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Reading this and the "Descaladed" thread has me thinking about buying one. Any advice to someone (not auto inclined) who is looking to purchase an Escalade? My budget would likely be around $15k, and I'm in Colorado. Any particular engines/generations/years to look for or stay away from?
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Black88GTA posted:For that kind of money you can get a newer truck, but for a 2nd gen (GMT800, 2002-2006), the 2002 has a lot of "one off" parts that were only used that model year, although there are a couple minor things with the 2002s that are arguably better (cabin filters, floor illumination IIRC, etc). GM took out cabin filters and changed a few other things for the 2003 - 2006s although it's potentially easy (depending on the type of airbox you have) to add them back into the later models. I did this on my 2003. TPMS was added in 2004. I think there are other things, but that's all I can remember offhand. wallaka posted:Get a Yukon. 2007+ gets the new body style. An Escalade is a $5000 premium for the same vehicle. I'm saying this as a 2009 Escalade owner. You'll lose a few horsepower but they're identical otherwise. Thanks for the info. I hadn't considered the Yukon but I'll give them a look. I realize this is a vague question but should I be scared off by high-mileages on these vehicles? Are the 5.3L, 6.0L, and 6.2L pretty solid engines?
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Seminal Flu posted:Good information... Thanks for this. I'm relatively new to living in a snowy state but I know corrosion is always a concern up here. I might start scouting out vehicles in Florida and since I have family down there, do a fly-n-drive. Thanks again!
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