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Used 2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT Consumer Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
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4.75 out of 5 stars

Monster Truck

laoilfinder, 12/27/2003
2004 Cadillac Escalade EXT 4dr Crew Cab AWD (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
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I've owned Toyota Land Cruiser, Lexus LX 470 previously as my SUV.... I wouldn't trade my Escalade EXT for either of them! Just finished a 850 mile road trip from New Orleans to North Carolina... The truck is a road warrior.... Very comfortable and powerful... Average fuel economy at 85mph cruise on interstates was 15.5mpg... Comparable to my previous SUVs...Have XM radio...love it. Navigation...great. Installed aftermarket (looks factory installed) in-roof DVD player for my boys... This truck is a head turner and a joy to drive and own.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

High Price, High Pleasure!

Jack Montgomery, 12/27/2003
2004 Cadillac Escalade EXT 4dr Crew Cab AWD (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
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The "bigness" of the vehicle is a desireable feature -- not only the numerical dimensions, but the sense of a very comfortable "room on wheels." Greatest crossover for the tall driver. Its hauling capacity, both internal size, convenience and ease of space expansion, but also its towing muscle. Quiet as an ES300 (Lexus) and easy to control in snow and ice -- and off road. We'd do it again, despite the high price tag

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4.88 out of 5 stars

the Best truck ever!!

ed jar, 01/24/2004
2004 Cadillac Escalade EXT 4dr Crew Cab AWD (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
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No truck can compare with it!! Ford- Chrustler (not a misprint)can't compare. Fuel mileage well it's a truck. Rides like a dream, handles excellent,test drove the new F-150 and my mind was made up before I hit the street..Cadillac Rules!!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Airola

aloan4u, 01/26/2004
2004 Cadillac Escalade EXT 4dr Crew Cab AWD (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
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Great looking, great for business, fun to drive, lots of luxury. I wish I had more immediate power and a little better milage. Overall the trade off is worth it.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

its about time

mills, 02/11/2004
2004 Cadillac Escalade EXT 4dr Crew Cab AWD (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

hey i stayed away from cadillac for over twenty years since they stopped the 79 seville and went to la la land building cadillacs so i went to mercedes benz and after five benzs later i came back to cadillac now i can finally say what my father said in the sixties with his cadillacs he owned he told people who didnt drive a cadillac but other brands of cars he would say IT ISNT NO CADILLAC lol to the none cadillac drivers who tried to say there car was as good

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4.5 out of 5 stars

The most comfy car

Lyndsiee, 02/10/2004
2004 Cadillac Escalade EXT 4dr Crew Cab AWD (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
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It is unbeliveably comfterble! I mean iv`e had other cars like a mercades and it was had to shift. I got spinners on mine W/ 26 in rims HIGHLY RECCOMENDED by me Black looks awesome it brings out the detail really well so dose white

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Great Luxury TRUCK

'31 Vette, 02/15/2004
2004 Cadillac Escalade EXT 4dr Crew Cab AWD (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
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Cadillac has done wonders with a "heavy half ton truck". Despite all of its power and luxury items, it is still a truck. I knew I wasn't buying a DeVille, but the ride and handling are great for this size vehicle. I have been a Suburban owner for many years and now have found a great vehicle to haul big things and people in style. I don't plan on screwing up the ride, handling or looks by putting on those stupid looking 20" wheels. I can think of 100 better things to do with that $6000. The looks are great,it makes the Avalanch look like it was exposed to nuclear fallout.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

TJ's Review

T. J. Ergin, 02/16/2004
2004 Cadillac Escalade EXT 4dr Crew Cab AWD (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
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This SUT has the confort of a luxury sedan, the space of an SUV and the practicality of a truck. Kudos to the designers a GMC/Cadillac. I couldn't be happier with my decision.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

My Caddy

Nelson Alves, 02/23/2004
2004 Cadillac Escalade EXT 4dr Crew Cab AWD (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
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the vehicle is great no complaints other than its a juiced up chevy avalanche which is half the price...haha but it needs more torque and take off.

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5 out of 5 stars

THE BEAST OF ALL TRUCKS.

