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Used 1999 Cadillac Escalade SUV Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

One Great Vehicle

adam12, 08/12/2008
1999 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV AWD
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

This has been one great vehicle. I bought my Escalade when it had only 6000 miles on it. It now has almost 120,000 miles on it and I have not had a single maintenance issue with it. I always get the regular routine maintenance done and as a result this vehicle is still like brand new both inside and out. I get it detailed every six months and people often mistake it for a brand new Escalade. I am going to drive it for another 10 years. I am sure it will last that long.

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2.75 out of 5 stars

Escalemmon

bakerrw, 02/05/2003
1999 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV AWD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This vehicle was bought used with only 19000 miles - now, at 40k the bottom has fallen out. The truck has been in the shop no less than 9 times with drive train related failure (t/m, t/c, etc.).

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Too Good to Give Up

SedaliaSue, 06/23/2008
1999 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV AWD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

After owning many a car including over 24 other classic autos, I've never been as happy with the comfort of this SUV. It had a few flaws in it that I've had to deal with...the CD player not working, turning the brake drums for a smooth ride, attaching the battery cables better on a side battery and a rattle that was found as a broken plastic piece in the cowl area. Small stuff for a great ride, of course, these days I wish it would have better mileage, but with it's weight and its performance it was a quality product.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Lots of problems from the get go

Yvonne, 08/13/2010
1999 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV AWD
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

I bought this vehicle in 1999 in Colorado a few months later moved to California on my road trip to California noticed a hesitation in the vehicle took it into the Dealership under warranty couldn't find the problem. The Brakes went out on me, one thing after another I have had it 11 years finally at 10 years I was told that hesitation was the Transmission so I got that replaced. I think I have almost everything replaced even the carpet in the back because the back air was leaking. Just today I replaced the Computer because nothing was running right and it kept showing problem after problem. I could go on GM was not too helpful at all and kept insisting it was nothing. No Warranty $$ then help

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3.13 out of 5 stars

Not Happy with this Car

ironhorse, 08/07/2002
1999 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV AWD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Car has basically new tires on it. I have spent the last 3 Fridays either at the dealership or tire shop trying to figure out why the car wobbles at 65-72 mph and 30 mpn. They are going to try another set. The windows creak still and the rear end still shudders on take off.Its an ok SUV but I am ready to trade it back in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Caddys=$$$

Some pinoy guy, 11/27/2003
1999 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV AWD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I love my escalade. It is a reliable car and I can probably use it for about three more years!!!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Great Truck

Thomas39, 06/01/2005
1999 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV AWD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This vehicle is very reliable, 104k miles on it and runs like new. The most notable thing about this vehicle is how stable it is, note that this is an older generation SUV without stability control or other systems. It looks like it would have bad handeling given its size but it dosn't. Also the turning radius is outstanding. It does lack some key features like auto climate control and a sunroof.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

My First SUV and My Wife won't share

jsheesley, 12/11/2005
1999 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV AWD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I am the second owner of my 1999 Cadillac Escalade. It had 53,000 miles on it when I bought it and I paid $18,000 for it. It was cheaper much than a new one. I got the Cadillac luxury for a Chevrolet Tahoe price. I love the heated seats, Boise stereo, security sys, and Vortex engine. But who was the fool engineer who put the oil filter horizontally above the 4 wheel drive transfer case? Oil runs down my arm everytime I change it. I have hauled 20 bags of cement or 25 cement blocks with no set down problems. This truck has a great suspension. I had to change the front disc rotors, they worpt. Also, the front suspension rubber bumpers needed replaced. This truck tows a 20' ski boat no problem. When in 4WD the front end is jumpy. But 2WD provides a great ride. The tail gate hard for my wife to get down but its better that the double doors. I will buy a used one again...

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3.13 out of 5 stars

Escalade Problems

MsAssrtiv, 07/12/2003
1999 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV AWD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Two months after purchasing, a clunking noise started in the front end. After tearing the drivetrain apart twice, and replacing both U joints, both dealerships have given up. Dashboard was not assembled correctly resulting in large gap towards passenger side. Rear window rattles incessantly despite being repaired twice. If this is indicative of Cadillac quality, next time, I'll buy the new Suburban and live with those GM problems for $10K less!

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Great Truck

Oasis, 09/06/2003
1999 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV AWD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Great Luxury SUV. This SUV is very powerfull, has great Leather seats, Great Bose soundsystem w/ 6 Disc Changer AND in-dash CD player. Great AUTO 4WD Feature.Great turning radius .This car does have its down sides. Barely Adequate braking. Poor Gas milage (like most other SUVs) no 3rd row seating, No Sunroof(even as an option!), so far 72k Miles and not a single problem. Very Strong and Reliable w/ great style.

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