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Used 2012 Cadillac Escalade Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Toughest test to pass

elizabeth, 12/14/2016
2012 Cadillac Escalade Premium 4dr SUV (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This car passed the grandchildren and dogs test! And comfort for the grandparents!!!

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4.25 out of 5 stars

2008 cadillac escalade 4WD

doug delano, 10/24/2008
2008 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Not sure where to begin, this is my 2nd slade and the best. GM does need to give this monster motor multi-displacement and possibly engine off at idle, but appreciate its ability to run on mid grade nicely and regular in a pinch with no problems. 3rd seat layout is a joke and it went in my mini storage the 2nd day. Exhaust note at idle and low rpm is absolutely beautiful! And at freeway speeds muffler tech. makes the hearty growl disappear (Huh, how'd they do that ?) I've got 6600 miles on this brute and oil life is still projected at 38% left. Pretty cool with factory oil, and it hasn't used a drop.So much more to praise; ride/sound/build/comfort/Power/etc qualities. Platinum model next

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1.88 out of 5 stars

Stay away!

txtx, 11/17/2010
2010 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
13 of 22 people found this review helpful

Owned a 2007 Yukon loaded. Loaded with problems too. Serious electrical issues which scared us to drive it with children inside. We took it in about 4 times and finally traded in for the escalade awd. You would think that being the King literally! Of the Cadillac and the road, it should be built far better than the Tahoe/Yukon? Not ! The biggest pc of crap! I have ever owned! Within 8 months it was in the shop about 12 times for all sorts of problems. Worst was the engine cut off while driving on interstate. Super dangerous vehicle! Took it in and there must have been 5 escalades in shop for shadow problems of mine. Purchased a Volvo xc70 loaded and freaking love it!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Best SUV

BUYUSA, 04/18/2008
2008 Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I love the Truck, The most impressive thing is the power, it moves, drives very smooth , the NAV is great very easy to follow, I traded up from a Ford Expedition..there is no comparison, this CADI is unreal, I test drove every SUV , the Range Rover and all, testes the CADI last and was sold instantly, Just go drive one! You'll buy one, if you can afford it!!

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5 out of 5 stars

Great SUV

GTOhaas, 07/29/2007
2008 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This thing is awesome. More power than anything I've driven. Great style inside and out. I haven't found one thing that I do not like.

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