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Used 2009 Cadillac Escalade ESV Consumer Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
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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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3.88 out of 5 stars

Wheels and Bluetooth

scott_free, 09/25/2010
2009 Cadillac Escalade ESV 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I wanted to address two issues that I see posted in reviews. I changed my 22" factory wheels for a set of 18" factory takeouts and it completely changed the entire ride to make if far smoother, softer,and much much more comfortable on long trips and the 18" wheels are much quieter. Noise that I thought was wind noise was tire noise. If you go on long trips, you give up some bling but turn the ride back to a Caddy ride. Also, 09's have bluetooth integrated with on star, just hit "onstar" ask for "bluetooth" help. Your cell then automatically works through on star hands free system including voice commands,hands never leave steering wheel, and audio and a/c mute when using phone.

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5 out of 5 stars

The traveling machine

R. Ford, 05/16/2018
2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This is the ultimate vehicle for travel. Roomy comfortable and great visibility. The seating is arranged comfortably for four passengers for long trips and is adequate for six on shorter trips. The engine is bullet proof and no problems with the powertrain in general.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Waste of money

Sean, 04/13/2010
2009 Cadillac Escalade ESV 4dr SUV (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful

I will be truly honest with you, the car is a piece of crap. The interior should be entirely redone. Let me start with the rear air vents after just 3 months, one was twisted and just fell off. Look at the glove compartment, you can't even fit the owners manual in their. The center console is wobbly and it's a struggle getting some things in and out because of the rough edges. Plus, there is no auto close for the rear window and the tailgate makes a loud ding and is very loud when you open/close it. Also, the interior parts such as the rubber door lining is practically thrown together and each part in the interior seems uneven with the other parts. Don't waste your money and get a German car.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

The world's only true luxury SUV

Pete, 03/02/2010
2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

It is the Cadillac of SUV's. Every ball and whistle possible in a car. Interior is perfect and the cooled seats are great on hot summer days. The only thing I don't like is the amount of real estate in the wheel wells with the optional 22" rims. Fuel economy is something of a moot point since with the AWD and 403 hp in such a heavy vehicle. But then, if you're concerned about gas mileage, you probably can't afford this vehicle anyway. This is definitely the finest vehicle I have ever owned. If you have several kids and want the finest large SUV on the planet, this is it.

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