2008 Cadillac Escalade User Reviews

Pros

True luxury: Smooth, comfortable, responsive, great handling

Cons

Steering wheel blocks instrument panel in my favorite position

I just got back from a 3 day trip to Lake Tahoe. The nice lady at Advantage inside Reno airport gave me a $40/day manager special plus $3.00 gal gas, 1/2 or full tank. I took the offer and was very glad I did!!

The is simply the finest vehicle I've ever driven. I liked it better than the DTS I rented last year for 4 days. The engine is more responsive and the handling is far superior to the DTS. I zoomed around Lake Tahoe mountain roads with ease and absolute control. The DTS tended to understeer. Not this Escalade.

The interior is beautiful and comfortable. The seats are easy to adjust and driving is effortless. I only wish the gauges were easier to view with the wheel in my favorite position. Otherwise, the Escalade is perfect.

As for fuel economy, I have no complaints. I left RNO with a full tank. After drving up to South Lake Tahoe, driving all the way around the lake, driving around the town, driving over to Virginia City and back to the airport...I still had over 1/2 a tank left. Fuel usage is excellent for a vehicle of this size and 400 hp.

I always thought I would buy a Lincoln Navigator one day. Not anymore. If I could ever afford it, I would go to my local Cadillac dealer and buy one of these without hesitation.

If you haven't driven an Escalade, I encourage you to test drive one today. You will be amazed.