Is the 2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT a good car?
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How do people like the 2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT?
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I bought my 2005 EXT in Oct 2004 and still own it today (April 2015) with 240,000 miles. This is the best damn car/truck I've ever owned. Runs and looks great with only minor maint issues over the years.
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What options are available on the 2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT?
Available Cadillac Escalade EXT 2005 Submodel Types: Crew Cab
Available Trims: Base, Premium, Luxury
Exterior Colors: Black Raven, White Diamond, White Diamond Tricoat, Sable Black, Silver Lining, Silver Sand, Gold Mist, Midnight Green Metallic, Quicksilver, Red E
Interior Colors: Ebony leather, Cocoa/Very Light Cashmere leather, Ebony w/Ebony Accents leather, Pewter, Shale, Cashmere w/Cocoa Accents leather, Pewter leather, Shale leather
Popular Features: 6000lb Towing Capacity, AWD/4WD, Alarm, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Auto Climate Control, Crew Cab, Electronic Folding Mirrors, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Heated seats, Leather Seats, Parking sensors, Power Driver Seat, Rear Bench Seats, Stability Control, Trip Computer, Towing Hitch, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Sunroof/Moonroof, Upgraded Headlights, Post-collision safety system, Tire Pressure Warning, Navigation, Remote Start, 8ft Bed, Back-up camera, Cooled Seats, Rear Entertainment System, Bluetooth, USB Inputs, Aux Audio Inputs
Engine/Mechanics: 8 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC
Fuel Types: regular unleaded, flex-fuel (premium unleaded recommended/E85), premium unleaded (required)
Drivetrains: all wheel drive
