Need some help buying a new SUV!
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Not much I can add here......most of these are good replies. ![Thumb Up](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
320K, though, on an Escalade?
What did your dad do to get that kind of longevity on a GM SUV of that era? In all fairness, though, despite the cracker-jack assembly, Push-and-Pray brakes, and cheap materials, those older big GM SUVs did have durable engines.
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320K, though, on an Escalade?
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320k seems like the norm for these trucks, they surpass 200k without trying, although many features stop working or break, after moving to Atlanta I have realized GM trucks are just the Camry of the south and it very common to see these things with 200+
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Thanks for all the replies! We actually got a Ford Edge 3.7L with AWD! Great car with sport shift, a tow package was part of the deal and included the hitch, an engine cooler as well as a transmission cooler! Held it's composure well at a stand-still in 110 degree weather!
The Escalade lasted 300K+ miles mostly because of frequent oil changes, although it had it's fair share of steering pump problems and transmission problems. It broke down quite a few often towards the end of it's life and we were afraid taking it on a 260+ mile trip would push it over the top. It did us well and can't wait to see how the Ford Edge does, but it certainly is an amazing car and I had no problem driving it through Death Valley!
The Escalade lasted 300K+ miles mostly because of frequent oil changes, although it had it's fair share of steering pump problems and transmission problems. It broke down quite a few often towards the end of it's life and we were afraid taking it on a 260+ mile trip would push it over the top. It did us well and can't wait to see how the Ford Edge does, but it certainly is an amazing car and I had no problem driving it through Death Valley!
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