You are here: Forums SUVs Cadillac Escalade Cadillac Escalade

Cadillac Escalade

986 messages,  Last post on Aug 25, 2008 at 11:57 AM

You are in the Cadillac Escalade Forum. Your Hosts are steve_ & tidester

What is this discussion about? Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade EXT, Cadillac Escalade ESV, SUV

Messages Page 62 of 100 1 ... 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 ... 100 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

#605 of 986 by steve_ HOST Jan 14, 2003 (7:52 pm)
"One thing's for sure with the 2003 Cadillac Escalade EXT — its comfort, ride, power and road presence have no equal on the road." Road Test: 2003 Cadillac Escalade EXT Steve, Host
#606 of 986 Wheels by force98 Jan 19, 2003 (5:18 pm)
Can anyone tell me if wheels from a '99 Escalade will fit an '02 Escalade? I found an awesone set of 4 Neeper 18" wheels mounted with Toyo Proxes ST 285/60VR18 high performance tires. They came off of a '99, and I can't get a straight answer if they changed bolt pattern/off-set on 2nd generation Escalade. Thanks!
#607 of 986 force98 by beach15 Jan 19, 2003 (8:32 pm)
They'll fit, it's the same bolt pattern. Hope this helps!
#608 of 986 Navigator VS. Escalade VS. Denali by bigpapa84 Jan 30, 2003 (2:10 pm)
Ok...I'm not very experienced at all in shopping for a new Luxury SUV, but I've just come upon a very large sum of $$$ and am in the market for either a Navigator, Escalade, or Yukon Denali. I plan to purchase the vehicle and have it fully customized by West Coast Customs in L.A. I was just wanting some experienced opinions. Which is better -- The Escalade, Navigator, or Yukon Denali? P.S. I know that the Escalade and Denali are basically manufactured by the same company. Thanks in advance for any input!
#609 of 986 Escalade vs Navigator by genec29 Jan 30, 2003 (8:36 pm)
I am planning on buying one.Could use some help in comparing both.Thanks for any advice that is given.
#610 of 986 Navigator +/- by gteach26 Jan 31, 2003 (2:14 pm)
I cannot comment on the escalade's drive because I have never driven one. I just purchased a 2003 Navigator ultimate with every option available. Although looks are a highly subjective matter, I prefer the Gator's styling inside and out. It has (again, just my opinion) a more elegant,classy look than the escalade. The interior of the new gators have been improved dramatically.   The navigator drives smoothly and has a nice tight feel when turning. It feels like you are driving a much smaller vehicle. What really sold me on the gator were the power fold flat third row, the hid lights, the extended rear parking assist, and the power liftgate (most or all of these features aren't available in the escalade). I hear the 4WD escalade has 345HP, while the 2WD has less than the navigator's 300HP. So if you are going with 2WD, the Gator will have more ponies (I live in flat, snow free Florida and have no need for the added expense and weight of a 4WD system). The Navigator also has an "advance track" feature which should kick in in very slippery situations or in heavy cornering. To me, the engine is just fine; it accelerates well and has smooth shifting. Also, Lincoln is offering free maintenance on these trucks for 3 years/36K miles -- you pay for the car and for gas, everything else is on them.   Annoyingly, my gator has been in the shop (already) for some suspension work, but my Lincoln service reps are always very accommodating when I go in. This truck comes with a load-leveling air suspension system (this is what was malfunctioning) that makes the truck sit level regardless of who's sitting where or what cargo you are carrying.   I have been in the Escalade at car shows and found the interior to be too similar to other GM products. If the Escalade had a better third row, a nicer dash, and more conservative front-end styling I would have seriously considered it.   I would think both vehicles would satisfy you in general, it just depends on your tastes. One more tidbit, the Navigators shipping from the factory now come with a DVD navigation system (almost identical to the lexus system) as an option. The Escalade (I think) does not offer a navigation option.   Any way you look at it, you are fortunate to be able to purchase these class of vehicles. Good luck and happy shopping!
#611 of 986 Escalade offroad capabilities?? by swizzle Feb 04, 2003 (1:56 am)
I know that the Hummer is the best offroad SUV and that the X5 sucks....but what about the escalade?? can i go camping deep in the forest?? climb over curbs during rush hour?   I can't seem to find any information on this subject??
#612 of 986 Offroad by paisan HOST Feb 04, 2003 (4:58 am)
The Escalade is marginal at best offroad.   It can probably handle curbs w/o too much issue, so long as you go up at an angle. How deep in the forest it goes, well that's debatable, if it's a forest service road you can most likely make it. If they are real offroad trails, I'd leave the bling bling and get something like a JGC, Trooper, Montero, or other Off-road vehicle that is suited for such environments.   Side note: The H2 is not as good of an offroad vehicle as the marketing hype would make it!   -mike
#613 of 986 re: offroad by sbcooke Feb 05, 2003 (7:43 pm)
Does the new escalade have AWD or does it have a center locking differential with part time 4wd options? I read an article in fourwheeler magazine last year that said the escalade got stuck with no wheels turning because the traction control/awd system was confused and wouldn't send power to any wheels?
#614 of 986 AWD by paisan HOST Feb 06, 2003 (5:02 am)
It only has AWD/Traction Control.   -mike

Messages Page 62 of 100 1 ... 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 ... 100 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

You are here: Forums SUVs Cadillac Escalade Cadillac Escalade