When he panned to the car that he got for reliability and I saw a Mercedes I almost collapsed from laughter.

@sersolo3112

2 жыл бұрын

🤣

@mayor399999999999999

2 жыл бұрын

Same. 😂

@ELLIOTGLUCAS

2 жыл бұрын

@Shane Vijay Mathews He bought a GLS. Not GLE

@Lucid-Visions

2 жыл бұрын

Said by a person who probably never owned a new Mercedes just going by hearsay

@infiniteblaz3416

2 жыл бұрын

@@Lucid-Visions For real. People just don’t want to deny that American cars are just built like utter garbage. Mercedes makes solid motors and know how to not go overboard with tech unlike GM.

Just traded junk for junk in this case. The only thing that's reliable about either vehicle is their depreciation spiral.

@venomous0229

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. This guy ripped himself off, twice.

@SanMartianRover

2 жыл бұрын

@@venomous0229 LOL... this is pathetic. We have a neighbor who had a Mercedes exactly like the video and HALF the time they owned it, it was in the shop. They got SICK of it and traded for... a KIA SORENTO. Good for them. OP is a dumbass. More money than sense. He's right, the Escalade is trash.. but so is the Mercedes. All about image with these people.

@waynecartwright9478

2 жыл бұрын

@@venomous0229 I find it incredible that people refuse to do any research at all when buying a new vehicle.....anyone that buys a Nissan or Stellantis product is an idiot and deserves it

@lappu911

2 жыл бұрын

@@SanMartianRover your neighbor did not downgrade from a GLS to a KIA.. stop exaggerating your stories to make a point 😂😂.

@ericw4279

2 жыл бұрын

I guess it’s all relative but I can’t picture myself spending $1700 a month to drive anything no matter how nice it is. 😳

So he bought a $80k unreliable SUV and traded it for a $85k even more unreliable SUV....yeah makes sense 🤦🤷🏻‍♂️

@brandonUwanawich954

2 жыл бұрын

Lemme guess only 4 runners and tacomas for you

@lemonpepperwelldone5408

2 жыл бұрын

More like 100k for 110k

@rickthomas422

2 жыл бұрын

@@brandonUwanawich954 would that be bad if it's true?

@fretsward2225

2 жыл бұрын

Until he gets in a crash. He'll thank his lucky stars he traded for the even more unreliable SUV...

@carlitot5388

2 жыл бұрын

@@brandonUwanawich954 😂😂😂

As a rule of thumb, you should NEVER buy a first year generation model of ANY vehicle as all the bugs have not been worked out of the systems. And 2021 IS first year of this generation of Escalade. As for comfort, you are 100% correct. I have severe muscle issues and I needed a new vehicle last year as my old Yukon's frame was literally rotting away and it was unsafe. I sat in the Yukon AND the Escalade, both the old 2020 leftover models AND the 2021 and I was SHOCKED. The seats felt like 2x4's with a piece of leather over them. They were shorter. I was literally pinned into the cabin between the door and console and could not move my legs, which I HAVE to do when I drive due to pain. You are also right about the pedals, which caused me hip, leg and pelvic pain when I went to brake. Having owned 11 Cadillacs in my life, I'm used to the old luxury Cadillacs and my newest is a 1994 Fleetwood Brougham. Not knowing what to do, one of my doctors told me to find a 2007 to 2014 Escalade or Yukon with low mileage as he had them both and said I would be fine in either one. Well, I did just that. I bought a 2014 Escalade with 16K original miles and paid WAY over book value due to the pandemic. But at least its comfy and has room!

@dhillaz

2 жыл бұрын

On the bright side, even at pandemic prices, your 2014 model's value is going to depreciate way less than a newer one.

@jvs22_attrition

2 жыл бұрын

Not always true, I have a 2016 cts-V3 and it’s flawless

@retroguy9494

2 жыл бұрын

@@jvs22_attrition Well, I didn't mean 100% of first year models had problems. One of my doctors bought the newly redesigned 2015 Yukon and had no issues. Its luck of the draw. I have a 1984 Cadillac Coupe DeVille with the dreaded fearful HT4100 engine and I've had NO issues with it whatever. I just maintain it properly and don't push or abuse it.

