2003 Cadillac Escalade Consumer Reviews Page 5

Smart Buy

Written by: rkelon on 04/28/2003

Vehicle

2003 Cadillac Escalade AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Excellent truck, appears to have excellent build quality, rides alot like a German vehicle. Tight steering, minimum noise, we like to drive it. Could use more real wood and less plastic wood. Very good job Cadillac, vehicles like this will restore the Cadillac prestige! I hope service is included...need to ask the sales person.

Favorite Features

The wood-leather steering wheel, diamond paint, powerful engine, leather, and solid driving feeling.

Suggested Improvements

Clean up the angle/curve body line confusion...the Tahoe origins show through and conflicts with the Cadillac lines. Running boards scar too easily.

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Look into a Navigator

Written by: not_telling on 04/26/2003

Vehicle

2003 Cadillac Escalade AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Basically just a "dressed up" Chevy suburban. looks too much like the 40k suburban but while its around 55k+. need yo put in more features/gadgets like the Lincoln. should have shift on the fly 4x4 so you can engage just 2wd instead of AWD.

Favorite Features

engine and reclining/ heated rear seats

Suggested Improvements

power liftgate, more ext colors, load leveling at all 4 tires not just the rear [look at Navigator's air suspension], power running boards [lincoln], and make it look different that the chevy/GMC tahoe/yukon and the suburban/yujkon xl

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Escalade Evaluation

Written by: bobp on 04/18/2003

Vehicle

2003 Cadillac Escalade Rwd 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I selected the 2WD to get the 5.3L engine for better economy and with only 500 mi. on the vehicle, highway mileage is 16-18 mpg. Engine power is more than adequate. Handling for such a large vehicle is excellent with quiet ride and little wind noise. Steering responsive with good road feel. Navigation system works well once programmed with good voice prompts. Exterior finish good.

Favorite Features

Navigation System, Sound System,Ride,Quiet Engine, Good Visibility,Stability System,Seat Comfort,Handling,Safety,3rd row seats fold and remove easily.

Suggested Improvements

Shift lever awkward and indicator too small,Nav.System programming too touchy,Overall cockpit controls complex.

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escalade

Written by: Princess9021076 on 03/23/2003

Vehicle

2003 Cadillac Escalade Rwd 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

The best truck in the world

Favorite Features

LOOKSSSSSSSS

Suggested Improvements

Nothing

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Best SUV

Written by: easycad on 02/21/2003

Vehicle

2003 Cadillac Escalade Rwd 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Excellent driveability but requires constant attention to the road. So many switches and displays that take your eyes off the road. The vehicle will drift very quickly if not constantly on guard.

Favorite Features

Automatice headlights that turn on and off automatically. Entertainment system keeps the kids occupied on long trips. Excellent seats with adjustable side bolsters and lumbar support.

Suggested Improvements

Rain gutters over doors. When driven in a light rain the windows must be up or rain will drip directly on switches located on the door arm rests. Common problem with all GM SUV's.

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Perfect SUV

Written by: CWC on 02/17/2003

Vehicle

2003 Cadillac Escalade AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I've had suv's since 1987,and never ever put more then 10000 miles per year on them, as I have two other vehicles. I've had this '03 since sept. and already have over 10000 miles on it.

Favorite Features

Engine, Power, Ride, Quality, Style

Suggested Improvements

More class to the dash, bigger wheels, auto lift gate.

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The Best "Period"

Written by: Goldie Girl on 02/11/2003

Vehicle

2003 Cadillac Escalade AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I owned a Navigator until it was rear- ended by a truck and totalled(I was able to walk away). What to now purchase? My only choice after driving all the "beasts" was the ESCALADE. I no longer call it a beast, it is beautiful, a pleasure to drive, heated seats, DVD and the leather, what a "dream" SUV. I can recommend this vehicle 100%.

Favorite Features

Power (345hp engine), handling for a large vehicle, style, the smooth ride, I feel important, YES. My daughter has made my SUV her home away from home.

Suggested Improvements

Fuel consumption, but what do you expect for a luxury SUV. Navigation system would be nice.

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In shop more than driveway

Written by: SUV Guy on 01/28/2003

Vehicle

2003 Cadillac Escalade AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Received the Escalade a couple weeks ago and it has been one problem after another. Mostly Electrical issues, but now the engine is making unusual noises. I had a Navigator, but traded in. Wish I had not. I think I'm going back to the Navigator.

Favorite Features

Seats and power, but has been in the shop for many problems.

Suggested Improvements

Improve build quality. Dash looks cheap, truck like. For the money, should get better quality.

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AMAZING!!!

Written by: irun25 on 01/25/2003

Vehicle

2003 Cadillac Escalade Rwd 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

This car is so amazing!

Favorite Features

The Bvlgari clock.

Suggested Improvements

NO IMPROVEMENTS!

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numba one

Written by: big doag on 01/20/2003

Vehicle

2003 Cadillac Escalade AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

Review

The best SUV on the planet, everyone should have one.

Favorite Features

everything, including 345 hp

Suggested Improvements

nothing

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