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#25 of 145 Re: [theo2709] by evok Jul 22, 2004 (5:38 am)
Replying to: theo2709 (Jul 21, 2004 5:57 am) Theo: From what I hear, Lutz and Cafaro were at it over the front end. Lutz watered it down to the point it looks just like a mild up date of the current front end. Cafaro wanted to make it edgier then the current vehicle with huge head lamps. Very in your face.   Also, last I heard Lutz wanted unique doors. The math data was to be frozen months ago. It depends on how much Lutz wanted to change the door. If substancial it could affect the out ring sheet metal. New doors could be an expensive proposition.   I do not know if it officially has been pushed back or if the release date has been change but I know they are under the gun.
#26 of 145 by nvbanker Jul 22, 2004 (1:54 pm)
I agree with samnoe - the problem isn't on the outside, it's the Chevy truck interior with plood here and there that is a turn off. Lutz should know better than that!
#27 of 145 2006 is that correct by blkcadillac Nov 24, 2004 (3:26 pm)
I thought that the Tahoe and Yukon would debeut first in 2006, then in 2007 the new Escalade would premire.   As like before the Tahoe and Yukon came out in 2000 then the Escalade in early 2001 sold as a 2002 model.
#28 of 145 Re: [theo2709] by pacific Nov 28, 2004 (8:46 pm)
Replying to: theo2709 (Jul 19, 2004 11:55 am) I leased (for spouse and 3 kids) a 2000 Ford Excursion V10 with limited slip diff. for two years. We decided NOT to buy. I now own a 2002 Acura MDX w/touring pkg. I love the MDX and it seats up to 7 with little luggage room. B/c it's paid for, I will prob. keep it another 10 years. I miss the large Excursion and its room, but the spouse wanted more luxury I looked at a $70k ESV, but can't justify the price. I can buy a 2000 Excursion for 12,000 and intall a better engine and new leather for uner 15,000. It's LARGER than the ESV and let's us keep $50k growing tax deferred. As for keeping up with the Jones family: newsflash: they are broke. Ha! Replies to this message: blkcadillac (Nov 29, 2004 10:59 am) eaton53 (Nov 29, 2004 1:35 pm)
#29 of 145 Re: [pacific] by blkcadillac Nov 29, 2004 (10:59 am)
Replying to: pacific (Nov 28, 2004 8:46 pm) Jones, thats funny...Yes they are broke...COME ON buy the ESV...But which one though? The Platinum has many features.. Great Sound system, DVD-based navigation, rear seat DVD entertainment system with two 7-inch screens, 2nd- and 3rd-row, includes four wireless headphones  Seating, heated and cooled, 1st- and 2nd-row  Interior accents, chrome  Trim, door panel, pleated leather  Trim, burled walnut wood  Cupholders, heated and cooled, 1st-row  Pillars, premium headliner and cloth wrapped  Floor mats, premium  Wheels, 20-inch chrome aluminum, 9-spoke  Sunroof, power  Grille, chrome  Badging, platinum All this is not worth 70K...Well I guess not....Hey what is larger than the Excursion? Replies to this message: eaton53 (Nov 29, 2004 1:35 pm)
#30 of 145 Re: [blkcadillac] by eaton53 Nov 29, 2004 (1:35 pm)
Replying to: blkcadillac (Nov 29, 2004 10:59 am) "Hey what is larger than the Excursion?"   This is (as pickups go, at least): http://money.cnn.com/2004/09/13/pf/autos/monster_truck/
#31 of 145 Re: Improvement [corvette] by lordaddy Mar 15, 2005 (3:05 pm)
Replying to: corvette (May 19, 2004 5:28 pm) A restyle would be nice, but PLEASE GM get rid of the huge Caddy emblem on the back of the SUV. If you get it any bigger you could use it as a tire. Other than that, sweet ride. Could use some updating and it needs to be set apart from the Suburban.
