Warranty FAQs - October 31, 2006

The purchase of a warranty for new or a used car is often very expensive. There are a few queries that should be made before buying a warranty. Some commonly asked questions are listed below.

One often asked question is whether or not a new car buyer should purchase an extended warranty. That is not an easy question to answer but it is safe to say that purchasing an extended warranty on a new car is not very practical. The extended warranty is merely a way for the company selling it to make money. They figure what the average repair costs are on a new car and add a percentage to cover their operating expenses and more for profit. Say the average repair costs on your vehicle less deductibles is $800 over five years. The company charges you $1000 for a warranty, and you lose because you’d be better off saving that money in a bank and paying for the repairs with the interest you will have accumulated.

One fact that remains true is that an extended warranty does provide peace of mind. If for some reason there is a major repair necessary, then you’re probably covered and you aren’t risking paying high repair bills if your automobile needs above and beyond repairs. Another fact that remains true is if you do purchase an extended warranty or your car is still under a normal warranty ? make sure that you take full advantage of it. If you think there is anything wrong with your car, take it to be serviced immediately. It’s not going to cost you anything, and you are taking full advantage of what is rightfully due to you.

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Cadillac SRX 2004: The Weekly Driver Review - October 30, 2006

The naming of new cars must be a curious process. Animals are popular
choices for various makes and models, and those selections often make
sense.

But in recent years it seems manufacturers have one only criteria — the
more obscure the name, the better.

Volkswagen has its Touareg and Phaeton. Toyota has the Prius. Pontiac
has the Vibe. Oldsmobile has the Alero.

So when Cadillac introduced its first car-based SUV this year, couldn’t it
have taken the lead from either the name traditionalists or the new
breed of name-makers?

The Cadillac Deville, Seville and Escalade are well-established
vehicles, but who’s going to remember the SRX?

Fortunately, an odd name is about the only thing not right with the new
Cadillac. It may be the most comfortable, well-equipped and stylishly
appointed SUV available.

For my weekly drive, I tested the 4.6-liter, 320-horsepower, 5-speed, all-
wheel drive, automatic transmission SRX. The vehicle’s light platinum
exterior was well-matched with an ebony interior and the car nicely
continues the manufacturer’s reputation. In short, the SRX, like other
Cadillacs, has a commanding road presence.

More impressive is the vehicle’s performance and its features.
Acceleration to steering and handling, ride comfort to instrumentation,
the SRX has few weaknesses.

With its sizable engine, the SRX moves briskly from a standstill and
while accelerating at any speed. The ride is firm and smooth and the
steering and handling couldn’t be better. Turns are handled with
confidence and the steering has a natural feel. The steering wheel, by
the way, a combined leather and burled walnut trim, is elegant yet
sturdy.

The driver, front-seat passenger and all other second and optional third-
row seat passengers have ample head and leg room, and the list of
standard safety and performance features is impressive. They include:
rear window defogger, daytime and twilight running and fog lamps,
power and heated front seats, rear air conditioning, power and heated
outside mirrors, AM/FM radio, cassette and CD changer with seven
speakers and the Onstar safety and security system.

The base price of the SRX is $46,595. But my test vehicle also included
three additional options, The added costs represent the potential
downside of vehicle — financial considerations.

The all-wheel drive transmission, for example, included among standard
features on many vehicles, is a $1,900 option. Likewise, the eighth-
speaker Bose audio system ($1,100) and third-power seat ($1,000)
features, plus a $325 additional for the XM satellite radio, catapults the
vehicle’s cost past the $50,000 plateau.

The estimated gas mileage of 15 mpg (city) and 20 mpg (highway) are
not great numbers, either.

Still, it’s hard to find fault with the SRX. It may be the best SUV on the
road today, and it would be even more popular — if it only had a
memorable name.

2004 Cadillac SRX

Safety features — Driver and front seat passenger, front and side impact
and curtain side impact and front to to second row curtain side impact air
bags. Tire pressure monitor.

Fuel Mileage (estimates) — 15 mpg (city), 20 mpg (highway)

Warranty — Bumper to bumper, 4 years/50,000 miles; Corrosion, 6
years, 100,000 miles; Roadside assistance, 4 years/50,000 miles.

Base Price — $46,595.00

James Raia is a syndicated journalist in Sacramento, Calif., who writes
about sports, fitness and business topics as well as the syndicated car
review column, The Weekly Driver.

To read more car reviews, visit: byjamesraia.com/
?showcat=4 The Weekly Driver

Infiniti Nassau Could Be The Dream Car That You Are Looking For -

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