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#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...
#846 of 994 2007 EXT by jimvee Mar 14, 2006 (12:52 pm)
Does anyone know when the 2007 EXT will be available?   Also, any chance that the rear window in the 2007 EXT will be power activated?
#847 of 994 2006 EXT movable load floor by jimvee Mar 14, 2006 (12:57 pm)
According to Edmunds, the 2006 EXT is supposed to have a "movable load floor." Has anyone seen this? When I went to the dealer, the salesman didn't know what I was talking about (shock) and I sure couldn't see anything in the bed that looked like it moved. Does this only come as part of the power tonneau cover (which the '06s I looked at didn't have), or is Edmunds (say it ain't so) wrong? Replies to this message: steve_ (Mar 14, 2006 1:22 pm)
#848 of 994 Re: 2006 EXT movable load floor [jimvee] by steve_ HOST Mar 14, 2006 (1:22 pm)
Replying to: jimvee (Mar 14, 2006 12:57 pm) Forbessays the movable load floor is debuting later in the model year. Anybody else know about the floor?   Steve, Host
#849 of 994 First Impression 2007 Escalade by gumps Mar 15, 2006 (6:53 pm)
I just test drove the 2007 Escalade and its smokin! The interior is first class. The seat must use a new frame design because it is totally different than last years. The old seats had frame bars that went right into my kidneys. Ergonomically GM is begining to get it. The flat panel display for NAV and radios uses one of the biggest screens I've seen in any car and it is touch sensitive. The bigger screen makes it easier to use and safer. The quality of the materials inside is on par with the highest levels seen in any domestic car and most likely many foriegn competitors.   As far as the ride goes, the exhaust they put on the car sounds a little throaty, but I guess they wanted to make sure you knew it had a big engine underneath. The all wheel disk brakes were right on and for the most part, the car tracked pretty well in turns. Not much rolling. If only GM would figure out how to eliminate the wind noise from those big mirrors on the freeway they might really be on to something when it comes to road noise. Other than the engine, the car is really quiet.   It is a fantastic car, and GM knows it. It is pricey, and the lease program sucks right now. They really should have made it more attractive to buy so they can get them on the road and get everyone talking about them.   For now only those with money to burn will take the plunge, but the water is warm and the sun is shining on GM as they have something that is really top notch. The 2007 Escalade is certainly a car to want for.
#850 of 994 Rented a 2007 Escalade by stupidwingnut Mar 20, 2006 (12:53 pm)
Just had a rental of a 2007 Escalade (National Car Rental at Denver airport). I have not been much of a GM fan but this is a nice ride. Powerful, looks great, rides tight and is firm and quiet. The only disappointment was the interior, but let me qualify that: the interior, especially the dash, looks great. Instrument nacelle is very cool and all controls were well placed. Seats very ergo-friendly. Two things came to mind: the materials quality is so-so, especially the "wood trim" - it is just plastic and looks it. Also, the chrome door handle feels like a heavy plastic, and had a sharp ridge along the top! Same rough feeling on the end of the left-side control stalk. These are fine points, but at this price point I don't expect to find these flaws. But as big SUV's go, this thing is fun to drive and fun to be seen in.
#851 of 994 No price break by steve_ HOST Mar 21, 2006 (4:24 pm)
No Discount for You: Cadillac Holds Price on '07 Escalades (Inside Line)   Steve, Host Replies to this message: sfleming (Mar 26, 2006 8:02 pm) awf_axis (Mar 27, 2006 2:08 pm) steve_ (Mar 27, 2006 7:07 pm) sfleming (Mar 30, 2006 9:35 pm) gap2006 (Mar 31, 2006 6:10 am)
#852 of 994 Re: No price break [steve_] by sfleming Mar 26, 2006 (8:02 pm)
Replying to: steve_ (Mar 21, 2006 4:24 pm) Give it six months. We're in the last couple years of vehicles like this. Even those who can afford the gas are being pressured to cease their 'conspicuous consumption'. Six months from now they'll drop the price and start up the 'employee price for everyone' or 0% financing or both.   I wish someone would report on this drive train! It would be nice to know if the new 6 speed tranny is really great or so so or what. Replies to this message: awf_axis (Mar 27, 2006 2:08 pm) steve_ (Mar 27, 2006 7:07 pm) sfleming (Mar 30, 2006 9:35 pm) gap2006 (Mar 31, 2006 6:10 am)
#853 of 994 Re: No price break [sfleming] by awf_axis Mar 27, 2006 (2:08 pm)
Replying to: sfleming (Mar 26, 2006 8:02 pm) Got an '07 March 1st. Just took it on a 1,200 mile trip. Regarding the 6 spd, its certainly seems more responsive in terms of regular driving (smooth). The 1st gear is a bit lower than the '05 Denali I previously had. At 75mph, tach is just under 2000rpm The only odd thing I had happen was when I was doing about 50, and stepped on it, there was a 1 second hesitation. However, the pause almost felt like I tapped the brakes. Couldn't repeat this again.   The manual shift option is really a "suggested" gear option. It doesn't let you you bogg down if you fail to downshift, then try to accelerate. Likewise, if you get too many rpms, it will shift anyway.   When towing is engaged, it will downshift to hold your speed downhill after tapping the brakes. Caught me off guard at first, but it's seems to be a brake saver. I live in the Lake Tahoe area, and I would cook and warp the rotors on the Denali every 10k. When NOT in tow mode, I sense it also doing some downshifting, but at much lower ratios. Similar to the BMW X3 my wife has.   I'm most interested in the towing, as I have a 4000lb boat that really caused stress on the old 4 spd Denali. Its either bogged or screaming at freeway speeds on hills. I'm hoping the gear spread means I'm not in 2nd gear, doing 5000 rpm's up the grade on I-80. Boat comes out of storage once the snow melts. If anyone's interested, I'll post a report.   Sorry for the long post. (New Member...) Replies to this message: steve_ (Mar 27, 2006 7:07 pm) sfleming (Mar 30, 2006 9:35 pm) gap2006 (Mar 31, 2006 6:10 am)

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