What did your Escalade replace?

[BD997]

Originally Posted by simplemind

WTF.....Sorry, just have to ask!

had to trade her in... I was bored of her and wanted a new project car..... I do miss the power though... 530hp beast...

[WaynesNside]

I got rid of my 03 Navigator for an EXT. Man I have been lovin it.

[bone135_99]

07 Tahoe

[TSS]

Originally Posted by bone135_99

07 Tahoe

I had a real tough decision between the Tahoe and the Lade. I like the looks of the LTZ (in white) with 20s better than the Lade. The Lade won for cooled seats, my excellent caddy dealer, and most importantly the 6.2. Make me feel really good about my decision and tell me why you switched "up" to the Lade!

[blownC6Z]

My 07 replaced my 04 that replaced my 00. I've always been a Chevy guy but my first Escalade was the 00 and I was hooked.

[jbling173]

08 Escalade replaced my 2000 ford expedition. Wanted more power and luxury.

[HiredGun]

I just purchased a pre-certified 07 AWD with 16k miles. The Cadillac replaces a 2004 Audi A6 2.7T S-Line. We simply needed more room for the family.

As for the new Escalade, all I can say is WOW. The used SUV market is very, very soft and I cannot believe what I paid for the Cadillac.

[TSS]

Originally Posted by HiredGun

I just purchased a pre-certified 07 AWD with 16k miles. The Cadillac replaces a 2004 Audi A6 2.7T S-Line. We simply needed more room for the family.

As for the new Escalade, all I can say is WOW. The used SUV market is very, very soft and I cannot believe what I paid for the Cadillac.

Do tell....

[HiredGun]

$30,500 for an 07 AWD with the Cadillac Certified 6 year / 100k extended warranty. It does not have every option (no nav or dvd), but does have 22s, brand-spanking new tires, a custom grill, and the cooled seats option (great in Florida where I live). The car is 19 months old (date from first delivery) and based on my understanding of the MSRP and the sale price, it's at about 50% of its value.

So far, I have not noticed any noteworthy wind noises or creaks. Maybe I'm still too enamered with the vehicle to notice. In reading some of the problems folks have reported about their 07's on this site, I can see where some folks might be upset about their 70k car having so many issues. But at 30k, I may be willing to put up with a few more problems.

[airhammer]

I'm witcha on those AC seats! I paid $52k for my pair of air conditioned seats. They threw in the truck for free.

[TSS]

Hiredgun, great find! Congrats.

[HiredGun]

Hey thanks TSS! Although, I may have to go out and spend a few extra grand on some security equipment in the very near term. Given all of the theft reports here, I'm already anticipating the truck missing when I walk out the door.

[TSS]

Originally Posted by HiredGun

Hey thanks TSS! Although, I may have to go out and spend a few extra grand on some security equipment in the very near term. Given all of the theft reports here, I'm already anticipating the truck missing when I walk out the door.

I leave my keys in the ignition at home in my garage and in my driveway all the time. Been doing that for years. If they really want it, they will get it anyway. All depends on where you live I guess.

[Dif]

Originally Posted by HiredGun

$30,500 for an 07 AWD with the Cadillac Certified 6 year / 100k extended warranty. It does not have every option (no nav or dvd), but does have 22s, brand-spanking new tires, a custom grill, and the cooled seats option (great in Florida where I live). The car is 19 months old (date from first delivery) and based on my understanding of the MSRP and the sale price, it's at about 50% of its value.

Wow, my 07 EXT is also 19 months old since my date of purchase new with 9000 miles on it so far.
My lease is up December of 09 and if I can purchase it outright for around 30K it will be a hard decision whether to lease a new one or do the buy out.
I like some of the upgrades on the new 09 but also Very happy with my 07 since I solved 95% of the wind noise.
The 2010 models will be out by lease end and with GM dropping the Escalade refresh of the front end I'll be doing some thinking before making a move.

My 07 EXT replaced my 04 EXT.

To each his own, and all the different manufacturer's have their problems, but I don't see anything that compares to the Escalade line, all things considered.
I can't see anything else I'd rather be driving and I've looked pretty hard at what's out there.
Also, 403 horse with 20 MPG highway is hard to beat ... I love it.

[TSS]

Originally Posted by Dif

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1. My lease is up December of 09 and if I can purchase it outright for around 30K it will be a hard decision whether to lease a new one or do the buy out.


2. I can't see anything else I'd rather be driving and I've looked pretty hard at what's out there.
Also, 403 horse with 20 MPG highway is hard to beat ... I love it.

1. I would guess your lease buyout price located on your lease is higher than that. Historically, GM has been very difficult/impossible to negotiate down on the buyout price regardless of actual market value at lease end. With gas etc, who knows if they will change that policy. If they do, I will buy mine as well at lease end with 30,000 miles on it for 30k or less certified. If they demand the $36,000 in my agreement uncertified, forget it.

2. Amen.