This is my first post on this forum...looks like a great site for Cadillac help!
My son sells used cars and he came across a 2003 Escalade with 190,000 miles. It is in really nice condition and runs perfectly. Strong motor, good shifting tranny, hvac is all good, new tires and brakes, very decent leather and his partner (body shop) painted the front end and door (previous owner hit a deer but not bad - no air bag deployment, just cosmetic).
Anyway, it looks and runs great, but it has high miles. My son sells a lot of 2000-2005 Silverados and Tahoes and Yukons. Many have 220,000 to 305,000 miles, and still run fine. It seems like those GM vehicles are all about the same, and seem pretty bulletproof.
I'm typically a mopar guy and don't know much about GM stuff, and I am a pretty good mechanic, so I can do most "stuff" myself. I fully understand that any vehicle with that kind of mileage is prone to issues, but it sure appears that this truck was well maintained and only had two prior owners.
Due to the damage that was professionally repaired, he got it cheap, and I can have it for $4450, which is exactly his cost, including body work and paint.
It appears to be a pretty fair deal for me, and I really like the vehicle, but I am hesitant to buy due to the high miles. He says he could sell it on his car lot for $8500, and that's about the going price for a clean 2002-2005 Escalade with under 200,000 miles.
So, what do you folks think?? I understand it could be a real money pit, but it seems like a fair deal. I thought I'd ask you experts for your opinions....thanks in advance.
My son sells used cars and he came across a 2003 Escalade with 190,000 miles. It is in really nice condition and runs perfectly. Strong motor, good shifting tranny, hvac is all good, new tires and brakes, very decent leather and his partner (body shop) painted the front end and door (previous owner hit a deer but not bad - no air bag deployment, just cosmetic).
Anyway, it looks and runs great, but it has high miles. My son sells a lot of 2000-2005 Silverados and Tahoes and Yukons. Many have 220,000 to 305,000 miles, and still run fine. It seems like those GM vehicles are all about the same, and seem pretty bulletproof.
I'm typically a mopar guy and don't know much about GM stuff, and I am a pretty good mechanic, so I can do most "stuff" myself. I fully understand that any vehicle with that kind of mileage is prone to issues, but it sure appears that this truck was well maintained and only had two prior owners.
Due to the damage that was professionally repaired, he got it cheap, and I can have it for $4450, which is exactly his cost, including body work and paint.
It appears to be a pretty fair deal for me, and I really like the vehicle, but I am hesitant to buy due to the high miles. He says he could sell it on his car lot for $8500, and that's about the going price for a clean 2002-2005 Escalade with under 200,000 miles.
So, what do you folks think?? I understand it could be a real money pit, but it seems like a fair deal. I thought I'd ask you experts for your opinions....thanks in advance.
