2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum review from North America
"Ferris Bueller said it best: "If you have the means, I highly recommend it""
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Had a couple of warranty issues:
Chevy dealer that it didn't catch the defects before putting on their used lot.
Bad XM module.
Compromised taillight(water inside).
Bad source switch on steering wheel.
All taken care of under the GM warranty at Caddy dealer, one trip, no issues.
General comments?
I love this truck, SUV, luxury wagon, whatever you want to call it. Have owned 1994, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2005 Chevy trucks, 1993 and 2000 GMC Yukon XL's.
There is **NO COMPARISON**. This truck flat out hauls the bacon, turns like a slot car (for a 4500# truck), and is just plain amazing. It's the Platinum Edition, with 20" 10 spokes, Goodyear rubber, and leadfoot driver. Heated and cooled seats, will never live without again, Bose radio (it's not bad for stock), and plenty of oomph.
The difference between this truck and 2000 Yukon XL or 2005 Chevy truck is amazing. Driving with spirit in twisties is now fun versus work. There is no body roll and corners that used to make tires talk back don't exist.
Truck is absolutely gorgeous and in the only color it should be: Diamond White. When this thing is "just washed" it is BLINDINGLY beautiful.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 6.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 24125 miles |
| Most recent distance | 25000 miles |
| Previous car | GMC Suburban |
| Date of Entry | 2nd August, 2006 |

