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Used 2009 Cadillac Escalade ESV Consumer Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
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1.5 out of 5 stars

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vehicle4, 08/24/2013
2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful

Two months after buying this vehicle, I had experienced transmission issues which reoccurred 3 times thereafter in the course of 5 years. Every time, I went to the dealership to fix this issue and the last time I had gone, they "fixed" it. On the drive home, there were severe issues and we ended up driving back to the dealership within 35 minutes of receiving it because the issues had not been resolved. When we returned, they fixed this issue. However, when we expressed our frustration that we had experienced several transmission issues with the car, specifically during long trips (at 25, 000 miles) , the dealership simply shrugged and said " all cars have issues."

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5 out of 5 stars

Best SUV.

GM Lover, 02/13/2008
2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful

I bought this ESV for my wife. At first I was interested in Audi A6 with 4.2L or Q7. When I mentioned about Audi, she did not even talk to me at all. I traded in my Porche 911 Turbo with no regret. Driven over 1000 miles so far,and we are extremely satisfied. Gorgeous exterior styling, very comfy and roomy interior, and great ride. Backup camera works really good even at very dark night, and touch screen NAV system is very easy to use. Good gas mileage for this big and heavy SUV. This is the best SUV.

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5 out of 5 stars

CELEBRITY FIT

lisa, 06/01/2008
2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

This is my 2nd Escalade and my 6th Cadillac. Love the new bossy style and all of the upgrades...again....can't go wrong with the interior of a Cadillac! Even the Mercedes SUV is very plain compared to this. This is one awesome car! What a ride, what a feel....and what a look! Speaking of looks lots of lookers when you are driving this baby because she is such a beauty! The celebrities all drive this car for a reason. You just can't get any better than a Caddy SUV!

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2.75 out of 5 stars

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jhilbrant, 03/17/2011
2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

Its been about 20 months since we purchased her used with 2800 miles. Bose stereo died this week and the dealer says that it isnt covered under warranty. The plastic trim around the windows has bubbled and the driver seat leather is wearing out. Bought new tires with only 30K on the original Bridgestones. Lousy mileage around town, but she is built for the freeway. Love her on the open road. Still not worth the price new they are asking. So look for low mile used with a warranty. And also an independent repair facility that can work with the warranty. The dealers just dont get it, the quality of American autos are crap. Wish that the paint was as high quality as we have on our Lexus

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Should have read the reviews

audiva97, 10/17/2011
2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I wish I would have read the reviews. Just bought a 07 ESV and After reading some of the reviews. I totally agree with the post about the Wind noise...It is extremely too Noise...I hate it. I had to replaced the stereo and it makes this funny/weird noise when it is running. The dealership always says there's nothing wrong or they can't hear it. Believe me I look good in it, but the price and quality I wish I would have chose something else. I can't wait until another year or two to sale it!

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