View Poll Results: QX56 or Escalade
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QX56 vs. ESCALADE
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Theres just something about an escalade that would keep me from buying it. It just seems so played out and unappealing to me. I would go for the QX56. I honestly dont know why its considered "the least reliable". I mean i probably know 5 or so people that have it and had not one single problem with it. My cousin went from a GX470 to the QX56 and he absolutely loves the QX. I guess either vehicle is fine...test drive both and see what you like
As for my choice, not even looking at its poor reliability, the QX56 is IMO awful and the new 07 Escalade is really incredible. No, I am not a fan of it's "Image" but its better than having no image like the Infiniti. The Escalade is bigger, faster, more luxurious, more reliable, its not even close.
If anyone wants to try the QX, you can rent them from Enterprise. Go figure.
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As pointed out, C&D did a nice write-up on big lux SUVs a couple of months ago. They had some interesting points. I'd get a hold of that article for more info. I seem to remember them saying the GL450 has more room? At least in the second and third rows.
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While I find the GL looks like a damn Highlander, the press seems to really think it is a very good SUV.
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Yeah, we posted it here. The GL won 1st, the Q7 won 2nd and quite frankly, while the other SUVs placed (QX56, Escalade, Navigator), they were so far behind the 2 Germans it wasn't even funny.
While I find the GL looks like a damn Highlander, the press seems to really think it is a very good SUV.
While I find the GL looks like a damn Highlander, the press seems to really think it is a very good SUV.
If Car and Driver ignored this significant difference between the two groups of cars and gave all sorts of bonus points to the two unibody SUVs for their car-like ride and handling then it's a no-brainer that they won by a significant margin. However that's making the assumption that people won't use their SUVs for traditional practical SUV/truck purposes which I think is unfair.
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I have not driven the new Escalade but have driven two of its cousins.....the new 2007 Chevy Tahoe and the 2007 GMC long-wheelbase Denali, which is very similiar to the long-wheelbase Escalade. ( See my write-up of the new Denali in the review comparison I did of that vehicle to the Ford Expedition EL Limited 4X4. )
Unless you have an overriding reason to buy a QX56, I would avoid one at all costs. It comes from the Nissan-Infiniti Canton, MS plant, which has had notorious quality problems. Everything that comes from that plant.......including the Nissan Titan and Armada.....has been WAY below average in reliability; down in Mercedes-Benz territory.
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I have to admit while I believe any unbiased person with a decent understanding of these two vehicles would agree the Escalade is hands down the better choice between the two... I am pleasantly surprised to see 8 out of 8 people have voted for the Escalade. I figured the voting would be more 50/50 because of people being biased toward japanese brands in general.
Personally it annoys me when people say 'japanese cars are great/reliable'. Well, yes, some are. But many aren't. A lot of the recent Nissan products as well as historically companies like Mitsubishi, Mazda, and Subaru have shown that to be a very inaccurate blanket statement.
Personally it annoys me when people say 'japanese cars are great/reliable'. Well, yes, some are. But many aren't. A lot of the recent Nissan products as well as historically companies like Mitsubishi, Mazda, and Subaru have shown that to be a very inaccurate blanket statement.
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The GL is unibody and so is the Q7. That gives them a serious natural advantage in terms of ride, chassis solidity, and handling and a serious disadvantage in terms of towing and off-roading durability.
If Car and Driver ignored this significant difference between the two groups of cars and gave all sorts of bonus points to the two unibody SUVs for their car-like ride and handling then it's a no-brainer that they won by a significant margin. However that's making the assumption that people won't use their SUVs for traditional practical SUV/truck purposes which I think is unfair.
If Car and Driver ignored this significant difference between the two groups of cars and gave all sorts of bonus points to the two unibody SUVs for their car-like ride and handling then it's a no-brainer that they won by a significant margin. However that's making the assumption that people won't use their SUVs for traditional practical SUV/truck purposes which I think is unfair.
GL450: 7500lbs
Escalade: 7700lbs
QX56: 8900lbs
and the following ground clearances:
GL450: 8"
Escalade: 9"
QX56: 11"
So it would seem that the QX is your choice if you favor a lux SUV that can tow the most and go off road and the Escalade and GL are basically the same. But to be honest, I've never EVER seen an Escalade or QX56 towing or going off road - so I really don't think those features are on the minds of most buyers in this segment.
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Hmmm, the mbusa.com site shows the following towing capacities:
GL450: 7500lbs
Escalade: 7700lbs
QX56: 8900lbs
and the following ground clearances:
GL450: 8"
Escalade: 9"
QX56: 11"
So it would seem that the QX is your choice if you favor a lux SUV that can tow the most and go off road and the Escalade and GL are basically the same. But to be honest, I've never EVER seen an Escalade or QX56 towing or going off road - so I really don't think those features are on the minds of most buyers in this segment.
GL450: 7500lbs
Escalade: 7700lbs
QX56: 8900lbs
and the following ground clearances:
GL450: 8"
Escalade: 9"
QX56: 11"
So it would seem that the QX is your choice if you favor a lux SUV that can tow the most and go off road and the Escalade and GL are basically the same. But to be honest, I've never EVER seen an Escalade or QX56 towing or going off road - so I really don't think those features are on the minds of most buyers in this segment.
But yes you are still correct - the great majority of people who own a full size luxury SUV will probably be doing very little if any of this, so... they might as well drive giant cars all the same. They'll never know the difference anyway.
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hey man...dont mean to be rude....but both the choices are crappy trucks....and qx56 was rated the worst truck to buy by many automotive magazines. i would never spend money on junk....so i would prolly wait for the new lexus full size truck or how about the new acura MDX.
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hey man...dont mean to be rude....but both the choices are crappy trucks....and qx56 was rated the worst truck to buy by many automotive magazines. i would never spend money on junk....so i would prolly wait for the new lexus full size truck or how about the new acura MDX.
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Yea but then you can get a Denali instead of a Escalade, save 15k and they look like twins with the same features and upscale interior.
IF you mean the 07 models, the Escalade is far more luxurious than the QX56. They are both big lots of room and both have lots of power.
The interior of the QX56 is just a slightly touched up Armada version unlike the 07 Escalade where the interior has actually been improved to the luxury feel.
The second row of the QX56 though imo feels really roomy however yes it doesn't feel special compared to the new Escalade.
The third row of either one is small imo however I do give the nod to the QX56 as being OK.
If anything overall though I'd take any Escalade over the QX56...if I were to get a QX56 I rather get myself an Armada to save money just isn't worth it.
Also do you really need such a large SUV? Because if not i'd recommend also taking a look at the GL450 or LX470.![Thumb Up](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
The interior of the QX56 is just a slightly touched up Armada version unlike the 07 Escalade where the interior has actually been improved to the luxury feel.
The second row of the QX56 though imo feels really roomy however yes it doesn't feel special compared to the new Escalade.
The third row of either one is small imo however I do give the nod to the QX56 as being OK.
If anything overall though I'd take any Escalade over the QX56...if I were to get a QX56 I rather get myself an Armada to save money just isn't worth it.
Also do you really need such a large SUV? Because if not i'd recommend also taking a look at the GL450 or LX470.
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