Escalade or Denali?

[ChadE]

So Im looking to get an SUV as we just sold our past one and need to get something new. Im looking at Escalades and Denalis in the 02-06 year range. They both have all of the same features as far as I can tell and both are in the same price range. Does anybody have experiences with either as to why one would be more advantageous to the other. Im not looking for opinions on telling me not to get either because for my situation and the things i need it for those are the two best candidates. Thanks

[TiAg335i]

I have an '02 Escalade...at first it was all like "oohhh Escalade, exclusive..." (mind you this was in 2001) but now nobody could give to shits less and the car is aging poorly. A lot of minor squeaks/rattles etc. issues. But otherwise it's been pretty reliable and the car is comfortable. Needless to say no one in my family gives a crap about it anymore and it's kind of the beater car now.

The Denali is PRETTY MUCH the exact same as the Escalade...both made by GM.

[ChadE]

Originally Posted by TiAg335i

I have an '02 Escalade...at first it was all like "oohhh Escalade, exclusive..." (mind you this was in 2001) but now nobody could give to shits less and the car is aging poorly. A lot of minor squeaks/rattles etc. issues. But otherwise it's been pretty reliable and the car is comfortable. Needless to say no one in my family gives a crap about it anymore and it's kind of the beater car now.

The Denali is PRETTY MUCH the exact same as the Escalade...both made by GM.

Yea thats why i was looking for some opinions, cant really see any reason why i would pick one over the other.

Not really buying either for the wow factor.

[ZJP]

Both are garbage..... but if I had to choose, the newer body Escalade would be my choice since it looks decent.

[ShadeZeRO]

I've driven the 08 Escalade EXT. My uncle has one.
It drives pretty well, and the updates to the car add a great feel of luxury to it.

Personally, I love the Escalade more then the Denali.

It's kind of like having to pick between a Lexus ES, or a Toyota Camry.

[oldaccount]

I like the GMT400 Escalades better, but the GMT800 Denali's better. Both versions of the GMT900 are crap.

[Kiemyster]

fuck that shit. look, i hate all american cars and trucks. but i love the chevy trail blazer.

Chevy Trailblazer SS3S. i have so much fucking respect for that car. i rent one every time i go up to america. i want to bring one down in trinidad actually. awh well.

thats my opinion... trail blazerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[Couch]

Just buy a Tahoe. No need to spend extra for a Tahoe with a Caddy badge.

Trailblazer SS' are sweet as hell. 6.0L in a mid-size SUV.

[DSe93]

X6

[oldaccount]

Originally Posted by DSe93

X6

for some reason I dont think someone shopping for a used last gen Denali is cross shopping X6's.

[TiAg335i]

There's no difference between them. Get the one in better condition. Both being American, neither is a great car.

[achenator]

I would buy a newer (07) Tahoe. The older escalalades look dated.

[ChadE]

Ok keep in mind this is a third car, for all of those who keep telling me to get new Escalades and new tahoes and x6s, I really wish i could afford all of those cars but with two bmws, house and boat, I dont have that spare change. I know neither of them are excellent cars but for what i need it for they both do what i want. Just looking to hear some opinions from those who own or have owned either.

[amgthis]

Walk imo

[jhv]

i vote escalade

[ChadE]

Originally Posted by Laszlo

Get a range rover no?

I have looked into those, havnt completely ruled them out they are on the high end of the price range.

[TK-421]

Originally Posted by ChadE

I have looked into those, havnt completely ruled them out they are on the high end of the price range.

I found a 2004 Range Rover HSE (not the sport) for $25,000, loaded, 50k miles, brush guards, lights just today

I would definitely go with a 'Rover (preferably S/C )

[UltimateBMW]

This comparison is pretty much doomed from the beginning. If your not looking for a car that will give a 'wow' factor I see no reason to get a Escalade or a Denali as there are plenty of other cars that fit the same if not better utility as those do. However, since you don't want any other vehicle suggestions I'm just going to get my post count up.

And between the 2, I'd pick the Escalade. Simply for the reason that I think the name Denali is dumb.

[UltimateBMW]

Just for shits, for what purpose do you need this 3rd car?

[im spencer]

Honestly you should take a peak at the new Honda Pilot its an awesome car probably would rock your denalli/escalade world.

[BMdblU]

Tahoe.

Originally Posted by Laszlo

Get a range rover no?

Sure, if you want to watch it fall apart before your eyes.

[Universal_Magnetic]

Originally Posted by Tranzporter

..... but if I had to choose, the newer body Escalade would be my choice since it looks decent.

+1 thats where my vote is. not a fan of the old escalade/denali that much