@jvs22_attrition

2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree and for the record I’m kinda exaggerating. On technical side my cts does not leave much to desire my cue system is bugged out can Barely use the screen and my dashboard talks to me in Spanish lol and the light on my brake pedal that comes on at night no longer works. But on the mechanical side it’s amazing American engineering at its best. And I always shared that sentiment that it’s not just about the car it’s your drive style that also plays a roll in how shitty or great your exp is with a car. You treat your good with respect and consistent matinence should always translate to a positive exp most of the time

@retroguy9494

2 жыл бұрын

@@dhillaz Yes, that's very true. But unless they go back to more comfortable seats and roomier cabins I plan to keep this Escalade at least 10 years so I'm not all too worried about the value. I bought my '05 Yukon new and now with 214,000 miles and the frame more or less rotted out due to the salt and brine, its not worth anything at all really. My mechanic said he'd give me $500 because he wants the engine and some of the newer parts he put in last year. At least I got $11,500 off the sticker back before GM went bankrupt and they used to offer those awesome rebates at year end!

Its not GM fault, you are the one who is guilty of even thinking spending 100k on a GM product.

@yourfave

2 жыл бұрын

Yes 👍

@sbfhawk4343

2 жыл бұрын

Every high end and lasting SUV is around 80000 to 100000 so just saying unless you go for the mid level ones with 5 seating those are still around 45000 to 60000

@jayc4715

2 жыл бұрын

@@sbfhawk4343 buy a 2y Yr old one to save 45 grand

@PORTMIAMIMIKE

2 жыл бұрын

Endless money pit!

@etdancer

2 жыл бұрын

I'd spend 100K on the new Z06

No car or truck will ever be as good as the old school vehicles! Computers have killed our cars.

@midlifeparty

2 жыл бұрын

@Brian Stranyak all gimmicks... most of the essential electronics can be incorporated into old school cars and they would be better once the electronics stop at basic necessity. These new cars are overboard with gimmicks.

@misterle7026

2 жыл бұрын

Can't beat climate control and adaptive cruise control.

@midlifeparty

2 жыл бұрын

@@styner3 that's using actually useful features, it's the extremes that are just a step too far.

@midlifeparty

2 жыл бұрын

@@styner3 agreed

@willylowman99

2 жыл бұрын

@@styner3 learn how to drive better. One doesn’t need a car to tell them when other vehicles are around them.

my experience with mercedes is that they’re great while under warranty… uber solid build quality… run away once no longer in warranty … like most luxury brands

@geo5106

2 жыл бұрын

our two Lexuses are dead reliable, but you already knew that. haha

@Niles-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

You confused that’s BMW

@greyhat_gaming

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve had a Mercedes C220 from new.. 2015, the only thing I’ve changed are brakes, an air flow sensor and worn bushes. I couldn’t fault it.

@erossinema8797

2 жыл бұрын

They probably put chips in the cars to make them that way (unreliable after warranty)

@castorchua

Жыл бұрын

@@erossinema8797 They probably have every fatigue point down to a fine science now. They'll reengineer the stuff that fails to make the warranty period, everything else is between you and Jesus

I almost went with the new GM SUV’s…..but opted for a 2021Toyota Land Cruiser Heritage…..bulletproof.💪

@waynecartwright9478

2 жыл бұрын

You absolutely made the right choice but I cannot believe that you were considering the worst car made versus the best car made with no in between that is crazy...

@a.f.s.3004

2 жыл бұрын

@@waynecartwright9478 I got sucked in by the new platform,,,and the fact that I’ve owned several GM dump trucks and pick-ups that gave me very good service in the past.

@waynecartwright9478

2 жыл бұрын

@@a.f.s.3004 you have chosen well , Land Cruiser is top of the line build and quality and will out perform everything in this video for many years to come.....did you notice the other vehicles in this mans driveway while watching his video, prime example that they are all sucker purchases...

@smf2072

2 жыл бұрын

🤣 THATS funny!!

@chrisvig123

2 жыл бұрын

Wise choice…dumped domestics 40 years ago and never went back to that junk

That's why I own a Lexus, they stay with the same basic power train and platform and just improve it over the years. Reliability is part of the engineering process. All cars have problems but Toyota just does it better than most.

@vikasrupal

2 жыл бұрын

Lexus evolve and domestics revolve ..🤣

@Bowie_knife_713

2 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍

@inctru

2 жыл бұрын

Both Honda & Toyota are coasting on their outdated reputations more than ever now. My 2020 TNGA Corolla SE Sedan turned out to be a disappointment compared to my 2015 Toyota Yaris SE hatch, so much so that I traded my Corolla in recently after only 2.5 years & 9000 miles just to get rid of it. Much happier now with my 2022 Mazda CX-30 AWD Carbon Edition, & Mazda has made great strides in the last 10 years or so at both catching & passing swollen-head Honda/Toyota in quality/craftsmanship for the same $.

