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3260 messages, Last post on Apr 28, 2009 at 7:02 AM
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I couldn't of said it better myself "obyone"! Cadillac has gone over the top once again with the new Escalade. It may offer a few upgrades over the new Denali but is it worth it? The new Escalade will start at around $46,500 for the 2wd version (yes 2wd, 285hp), and top out very close to $50,000 (4wd, 330hp, loaded). My question to you "pahnke23": Is the Stabilitrak, so-called high end leather, and the "Fusion of Power and Technology" (whatever that means) worth the extra bucks? Now, if that money tree in your backyard is bearing fruit, by all mean drop $50K on the Escalade. If your like the rest of us and work very hard for your money, compare the two SUV's and see which one is the better value --Butta |
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| I was somewhat torn between the Denali & Escalade the last 2 years, but with the "New Platform" vehicles it is no problem. I have always felt they were the best looking SUVs on the planet, bar none. In fact if they would have been available on the New Platform in '99 I possibly would have bought one instead of the '99 ML430, since traded for an '00 ML55. The Denali continues with the Best In Class looks it has always had, while the Escalade fails in an attempt to be bold, by simply being, ummm,..UGLY. But, the deciding for me is the Yukon will offer the Denali package on the XL, all I can say is: "It,s about time"! Offering the 6.0L V-8 in the 1/2 ton Denali is a stroke of brilliance as well, Denali buyers will not accept average performance, but will demand GMs best. Well done GMC, now build them with the excellent quality that we all believe you are capable of, & we will bust down the door to buy them. Good luck to all... | |
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Boy, I'm surprised of the sour comments. Personal choice has always been the rule in any purchase big or small! We also own an ML (430) but now need more room for our Great Pyrenees Dogs. The ML simply does not have the room for large dogs and cargo. The Denali XL is a big rig but I'd rather have the drive and handling of the Cadillac with Stabilitrak. The Mercedes ML has the "ESP" feature that seems similar in purpose. This feature has been commented on many times on the ML boards on how ESP keeps the ML from loosing control in various conditions. I also like the higher HP and torque on the Cadillac. I think both Cadi and Denali have some of the same "American" build issues that I have become accustomed to on our American Built ML430 unfortunately! I think it is personal preference and not necessarily price. I've asked GMC what price over invoice to pre-order Denali and they stated $1000 over Invoice. I asked Cadillac dealer the same and they stated $500 over Invoice. Once you add features such as Stabilitrak and the higher grade leather and perhaps the extra $$$ in design costs (even if you don't like it I'm sure it costs more to put the cadi front end on vs. the standard GMC). I'm not sure if I like the look of the Cadi but the lights look like they will illuminate the road well : ) Let's face it, most American SUV's aren't lookers any way. Basically, big bread boxes with minor aerodynamic mods to attract the public but still provide the function of large cargo capacities. I do like the Lincoln Nav front end hood/grill more than any other American SUV. I also like the dash better in the Nav and the true digital electronic climate control. I hate the look of the Three knobs to set climate functions in GMC Trucks even with automatic climate control..Americans make cheap looking dashes and switches in my opinion. Bottom line buy what you like and feel is important to you. Cheers |
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"most American SUV's aren't lookers any way. Basically, big bread boxes..." (hey, I resemble that comment). You forgot to add IMO. Because IMO, a lot of people would disagree with you. IMO, I like trucks, and I like the look of trucks. At least these suv's try to look like trucks. IMO, the MB ML series is a glorified station wagon with 4wd. (not a lot of room, and won't haul squat, IMO) But hey, you can't beat those 0 to 60 times right! Sorry, just had to vent. These new wannabe mini suv's (MB BMW etc) make me sick. But lets face it, not even half of these full size Denali's and Escalades will ever see Utility work anyway. (other than some golf clubs to the country club). Oh yea, IMO. |
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| ROFLMAO!! Best post yet joelis. Other than golf clubs, baby strollers fit well too... | |
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As probably the only person who has actually sold both the denali and escalade on this board, I have my own opinions. Yes, the escalade was 3 grand more for nicer leather and 4 emblems. However, you did get a year and 14,000 miles longer warranty. The lease program on it was better than the denali. If you are leasing it, they came out to about 25 bucks different per month. Now that the new ones are hitting the market you have a different scenario. IMHO (thanks for the reminder joelis!), the stabilitrac, the 345 (not 330) hp motor, the warranty, the leather, the etc.... will make it a breeze to sell the Cadillacs now. If I can just get over the look of the headlights now =). Of course, I said the same thing with the new deville... now I love it. Jeff |
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| Most folks in the market for an Escalade will easily be able to afford an Aztek to park next to it. This will guarantee that noone says anything bad about the Escalade's peculiar headlight treatment. | |
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I’m looking forward to purchasing a 2002 Cadillac Escalade in January of 2001. “in my opinion” the styling on the Cadillac is beautiful. The Cadillac does cost a little more than the GMC Denali, and I believe it is well worth it. Stabilitrac is an awesome safety feature. If you have ever put a Cadillac into a 4 wheel skid you will appreciate Stabilitrac, it can save your life by using traction control and ABS at the same time along with the electronic suspension to make sure the car/truck does not go into an uncontrollable spin. Stabilitrac also makes sure you power through corners in complete control as fast as possible, it is really an amazing system. The extra horsepower on the 4x4 version of the 2002 Escalade will be fun (6.0L 345HP the most any stock SUV comes with as of now, not to mention tons of torque). Maybe the GMC owners don’t care about Stabilitrac, and laugh at the concept of Fusing Art & Technology. People like that probably drink orange soda, have tattoos, watch nascar races, and are white trash (joke). Sure the Cadillac does not handle and accelerate as well as a v8 BMW X5 of Mercedes ML55 AMG. If you want a vehicle that accelerates fast and handles well you shouldn’t be looking at an SUV you should be looking at a sports car. The fastest SUVs performance is comparable to cheap cars. You should buy an SUV because of its record of safety, amount of luxuries, great visibility, and towing/hauling capacity. I can’t wait to try out the Cadillac Evoq that comes out in 2002 as a 2003. The Evoq will be made at the Corvette plant, be on the Corvette frame, replace the current Eldorado, and be a much faster car than the Chevy Corvette is. The word Cadillac is synonymous with best. This is because Cadillac’s are the best automobiles that come out of America. I just thought I’d mention this to the people on the board who have different “wrong” opinions about Cadillacs. |
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| I can see this board getting ugly in a hurry. lol | |
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Hey folks its the official propaganda writer for Cadillac. Does the position pay well or do they give you free car washes and oil changes for your '82 Eldorado? Seriously, The styling of the Escalade is certainly different, maybe even Avant Guard. Who knows, the new sheet metal might even grow on ya (kinda like foot fungus or hair plugs). My biggest problem is all of you "Escaladers" slamming the Denali in favor of Caddy's Stabilitrak. All the system boils down to is a safeguard for those of you who can't control your SUV to begin with (may I suggest a Volvo wagon instead). Ok, I'm done venting. Now I've gotta go get an orange soda pop and catch a NASCAR race while Billie Ray puts another tattoo of my mobile home on my chest. OUT! -- Butta |
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