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GM-TC Tests: 2004 Cadillac SRX

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Zane Senior Enthusiast

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Well, the call just came in 5 mintues ago. GM-TC will be recieving a Cadillac SRX to test next Monday, January 26th.

 

Our particular tester will be a V8 with All-Wheel Drive.

 

 

So, what do you guys want to know?? We can take pictures, comments, or anything you'd like. :seeya:

 

 

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gmcjoe Senior Enthusiast

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Nice cars, can't wait for the CTS-V to hit the streets :sigh:

 

One question about the SRX - why the hell does the press insist on calling it an SUV :seeya::jester:

QUIKAG Enthusiast

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It's a nice wagon. My father and I did a 24 hour test drive on it. That 32V Northstar really honks, it sounds great and runs strong. I think that is one of the defining attributes of the SRX. It also handles very well.

 

That said, it is NOT an SUV, it's a d**n nice wagon. Deal with it. :rolleyes:

Greg Senior Enthusiast

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Call it the CTS station wagon and GM will be very endeared to you. (not) I think something that should be tested is how well the CTS does as a truck. How does it do hauling things from Home Depot? Could you occasionally use it like a Tahoe?

QUIKAG Enthusiast

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Sorry, the SRX doesn't have the side profile, ground clearance, or tow rating of a full blown SUV. It's a wagon and that's not a bad thing, though the name 'wagon' has a negative connotation associated with it.

Zane Senior Enthusiast

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Well guys and gals, we pick up the SRX tomorrow.

 

Continue to post questions or requests here and we'll get to them with answers asap! :thumbs:

gmcjoe Senior Enthusiast

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Sorry, the SRX doesn't have the side profile, ground clearance, or tow rating of a full blown SUV. It's a wagon and that's not a bad thing, though the name 'wagon' has a negative connotation associated with it.

Manufs won't use the term wagon - the new one is 'cross-over vehicle' :thumbs:

XTOAK Enthusiast

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Last week my coworker had his new (04 2500 with 700 miles on it) fry the front differential. The owner of the dealership felt so bad that he let him have a SRV for a loner. He drove it to work and when we went to lunch he let me have a spin...wow!! Talk about nice and a quick mover...wow! And the stereo was fantastic...but that $53,000 price tag was enough to negate my fears that my wife might someday drive one of these. Very nice vehicle that had a very powerful V8 and got up and went but too pricey.

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