#32 of 145 Re: [rctennis3811] by lexusrocks Mar 24, 2005 (2:39 am)
Replying to: rctennis3811 (Apr 25, 2004 11:54 am) Im with you man. The current Escalade has only two things going for it, an outrageously powerful motor as well as sharp styling that helps it get noticed in a crowd. You won't confuse that front grille with that of a Yukon/Tahoe. Anyway, apart from that, I find the Escalade to be lacking in several areas.   1) It needs a new dashboard. Using the same dashboard design found in the cheaper Suburban/Yukon XL, Tahoe/Yukon, Silverado/Sierra is unacceptable to me. Come on, isn't it bad enough that the same dash design is found on all General Motors fullsize trucks/SUVs? This design dates back to the year 2000, when General Motors redesigned it's fullsize trucks/SUVS. For paying a considerable premium over a loaded Yukon Denali, you would expect a little more substance. Also, why is the analog clock located so low on the dash? How do you see it? The wood on the dashboard is nice, but all in all an expensive vehicle like the Escalade should have a different dash to distinguish it from it's cheaper siblings. Hopefully this issue will be addressed in the redesign. Otherwise, the Escalade doesn't really justify it's high price tag.   2) The Escalade should also have a fold flat third row seat, just like the Expedition/Navigator. This feature makes the Escalade more family friendly.   3)The towing capacity of the Escalade rests at 8100 lbs. This is quite good, but to be more competitive, they should match or beat the 9100 pounds that the QX56 can tow, or the 8900 pounds that the Navigator can pull.   They should stick with the same engine for next year. Or better yet, drop the SSR's 6.0 liter V8 390hp in there. Give it the power to compete with an ML55 AMG or Porsche Cayenne.   Until the Escalade can meet all of this, my luxury SUV of choice is the Lincoln Navigator. It's got a good amount of power, the styling is subdued yet elegant, the interior is completely different from an Expedition, and the interior is cavernous, with tons of room for a family.   The QX56 looks really cheap inside, and there's not enough there to justify the premium over the Nissan Armada. Again, just like the Escalade, the same dash, in an ugly gray color is used. The QX56 is only good with regards to engine power and value.   How could the Escalade have won the 2003 Large Luxury SUV comparison test? JUst because it had a powerful engine? The real winner would have been the Lexus LX470 or the Lincoln Navigator. You can't go wrong with either one. Replies to this message: nvbanker (Mar 30, 2005 11:05 pm) blkcadillac (Apr 04, 2005 3:13 pm) nvbanker (Apr 05, 2005 10:06 pm) bosshogg (May 07, 2005 5:10 pm)
#33 of 145 Re: [lexusrocks] by nvbanker Mar 30, 2005 (11:05 pm)
Replying to: lexusrocks (Mar 24, 2005 2:39 am) I completely agree with your comments about the Escalade vs. the Navigator, lexusrocks. The only departure I take with you is on your comments regarding the LX-470. While it is a worthy competitor to the Navigator, the third seat in the LX-470 is somewhat of a joke, a bit useless and must be removed to use the area for cargo. No comparison to the fold-flat into the floor feature of the Navigator.
#34 of 145 Re: [lexusrocks] by blkcadillac Apr 04, 2005 (3:13 pm)
Replying to: lexusrocks (Mar 24, 2005 2:39 am) Well 50k+ people in 2004 liked the Escalade. So what if the dash is bad, it sells.   "Also, why is the analog clock located so low on the dash?" Hey just look at down at the clock and you will see the time!   Folding rear seats are not available in the LX470, the Range does even have a third row. And many others don't either so don't diss the Cadillac.   REAL people buying these luxury utes are not going to be towing 8,000 lbs + of anything.They'll have someone do it for them and not in their truck. Most people wouldn't dare even take these Luxury SUVS off road, so dont' even think they would tow something. The towing issue PLEASE.   Next.   Rumor is that the next gen will have a 400hp available engine.   The SRX is more up to par with the ML, X5, FX, RX, GX, and Cayenne not the Escalade it's more up with LX, Navigator, G, OX56.   Take the Navigator, Cadillac wont hurt. Replies to this message: nvbanker (Apr 05, 2005 10:06 pm) bosshogg (May 07, 2005 5:10 pm)

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