2000 Escalade opinions

[bowtiefreak]

Let me hear them. We are buying a 4 door truck, my buddy has one on his lot right now 120K miles, not sure the price yet. Going to see it tomorrow. Anyone have opinions on these? I would really like an XL yukon or suburban but I have a feeling the price will be good since he is one of my oldest buddys.

 

[foreverfalcon40]

Tahoe with more goodies, say get it pending on price, pray your not spending more then 5k b/c of location and your friend.

Escalade has the SAME exact drivetrain to the T as OBS tahoes, just exterior and interior modifications!

CARFAX, pics and LUCK!

ff40

 

[longstand]

i have a 1999 Ykon Denali. exactly like the one your planning of buying.. it Eat alot of gas..

but its great

 

[bowtiefreak]

I know the drivetrains are the same. Just looking for general opinions on the vehicle really. Gas....it's a full size. Mine gets 12, nothing will shock me. Depending on the price it may be worth it. Even if it needs a motor or drivetrain work, that's easy. 383 in this one too!

Or keep looking for my burban.

 

[99Yuk]

I vote keep looking for the Yukon XL or Suburban.

When I was shopping for a new truck, I really wanted the longer wheelbase for the extra 2 feet of interior space. But I got my yukon for a good $$ due to the bad motor. I settled. I compromised by buying a rack and building a plywood box to fit inside of it, and a couple of roof bags.

For trips or otherwise I've used the rack a few times. Each time, I wish I hadn't settled for the short wheelbase.

The moral of my story? If your not in a hurry, wait and get what you want. If your buddy has a car lot, then ask to goto the auction with him. Offer him $100 over auction price on what you buy.

EDIT: Don't be lured into compromising your wish list by the eye candy of the Escalade.

 

[bowtiefreak]

that poor truck is all I can say. It took me all of 10 seconds to not like it. It had been very abused.

Looking at a 1997 loaded GMC Suburban with 100K on it, a 2002 yukon denali XL with 200K on it and a 2004 yukon XL tomorrow. I love the denali but not the milage, but a motor is easy. I'll keep you all posted. I so need a new toy.

 

[96ProCompTahoe]

im a big fan of OBS escalades and denali's, but if you find a good burban i'd jump on it. almost all of the around here are complete trash.

 

[Bad bow tie]

I'd hold out for a newer suburban or yukon xl. I don't think the OBS Escalades are anything special, but thats just me

 

[EastBayTahoe95]

i wouldnt mine having an obs escalade, i like the slightly more nicer interior, but i say if you need for a suburban or yukon xl, then just wait on it

 

[bowtiefreak]

Going to drive the 1997 suburban today, saw it last night and it is very clean. All the same options as my truck , leather color and all. if it runs well and I do not find a major flaw I should have it here around lunch time. It will need some TLC though, debage, and gfet the mud flaps and pin stripe, bug deflector and stuf like that.

 

[96ProCompTahoe]

so are you a proud new owner of a burban?

 

[bowtiefreak]

yes. I pick it up Thursday. They are pulling the pinstrip off, cleaning it and replacing the windshield because it had a little crack. Runs well, drives nice, tons of room for the whole family.

Dark blue upper, tan or goldish lower, grey leather throughout. I will get pictures next week as soon as I get it.

plans: debadge, remove bug guard and window vent things, have to lose the mudflaps. Then a mufler, BB tune and maybe crank it up a little and bigger tires. My son said to buy another DC lift and make them twins.....hmmmm.