2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT consumer reviews

I have driven this car, as a daily driver, for the better part of a decade. I am not the first owner; I’m actually the 7th! It has been all over the country, I myself driving it from Florida to North Carolina quite a bit, to city driving in DC and NYC. Reliable platform, great power, the mid gate has come into use for all sorts of loads, from cutting down trees to stone and brick. Your going to sacrifice mpg, but you should already know that if your buying a V8 6.0 liter. As far as repairs, usual wear and tear, plus this was the first year for this truck, so a surprising amount of parts are not interchangeable with the avalanche or other GM platforms. The cost for repairs depends on the mechanic and the shop; the parts are up there a bit, but cheaper than my Lexus. Still worth it, I drive this vehicle all the time. The gmt 800 platform is outstanding. I noted “having fun” as a primary use, but I use it for almost every option they had listed here.

Great ride plenty of room and good on gas despite the engine size and great bed size with removable bed cover giving the choice of hauling any size items I need to transport

Extraordinaryvehicle! Nothing compares to the Cadillac Escalade EXT. Once you own one you would understand.

Comparable to the cost of any plain truck like an f150 or tundra but a million times nicer and sportier looking. Plus the 02 has a 6.0 liter engine while most 2011s even don't have that powerful of an engine. Why Cadillacs have such a poor resale value I don't know but for the same price as a plain Jane car or truck u can get a cadi and most Cadillac owners take optimal care of their vehicles so most are in great shape. Many ppl think my 02 is much newer because it's in near perfect condition. Love this truck so much. Will continue buying exts in the future.

i have put 250,000 trouble free miles on mine. No issues ever. I get 22-25 mpg hwy. Tow a car trailer and get 17 in comfort. Body has held up well even in Penn rust belt. I do not think anything else would have held up so well. I am shopping for a newer one but still may keep the old one for my shop truck.

I love this truck. I love how it is an SUV and a pickup at the same time. I love that it is made by Cadillac meaning it has great power, great luxury, and great service. I love how reliable it is. Besides inspections, i have brought this truck to the shop twice since I bought it in 2003. If you are looking for an affordable luxury vehicle with room for lots of extra cargo with the same great reliability and comfort of a Cadillac, get this truck in any of the years. (P.S, this truck looks fantastic in black as long as you keep it clean.)

this is the best car I ever owned. it is very roomy and very comfortable. i am going to buy one like this for every future car i buy.

my truck is blue with white stripes and i proudly say it is the best car i have ever owned. i have upgraded all the speakers and radio. this car is the BEST CAR YOU CAN BUY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!