Approx 2 weeks in Cadillac XTS
#16
While I respect your opinion, I wouldn't call the Escalade a "true" Cadillac. It's a body-on-frame truck (if, admittedly, a bling-laden one)...essentially an overdone Tahoe/Subrban, which itself is a passenger-carrying version of the Silverado/Sierrra. And, personally, I would consider the new 2017/2018 Buick Lacrosse, especially with the comfort of the 18" wheel version, to be more of a "True" Caddy than the XTS itself. Today's Caddy sedans, IMO, even in the more complaint drive-mode settings, just ride too firmly.
#17
Lexus Fanatic
I don't know if it were ever solved, but the latest Suburban/Escalades had unexplainable howling issues, beyond assembly...nothing like spending 90k and having sounds penetrate the cabin.....2017 and live axle, hmmmm....
#18
Lexus Fanatic
Originally Posted by BrownPride
Dealers have said it rides too firmly and that has turned off potential buyers.
As if the depreciation hit on a Caddy wasn't enough of a turn off.
As if the depreciation hit on a Caddy wasn't enough of a turn off.
You should try these things out yourself before you draw conclusions.
#19
Escalades have a blue collar soul dressed up to be more than it is. It's lipstick on a pig. Sorry, I have an unfair and totally unfounded bias against Escalades and some people who drive them. I have no problem with fleet vehicles or old people driving them. It's the alpha males, and used ones that are usually driven by the ghetto fab. Totally unfair stereotype, I know.
#20
Lexus Fanatic
2017 and live axle, hmmmm....
#21
Lexus Fanatic
Yes, that pimp and pro-athlete image of the Escalade is way out of date. That was true, at least to some extent, 15 years ago. But, today, the Escalade is just another one of a number of big, expensive SUVs that are typically driven in everyday suburban shopping / kiddie-hauling by soccer-moms (and soccer-dads LOL) .
#22
Lexus Fanatic
I sampled both the XTS and CT6 and really did not care that much for either of them, although both, I'll admit, had better and more richly-trimmed interiors than the more comfortable-riding but cheaper-interior DeVille/DTS they replaced. And they both had the AWD option for bad weather that the DTS lacked. But one reason (among several) why I myself selected a Buick Lacrosse over any of the Cadillac sedans was the ride-comfort (with 18" wheels) and the effectiveness of the Buick Quiet Tuning.....which, IMO, outdoes even Cadillac's sound-insulation.
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#23
Yes, that pimp and pro-athlete image of the Escalade is way out of date. That was true, at least to some extent, 15 years ago. But, today, the Escalade is just another one of a number of big, expensive SUVs that are typically driven in everyday suburban shopping / kiddie-hauling by soccer-moms (and soccer-dads LOL) .
#24
Lexus Fanatic
My old habits die hard. It doesn't help that I was rear ended by some ghetto chick and her beat up Escalade because she was on her cellphone. She had everything ghetto fab. Long fingernails, white Escalade with gold emblems, rims, wig... I got her drivers license and the lived in the middle of Compton.
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#25
Depends on how it's packaged. If you get one with the huge wheels sure, but I've driven them optioned that way as well as mid optioned on smaller wheels and they ride better than the XTS. Not as well as my LS, but I don't find the ride hard.
You should try these things out yourself before you draw conclusions.
You should try these things out yourself before you draw conclusions.
Mediocre sales are more proof of it.
#26
The Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade triplets are poorly engineered gas hogs with mediocre interiors. They're basically rolling dinosaurs. Anybody who appreciates a truly fine vehicle (for that segment at least) would look into the likes of the GLS, LX, or RR.
#27
Yes, that pimp and pro-athlete image of the Escalade is way out of date. That was true, at least to some extent, 15 years ago. But, today, the Escalade is just another one of a number of big, expensive SUVs that are typically driven in everyday suburban shopping / kiddie-hauling by soccer-moms (and soccer-dads LOL) .
#28
Lexus Fanatic
I wonder if anybody laments the diminished cargo space, it went from like 130 to 119. The reason is the older one had removable seats, the current one does not. At 119, it actually has 4 cu. ft. more than a Chevy Traverse, which is a crossover. We had a new Suburban for a few days, and it was too big. Backup cam or not, that thing is hard to maneuver. But, I have to say, fuel economy was excellent, 24? I remember my uncle's early 2000 one do 18 highway on a good day. imho it's way out of date, even an airport service may consider something more modern....Oprah too....
#29
Lexus Fanatic
So actually driving the car for yourself and forming your own opinion is second to regurgitating what everybody else has said, check. You're the one "rolling with anecdotal evidence", I've driven the car. Sorry, but you're wrong...optioned without the huge 20" rims the CT6 rides fine. I know...because I've driven it...you haven't...so you don't. You can regurgitate what others have said all you want, but you have no experience to share on the topic so what you're saying has no value.
#30
His anecdotal evidence is no less relevant than customer feedback. It seem hypocritical to say you roll with facts yet you take other people's word for it.