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#61 of 994 davidcalhoun by davidcalhoun Apr 14, 1999 (12:37 pm)
As soon as the Escalade came out, I was wondering why anyone would buy the 1999 model. The entire G.M. SUV line-up is due for a re-design in 2000. The new generation of G.M. SUV's will have better technology (better engines, brakes, chassis, etc) So why buy this 1999 Escalade?
#62 of 994 dressed poorly by davidcalhoun Apr 14, 1999 (1:22 pm)
If you run into a dealer who won't let you test drive a Cadillac because of your "ripped up jeans", show the owner your IRS 1040 taxes and then tell him "don't judge a book by it's cover". Sometimes I just have my bank's president call the dealership to inform them of their loss. There are two types of people: 1)Those who have it and don't need to flaunt it. 2) Those who don't and pretend they do --- it must make them feel "special" or "superior" --- get a life.
#63 of 994 cdg19 by cdg19 Apr 15, 1999 (11:57 pm)
I suppose Caddilac will come out with a truck next just like the Navigator truck
#64 of 994 Nice job GM by bostnwhalr May 20, 1999 (6:57 pm)
Have all you Escalade fans heard that the new Escalade is not coming out for at least another year? You're stuck with the old one while GMC and Chevy get the updated and vastly improved new one. What is GM/Cadillac thinking? Of course, I guess we should expect this from the division that forgot how to count back in December 1998.
#65 of 994 no_body_74 by no_body_74 May 22, 1999 (3:05 pm)
I think you better check your sources. Cadillac is coming out with a completely redesigned Escalade in 2000. They have not shown it an auto show yet because they are working to differentiate it from the Denali and other GM SUV. I think they are going to try to have a different exterior shape as well as a more "Cadillac" interior with the electronic climate control and stereo unit that Cadillac is famous for.
#66 of 994 greenml430 by greenml430 May 23, 1999 (1:55 am)
I understand the "New Platform" Escalade will be a Mid-Year release & most likely marketed as a 2001 model. Cadillac however is working feverishly to bring it in earlier. The Navigator is killing both the Denali & Escalade together in total sales & GM needs to build a fire under the engerneering team redesigning this VERY profitable SUV. The sooner it arrives, if done well, the better.
#67 of 994 No body 74 by bostnwhalr May 26, 1999 (3:54 pm)
My "source" is the June 1999 issue of Automobile magazine. They said that it is coming out next year as a 2001 model. The new Suburban/Tahoe/Yukon are out this fall. As greenml430 has said, hopefully Cadillac is taking the time to truly differentiate the Escalade from its lesser cousins. At least Ford was wise enough to equip the Navigator with an exclusive engine at 300hp. Perhaps GM is thinking along the same lines....
#68 of 994 revgslick by revgslick Jun 05, 1999 (8:24 am)
Let me be the first to bring a contrarion point of view. A) PPl who are spending 10k more for a navigator over an expedition are either buying an XLT Expy or are getting raped by the dealer. If you are to comparably equip a navigator and an Expedition E/B the difference sums up to $4-$5k. With this you get different leather, 2nd row buckets, 300hp DOHC engine, better warranty etc. B). I test drove a Denali, Escalade, Land Cruiser, Expedition, Navigator and LX470. The two entrants from Toyota were just awesome pieces of machinery but the price difference for a decent looking Land Cruiser/LX470 is astonishing compared to the Ford/GM luxo-utes so they were off the list.   I liked the Denali and the tu-tone leather, didn't even think about the escalade because the major difference (onstar) can be had on the denali.   The Expedition just didn't lust me as much as the Navigator.   So now I was down to the Navigator or Denali. My decision was the Navigator because of the more powerful engine (300hp) vs. (255). I need to tow a boat so the tow capacity issue was a must. Also, the Denali didn't have a third seat so it couldn't fit the bill. Also, I managed to save 2k on the navigator compared to the denalis because the dealers wouldn't budge off of MSRP.    With the 2k I went and upgraded my speakers in the Nav and also had an Alpine CVA-1000 TV screen installed. I am very happy with the deal but to each his own. Just thought I would let you know what I picked and why.
#69 of 994 Watch For Our New... by bonnie_rick Jun 23, 1999 (9:59 pm)
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#70 of 994 s_cole by s_cole00 Jun 25, 1999 (4:44 pm)
I enjoyed Edmond's review of the Caddy SUV. I own a '96 Tahoe. I really like the vehicle. I felt silly buying it when there's only me and the Mrs., but then we have a 20' boat to tow and had numerous mishapps trying to haul it in and out of unimproved launch ramps with our '81 Buick Century wagon. Hauling everything from firewood to furniture was easier too. My RC boat racing hobby takes me to many off road ponds as well. There's actually room to sleep in the back when rain starts soaking my tent at a camp site. The big truck makes freeway driving in the snow almost a joy. The vehicle laughs off snow drifts that would spin-out a car. I actually wanted a vehicle based on a chassis that was around a long time. My hope was that bugs would all be worked out and I could expect a machine that wouldn't spend time at the dealer. So far this has been true. The vehicle has not been back under the warranty. I have enhanced the vehicle slightly to deal with some of the minor short-commings. A set of heavier Bilstein shocks to stop wind wander and firm up the ride. A set of Stainless Steel gas slotted disc's for the rear brakes. Carbon fiber pads for the front. This baby WILL STOP! This setup pulls up the pedal slop too. The ultimate cruelty was that I purchased a 99 Civic Si to use for my long work commute and spare the gas and the wear and tear on my Tahoe, but when I got the insurance bill I found that I could have driven the Tahoe for even money. The Si cost 2.5 times what the Tahoe does to insure and that's at least the fuel cost difference.

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