Is the 2003 Cadillac Escalade a good car?
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How do people like the 2003 Cadillac Escalade?
Consumer ratings and reviews are also available for the 2003 Cadillac Escalade and all its trim types. Overall, Edmunds users rate the 2003 Escalade 4.5 on a scale of 1 to 5 stars. Edmunds consumer reviews allow users to sift through aggregated consumer reviews to understand what other drivers are saying about any vehicle in our database. Detailed rating breakdowns (including performance, comfort, value, interior, exterior design, build quality, and reliability) are available as well to provide shoppers with a comprehensive understanding of why customers like the 2003 Escalade.
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This is a great vehicle. It sounds like a muscle car when started. The only thing that I don't like is where the heated seat warmer button is. This is because every time I lock the door or open the window, I accidentally hit the stupid heated seat button, and the next thing I know, my butt is on fire (or it feels like it). This is very frustrating. Other than that, the truck is very reliable and has very good performance. It also turns heads. I love the halogen lights as well. Overall this is a great vehicle!
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What options are available on the 2003 Cadillac Escalade?
Available Cadillac Escalade 2003 Submodel Types: SUV
Available Trims: Base, Luxury, Premium, Platinum, Premium Luxury, Platinum Edition
Exterior Colors: Black Raven, White Diamond Tricoat, White Diamond, Crystal White Tricoat, Dark Granite Metallic, Quicksilver, Radiant Silver Metallic, Silver Coast Metallic, Blue Chip, Dark Adriatic Blue Metallic, Gold Mist, Red E, Sable Black, Stealth Gray, Galaxy Gray, Majestic Plum Metallic, Red Passion Tintcoat, Crystal Red Tintcoat, Infrared Tintcoat, Mocha Steel Metallic, Black Ice Metallic, Bronze Dune Metallic, Gold Mist Metallic, Green Envy, InfraRed, Midnight Plum Metallic, Silver Sand, Bordeaux Red, Celestial Blue, Dark Emerald Metallic, Deep Amethyst Metallic, Evolution Green Metallic, Gray Silk Metallic, Radiant Bronze, Rip Tide Blue, Silver Lining, Silver Lining Metallic, Terra Mocha Metallic
Interior Colors: Jet Black leather, Ebony w/Ebony Accents leather, Ebony leather, Shale w/Cocoa Accents leather, Cocoa/Very Light Cashmere leather, Kona Brown w/Jet Black Accents leather, Cashmere w/Cocoa Accents leather, Shale, Jet Black w/Jet Black Accents premium leather, Pewter, Ebony w/Ebony Accents premium leather, Tuscan Brown premium leather, Cocoa/Light Linen premium leather, Shale leather, Pewter leather
Popular Features: Alarm, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Auto Climate Control, Electronic Folding Mirrors, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Heated seats, Leather Seats, Parking sensors, Power Driver Seat, Rear Bench Seats, Third-row seating, Trip Computer, Stability Control, Towing Hitch, Multi-Zone Climate Control, AWD/4WD, 2nd Row Bucket Seats, Post-collision safety system, Tire Pressure Warning, Upgraded Headlights, Power Liftgate/Trunk, Remote Start, Sunroof/Moonroof, Navigation, 8000lb Towing Capacity, Cooled Seats, Bluetooth, Blind Spot Monitoring, USB Inputs, Rear Entertainment System, Aux Audio Inputs, Back-up camera, Heads up display, Lane Departure Warning, Keyless Entry/Start, Pre-collision safety system, 360-degree camera, Mobile Internet, 6000lb Towing Capacity, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, Adaptive Cruise Control, Upgraded Stereo, 5000lb Towing Capacity
Engine/Mechanics: 8 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC
Fuel Types: regular unleaded, premium unleaded (recommended), flex-fuel (premium unleaded recommended/E85), flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
Drivetrains: all wheel drive, four wheel drive, rear wheel drive
