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#7 of 994 ho hum by rsholland Jul 08, 1998 (4:32 pm)
As expected, the 1st reviews off the news wires today by auto journalists, indicate another rather average effort by Cadillac. Been there. Done that. Will GM ever get it right and set the world on fire with an exceptional product, or will they just continue to set themselves on fire? Bob
#8 of 994 Yeah, maybe a little late, but by CadillacMan Jul 16, 1998 (5:38 am)
C'mon guys, Get real; grill, fenders, wood package, "badging" and "overstuffed leather" is what put Lincoln on the map... They were floundering to say the least.. Due to the Navigator's market share in luxury sport uts, Lincoln stands to outsell Cadillac for the 1st time in something like 50 years... All Cadillac is attempting to do (a little late) is react and respond with similar packaging... The Expedition was fine, but the Navigator was "better"... Yuppie Ford freaks will buy it = The Yukon is fine, but the Escalade will be "better"...and Yuppie GM freaks will buy it... Don't believe me? Walk in to a Cadillac dealership and ask/inquire about the Escalade - they've all got interested and excited people on a waiting list... In time, and who knows what wrinkles GM will add in to sweeten the pot, there's talk that the ever popular Northstar 32V V8 will enter in to the mix... People in droves have stepped up to the plate for the Navigator - they'll do the same for the Cadillac Escalade.. Preliminary pictures and info I've seen tell me it'll sell in its pier group...and in time, just like the all new 98 STS, impressive technology will find its way to the Escalade... As for the new Lexus & MB sport uts... the jury is still out... and as for side by side comparisons to the Escalade, they'll all have their pros and cons.
#9 of 994 rsholland by rsholland Jul 16, 1998 (1:35 pm)
CadillacMan Sorry to disagree with you. Even though the Navigator may be a sales success, for being the "premier" SUV statement that Ford could come up with, it does absolutely nothing in terms of moving the engineering/technology benchmark forward. Intellectually (and from every other possible standpoint), it is nowheres near as intriguing as the new Mercedes ML-320/430. The Escalade may (or may not) repeat the same sales success of the Lincoln. It certainly won't add to Cadillac's so-called image "the Standard of the World". It's just another badge-engineered model added to the already over-bloated GM model lineup. Besides, what does this do to the GMC Denali's image as supposedly the "premier" SUV from the General. It's just the latest example that crisis-management is what controls GM. Bob
#10 of 994 bigfur by bigfur Jul 17, 1998 (3:25 am)
Being that I work in a GMC dealership I know for a fact that the sales people are really pissed off at GM for this. The Denali was supposed to be THE SUV of GM. Why does GM screw themselves over like this, its AFU.
#11 of 994 JTRICKEL by JTRICKEL Jul 21, 1998 (2:46 am)
THE REASON SO MANY MERCEDES SUV'S ARE BEING TRADED IN ON LINCOLN NAVIGATORS IS THAT IF YOU WANT TO RIDE IN A JEEP BUY MERCEDES. IF YOU WANT TO RIDE IN A REAL SUV BY NAVIGATOR. THE NAVIGATOR WAS PROJECTED TO SELL ABOUT 40,000 UNITS THIS FIRST YEAR AND YOU STILL HAVE LITTLE CHOICE AND FULL STICKER PRICE. DOES THIS SOUND LIKE A DOG??? MERCEDES WILL SELL ABOUT ONE-HALF THAT AMOUNT.
#12 of 994 microrepair by microrepair Jul 21, 1998 (5:55 pm)
I guess my values must be a little warped. For some reason, I don't think of "wood trim", "leather upholstery", "gold-plated badges", "memory seats with 6 settings", "headlight wipers", "automatic day/night rear view mirrors", and other baubles as meaningful or "better" when it comes to a motor vehicle. I tend to think more in terms of 1) relibility, 2)durability (longevity), 3)ergonomic comfort, 4)handling response, 5)roadholding, and value for the money as more important criteria to use when choosing a motor vehicle. Of course, everyone can make their own choices based upon their priorities. Personally I won't spend 30-38K for a vehicle that is basically the same as a lesser stablemate selling for 22-26K. If the new Cadillac SUV comes with a Northstar engine instead of a GM/generic Chevy/Olds/Pontiac, then it's a start. If they throw in a sophisticated AWD & ABS combo similar to the ML320, then they're getting close to maybe parting me and my wallet. For the record, I admire many things about the MB ML320 and the Lexus RX300. However, they are not perfect either and I'm not proposing that all SUV's emulate those two. But there have to be ways to make the top-of-the-line models truly better than their cheaper siblings and therefore earn the right to charge a lot more money for them. The Lincoln Navigator is NOT better than the Expedition, it is just more expensive. It will not last longer, it will not climb steeper hills, and it will not visit the repair garage an less often. To many people it looks better and feels better, therefore let them spend the extra 10K for it. I won't.
#13 of 994 rsholland by rsholland Jul 27, 1998 (2:56 pm)
DTRICKEL The only reason Mercedes will sell less than the Navigator, is because of production limitations. The ML320 has had a 9-12 month waiting list ever since it was announced. Once the DaimlerChrysler deal is completed that will probably change for the better. As for those trading in Mercedes ML's for something else - well, you can't please everybody. By the way, what is your definition of a "real SUV"? Most people in the know would say that term (SUV) originated with the Jeep; a vehicle that you just put down. Bob
#14 of 994 rsholland by rsholland Jul 27, 1998 (2:59 pm)
microrepair Your values are just fine. Bob
#15 of 994 rsholland by rsholland Jul 31, 1998 (1:03 am)
The current edition of Automobile magazine has a picture of the new Caddy SUV (aka Truck deVille) next to a new GMC Denali. Aside from a different mesh in the grille and the logos, they're identical. The Truck deVille has a bit more wood inside, and the OnStar GPS is standard. I'm sure it won't be long before we start seeing versions with padded vinyl roofs, whitewalls, fender skirts, and fake wire-wheel hubcaps. Bob
#16 of 994 jstirpe by jstirpe Aug 12, 1998 (12:07 pm)
Navigator or Escalade ?? I am currently leasing a Ford Explorer, but when the Navigator came out, it was love at first site. However, out comes the Cadillac Escalade and now we have some competition. Any advise as to which luxury SUV is really worth the $40,000 plus price tag ?? Replies to this message: brycar (Nov 03, 2005 7:31 am)

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