).

[jaywestfall]

So with the FWD choice and hp numbers starting at around 300, are we looking at the return of torque steer with a few mods beyond stock?

[Butz]

The interior is a little plain, other than that it looks very very nice, I like it.

I didn't know that HFV6 can do E85, can we get that engine in more cars?

[chevypowa670]

Originally Posted by Simon says

How is GM ahead of the curve with the SRX? Almost every manufacturer has a similar vehicle? If anyone has milked this segment is Lexus with the RX series, the were first,, they were fast and women all over the nation fell in love with it.

i was speaking in general with all their crossovers, before the world economy went down the drain CUV's were a very hot item. As much room as an SUV with better Fuel economy, people ate it up. The economy will come back some day and with it a pent-up demand for Automobiles, By that time GM it seems should have 3 very competitive offerings in the Equinox, SRX and the Terrain. That is how they are ahead of the curve.

[CmicasatheGreat]

Originally Posted by Butz

The interior is a little plain, other than that it looks very very nice, I like it.

I didn't know that HFV6 can do E85, can we get that engine in more cars?

and where do U live... in Brazil??? Because in MD.. I think we have about 2 Public E85 Stations. My hope is that the Obama Admin. addresses this issue immediately.... They could replace the "MID-GRADE" pumps with Ethanol ones.. as I have not seen one person in this entire world use 89 Octane when they can use 87 and do it for less.

[FenwickHockey65]

Originally Posted by CmicasatheGreat

and where do U live... in Brazil??? Because in MD.. I think we have about 2 Public E85 Stations. My hope is that the Obama Admin. addresses this issue immediately.... They could replace the "MID-GRADE" pumps with Ethanol ones.. as I have not seen one person in this entire world use 89 Octane when they can use 87 and do it for less.

Heh...I put 89 into the Envoy...she gets cranky running on 87.

[CmicasatheGreat]

Originally Posted by CmicasatheGreat View Post
It would be redundant... unless the NorthStar is finally DEAD... and CAdillac is offering a revised 3.6L with the $400 upgrade U can get from K&N that gets U an easy 330HP....

I have said it before... the 3.6L is only held back because the NorthStar exists... a 330HP 3.6L is completely doable... but it would be counter productive to do so as long as they can charge $10K more for the DOHC 32V 320HP V8.. even tho they don't see that they could charge $15K more a OHV 400 HP V8

Originally Posted by CadiEldo67

Nissan get get 330 horsepower out of their 3.7 V6, so I agree that its a goal that can be met. But I don't think that the Northstar has to be killed to allow this to happen. Just don't upgrade the engine in the STS. The way I see it, the STS is dead and just put the upgraded 3.6 in the XLR, (the 4.6 makes 320 hp) and put the 7.0 LS7 in the XLR-V (the supercharged V makes 430hp, the LS7 makes 500) and there you have it.

If Nissan can get 330 horsepower out of their 3.7 V6, it can be done by General Motors.

The Northstar is not holding anything up. Continue the V8 in the STS/DTS and eliminate it in everything else.

CTS gets 3.0/3.6/6.2
SRX gets 3.0/2.8/3.6?
XLR gets 3.6/7.0

STS is dead after 2010 so don’t waste money on it. The XLR’s 4.6 V8 makes 320 hp, so use the upgraded 3.6 for 330 hp. Then use the LS7 for the V-Series, for a nice 50http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=16102540 hp. Only Cadillac gets 3.6 good for 330 hp. Lower ranking brands “suffer” with 300 or less.

Quick note.. the S/C Northstar makes 443HP in the XLR and 469HP in the STS-V...

I still maintain that the Northstar is the hold up on the 3.6L getting more power.. Check this out.. they have the 260HP 3.0LDi, but PLEASE tell me that the 3.6L is getting a boost to the 330HP range to compete better against the VQ 3.7L. I have seen the numbers from a better breathing 3.6L Di CTS... and it goes all the way to 350HP with minimal changes to the intake and exhaust.

After that.. GM needs that 3.0L Turbo we've been hearing about here... with 420HP as an alternative to not having a V8 in the car.

