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Used 2003 Cadillac Escalade ESV Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

I Love This Vehicle!!!

Pizzaguy, 08/21/2004
2003 Cadillac Escalade ESV AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

The comfort, quality, reliability, and styling of this SUV are outstanding! I couldn't be happier!!

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5 out of 5 stars

Best car I ever had

Vern Jordan, 02/21/2018
updated 08/31/2020
2003 Cadillac Escalade ESV AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I bought it used about 3 yrs ago and I had to get repairs done but that's expected, it's 15 yrs old. I am quite happy with this car. Very durable A year later after original review,still very happy with the car. It's dependable. Just replaced fuel pump, pricey $800 range (8/23/19) but motor & transmission holding up very well. We do the necessary maintenance. Still very happy with the car 8/29/20 Still happy with car. Engine and transmission still run strong.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Bought Used

Corey, 12/15/2007
2003 Cadillac Escalade ESV AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Purchased this SUV in Nov 07 with 80,000 mi. Looks great and engine runs smooth. I am disipointed that I had to rebuild the front diff at 82000 and replace the power steering at 85000. If this continues I will have to trade it in for newer. With 5 kids my choices are limited. My other SUV is a 97 Lexus LX450 with 165000 mi and I have not had to replace or fix anything major. I hope GM will step up the quality and build a truck that will last 200,000mi or I will go back to Toyota products once I don't need 7 seats plus storage.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Really nice traveler

bigtodd, 06/25/2008
2003 Cadillac Escalade ESV AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We bought this 2003 esv 1 month ago and we owned an 2000 excursion 4x4. We sold it to buy this what a great riding suv. The awd works great and we got an avg of 16.6 in stop and go traveling from va beach to north Carolina beaches.NOT BAD..we use to get 11 mpg The Int is so nice but I'm disappointed in the rear cargo area with all the plastic..could have done more...

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2.25 out of 5 stars

Driving a tank

Eurocardriver, 09/21/2003
2003 Cadillac Escalade ESV AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 7 people found this review helpful

This is the first and last time I'm buying an American car. I got the car because of the space to transport 5+ people, which it's great for, but it feels like I'm driving a tank. For the price of the car quality is not up to par (same as a chevy truck). My 2 yr old could pull this car to pieces. Very plasticy inside with snap-on pieces. I would rather take 2 quality cars (BMW/Mercedes) with less seats than 1 plasticy tank.

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