2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT

It's a pretty awesome ride.

By Joel (MN) on Thursday, November 01, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 135,000

Pros: "Looks and performance"

Cons: "Gas (I run premium)"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I've had it for about 6 months and already put 10k miles on it. Work is about a half a mile away which shows how much I like to just drive it around. It looks great, performs as good as you maintain it and gets tons of compliments wherever you go. My 4wheeler fits perfect in the back with the tailgate down and you can still have 5 people in the cab. I wish it wasn't AWD but maybe that just keeps me out of trouble. If your looking at buying one and you aren't worried about keeping it clean or hauling a huge trailer, I'd recommend it."

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I love this car!!!!!!

By caddie gal (TN) on Friday, January 20, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 125,000

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"This thing will do any thing!!! It pulls my camper. I take it hunting....YES hunting it has plenty of room for everything and is a joy to drive. Takes some doing parking it and gas milage is not so hot but what to you expect, it is huge!!!"

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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Great truck

By tk on Thursday, January 12, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 92,000

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I bought this truck new. no problems or complaints it still drives like it is new. the key to this is proper service."

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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Great Vehicle

By Mike (CA) on Saturday, December 03, 2011

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 84,000

Pros: "Not cheap, but a great vehicle."

Cons: "Fuel consumption."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"This is the best large SUV/truck I've ever had. I've had at least three others. Although this is my favorite vehicle of the bunch; which includes two Suburbans, there are some interior flaws. The paint on the center console has chipped off. Although I had this replaced once under Warranty, the second one is peeling the same way the first one did. It must be an inferior quality. This vehicle will be hard to replace, with all the room and flexibility it provides. But sooner or later I will get rid of it, and I won't miss the vehicle fuel mileage. Around 11mpg average. Terrible."

2 people out of 3 found this review helpful

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I have been very happy with this truck

By Ryan (MO) on Sunday, November 20, 2011

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 130,000

Pros: "Everything except MPG's and initial investment"

Cons: "Base Price (new) and MPG's"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"This is my second Escalade (first was '99 I drove to over 165K). Don't expect great gas mileage, I get 12.3 whether I'm in a tail wind on the HWY or pulling a boat uphill. Repairs have been MINIMAL especially considering my abuse; I USE this truck, it is my "work" truck. I cannot think of a thing I don't like. It hasn't affected me but you cannot fit a full size four wheeler in the bed due to the rain gutters. Excellent in the snow. I would absolutley buy this truck again."

8 people out of 10 found this review helpful

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Great Vehicle with problems

By Rotor King (OR) on Sunday, October 30, 2011

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 120,000

Pros: "Conversion bed, ride, stereo, heated seats"

Cons: "maintenance nightmare, no trust in service"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8

"I really love the EXT for all the things that I bought it for. Flexibility, pulling, all wheel drive and a great ride. The upgrades from Cadillac are really nice and it will be hard going back to a regular ride. However, It does have some serious maintenance problems. I have driven 3 vehicles to 200,000 miles and had less problems mechanically with all of them combined than I have had with this vehicle in the first 50,000 miles. Steering column had to be replaced, universal joints, several axle boots, lights burning out, etc. I am now replacing the transmission due to slipping gears 3 and 4. "I can't get it out of second gear" as the song goes. It was in the shop almost every other month it seemed like the first couple of years. Service is spotty and unfortunately lives up to the bad reputation of American Auto makers. My current dealer is fabulous and I would rather go to them than just about any lower cost vendor for repairs. They do treat me right but can't say the same for others. One dealer actually fixed my leaking intake scoop with duct tape. They did it well enough that I didn't notice even though I was changing my own oil at the time. I had to pay for its replacement. I have never had this car to anyone except a Cadillac dealer since the day I bought it. I would never get this car again without a longterm warranty. The 5 yr/100k warranty currently being offered by Cadillac isn't enough. In its defense, it is great in snow and pulling a trailer, Also off road. The ride is excellent and lives up to its Cadillac emblem in lots of ways. I really do love the vehicle. Unfortunately it is sold by an American dealer and they seem to have no respect for their customer base for the most part. Things may have changed in the last several years as they are doing flex fuel and they are offering the 100k mile warranty, so at least they are willing to take responsibility for the mechanical problems. Unfortunately it is too late for the rest of us."

5 people out of 6 found this review helpful

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