Here's a CHART from D3 showing the 3.6LDi with more power:

Check this one out... D3 Concepts took a CTS 3.6L Di (always remember that a average loss in HP is 15% from Flywheel to Rear Wheels... hence a 304HP engine divided by 1.15= 264HP)

Baseline run: vehicle produced 263.0 rwhp and 241.7 lbs/tq.
Adding the new Corsa Exhaust power jumped to 281.1 rwhp and 255.3 lbs/tq. for an increase of 18.1 rwhp and 13.6 lbs/tq



Added their intake system and power jumped to 294.2 rwhp and 261.3 lbs/tq for an increase of 13.1 rwhp and 6.0 lbs/tq. Total gain in power was 31.2 rwhp and 19.6 lbs/tq. from just an intake and exhaust.




MEANING: That they took a 304HP (at the Fly) 3.6LDi and boosted it to 340HP with the Exhaust and Intake MOD.....

using the same formula..

with JUST THE INTAKE and no exhaust mod.. the 304HP 3.6L would be boosted to 320HP (Northstar) anyone???

[CmicasatheGreat]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Heh...I put 89 into the Envoy...she gets cranky running on 87.

Are U serious??? I would seriously just go the extra mile and get 93... Regular here in Baltimore is going for $1.41... MID is $1.59... Premium is $1.69

[Joep76]

Maybe its just me. But I think, The Equinox looks better. Equinox seems to pay more attention to little details. Interior looks more bold on the Equinox.
And from the pictures I have seen, looks like the Nox got chrome mirrors and the SRX has body color. Maybe thats an option for both.
And from some reason the SRX grille looks like it was flatted down too much.
Have to see it in person tho to get a real perspective on both.

[CmicasatheGreat]

Originally Posted by Joep76

Maybe its just me. But I think, The Equinox looks better. Equinox seems to pay more attention to little details. Interior looks more bold on the Equinox.
And from the pictures I have seen, looks like the Nox got chrome mirrors and the SRX has body color. Maybe thats an option for both.
And from some reason the SRX grille looks like it was flatted down too much.
Have to see it in person tho to get a real perspective on both.

Dude... it gotta be just U... I love the new Nox.. but this thing seriously has me thinking about downsizing from my Tahoe... and upgrading to a Cadillac CUV. (I Kid I kid... I think)

[zete]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

The attitude of the typical American...

Bob: Yeah, I just bought a brand new Corvette.
John: Wow, nice. Make sure you maintain it though.
Bob: Ah, whatever. As long as it looks good and feels good, it's good to me.

7 months later...

Bob: This Corvette's a piece of ****! ****ing thing broke down after only 45,000 miles! I'm never buying a GM ever again, their cars suck!
John: What? Lemme take a look..........dude, this oil is disgusting, when did you last get it changed??!
Bob: What? I have to get the oil changed?!
John: Duh! I do it every 3,000 miles or so.
Bob: That's ****ing bull****! I shouldn't have to change the oil, all I want is a good looking car! **** that ****!


And that MKX isn't going to look very good when the seats are covered in crap.

The sad part is that I know one person who fits this bill exactly. A very good friend of mine bought a Saturn Ion a few years ago. Last month they complained to me that it sounded funny, and ran like crap. I asked him to turn it on. It clanged and rattled so bad I asked: "When's the last time you checked the oil?" His answer: "It was filled when I bought, why would I have to check the oil? Japanese cars don't require you check the oil."

I looked at him like he was mental and checked the oil. He was down so low it didn't even register on the car. I told him to put some oil into it. The genius drove it to a quick lube place where they "emptied" the engine -- less than a litre of oil. They told him they were surprised the engine hadn't seized. He mentioned that Japanese cars would never have required an oil change. After the guys at the lube joint stopped laughing they asked when his last oil change was. They couldn't believe his answer but did inform him that if it was a Japanese car it, too, would require oil changes and that he was lucky the car's engine hadn't turned into a puddle of metal.

He is now rather quiet about complaining about his Saturn, instead he says he'll buy Japanese next time because GM won't be around next time he needs a car. I told him with the way he "pampers" that Saturn, he'll need a new car come April and GM will still be around come April .

People know so little about cars it's scary.

[red_rider]

Looks pretty good for a "cuv". Was hoping it would have a lower/sportier stance (like that last SRX) but I guess that's not what's in demand.

[elderon]

Wow this thing is gorgeous! I think its the best looking SUV I've ever seen.

Kudos to Cadillac!