@markg5916

2 жыл бұрын

@@inctru I test drove that exact little suv. Very nice. I agree, Mazda is making strides right now.

@kens97sto171

2 жыл бұрын

@@inctru I'm curious what the disappointment was? You drove 9,000 mi in 2 and 1/2 years? That's basically nothing. Was it just something you didn't like about the vehicle? I don't see how anything could have broken in that short of time. I drive that much in about 3 months.

I purchased a 2021 Escalade had it for a year with no problems have taken on long trips through all kinds of weather. You must’ve gotten a lemon.

@entrepreneurking8162

2 жыл бұрын

Those cars are junk bro

@aht925

2 жыл бұрын

2021?? Lol. Try it 10 years later. But escalade does look nice tho

@big5lu

2 жыл бұрын

For $90k plus it still drives terrible. The Escalade is not even better than the new Grand Cherokee Summit. The Cadillac Tahoe is just poorly engineered by Big Ten and foreign grads.

@cheetah1344

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. I got one July 2021. Drove it to Toronto the next week. He definitely must've had a lemon

@cheetah1344

2 жыл бұрын

@biblereader 🇨🇦 ❤... lol

The Mercedes GLS is going to be nothing but trouble someday. Just wait until the old balance shaft defect hits ya.

@jamesmedina2062

2 жыл бұрын

what balance shaft defect?

@ThomasPartida

2 жыл бұрын

All old vehicles will give you issues. Just seems like lately gm needs help.

@davidjacobs8558

2 жыл бұрын

I don't think V8's have balance shaft.

@jamesmedina2062

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidjacobs8558 Yeah I think he needs to stick to felines. GLS use V-6 and V-8 so no need for balance shafts

@victorparker308

2 жыл бұрын

Various modern MB V8 engines have had balance shaft and numerous other issues over many model makes & years

Incidentally, the backup camera is a safety system required by federal law. The reason the dealer took the car back so readily is that you were likely covered by the California lemon law. In California when a lemon is returned you get back all of your lease payments, taxes, down payment, registrations etc. less an offset that depends on the mileage used.

@Ichabod_Jericho

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, but a lot of dealers will make you sign some paperwork saying you consent to only 3 months and it’s your fault for not having it inspected by a reputable mechanic before something actually failed. Nobody wants to spend 5 hours signing papers but a majority of car salesman are scumbags by nature.

@jasoncummings7052

2 жыл бұрын

"Incidentally, the backup camera is a safety system required by federal law.." Only a stupid country would do that. Backup camera is NOT an essential safety feature. For many decades all that was needed were three mirrors and a competent driver.

@jesuscolchado6300

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah sadly in texas the law only applied after certain miles and we ended up with a lemon gm product with a blown turbo, endless to say we ended up fixing and selling that junk

I thought this video was going to be a bunch of bull but almost everything this guy mentioned when it comes to the Escalade was spot on. My local dealership was excellent. After having similar issues with mine they took it back and traded me for a 2022. I’ve only had it for 3 months and I absolutely love it.

@reallyhappy2350

2 жыл бұрын

Lol if you still drive an Escalade then this video is bull shh . Why didn't he just do what you did?

@retroguy9494

2 жыл бұрын

He's right about the comfort factor too! I sat in one as well as a 2020 and they were HORRIBLE. Like him, I have muscle issues. Severe ones. On the advice of my doctor who had one, I got the PRIOR gen Escalade. Got a 2014 (the last year of that gen) with only 16K original miles. What a difference!

@R6TissueMe

2 жыл бұрын

Get a Toyota,do you got a hot date ?

@retroguy9494

2 жыл бұрын

@@R6TissueMe A Toyota! 😂🤣

@retroguy9494

2 жыл бұрын

@@ds5267 Interesting.....and TRUE!

Lemon for sure. I've taken mine to dealership twice. One issue was the inability to connect via Bluetooth, while the ambient lighting was also inop. The second time, I brought it in for the "Service Driver Assist System" error. Keeping my fingers crossed, I don't have any further issues. I have 5k miles on it now. I love this thing!

@SundayDrives

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck in the future.

@kofimorrison5991

2 жыл бұрын

😂

@lordcorgi6481

2 жыл бұрын

The fact that you had to take it to the dealership twice in 5k miles should tell you something.

The new Escalade looks amazing but I would never own it because GM products are absolute junk.

