What are the pros and cons of a Cadillac Escalade?

Question

To the people that own or have owned the Cadillac Escalade, what are the ups and downs?

I am considering buying one and I would LOVE to hear from you!

Answer 1

Pros:
Comfortable vehicle with plenty of seats.
Nice riding, driving, with good turning radius.
4-wheel drive at the push of a button (nice in the snow)
Fairly safe vehicle
Reliabilty (Mine has 145.000 miles) No major breakdowns
Plenty of power if you need to haul or tow something.

Cons:
Terrible gas mileage 10-12 MPG city 12-14 highway
Above average cost to service because it is a Cadillac
Dirty looks from hybrid car owners!

I would buy one again (except for the gas mileage, we use our as a third car on long trips or when we need all of the seats) but look for a used one. 1 to 3 years old with low miles you will save that hit you take when you drive it off the lot. Make sure you get a Carfax report if you buy used.