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Not a Platinum Experience
Mark, 08/11/2008
2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum Edition 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
We decided to go the extra mile with the ESV Platinum. Love the vehicle overall, dealership experience at Naperville Cadillac not so good. Strange that there is no supplement to the owners manual for Platinum features, like mag. ride control, heated/cooled cup holders, and seat back video systems. Some fit and finish under par (creased alum. dash trims, sloppy body panel fits). Heated/cooled cup holders malfunctioned immediately. Warranty service? We've been waiting a month with no parts still. Audio/video system is great - 5 TV's! Kids love it. Cooled seats work much better in my STS than in this vehicle. White carpet and lower door panels? Who at GM had that idea? Smooth power!
Solid Family Hauler
Jay Gouge, 12/16/2020
2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum Edition 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have owned a 2012 Escalade ESV for 6 months. It is solid and has performed very well. Several items to look for when buying: 1. Have the front shocks been replaced (They typically fail around 100,000). I recommend replacing them with the AC Delco OEM replacements. 2. Are the rear air shocks and air pump (located on the frame behind the driver's side rear wheel) working correctly? 3. Check all HVAC and Audio controls both front and rear. These components are getting harder to find and expensive when you do. Overall, I'm very pleased with my purchase. It's getting 14.8 mpg city and 15.3 mpg highway.
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Best big SUV
JG, 01/26/2010
2009 Cadillac Escalade ESV 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I've owned most of the big SUV's and this is by far the best. We are on our 2nd one. Great ride, acceleration, breaking and comfort. The exterior styling is great and the nav system is very good. This is not a city car though. Parking is a pain in garages, etc, but that's the trade off with the size and comfort.
Piece of CRAP!
Kerrie, 07/13/2016
2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought this car with only 20K miles on it. It has been NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS! I am a mom of three children. THE only thing good about this car is it can fit all of my children in it and their friends! Other than that, its awful and always being repaired at a certified Cadillac dealership. I have a filing cabinet knee deep with repair bills. I finally had the car paid off last year, the car had 87k miles and the engine blew. I had no choice but to put a new engine in it or the car would of been a complete loss. The radio has gone out THREE times. The radio installed is $1,300 I'm sorry but a radio being replaced three times is absolutely ridiculous. I will not be purchasing another Cadillac. I'm sorry but for the amount we paid for this vehicle, its not worth it. I'm so disappointed in Cadillac and hope no one ever has to go through what I have.
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Just towed to repair shop
DontDoIt, 05/26/2010
2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Latches on center counsel don't work, have to wrestle the cup holders open, told by dealership engine has major problems, heated seats went out, trailer hitch cover wont stay fastened, rubber on side of luggage rack is coming off, black insulation showing in between front bumper, passenger side door handle is half way detached! On star makes a weird noise in winter, drivers side seat motor is on its way out, oil level light won't go off even after resetting after oil change, engine is loud, battery tested bad, rust between front & rear door, factory remote start has like a 10 ft capability,