@ballstothewall38

2 жыл бұрын

Fancy Junk

@robs_garage0278

2 жыл бұрын

Gm used to make good vehicles the last time they made good products was like 2000 in my opinion i drove a 1992 gmc sierra c3500 with 254k with it original engine and trans

@stevet5573

2 жыл бұрын

We put 200k on our ‘07 - only had to do brakes, tires, shocks. We have 90k on our ‘16 and just brakes and tires (but I hate Cue) Still feels like new. Also - pedal positions are adjustable. Plus I’m happier keeping my $$s here vs sending them to Germany or Japan. 3 kids (travel hockey), 2 dogs and tons of road time. The Mercedes and Toyota are too small - glad we love our Caddy’s.

@alfredomagallanesg.406

Ай бұрын

what but GM are one the best they are one the most reliable cars

As an owner of various MB products since the 1980s I'm sure you'll find out that your replacement will be giving you huge headaches soon. I only buy Toyota/Lexus products now. They've been bulletproof. Can drive a short trip or across the country at the drop of a hat with complete peace of mind in luxurious comfort.

@jhooper3077

2 жыл бұрын

Completely agree, did not even know that other cars have all these problems. I tortured my Toyota and it never failed

@oomfh

2 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t agree more. I’ve owned various Toyota/Lexus vehicles and they all served my extremely well. My 78 year old brother has an ES300h - says it’s the best car he’s ever owned.

@oscardelahoya5934

2 жыл бұрын

Mercedes Benz s class nothing like it fuck everything else

@victorparker308

2 жыл бұрын

@@oscardelahoya5934 A 1992 one. After that they are money pits

@jonesjones7057

2 жыл бұрын

Yep. I had a Camry for 15 years that only needed a new radiator in that whole time. Sold it with 330,000 miles. Lexus bought used, had it for 5 years, needs nothing. Son has a '15 Tacoma, all it's needed was a new drive shaft carrier bearing at over 100,000 miles. $100 part, did it ourselves. I have friends with lux cars falling apart constantly. Admittedly more tech so more issues, but most of their problems have been tranny and engine so it's not even the lux things breaking. It's turbo problems, cam phasers, trannies clunking, limp home mode engaging constantly. Pure hell. No thanks.

These vehicles are getting way too complicated and advanced that the dealership technicians probably have just as much trouble fixing them

@djl_cyber_yt

2 жыл бұрын

That’s one of the reasons why I settle with a used Town Car. Most cars engineered with high end technology are bound to break no matter what.

When are people gonna learn expensive is not always better. The more technology you cram into a vehicle the more can go wrong with it. I personally don't want a rolling computer and tracking device.

@SundayDrives

2 жыл бұрын

I must agree with this. The more tech the more failure.

@addisonwilliamsjr4450

2 жыл бұрын

@Kyle Bailey Maybe you should get yourself a 1939 Hupmobile - no modern technology there!

@Jtzist

2 жыл бұрын

I want a Kia Telluride

@gothicpagan.666

2 жыл бұрын

@@addisonwilliamsjr4450 1980's Toyota would be the ultimate transport. Strong and simple construction which is easy to repair even has electric starter though a starter handle was an option.

@CarieSaad

2 жыл бұрын

Well ur phones & tablets & tv's all have GPS in them so ur getting tracked no matter where u go.

Note to self: just buy older, reliable SUV’s instead of throwing big money in on unreliable junk. I’ll stick with my older SUV’s and avoid the dealerships

@04dram04

2 жыл бұрын

Doesn't make sense. The older it is, the more things are going to go wrong with it. Usual wear and tear repairs can get real expensive real quick

@brothersgarage3748

2 жыл бұрын

@@04dram04 not really depends on the specific car. But fixing a issue yourself in a few hours is still faster then going to the dealership taking weeks and getting a car back that you don't know if it was properly fixed.

@JonnyOpinionated

2 жыл бұрын

@@04dram04 I disagree - the more wiring, the more can go wrong - electrics are the most laborious and expensive to repair. Speaking as someone who has worked at dealers for Land Rover, Jag, Lexus and Hyundai.

@mopheousredpill7462

2 жыл бұрын

@@04dram04 Depends on the model BMW yes Toyota no.

@04dram04

2 жыл бұрын

@@mopheousredpill7462 no BMW are the worst in reliability

If GM cant fix overloaded computer softwares running on these existing models i cant imagine the new Hammer EV when it comes out.

@mikesinyaboot5992

2 жыл бұрын

It's funny you say that, because GM has already recalled 10 Hummer EVs for faulty taillight software which caused the lights constantly stay lit or fail completely. That is not a good sign for a car that currently exists in such few numbers.

