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#837 of 994 Re: 2007 Escalade Road Test Reports-why none? [rcf8000] by sfleming Feb 16, 2006 (10:32 pm)
Replying to: rcf8000 (Feb 16, 2006 7:22 am) rcf8000,    Yeah me too. Only thing I can think of is GM won't give em any cars. Hiding something? From what I've seen so far I'm REALLY disappointed. Put the plastic panels back on it for Pete's sake! I don't want to drive a Tarhole.    I guess GM had info on how bad the Navigator was going to be and figured they didn't really have to do much. Also I'm sure they realize with very few years left in which they can make and sell these behemoths .... why go to the trouble to redesign them?    I really hate to boost Toyota/Lexus bottom line when GM is in such deep doodoo but ..... oh well.
#838 of 994 will i be happy with escalade? by luvboxrs Feb 20, 2006 (12:19 pm)
I know no one's seen/driven the 07 yet, but are you guys happy with your escalades in general? I owned a Landcruiser and LOVED it, sold it to buy a Lexus gs430. Now with a baby on the way, I'm going back to an SUV. I was thinking another LC, but then started thinking about the Lexus LX470. I know I would like either the LC or the Lexus. The fit and finish of Toyota products is A+. The last American SUV I owned was a falling apart piece of junk and I'm a little gunshy.   Would you consider the fit and finish of your Escalades top notch? Worth 65k? Or does it have cheap plasticy parts?   Love any feedback... Replies to this message: rcf8000 (Feb 20, 2006 1:24 pm)
#839 of 994 Re: will i be happy with escalade? [luvboxrs] by rcf8000 Feb 20, 2006 (1:24 pm)
Replying to: luvboxrs (Feb 20, 2006 12:19 pm) I have an '04 LX470, and I like it very much. I've seen the new Tahoe. It doesn't look as high quality as the LX. Neither has an ideal third row configuration, but I think the LX is better in that regard. The new Escalade costs a lot more than a Tahoe, so it may be a lot better as far as interior quality is concerned. I haven't seen one, but I intend to check them out.
#840 of 994 lack of headroom in Escalade by doubleagle Feb 20, 2006 (5:52 pm)
I went to buy a new Escalade ESV this past week, but was "shocked" to discover the lack of adequate head clearance. I am only 6'2", but could not get comfortable. The salesman seemed amazed, but I cannot believe others have not commented. We now drive an LX470 which has plenty of headroom. Any ideas on why the difference? Will the 07 ESV have this problem solved? Replies to this message: tyresmoker (Mar 02, 2006 5:00 am)
#841 of 994 Escalade by sfleming Feb 20, 2006 (6:58 pm)
Gee,   A posting flurry! I'm 6'2 and 240 lbs and used to massive space in a vehicle. I drive a Dodge Ram extended cab right now and it is rooooomy. I felt cramped in the LX470. I've driven the Escalade and it felt pretty roomy in comparison although not as voluminous as my Dodge. I almost bought one last year but decided to wait for the 6 speed tranny. I'm down on the looks from the pics I've seen but ultimately I don't pick a vehicle on looks. They say they have added leg room. Perhaps the seat goes down further as it goes back.   Really the only contender I see on the landscape is the LX but it's ten grand more than the caddy and it's tight inside. May let the wife get that one. I want an EXT. This may be the last year for such a vehicle as the oil situation is only going to get worse as it looks now.   I just received my Escalade brochure in the mail and I'm fairly impressed. Still want to hear from Edmond's however. Get off your butts guys! One thing I am still questioning is the engine. I thought this new aluminum motor was sposed to have that feature of dropping to 6 or 4 cylinders at highway speed? Don't see any mention of it in the brochure. Anybody know anything. Replies to this message: tdoh (Feb 23, 2006 5:06 pm)
#842 of 994 Re: Escalade [sfleming] by tdoh Feb 23, 2006 (5:06 pm)
Replying to: sfleming (Feb 20, 2006 6:58 pm) I could be mistaken but I believe the 6.2L engine that will be offered in the '07 Esky (and Denali) doesn't have DOD.   Also interesting that the final drive ratio offered on the '07 Esky is 3.42; guess GM felt that the increased power in the new engine would partially offset any low-end off-the-line grunt due to dropping from a 3.73 to a 3.42 rear end...that and the fact that a taller (or is it shorter--I always get the two mixed up) final drive offers relatively better fuel economy than a shorter (taller?) and a higher top end--at least theoretically.
#843 of 994 Re: 2007 Escalade Road Test Reports-why none? [rcf8000] by steve_ HOST Feb 23, 2006 (9:21 pm)
Replying to: rcf8000 (Feb 16, 2006 7:22 am) Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner - the forum is undergoing some reorganization and this discussion fell off my radar for a while.   I don't know what editorial has scheduled for testing, but let them know what you'd like to see written up:   Contact us   or just email using editoredmunds.com.   Here's a First Look and some spy shots to tide you over.   Steve, Host
#844 of 994 press request by kirstie_h HOST Feb 27, 2006 (12:40 pm)
A major national newspaper would like to interview those who bought a 2007 Lincoln Navigator or a Cadillac Escalade and got a sizable discount off the sticker price. Please respond to jfallonedmunds.com before Wednesday, March 1, 2006 with your daytime contact info and a few words about the model you chose.
#845 of 994 Re: lack of headroom in Escalade [doubleagle] by tyresmoker Mar 02, 2006 (5:00 am)
Replying to: doubleagle (Feb 20, 2006 5:52 pm) Funny you mention...I have 3" on ya and have driven Ford products due to their room ('05 King Ranch S-Crew)..Want to "go back" to an SUV for a few reasons...Anyway, looked at the new Tahoe when it first dropped...Room was great! Looked at another- loaded up LTZ with a roof, my head was hitting the headliner. Could not believe it...GM added to the seat travel but limited the headroom...

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