RE: Does anyone have/look at the Cadillac SRX (vs. the Volvo XC90)?
We have a 2005 XC90. I absolutely love this car. The only thing I wish was different was a little more storage up front - for sunglasses, change, etc. It also has a bit of a learning curve regarding blind spots. But once you know where they are, you can work around it.
By and large, it's been one of the best cars I've ever owned. It doesn't drive like a 'truck', is pretty easy to part, it's not hard to get in and out of (I'm 5'1" and can do it even in a skirt). It can fit three car seats across the second row, and has a really large cargo area. I have the one with the 3rd row seat, but have yet to use it.
The gas milage isn't bad at all. About 18mpg on average. It takes roughly $30-35 to fill it (using 'plus' grade gasoline). I especially like that I can turn on/off the 4WD option with just a button (without stopping the car).
If you do a search, you will find TONS of information about the XC90.
-m
Wife to Jonathan
Mom to Sophia 12/02 and Amelia 12/04