@tito10301

2 жыл бұрын

It would be an electric trap, an electric chair ROFL ⚡ straight to heaven! What a joke of a company 🤣 I don't know how the sale department keeps a straight face, 🤡

Don’t buy a car at launch, I also like the fact that you provided evidence of everything that happened.

@SundayDrives

2 жыл бұрын

I must agree.

@ajdaniel8128

2 жыл бұрын

Unless its the new Land Cruiser or Lexus LX

@moneyxbags123

2 жыл бұрын

@@ajdaniel8128 they look so dated though interiorwise

@ajdaniel8128

2 жыл бұрын

@@moneyxbags123 Not the 2023 Land Cruiser (High Trim ofcourse) and the New Lexus LX. It's got everything u need and extremely reliable

@vincestone5465

2 жыл бұрын

totally agree! Parts are expensive too

I bought a 2021 Sport Platinum in April ‘21. The vehicle has Super Cruise, Night Vision, Retractable steps, and puddle map I have not experienced any issues to date. I currently have just over 11k miles. I can honestly say that this is the best automobile I have ever owned. I currently own a BMW 750i x drive and a Ford F-150 Platinum as well. I have owned 2 Mercedes including sedans and SUV. I can tell you that my Escalade is way better than every can I have owned. I am sorry to hear about you challenges what your Escalade experience.

@SundayDrives

2 жыл бұрын

I am happy to hear everything is good. I hope it stays that way for you.

@suntrustproject-geruelleam9441

2 жыл бұрын

Great.

@CarpeDiem070

2 жыл бұрын

Agree, I have 2021 as well , best car ever

@Thesons91

2 жыл бұрын

You are one of the lucky ones who got the retractable steps!! I searched for a month trying to find a plat Escalade with the steps. There was a shortage from China the dealerships were saying. So new vehicles coming out weren’t given the led steps. I look every now and then on GM parts website for them. No luck.

@paulsalmon4771

2 жыл бұрын

Not every vehicle off the production lines are going to be lemons. As for the blessed drivers with no issues,enjoy your truck that's why you bought it... GM is going in the direction we need them to go. Side note: the retractable running boards do fail over time.

That's why i purchased a brand new 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser, it's a tank on wheels and pure luxury, simply love it.

@RA-ui8yw

2 жыл бұрын

Toyotas are ugly and I’d pay far more money to just avoid that brand name

@skyhawk5469

2 жыл бұрын

@@RA-ui8yw funny that my last tour in the middle east all i saw was Land Cruisers, Lexus 570s and Nissan Patrols, i have nothing against Escalades but they just don't last, they're made for Americans designed not to last, like that you're their guaranteed customer for life replacing a vehicle every 3 yrs..

@RA-ui8yw

2 жыл бұрын

@@skyhawk5469 I’m not a big fan of the Escalade either, the new styling is not to my taste. I do like the jeep grand wagoneer, I got to check one out a few weeks back and that vehicle is very spacious and plenty of features on the inside

@a.f.s.3004

2 жыл бұрын

I’m with you,,,,bought a 2021 LandCruiser Heritage…..designed for 25 years of CONTINUOUS off road duty……rides like a cloud.

There's a reason that a used Cadillac sells for pennies on the dollar while a 2003 Land Cruiser with low mileage sells for 30k in 2022.

@TheAventadorSV

2 жыл бұрын

yeah that reason is the cult following of off road enthusiasts

@RAPEDBYBLACKS

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheAventadorSV no its because a 20 year old cadillac doesnt even drive. in my area of the north east the only cars you see being driven around that are 15 plus years old are lexus

@southside1975

2 жыл бұрын

more like 10k

@levilangley8744

2 жыл бұрын

@@RAPEDBYBLACKS that isn’t true at all. You don’t know about cars if you think that’s the case. 2002 Escalade/Yukon/tahoes are bulletproof.

@RAPEDBYBLACKS

2 жыл бұрын

@@levilangley8744 those cars were made 20 years ago.

It's refreshing to hear a logical, honest person speak on something that isn't crying about it. You should review more stuff, things that interesting to you or things you like that you think others might find helpful. I like you view and opinion.

@SundayDrives

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, coming soon.

@smf2072

2 жыл бұрын

I donno....sounded like a hungry crack baby on a depressurized flight from JFK to Hong Kong to me.....

Sounds like you had a Lemon, My 2021 sport platinum has been working flawless for 8 months now. These things happen sorry to hear you got a bad apple.

