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Used 2013 Cadillac Escalade Consumer Reviews

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3.25 out of 5 stars

Little Legs

NJB, 09/22/2010
2010 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful

You'll need little legs if you buy the huge Escalade. Actually had an agreement on an 07 ESV in late 2008 but dealer sold it out from under me. OK since by that time, I realized the tiny, non-adjustable rear seats were almost deal-breakers anyway. No, not the third row small, nonadjustable seats - the SECOND row. My $30k 06 Pilot had more rear legroom and it has seats that move fore and aft, unlike the $70k Escalade. Cool looking as the Escalade is, the QX56 is more usable and we're getting that. I'm surprised you mention Land Rover as an option: Land Rovers have the #1 disparity between perceived quality and actual quality - they're bad trucks but great for poseurs!

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5 out of 5 stars

AMAZING!

chevyboy108, 07/01/2011
2011 Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

By far the most refined, up-scale SUV on the market. Driving the 2011 Cadillac Escalade is fun, exhilarating, and just down-right exciting. With its 6.2L V8 engine, acceleration and towing is unprecedented. And for the size, gas mileage is amazing.

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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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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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3.75 out of 5 stars

In The Shop

Mark, 11/22/2009
2009 Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

I came back to GM after having a std poor experience with Range Rover 2 out of 2 were Maint nightmares within 6 months. I have my 2009 ESV in the shop for the second time in 6 months, first was an electronic issue and yesterday my tranny went out with only 13k miles. This isnt looking good. I hope i am done at the dealership.

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