Cadillac SRX reliability - Page 4

mkaresh · #46 (**permalink**) 03-16-08, 12:54 PM

A number of SRX owners have emailed me, hoping that the SRX can be included in the main reliability survey. But it would do no good to include it without more owners signed up; I don't want anyone to spend time on the surveys unless we're likely to be able to use the results.

If seven to twelve more owners signed up per year, we could include the 2004, 2006, and 2007.

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mkaresh · #47 (**permalink**) 04-12-08, 02:02 PM

The 2004 is now only six owners short of the minimum, and other years are also getting closer.

To help get your year included:

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robhersch · #48 (**permalink**) 04-14-08, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mkaresh

A number of SRX owners have emailed me, hoping that the SRX can be included in the main reliability survey. But it would do no good to include it without more owners signed up; I don't want anyone to spend time on the surveys unless we're likely to be able to use the results.

If seven to twelve more owners signed up per year, we could include the 2004, 2006, and 2007. Vehicle reliability research

Mike, does the above indicate that the 2005 SRXs are so good that no one needs reliability data?? or so bad that owners are afraid to provide data??
We still love our 2005 SRX N*V8 RWD.

Come on 2005 SRX drivers and show these folks what reliability is really like.

steined · #49 (**permalink**) 04-15-08, 11:29 AM

Just signed up my 07. Can I suggest a title change so that people like me who are tired of reading the negativity, will click on it to participate in a survey instead of expecting a tirade on how horrible my beloved SRX is

mkaresh · #50 (**permalink**) 04-15-08, 11:48 AM

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Mike, does the above indicate that the 2005 SRXs are so good that no one needs reliability data?? or so bad that owners are afraid to provide data??
We still love our 2005 SRX N*V8 RWD.

Come on 2005 SRX drivers and show these folks what reliability is really like.

I think it mostly indicates that they haven't sold many. Though I do think it's a little harder to get a large enough sample when reliability is so extreme one way or the other that:

1. People want a reliable car but don't want to go through the trouble to do any research; so they just buy something with a strong rep.

2. The reputation of a model is so bad that only people who place a very low priority on reliability buy it.

I don't think SRX owners fall in either group, though. I see #1 most with Toyota and Lexus, #2 most with older Audis and Mercedes.

mkaresh · #51 (**permalink**) 04-15-08, 11:49 AM

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Just signed up my 07. Can I suggest a title change so that people like me who are tired of reading the negativity, will click on it to participate in a survey instead of expecting a tirade on how horrible my beloved SRX is

I'm not able to change the title at this point. In some cases I've added "--want better info?" to the title. If an admin or mod sees this post, maybe they can alter the thread title.

mkaresh · #52 (**permalink**) 05-09-08, 02:48 PM

The 2004 is now only four owners short of the minimum, and the 2007 is only six short.

A number of owners have been asking for the SRX to be included. We're almost there, let's get it done!

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mkaresh · #53 (**permalink**) 06-07-08, 12:53 PM

The 2004 finally reached the minimum last month, and is now included in the survey.

The 2007 is very close.

More participants needed for all years.

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mkaresh · #54 (**permalink**) 07-03-08, 01:23 PM

Just a half a dozen owners short of the minimum with the 2007.

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mkaresh · #55 (**permalink**) 07-29-08, 02:48 PM

The 2007 is now just three short, so if few more owners sign up I can include it in next month's survey.

Also need more for other years as well. Total for all years now 83.

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TaVern · #56 (**permalink**) 08-22-08, 03:32 AM

I report. You decide.

http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums...s-how-its.html

http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums...liability.html

mkaresh · #57 (**permalink**) 09-23-08, 03:36 PM

Still a few short with the 2007. Might have a result for the 2004 in November, but it's going to be tight. A few more participants would help.

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mkaresh · #58 (**permalink**) 10-21-08, 03:17 PM

Still too close to call on the result in November. A few additional participants would certainly help.

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TaVern · #59 (**permalink**) 10-21-08, 06:30 PM

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More participants needed for all years.

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A few more participants would help.

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Getting closer, but still need more owners to sign up before the SRX can be included in the survey.

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If seven to twelve more owners signed up per year, we could include the 2004, 2006, and 2007.

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A few additional participants would certainly help.

What is it, exactly, you contribute here?

You decline becoming a supporting member to the site owner.

You advertise your business here for free and absolutely refuse to become a supporting vendor.

You will not post your "reliability results" anywhere on this forum. One must register on your advertisement-laced website for that information.

All you do is beg for more people to sign up for your non-scientific surveys, which generate income for you and no one else.

And for the record, your one CadillacOwners.com link on your entire website cannot justify your hundreds of advertising postings you continue to create here at no cost to you.

You've worn out your stay here. Time to get the hell out.

mkaresh · #60 (**permalink**) 10-21-08, 07:00 PM

As usual, little if anything of what you say is true.

1. The site owner has never required or even requested that I pay him. You are NOT the site owner, you just act like you are. Admins are also not the site owner. I have always had, and continue to have, the actual site owner's permission to post about my research here in exchange for links from my site and credit in any press release mentioning results for a Cadillac.

2. Since that agreement, I have had many links to this site on my own. There is one on each page for a Cadillac model, including the SRX. There is one on each price comparison results page that includes a Cadillac. This forum was credited in a paid press release for helping to make a result possible for the 2008 CTS. In other words, I have fulfilled everything I agreed to do 100%.

3. Where I have had results for a Cadillac, they have been posted to this site. After all, the smear campaign only started after I posted results for the 2008 CTS that some here did not like, but that other sources of reliability information have since confirmed.

4. Participation is free; not only do I not ask people for money, there is currently not even a way for individuals to directly pay me. It's simply ridiculous how I can put so much time and money into this project, give the results away for free, and still be subject to such malice.

No doubt you'll be unfazed by your inability to get the facts straight and move on to another set of false accusations. Have you considered a career as a political operative?