@SundayDrives

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe I did but I know a few families with bad issues.

@aurorajones8481

2 жыл бұрын

LOL all these highly mechanical objects are a crap shoot in quality. Motorcycles, cars, same thing. Wouldnt that be funny if his GLS was built on a Friday evening resulting in being another POS? LOL Hopefully not.

@kclark8080

2 жыл бұрын

@@aurorajones8481 GLS is made mostly by robots so we could take it up with the programmers and their inconsistent Friday production. 😆

I took delivery of a 2021 Escalade ESV in November of 2020 . It is BY far the best Escalade that I have ever had , and I've been driving them since 2002 . My truck was the 1st one on the city , and I didn't even see another 2021 for at least 10 mos due to the pandemic . My local dealer Germain Cadillac , is terrific . Other than scheduled maintenance and oil changes , its been rock solid . In the 15 mos that I'm driving this vehicle , I have put on 31,000 care free miles - I guess that I got the luck of the draw !!

@Duke_of_Prunes

2 жыл бұрын

You really drive a lot! My 2017 Mazda 6 only has 22K miles! Good to hear you're enjoying your Escalade.

@lizzieesther

2 жыл бұрын

Germain Cadillac is awesome. Their service department is great.

@davechapman1371

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. I love mine too.

@jiggyg2604

2 жыл бұрын

you got one built on a Monday. this guy got one built on Friday at 3pm lol

@bernardberben4852

2 жыл бұрын

He probably got one made in Mexico.

Great video. An Escalade isn’t in my price range (except in my dreams) but I imagine this will help a lot of potential buyers. Will be interesting to see what the Escalade’s reliability data shows in another year.

@AmericanPatriot014

2 жыл бұрын

Right.....A fool and his money is soon parted.

@patrickmccrank8414

2 жыл бұрын

Don't limit your dreams. Get something better. A Honda or Toyota or Volvo. Almost everything beats a Cad. They are far from what they used to be. Thank the bean counters at GM.

@paulsalmon4771

2 жыл бұрын

You may not be able to buy a new car but can still buy a used one and still get the vehicle you want it will come if you're patient enough...don't sell yourself short.

@Tyrian_

8 ай бұрын

Oh don’t say in your dreams! You’ll definitely get your dream car. Manifest it! But if you’re desperate look at a 2006 Escalade/esv. I heard that generation is very good.

Although it's not luxurious like a Cadillac escalade my 2013 toyota 4runner purchased brand new has never had a problem. Only been to the dealer for a free oil change and tire rotation. 86000 miles and still not upgrading anytime soon.

@chriswhite5237

2 жыл бұрын

I have a sr5 premium 2020 never getting rid of it beautiful truck.

@fjbT2024

2 жыл бұрын

@@chriswhite5237 they are the best! Don't do the 10,000 mile oil changes. It's 5000 for me and easy driving, I flushed the coolant at 50000 then changed rear end transfer case and transmission fluid at 70,000 if you don't tow. Many safe and reliable miles to you. Cheers!

I'm a truck driver here in Detroit and one would be surprised how much of this truck"s parts come from China.

Love my Escalade so immediately when I saw this video I thought “hater”, but honestly the video was very well made informative, and insightful. You genuinely seem like someone who was excited about the Escalade and got a dud instead. I was think this is from Caddilac doing such a massive overhaul of the vehicle in such a short period of time instead of tweaking things one by one over the years. Kinda the difference between Apple and Samsung. Good review!

@lacboiatl

2 жыл бұрын

Samsung is a supplier for Apple so that's an interesting take. *responding from my s22 ultra* 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@bar-sabas4801

2 жыл бұрын

100% right

@SundayDrives

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@kilo3-186

2 жыл бұрын

Did this vehicle tell you it wants to identify as a truck? It wasn't born with a bed?

@rondavidson7275

2 жыл бұрын

@@lacboiatl it's just the OLED display now but yes, and apple has plans to start making those in house too

I worked at a GM dealership... this was like every day, I would see brand new Tahoes, Silverados and Suburbans towed in every day... If I spent that much money on a vehicle and it broke within the week I would be sooooo pissed.... maybe it is barebones, but ill stick to my Civic Touring... Didnt JD Power or something like that rank the Escalade as the lowest reliability new vehicle you can buy?? I feel like some pre-purchase research might have saved you this headache... I work at a BMW lot now... I feel like I dont see that many newer X7s in the shop...

