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Tim M.D.
I haven't even started my '97 Expedition since I picked up my Caddy.
LIFE IS GOOD.
FOR SALE sign on your Expedition. Who would want to drive that!! FORD the name says it all. There is absolutely no comparo between that and what you're driving now.
owner
'00 Denali
'00 Silverado
Where do I go from here...
The Big Apple is the setting for big news from GMC with the world-wide introduction of the all-new 2001 Yukon Denali at the New York Auto Show. GMC's full-size, upscale SUV is sure to impress attendees with unsurpassed levels of styling,
improved capabilities and premium features in a true professional-grade package.
In addition to Yukon Denali, GMC will make world-wide introductions of two additional vehicles, that when combined with Denali, strengthen GMC's hold on the premium truck
market and further heighten GM's full-size truck leadership.
The Yukon Denali features the most powerful engine in the half-ton, full-size utility segment - a new Vortec 6000 V8 that delivers 325-horsepower and 370 ft-lb of torque. The
addition of a heavy-duty electronically controlled
four-speed automatic transmission makes this powertrain combination highly responsive and quick reacting.
And, for the first time in a full-size SUV, Yukon Denali is equipped with a standard full-time all-wheel-drive system that provides superior handling and traction for varying
road conditions without requiring extra effort from the driver. Handling also gets a boost from the standard
AutoRide computer-controlled suspension system, which provides automatic variable shock damping on all four wheels. Yukon Denali is also the first full-size SUV to offer 17-inch wheels and tires to enhance the vehicle's smooth, quiet ride even further. Yukon Denali's new, unsurpassed powertrain plus it's great chassis gives new
meaning to agility and control on any road.
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04-17-00
ladyblue
Community Leader/SUV Conference
Purchased a new Escalade yesterday. Great ride and a lot more luxurious than the 97 Tahoe I traded on it. Negatives are the ridiculous location of the VCR! Location under the rear seat cushion would be OK, but when folding the seats flat for carrying cargo or luggage, the seat won't fold all the way down because it hits (and crushes) the VCR. Doesn't GM have Autocad to check this type of dimensional conflict? Absolutely embarassing for them! The TV antenna is two little wires which are supposed to be "glued down" to the drivers side cargo area window frame inside the car. The little stickers don't hold and the little wires "slap and rattle" as they hit the window while you drive. Great!!
The "On-Star" system on my new car is fully inoperable, though the dealer attempted to set it up for me in the proscribed manner. I discovered that the "Human voice" feature is really just an ordinary cell phone connection. You have to be within range of a GTE cell site to talk to an operator at "Onstar". The only message I get is that my system "is not authorized to use Onstar".
Other than the above "typically American car" quality problems, I really do like the car's ride and interior comfort, and the exterior styling and 'curb appeal' is quite nice. Learning that the Escalade does not have 4 wheel disc brakes was a shocker - after I had signed on the dotted line!
As you stated also I am very pleased with my Escalade, the interior is very luxurious and comfortable and the exterior is stylish & elegant. I rented a Navigator 2 weeks ago and I must admit, Caddie hands down ! The interior noise from the engine was a bit much and I kept feeling as though I were going to slip off the drivers seat. Everyone is entitled to their opinion and the fact is that no one car, truck or suv is perfect for everyone. It all comes down to preference and what we're willing to part with our hard earned $$$$ for !!!
Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of a Cadillac Escalade. The 2000 Escalade's bold styling and ingenious technology is further supported by an Onboard Entertainment system. Reading through your comments about Onboard Entertainment - it looks as though you have participated in Escalade's recent Onboard Entertainment Marketing Promotion.
We strive to provide our customers with the very best options. The Onboard Entertainment promotion offers a flip-down, high resolution 6.4" LCD monitor, Videocassette player unit, TV tuner, Infrared wireless headphones, Infrared remote control, auxiliary input jacks (DVD, camcorder or video game unit interface) and a for 4 years/ 50,000 miles warranty by Rosen Products, matching the vehicle warranty.
We would like to collect you name and phone number to have someone verify the Onboard Entertainment unit is part of our promotion and that the installation was done correctly. While the VCP location does not meet your satisfaction - we believe you will truly value the functionality of the Onboard Entertainment system.
