every time i see someone driving an escalade

[AstroManLuca]

Whenever I see an Escalade I think "that's a college education driving down the road."

They cost about the same. Actually college has gone up since I first came up with that six or seven years ago, but it's still pretty close for the cheaper public universities.

It is monumentally stupid to spend that much money on a vehicle. I'm not jealous at all of people who waste money on crap.

 

[FelixDeCat]

Overpriced garbage. Lots of vehicles fall into this category, unfortunately. Ill say it again, overpriced garbage. And so is the Navigator. Trash.

And the best part is when I have to listen to owners of older used escalades cry, moan and complain about $100 fill ups. Wah Wah. :thumbsdown:

 

[Sluggo]

I hate everyone who has a more expensive car than I do...my wife being a notable exception of course.

 

[HamburgerBoy]

I used to see Escalades around here all the time, especially in my neighborhood. Then they all foreclosed on their homes and moved somewhere else. :awe:'

EDIT: But to be fair I've never minded Escalades on the road. It's the Mitsubishi and Acura drivers that need to die in a ruptured-gas-tank-induced fire.

EDIT #2: And Chevy Impala owners.

 

[RavenSEAL]

70k for an '11 escalade? Jesus....

I rather drop by a BMW dealership and get a nice 335i for half the price.

 

[dawp]

70k for an '11 escalade? Jesus....

I rather drop by a BMW dealership and get a nice 335i for half the price.

exactly considering they're just overpriced Chevy SUVs.

if I was given one I'd turn around and sell it and get something else.

 

[Kirby]

CTS-V is about the only late model Caddy I'd own.

 

[Zebo]

They're a little high for what you get but if you got the cash who cares? What's the point of making money if you don't spend it? I'd have to have about 4 million before I delved into that profligate spending tho. I still buy used domestics 1/2 off 1 year old and run them into the ground.

 

[FelixDeCat]

They're a little high for what you get but if you got the cash who cares? What's the point of making money if you don't spend it? I'd have to have about 4 million before I delved into that profligate spending tho. I still buy used domestics 1/2 off 1 year old and run them into the ground.

AUDI SUV > Escalade

 

[bas1c]

Er...okay? Not sure exactly what your point is, OP, but...yeah...

POV 1 (OP included): "People with Escalades and ginormous SUVs are such pretentious pricks and they ruin the environment."

POV 2: "OP is a hater."

Basic template for most of ATOT threads.

 

[Squisher]

exactly! terrible mileage, terrible reliability.

Terrible reliability? Show me. I don't see where any GM truck falls below industry standards. Even the worse example of the Colorado is middling at best.

AUDI SUV > Escalade

404 SUV not found. You might as well call every station wagon including the CTS-V station wagon a SUV.

 

[zinfamous]

Now it is!

:sneaky:

 

[zinfamous]

oh snap, this is the pome guy?

sweet.

 

[TridenT]

not sure if racist...

:hmm:

It ain't. My mother just bought one... :\ She's white as it gets.

 

[zinfamous]

It ain't. My mother just bought one... :\ She's white as it gets.

is your mom racist?

 

[TridenT]

is your mom racist?

She got the damn thing because she has grandchildren and is overly obsessed with them. (They're black!)

 

[FeuerFrei]

Escalades are popular with the lawless set - hence they are the most stolen vehicle


I personally laugh at drivers of Smart cars. Always wishing I had a "DUMB" magnet to slap on those I walk past.

 

[sdifox]

It ain't. My mother just bought one... :\ She's white as it gets.

She got the damn thing because she has grandchildren and is overly obsessed with them. (They're black!)

You have kids???? And they are black but you are not?

 

[bignateyk]

AUDI SUV > Escalade

That's not an SUV. Good luck fitting 2 large dog crates, 2 kids, and a trunk full of luggage in that thing...

The escalade is just a luxurious version of the suburban. I would love to have either one if I had the money.

 

[AMCRambler]

I laugh when I see that EXT one which is basically a Chevy Avalanche with all sorts of crap stuck on it. If you need the utility of an Avalanche, why get all the nice leather and wood trim? It's just going to get messed up when you use it the vehicle for what it's made to do. Fabric would be easier to clean and wear better when doing outdoorsy stuff or hauling cargo.

 

[Fausto]

i dont care how much money i had, i would jump off a bridge before i bought an escalade

Now slam your Yugo's door and drive away in a huff....just to show us.

 

[bignateyk]

I laugh when I see that EXT one which is basically a Chevy Avalanche with all sorts of crap stuck on it. If you need the utility of an Avalanche, why get all the nice leather and wood trim? It's just going to get messed up when you use it the vehicle for what it's made to do. Fabric would be easier to clean and wear better when doing outdoorsy stuff or hauling cargo.

Yeah I never got the appeal of the truck version. It's not like you are going to be loading your escalade up with lumber and mulch.

 

[bignateyk]

i dont care how much money i had, i would jump off a bridge before i bought an escalade

I don't think you'll ever have to worry about being put in that position.

 

[Anubis]

Yeah, that's the one my dad just bought.

http://www.cadillac.com/escalade/2011/

You're definitely a liar if you say you wouldn't want an escalade if someone were to give you one.

yes if someone were to give me one id gladly take it. then id imminently sell it and get something else

hell where i live i could but a 20k card and a 50k house with that kinda money

 

[IceBergSLiM]

Cool story bro!