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Oh if Mercedes made a big and bossy SUV people would buy them. G class is too small too, but absolutely has its place.
The first GL class was more like I was talking about, in your face and butch. I remember the V8 version had a hugggge star exclusive to that trim.
Maybe, but I doubt they care. Profit margins are absolutely ridiculous on the big BOFs.
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I said it appears larger, just like it looks way better and more in your face. Please don't tell me what my issue is. The current GLS is way too wimpy looking for my tastes. Plus you're stuck with hybrid stuff on everything but the V12.
Ok great, duly noted.
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Those are just ok numbers. I just think if they offered something Escalade size and presence wise they might sell more.
I said it appears larger, just like it looks way better and more in your face. Please don't tell me what my issue is. The current GLS is way too wimpy looking for my tastes. Plus you're stuck with hybrid stuff on everything but the V12.
For you the Escalade is the better choice, for me its the GLS. Thats okay!
Escalade is probably more noticeable because it is relatively rare, and it's probably the only Cadillac that still even sells in any significant numbers, and it looks very distinct compared to the rest of Cadillacs lineup. On the other hand the X7 and GLS look just like bigger X5/3 and GLE/GLC, and they are very popular, and just blend in with countless other BMW/MBs on the road.
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What people individually prefer stands out to them lol
They only sell 3-4k Escalades a month...
You're literally agreeing with me. Your issue is the styling. "Looks way better", "too wimpy looking"...
For you the Escalade is the better choice, for me its the GLS. Thats okay!
They only sell 3-4k Escalades a month...
You're literally agreeing with me. Your issue is the styling. "Looks way better", "too wimpy looking"...
For you the Escalade is the better choice, for me its the GLS. Thats okay!
Asking Mercedes to make a bof platform thats not derivative of the G class is a big ask. Just modifying the last gen g class resulted in quality issues with front suspension when used in high demand areas like the GCC.
Bigger GLS maybe.
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Now the Chevy Traverse has almost the same cargo space as the Yukon/Escalade in a unibody much easier to manage package...but the 4 cyl kills that for us.
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Watch this video, it's interesting. And read comments. Most of them are praising the Escalade for how big and bad *** it is.... one of the main reasons I love it so much.
It comes down to personal taste but that MB is just boring here, especially next to that red Escalade sport.
It comes down to personal taste but that MB is just boring here, especially next to that red Escalade sport.
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I'm not shopping for badass, I'm hauling a family around lol. I want space for trips that fits in my garage and that my wife is comfortable driving, while also being luxurious and enjoyable for me to have in the garage and also drive. Thats not the Escalade.
They are right about the suspension in the GLS, it needs to be in Sport mode, Comfort is way too wallowy. That car has the 22s also, I would get the 21s. It doesn't ride like an S Class, or a Range Rover, but they ride nice. I would code it to start in Individual like I have my S Class and I would leave it in Sport suspension all the time.
They are right about the suspension in the GLS, it needs to be in Sport mode, Comfort is way too wallowy. That car has the 22s also, I would get the 21s. It doesn't ride like an S Class, or a Range Rover, but they ride nice. I would code it to start in Individual like I have my S Class and I would leave it in Sport suspension all the time.
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The Escalade is far too polarizing, people either love them or hate them. And its got a reputation of being associated with certain stenotypes, which is shame as the latest Escalade is nice and classy on the inside. If only they toned down the exterior styling.
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My cousin for instance if I mention wanting an Escalade or Range Rover he cringes at the whole rapper, "Kardashian" thing.
There is a Syrian Jewish neighborhood in Brooklyn, they are all very wealthy and they dont buy German cars. All their women use to drive GX and LX, now they are all driving Range Rovers.