With regards to other Onboard Entertainment concerns you may have - please feel free to discuss them in detail when we contact you. We are sure that a great many of them can be resolved with some simple steps.
Once again, thank you for purchasing a Cadillac Escalade. Please forward me your name and contact information to michael.Solomon@gm.com so that I can put the appropriate person in touch with you.
Michael Solomon
Escalade Brand Team
He is very knoledgable of his product and more than willing to assist with your concerns.Brett, if you should happen to view this thanx again for the great customer service.
Is it going to be redesigned?
A few dealers here in SoCal are saying the '01 will be a '00 carryover with no major changes in favor of an all new Caddy SUV for '02. Others have said the '01 will follow the Denali but include a standard entertainment system. As it stands no one seems to have any solid info on the future of the Escalade.
Bob
I have a '95 trooper ltd-ands sometimes the trans
seems to slip & the check engine light comes on
or the transmission light comes on. It seems as
though it slip out of the 2wd, anyone know thhe
problem
For a 3 year lease: Tahoe $5000 total down payment, $619 per month.(I was getting the Tahoe $3000 below factory invoice of $41,600)
For a 3 year lease: Escalade $4600 total down and $579 per month.
You don't have to be a rocket scientest to know which is more. The Escalade rides better than my other Cadillac.
KarenS
Edmunds.com Town Hall Host
Read Edmunds Road Test Of Luxury S.U.V.
Escalade came in dead last !!!!!!!!!!
Why it there no trip computer? Can one be added?
What is the best and most affordable way to have a cellular phone with a hands free speaker phone installed?
All input appreciated.
Stannova1
It will go a long way towards repositioning/reestablishing the brand with influential young influencers. Entertainers, athletes, and young executives as recently as 2 years ago would have laughed at the notion of getting a Caddy. Now, the Escalade will be in the same garages and valets of trendy hot spots parked next to 911's, S500's, S600's, CLK's, CL's, 7's, Jag's, Range Rovers, and other luxury vehicles. The Escalade will put the Caddy back in the same frame of reference as those vehicles. That is a significant development that further validates GM's decision to create Cadillac versions of their SUV's/Trucks. The result will be younger customers more open to the possibility of seriously considering other Caddy products like the Evoq and Imag. That will be a serious win for Caddillac and American Luxury in general.
GM wants Cadillac to compete with the best the SUVs in the world. The Escalade just doesn't cut the mustard. All it does is reinforce the long-standing image of Cadillac being a huge "soft," American luxury barge, with little in the way of technical or engineering innovation. It is no way, state-of-the-art, or cutting edge.
Where's the 5-speed automatic transmission? Where's the Northstar engine? Where's the independent rear suspension? Where's the fold into-the-floor third rear seat? What happened to the low range in the transfer case? It used to be there! Okay, so it's got the On-Star system. Big deal.
The Japanese and especially the Europeans are light years ahead of Cadillac when it come to innovation.
If this is the "Best" GM can offer, the future's for GM is not looking great. And, as usual, Cadillac is the follower -- not the leader.
Bob
I repeat:
Where's the 5-speed automatic that Acura, Mercedes and BMW have?
Where's the IRS that Acura, Lexus RX300, Mercedes and BMW have?
Where's the split folding-into-the-floor third rear seat the Acura MDX has?
Lincoln is NOT the target. Mercedes, BMW, Acura and Lexus are, if you want to be considered "world-class." All those brands offer more "high-tech" engineering than does the Escalade.
Yes, I have seen and read about the new 2002 Escalade. It doesn't impress.
Bob
My point is this: Cadillac and Lincoln are supposed to be the best that America can offer in terms of luxury, engineering, whatever... They've got the luxury end nailed. Always have. But that's it. Period. Both Cadillac and Lincoln cars are finally starting to make inroads as being considered "world class." The SUVs have a long way to go before achieving that status.
I am willing to bet anyone, that when we start reading comparison tests (be it Consumer Reports, Edmund's or the auto/SUV buff books) between the Escalade and the other "premium" SUVs, that the Escalade will continue to be at, or near, the bottom. It will be good at being luxurious -- which is a given. It will be middle-of-the-road to poor in all other areas of performance. I'm talking about all around performance, not just what 345 HP can do in a straight line.
If you like GM's definition of what a luxury SUV should be, fine. I don't, and will continue to speak out. If that offends you, too bad.
Bob