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#51 of 994 patman47 by patman47 Dec 02, 1998 (5:54 pm)
Glad to meet you Cadillacman. I have a '96 STS and simply love the car. I've put 78,000 on it already with the only problem being two burned out fog lamps; however, I am experiencing some oil loss (approx. 1 qt per 1500 mi) and will switch to Mobil 1 at 80,000. One thing, I'm sick and tired of hearing all the crap about how much better the E Models, 540's and Lexus' handle than the Caddy. I've owned a 420 and an XJ6 and wouldn't dream of giving up my Seville. Sure, rear wheel drive has the advantage in the dry, but I live in Seattle. Believe me, the Seville is much quicker in the rain!
#52 of 994 mendoroger by mendoroger Dec 27, 1998 (2:46 am)
CadillacMan...you're truly a salesman. I am considering buying an Escalade myself...and find the difference in price above the Denali worth every penny. I worry about the service however. I would feel far more confident having the GMC guys handling service on my vehicle. By the way, what does the OnStar service cost annually after that first free year?
#53 of 994 oilman2 by oilman2 Jan 11, 1999 (9:22 am)
I drove into Dallas a few days ago with my '95 tahoe looking pretty dirty going through the recent snow storms and I stopped by the GMC/Cadillac dealer, what do you know I drove out with an Escalade. Don't let anyone ever tell you that the Escalade rides like the tahoes and yukons. The suspension is completely different. It rides so much like an STS that my mom traded in her '97 for an Escalade as well. The tightness of the construction from the Arlington plant is amazing. I've never driven a GM truck like this. If you're considering the Denali, go for the Escalade, its much better looking despide the limit of four colors. I also looked at the Lincoln Navigator, but aside from the electronically adjustable pedals and 3rd seat, which you have to be very small to get to anyway (no texans I know), there wasn't much that the fake leather and unappealing looks could offer. Not to mention you can actually feel the road in the Escalade, I do wish however the dash was updated. They changed the colors of the blacklighting so its easier to see, and all mirrors are electrochromic so night time isn't so bad with those big mirrors. I had a an expensive aftermarket stereo system in my tahoe, but saw no need to transfer it because the bose system with subwoofer is just fine for me now (maybe I grew up). At least there's enough truck in the escalade that you don't feel back about the occasional off road trip. In the navigator I felt like I'd rip off all that pastic body panels any minute. There's nothing that anyone could say about the Escalade that would make me feel bad about my decision.
#54 of 994 greenml430 by greenml430 Jan 17, 1999 (3:58 pm)
I also as many of you did, drove the Navigator, Denali, Escalade, LX470, & Mercedes extensively before buying! While I am totally pleased with my choice of the ML430, the only other vehicle truly considered in the same class was the two GM variants! My biggest problem was why GM wouldn't spends a few dollars for rear discs on a 45K+ SUV. I was left totally unimpressed with the Lincoln and concerned about their transmission woes,the Lexus was OK, but over-priced for what it offered,the Mercedes fit my needs best, & the 4.3 V-8 truly transforms the M-Class into a fun vehicle! I looked at the 99 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the 4.7 & QuadraTrac but was a little leary of it, & noone that you care about over 5'6" should ever be sentenced to that rear seat, "Sheesh" it's tiny! I have a late model Suburban & it has 240,000 miles with no major problems! I actually prefer the Denali's grill & trim, but would have bought the Escalade for the Cadillac perks! I can hardly wait to see the Escalade that will be based on the "New Platform" when it arrives! It may be trading time for me then! Well good luck to you all, & thanks for your time!
#55 of 994 Rocky by kuchnicki Jan 27, 1999 (1:39 pm)
Does anyone know when the "New Platform" Escalade will be available, and what it will look like? Is it worth waiting for? Why didn't Cadillac just wait for the new technology?
#56 of 994 kuchnicki by rsholland Jan 30, 1999 (3:43 pm)
>>Why didn't Cadillac just wait for the new technology?<< I agree. Apparently the loss of sales (marketshare) was just too much for Cadillac (GM) to cope with. Speaking of marketshare, since it was introduced, I've seen fewer than dozen Escalades on the roads. On the other hand, Navigators, Expeditions, MLs, RX300s, Grand Cherokees, and Land Cruisers/RX470s seem to be everywhere. Bob
#57 of 994 slyone1 by slyone1 Feb 02, 1999 (4:40 am)
Well, after reading all the Escalade negative commments here, what did I do? Bought one this weekend. I have tested the Durango, presently own a Jeep Cherokee. I may say something different in the coming weeks, but I can say without reservation, this is the best automobile I have ever driven. My brother bought a Ford Expedition 2 weeks ago, paid 38k and I paid 45k for mine, and I will say, without reservation, the Cadillac quality, etc, eats the fords, durango, etc alive. I would suspect all the negative comments here come from two factions, want-a-bes and others who have not driven one and probably wouldnt be allowed to if they went to a dealer.
#58 of 994 AutoCom test by rsholland Feb 14, 1999 (2:03 pm)
For those interested in what AutoCom thinks of the Escalade, check this site: http://www.auto.com/topstories/r1.htm For what it's worth, I think they nailed it dead on. Bob
#59 of 994 Slyone get a grip bud !!!! by greenml430 Feb 27, 1999 (9:08 am)
I drove the Denali & Escalade on more than one occasion before buying & have been driving Jeeps & Suburbans for 25+ years. While the Escalade is a fine vehicle it has a few weak spots, now your ego may not allow you to admit this & that's OK. But don't categorize me for being informed in the SUV arena. I think when GM puts the Escalade on the New Platform it will cure most of my concerns. But until then I'm loving my ML 430 & will wait to see how the General responds in the 40K & up bracket. Oh, good luck with the Caddilac!
#60 of 994 aiman by aiman Apr 14, 1999 (4:33 am)
What does the Escalade has that the Denali doesn't have other than the Cadillac leather material? From what I know, the Navigator or Denali is a better buy. My biggest critic on Escalade is a very cheap looking dash board and lack of an auto a/c for a mid $40G vehicle.

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