Wilton, 03/20/2004
2004 Cadillac Escalade EXT 4dr Crew Cab AWD (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
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IT'S A CADILLAC. NO MORE QUESTIONS.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

cadillac escalade review

DWIGHT, 03/27/2004
2004 Cadillac Escalade EXT 4dr Crew Cab AWD (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
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Second Escalade and very happy. Fuel economy only drawback.

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5 out of 5 stars

best car of the year

TTITTANNS, 04/01/2004
2004 Cadillac Escalade EXT 4dr Crew Cab AWD (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
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i think that this is so comfy and so fun to drive. it has room in the back for my tools and supplies for on the job.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

the best

caddy 4ever, 03/28/2004
2004 Cadillac Escalade EXT 4dr Crew Cab AWD (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
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This is the best truck thats out there peroid!So much to offer, and do with. The ride is awsome, driving so much fun , you look for reasons to take the kids with you. Real head turner. Black the way to go best choice i think . Everthing is a 10 plus , except for the clock dont like where it is , and poor gas milage . But with just that who really cares if you want the best . Caddy 4ever.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

1ST GM SINCE 1987

JERRY AUSTIN, 05/07/2004
2004 Cadillac Escalade EXT 4dr Crew Cab AWD (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
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BEEN DRIVING FORDS SINCE 1987. CONSIDERED THE LINCOLN BLACKWOOD BUT POOR LOAD SPACE IN BODY MADE IT UNDESIREABLE. WANTED A GOOD RIDE WITH PLENTY OF COMFORT. FOUND IT IN THE EXT. FUEL ECONOMY IS EQUAL TO IF NOT A LITTLE BETTER THAN THE FORD F150 KING RANCH SUPERCAB. TRUCK DRIVES LIKE A SPORTS CAR. I HAVE 9000 MILES ON MINE NOW AND HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS. I DROVE NEW FORDS, DODGES, NISSANS, TOYOTAS AND SOME I DON'T REMEMBER BUT I DROVE THE EXT AND BOUGHT IT THE SAME DAY. WOULD HIGHLY RECCOMMEND TO EVERYONE. JERRY AUSTIN, DOUGLASVILLE, GA.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Great Truck

Jimmym, 05/08/2004
2004 Cadillac Escalade EXT 4dr Crew Cab AWD (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
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Fantastic vehicle. Very utilitarian, yet provides full luxury features. The truck would rate a 10 if it were not for the poor fuel economy. 13.8 mpg average. Will do 17mpg on highway. They should put a diesel in this truck. Diesels have become much cleaner and quieter.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

ext. review

serg, 05/08/2004
2004 Cadillac Escalade EXT 4dr Crew Cab AWD (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
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love the car. I got the big rims and tires on it, get attention every where i drive it. Enjoy the the way i could convert it to a classy car at night and enjoy the pick up truck option.

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5 out of 5 stars

ABSOLUTLEY AWSOME AND EXCELLET!!!

John E., 06/05/2004
2004 Cadillac Escalade EXT 4dr Crew Cab AWD (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
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I Love this truck and so does my wife and 13 and 8 yr. old daughters.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Love my truck

Jose Benitez, 06/26/2004
2004 Cadillac Escalade EXT 4dr Crew Cab AWD (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

So far so good! Love everything about my truck.

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5 out of 5 stars

escalade

cabab, 08/10/2004
2004 Cadillac Escalade EXT 4dr Crew Cab AWD (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

awesome, just plain old awesome not more more to say than that.

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2.88 out of 5 stars

somewhat disappointing

mikethedentalguy, 01/24/2004
2004 Cadillac Escalade EXT 4dr Crew Cab AWD (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 5 people found this review helpful

from the service at the front to the wheeling and dealing at the end we weren't very pleased with any of it. we bought it b/c my wife really wanted a truck of her own. now we are very disappointed with not only the service at time of sale, but also the truck itself. i have since been in the market to buy a SUV for myself and i've looked more closely at the bulkiness of the vehicles in test-drives. the cadi definately isn't what it used to be. we will never buy one again. thanks!

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