Anyone owned an Escalade in the UK?
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I am going to be accepting a permanent job soon which means I won't need a van, and just have to commute a 2 mile drive to work each day.
So makes perfect sense to sell the Transit custom and get something with a stonking big V8
I am currently fancying a big American SUV, I have driven a GMC Yukon XL in the states which was just perfect for cruising around in.
The Escalade seems great value, something like this: https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
Are these just big money pits? what are they like to live with in the UK?
Not worried about LHD, never have issues with a RHD in Europe...
I guess one issue may be parking in Tesco's etc, as im guessing they may not fit too good in the spaces....
So anyone had one over here?
So makes perfect sense to sell the Transit custom and get something with a stonking big V8
I am currently fancying a big American SUV, I have driven a GMC Yukon XL in the states which was just perfect for cruising around in.
The Escalade seems great value, something like this: https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
Are these just big money pits? what are they like to live with in the UK?
Not worried about LHD, never have issues with a RHD in Europe...
I guess one issue may be parking in Tesco's etc, as im guessing they may not fit too good in the spaces....
So anyone had one over here?
Contract Killer said:
I am going to be accepting a permanent job soon which means I won't need a van, and just have to commute a 2 mile drive to work each day.
So makes perfect sense to sell the Transit custom and get something with a stonking big V8
I am currently fancying a big American SUV, I have driven a GMC Yukon XL in the states which was just perfect for cruising around in.
The Escalade seems great value, something like this: https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
Are these just big money pits? what are they like to live with in the UK?
Not worried about LHD, never have issues with a RHD in Europe...
I guess one issue may be parking in Tesco's etc, as im guessing they may not fit too good in the spaces....
So anyone had one over here?
Very dodgy dealer apparentlySo makes perfect sense to sell the Transit custom and get something with a stonking big V8
I am currently fancying a big American SUV, I have driven a GMC Yukon XL in the states which was just perfect for cruising around in.
The Escalade seems great value, something like this: https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
Are these just big money pits? what are they like to live with in the UK?
Not worried about LHD, never have issues with a RHD in Europe...
I guess one issue may be parking in Tesco's etc, as im guessing they may not fit too good in the spaces....
So anyone had one over here?
An old boss had Chevy Avalanche which is a comparable size and it was a mare to drive on anything other than dual carriageway and motorway.
They don’t fit in UK sized parking spaces. They don’t fit in car washes, multi-storey car parks and their inter-level ramps can be a total nightmare.
If you avoid all of these it’s fine.
They don’t fit in UK sized parking spaces. They don’t fit in car washes, multi-storey car parks and their inter-level ramps can be a total nightmare.
If you avoid all of these it’s fine.
Plenty of chat here
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
And Google that dealer before going to see them....
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
And Google that dealer before going to see them....
Odd, I bought a £4k Megane from there (64 plate 115k) ex Arval lease. Bought it for a taxi. Fantastic car for the money.
They are what they are. Stack it high, sell it cheap. They're turning lots of metal for small margins. The staff were friendly enough, I rang them about the car, paid a deposit over the phone, for the train up from Devon, walked to their dealership (old multi storey car park) in and driving my Megane home in under 20 minutes.
If you want coffee and shagpile carpet, they're not for you.
On the subject of Escalades, mate has one of a similar age in the States. An lot of car for the money. All the toys, not that quick, but a very comfortable waftmobile.
They are what they are. Stack it high, sell it cheap. They're turning lots of metal for small margins. The staff were friendly enough, I rang them about the car, paid a deposit over the phone, for the train up from Devon, walked to their dealership (old multi storey car park) in and driving my Megane home in under 20 minutes.
If you want coffee and shagpile carpet, they're not for you.
On the subject of Escalades, mate has one of a similar age in the States. An lot of car for the money. All the toys, not that quick, but a very comfortable waftmobile.
te too.Geekman said:
I like Escalades, but that one looks “wrong”. It seems to have the OEM wheels from an older car, the lights / front end have been modified, and it’s being sold by Motorhub. I’d look elsewhere.
It's 12 years old, that is what they look like, rear lights likely modified for UK regs, wheels are a base option.As for the OP's question, walk away, that era was when they were poor quality, now they are a lot better and closer to the likes of European marques.
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