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Old 02-01-2024, 2:58pm   #21
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At least they will last. And they will last much longer than GM/Ford/Dodge..
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Owned a Ford Explorer, 5 yrs 100+K miles
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Only one out-of-pocket repair, was $700 on an Expedition.
I have no issues with Ford/GM quality, it has served me very well, as $700 in 33 years 750+K miles is a damn good history!!
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Old 02-01-2024, 3:13pm   #22
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500k mile GX470. Cliffs: t case under warranty 30k, u joint and fan clutch pulley near 500k.
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There has been plenty of competition in the performance SUV market before the escalade V.
Porsche Cayenne, Audi RSQ8, BMW X5M, Range Rover Supercharged, Lambo Urus, Mercedes G/GLS/GLE, Ferrari Purosangue, Jeep Trackhawk, Durango Hellcat, Bentley Bentayga.
...all of those could fit inside the Escalade.

I will admit that I honestly don't see the point of the Escalade V. Sure it's cool, but similar to all of the stupid EV threads, if I want to go drag race, I'm not going to do it in an SUV. The others are small enough that you can get at least a little of the sports car "feel". There is no way to spin that the Escalade is a tank.
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WIFEY'S RIDES
Owned a Ford Explorer, 5 yrs 100+K miles
Owned 3 Ford Expeditions 13 yrs 350+K miles
Owned a Buick Enclave 5 yrs 120+K miles
Owned a Ford Fusion 5 yrs 100+K miles
Now own Caddy XT5 5 yrs 90+K miles

Only one out-of-pocket repair, was $700 on an Expedition.
I have no issues with Ford/GM quality, it has served me very well, as $700 in 33 years 750+K miles is a damn good history!!
I am sure your vehicles ran for a long time. But it is well-known that Toyota is far superior in quality control and longevity, Then the three big one here
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WIFEY'S RIDES
Owned a Ford Explorer, 5 yrs 100+K miles
Owned 3 Ford Expeditions 13 yrs 350+K miles
Owned a Buick Enclave 5 yrs 120+K miles
Owned a Ford Fusion 5 yrs 100+K miles
Now own Caddy XT5 5 yrs 90+K miles

Only one out-of-pocket repair, was $700 on an Expedition.
I have no issues with Ford/GM quality, it has served me very well, as $700 in 33 years 750+K miles is a damn good history!!
Don't tell GSC3 that, he'll let you know that $700 makes it a high maintenance car and you'd never have to pay that in a Tesla.
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Old 02-01-2024, 5:00pm   #27
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So it's the GTO of SUVs?

Actually that’s exactly what I was thinking. Very much the ethos of the original GTO.
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Old 02-01-2024, 6:18pm   #28
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I am sure your vehicles ran for a long time. But it is well-known that Toyota is far superior in quality control and longevity, Then the three big one here
Glad it works for me.
Glad it works for you.
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Maybe some like the size because it fits their needs. And maybe they like driving a larger and safer vehicle.
In that case, drive a Brinks truck.
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Don't tell GSC3 that, he'll let you know that $700 makes it a high maintenance car and you'd never have to pay that in a Tesla.
Not until you need batteries
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Quality I'd buy it

My daughter drives my old one. Turns 18 in Aug. Routine maintenance only.
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Thought of the V when I bought the DDHC. After reading some reviews and seeing performance numbers I couldn't justify $150K for it. With the past history of 2 CTS V's, which were both lemons, I went back to Dodge. The Trackhawk I had was flawless until it was totaled.
I'll see how GM does with the Hummer EV, maybe they have pulled their heads out of their asses and are starting to make better vehicles again.
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Quality I'd buy it

My daughter drives my old one. Turns 18 in Aug. Routine maintenance only.
I trust a 300k mile GX more than a new chevy
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Old 02-03-2024, 10:40am   #34
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Horrifically bad wheels that wouldn't last a day on Houston's streets. First pothole.....bent wheel and blown tire. I don't get why people would put low profile tires like that on a truck. Go off road and run over a pebble.....problem.

And for most truck owners, driving over curbs? No problem. For that owner? Expensive damage each time, at the minimum, some serious curb rash.
**** the potholes. The niggas in Houston would steal it 5 minutes after it's parked.
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