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Old 03-12-2007, 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Stephen04E55
Best thing about the new Escalades and Denali SUV's is the 6.2L and 6spd auto tranny that is not available in any other GM vehicle. This engine has 380 hp in the Denali and 401hp in the Escalade. I agree with the resale value comment.
That is also the worst thing from a towing perspective. They only tow 7500lbs with that tranny down almost 1500 from the tahoe/yukon and more than 1500 from the competition. With all that power they should have a 10,000lb rating. I just don't understand the thought process at GM.
Old 03-13-2007, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by TopGun32
I rather have a new X5 4.8 or GL450....

GM looses its value all too quick after a few years.
Not to hijack this thread, BUT, I disagree...NOTHING I have ever owned looses value like a Mercedes!!!!! The absolute WORST.. My next Mercedes will be a LEASE....

2004 E55 New = $91,xxx (with options)
I sold my e55 in December for $52,000 w/ only 22k miles on the clock...

So.... tell me about Cadillac depreciation again... BMW's aren't much better then Mercedes... The euro cars are worth nothing w/o a factory warranty attached to them..

I like the Escalade. But its just too big for my taste..
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Originally Posted by Taximan1
Not to hijack this thread, BUT, I disagree...NOTHING I have ever owned looses value like a Mercedes!!!!! The absolute WORST.. My next Mercedes will be a LEASE....

2004 E55 New = $91,xxx (with options)
I sold my e55 in December for $52,000 w/ only 22k miles on the clock...
I agree 110%! I bought my 2004 E55 USED in mid 2005, thinking it wouldn't be so bad when it came time to sell. Boy, was I wrong!! I've had some offers and they are f'ing LOW!!! I'm going to lose more money on this car than any other car I've ever owned!!! Keep in mind, I bought it USED and I'm including several cars that I modified to high degrees and also sold at a loss. None hold a candle to the "Beast". Don't get me wrong, E55 is an amazing car, but if you're buying for resale value, I suggest you pick up a cocaine habit. It will cost you less money in the long run.

Proportionally, perhaps the GM might be tiny bit worse, but a well loaded Escalade is in the mid $60k's, so the hit isn't nearly as bad.

Back on the Escalade. My father has one and he was nice enough to lend it to me and my family for a road trip a couple months back. I loved it. The interior is worlds above the previous ones and you almost forget you're driving an American SUV and not a premium European Luxury sedan. The quality is not bad, so far. His previous Yukons and Suburbans always made it to 60-70k miles with nor problems and this one looks like it will do the same, if not better. If you want to avoid the hip-hop image, forget the 22s and stick with the 18s or 20s. Give me a black EXT with Navi and sunroof on the factory 22s and I'm done.

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Originally Posted by medici78
I agree 110%! I bought my 2004 E55 USED in mid 2005, thinking it wouldn't be so bad when it came time to sell. Boy, was I wrong!! I've had some offers and they are f'ing LOW!!! I'm going to lose more money on this car than any other car I've ever owned!!! Keep in mind, I bought it USED and I'm including several cars that I modified to high degrees and also sold at a loss. None hold a candle to the "Beast". Don't get me wrong, E55 is an amazing car, but if you're buying for resale value, I suggest you pick up a cocaine habit. It will cost you less money in the long run.

Proportionally, perhaps the GM might be tiny bit worse, but a well loaded Escalade is in the mid $60k's, so the hit isn't nearly as bad.

Back on the Escalade. My father has one and he was nice enough to lend it to me and my family for a road trip a couple months back. I loved it. The interior is worlds above the previous ones and you almost forget you're driving an American SUV and not a premium European Luxury sedan. The quality is not bad, so far. His previous Yukons and Suburbans always made it to 60-70k miles with nor problems and this one looks like it will do the same, if not better. If you want to avoid the hip-hop image, forget the 22s and stick with the 18s or 20s. Give me a black EXT with Navi and sunroof on the factory 22s and I'm done.

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