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Used 2009 Cadillac Escalade Consumer Reviews

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Exactly what I expected

BK, 04/03/2008
2008 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I bought my first Cadillac in October of 07 and have been happy with the experience so far. Exterior style is pretty much the best aspect of the car. It's classy and has an edge. The ride is luxury car smooth for the most part. I don't feel tired most of the time I drive home from a long day at work. Fuel economy is average at best but I expected that. At $3.10/gal a fill up is $60, which lasts me about a week. Build quality is as good as other luxury cars. Lots of cheap plastic and panels that do squeak and come off. It looks good though. Nav system is great. Seats are comfy. And caddy dealers are willing to deal a little for the car. All in all I'm very satisfied

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love the Escalade!

Escalade loover, 10/27/2009
2008 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Bought the Escalade used, but feels like new. Finest vehicle we've ever owned; style matters. The Sequoia is ugly and so we took a chance on Cadillac and have not been disappoointed.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

If you want luxury & performance...

Vic in CT, 11/20/2007
2008 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I just switched from a fully loaded BMW 745Li...I thought the BMW had it all. But this Cadi is kickin! Love the handling, the ride, the comfort & specially the retractable assist steps. Very nice!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great Ride

DTR969, 03/20/2008
2008 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

My wife just loves the car. We added 22" aftermarket rims on it at 1/3 the cost of what the dealer wanted and it looks much better. No mechanical issues experienced as noted by several previous postings. It's fun to drive and does exactly what I expected when I bought it - looks great, drives great, and hauls as a big rig!

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4 out of 5 stars

Little things will fail but keeps going!

Gen, 06/16/2023
2008 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I have 250k miles on my escalade and still the original motor and transmission! Yes, cheap gm parts like door lock actuators and sensors will fail with time, but the important stuff keeps going! Does it leak oil from every part that can? YES! I change my oil every 5k miles, and it uses maybe half a quart, probably mostly from rear main leaking.. Feels great to drive.. Parts are cheap. Easy to work on im not sure how i would feel if i bought this for 70k... but spending 10k on it 12 years later I'm ok with this being a safe, reliable family vehicle.

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5 out of 5 stars
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