@gregb9264

2 жыл бұрын

The new Silverado’s I hear are bad But the 2014-2018s are good I got 155.5k miles on mine

@clayman71497

2 жыл бұрын

@@gregb9264 I've had my 21 silverado for almost a year with no issues so far, granted I got the turbo 4 banger model, either way the dealer I got it from gave me a lifetime warranty on anything oil touches , so I think that's good

@gregb9264

2 жыл бұрын

@@clayman71497 there’s no such thing as a lifetime warranty if there was they would have to honor it on a half a million mile vehicle The real warranty is probably 60k miles or 100k miles

@clayman71497

2 жыл бұрын

@@gregb9264 probably, but if I don't have issues I won't ever use it i guess

@kgisabeast

2 жыл бұрын

If people are still buying GM products after how long they’ve put out dumpster products, when they can do research online, that’s their problem.

As a longtime lover of GM full size SUV's. I've noticed that the first year models of a new design usually have issues. Especially the new tech. Rest assured though by 23 and beyond,the tech team at GM is working hard at work fixing the bugs

@SundayDrives

2 жыл бұрын

I hope so, that way no one have to live my nightmare when buying a 105k car.

@jermainebrooks9390

2 жыл бұрын

Correct! Im a saleman at a Cadillac dealer and the first year models are not the best. Buick is actually the most reliable brand by GM and that told to me by our Master Tech who has worked on these brands for 30 years.

@chuckhaugan4970

2 жыл бұрын

How many parts are coming across the border and in installed in Arlington? 1500 are total junk, so how is GM expecting people to trust anything made by the corporation when all of it is coming out of Mexico?

@tankwilson5156

2 жыл бұрын

That's why u never buy a car when it first comes out. Common sense

@4everyoung869

2 жыл бұрын

They had issues for decades. Gm ain’t tryna fix it.

I have purchased a new Cadillac Escalade every year for the past five years, I have never had a problem with any of them. IDrive a lot of miles and trade because my company will pay for that.

@SundayDrives

2 жыл бұрын

I hope it stays that way.

@kromahj

2 жыл бұрын

That because you only own it for 1 year. It shouldn't have problems in a year

I worked a wreck the other day involving a 2022 Escalade. Head on collision. The body totally detached from the frame. As I approached I thought he Escalade was sitting on top of another vehicle. Nope. It was the body hovering at an angle, several feet above and over to the side of its frame.

Hi there. Your simple but really honest and interesting car review videos are great. I wish you made more of them. I'm literally sitting on a cliffhanger after your S class video, where you hinted at what its replacement was going to be but then your channel went dormant.

I work at a Cadillac dealership and have found that a lot of the years or even cars within the same years are hit or miss. Most likely due to quality control but one car might be perfectly fine and another might be in the shop for weeks. We had a new XT6 in with a transmission failure at less than 10k miles. I drive a 2007 sts with only 60k miles on it and it drives fantastic with no unreasonable problems but another sts I've driven drove like a dog. So unfortunately it's luck of the draw, but that's what warranties exist for I guess... If you are still looking for a SUV, the Lincoln Aviator and Navigator are great, I put over 8,000 miles on an Aviator in 3 weeks and it never skipped a beat. Best of luck...

@johnrussell4954

2 жыл бұрын

A $70,000 luck of the draw is never a good deal

@juliogonzo2718

2 жыл бұрын

You see any 2500hd's with trans cooler leaks? Towed a bunch of almost new trucks last winter with that problem. Just towed a fairly new Sierra 2500 that launched the front driveshaft when the guy got stuck in deep snow. Broke the ear off the yoke on the diff. It smashed the engine and it lost its oil. Looked like maybe just the oil filter but hope so cause a new duramax would be expensive af. The service guy said it was not the first one they had seen

@jaypowell8576

2 жыл бұрын

Holy shit 8000 miles in 3 weeks jesus christ dude where do you drive

@scottlevine7646

2 жыл бұрын

The fact that you work at a Cadillac dealership but drive a Lincoln pretty muddy says it all.

They got high-school kids in the back working on this stuff.

Reminds me of a Chrysler Eagle I had years ago. I won't to into the litany of problems but had a similar situation in that I took it to the dealer for stalling, got it back and it stalled in the dealership parking lot. Another dealerr later told me his salesmen stopped taking them out for test drives because they kept breading down.

Be interesting to see how well the MB holds up.

I did the exact same swap - Escalade -> GLS. The caddie was in the shop more than my driveway.. garbage.

@bighands69

2 жыл бұрын

What you think German cars do not have issues?

@automotivetv9861

2 жыл бұрын

@@bighands69 atleast they don't have issues fresh out of the box!

