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#438203 - 10/03/08 06:18 AM
Re: Escalade
[Re: D-Rod]
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Admiral
Registered: 01/14/04
Posts: 1549
Loc: Highland, Michigan
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I almost wish we needed a vehicle right now, I wouldn't mind a mid-size SUV, and the deals are amazing! My commute is 15 minutes, so the MPG wouldn't be a significant hit for me, and the increase in tow capacity would be great! However, having a paid off and almost paid off pair of vehicles makes me dismiss that thought pretty quickly.
Speaking of deals, I have a buddy who just picked up a 2000 Lincoln Towncar with 80,000 miles for 4,000. He also has a short commute, so it was a great deal for him. The car was days away from heading to auction, they just couldn't move it.
Sorry for the sidetrack, back to your regularly scheduled Escalade news.
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#438214 - 10/03/08 08:07 AM
Re: Escalade
[Re: MarkS]
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Admiral
Registered: 01/12/03
Posts: 5424
Loc: Rockford, Michigan
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D-Rod; are you saying the GM frames are flimsy? Or are you referring to the softer ride due to the suspension? The frame is the same as the suburban that I've seen so many people wishing they had. This is the one I see WD in:  WD, your mileage will really drop at highway speeds at/above 70. When I had my Navigator I could squeak out 17-17.5 mpg by driving 65-68mph. Once I hit 70-75 It dropped to about 15 mpg. As far as the third row seat, the Navigator had the one large seat and we only pulled it about 10 times over the 4 years I owned it. I could even do it myself, so a two piece third row should be easier for one person to handle. One other thing I'm not sure if the Caddy takes premium fuel like my Navigator did, there's another 20 cents a gallon. Absolutely not...I would never do a truck wrong like that. Give me stock. I joined a Cadillac board and people are reporting getting 18 - 19 mpg at 70 mph on the highway. The truck does not require premium gas. Some people have reported better gas mileage with the premium though. I will just do some testing. OK...being I have never bought a used car. Maybe someone can give me some pointers. Truck is a 2005 with 55k on the odometer. Asking price is $23k...what should I offer in this economy? Also, dealer is a Ford dealer. Should I take this to a Caddy dealer and have them do a once over on it? Much appreciated.
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