@joskjj3625

2 жыл бұрын

@@bighands69 I had more problems with Japanese cars than I had with German cars

Currently have a 2021 Tahoe RST had transmission replace 6 months after buying it. Had a bad leak. Then had to have a lifter replace. I think I got a lemon too. Made the proper filing under the lemon law. Still love this truck

@SundayDrives

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, do a video on it. Let the world know about junk GM is releasing.

@kclark8080

2 жыл бұрын

Ouch!

Finally an honest review from an actual owner. Thank you. GM has abandoned building any kind of quality into their vehicles for the last 10 years. They have no idea how to build a seat. Drivers seat is out of a minivan. F all these losers borrowing a car from manufacturers for 15 min, blowing loads all over themselves describing the car then returning the demo and driving home in their $1500 Hyundai. That’s a typical KZread reviewer.

@SundayDrives

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

I'm late, but it's important for buyers to know that american cars are cheaply made and run into consistent issues

@retroguy9494

2 жыл бұрын

As an American who's been driving for 40 years and owned nothing BUT an American car in all those years.....thanks...I didn't know that! Here all the time I just thought I was getting lemons! 🤣😂

@bigounce5893

2 жыл бұрын

And so are nissans and they're japanese same with mitsubishi and subarus boxer gasket leakers

@bryanm.4869

2 жыл бұрын

german cars are even worse

My own experience indicates GM quality control issues. 1st trip to the dealer was for a "drumming" sound that turns out is affecting a lot of the GMT K2XL platform vehicles. 2nd trip to the dealer for a top antenna circuit board due to the base gasket not sealing water out of the unit. 3rd trip to the dealer due to a loud click noise every time the steering wheel passed center. Try keeping your sanity driving I75 when all those micro movements to keep your car in the center of the lane generates a click noise. 4th trip to the dealer for the CUE screen burning out. 5th trip to the dealer for four different identified rattles. The rattles involved the torque converter/transmission where the fix was to put in an alternate transmission fluid. Then there were exhaust hangers going bad with less than 25k miles. The headliner had retaining clips going soft. And the last rattle came from a wire bundle inside the passenger side front door panel. 6th trip was combined with a regular service interval but included a replacement of the portion of the center console that had the cup holder damped covers. The internal gears for the damping mechanism fell apart.

@SundayDrives

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, that is crazy.

@curtrothbard7741

2 жыл бұрын

@@SundayDrives I thought so too. I was a big "buy American" guy at the time. My experience with the Escalade and some research revealing how many others have suffered through similar blatant quality control issues have turned my viewpoint 180 degrees.

@blackice7408

2 жыл бұрын

@@curtrothbard7741 does it make the new lexus lx600 look appealing?

@curtrothbard7741

2 жыл бұрын

@@blackice7408 With the Lexus, you will get among the best automotive quality control on the planet. Lexus being the luxury arm of Toyota has a big claim to fame on this. Beyond quality control you also get durability which is a huge issue with other foreign luxury SUV makes. I get the feeling the author of this thread doesn't keep his cars much beyond the warrantee period, so this doesn't really affect him but try selling that Mercedes after the warrantee expires. Mercedes is known for being a computer-controlled vehicle. Problem is that it isn't just one computer. It's dozens which can and eventually do fail. The market realizes this which is why the resell price is severely depressed for Mercedes vehicles across the board. Older Mercedes vehicles are a maintenance nightmare. Since I tend to keep my vehicles, that issue is a deal breaker for me. At least for my Escalade, the issues that were going to happen seem to have run their course. Still...I wouldn't recommend them to a perspective buyer.

That popping sound is a bent pushrod, happened on my Escalade once at 18k and again 29k same side on engine. Also at 35k a buzz sound turned out to be a bad belt tensioner bearing. Total about 3 weeks out of commission. A few electrical gremlins, things don't work then they do again. Purchased March 2021.

@SundayDrives

2 жыл бұрын

Good to know I wasn't the only one.

Do you usually test drive the vehicles before you buy or do you just buy them "blind"?

I am sorry about your bad experience with you Cadillac Escalade. I own one, 2021 Escalade ESV Sport that I bought in Sept 2021. I have about 13K miles on it and so far this SUV has been the best car I have owned. I have never experienced anything you have experienced. Be it comfort or reliability, I love my Escalade.

Try a lexus 570 next time, they are built using the same platform as the tundra. I've had 5 tundra's so far, and they are by far the best driving truck out. Very accurate when driving, and comfortable for me. I'm similar to your size also

@davidperry4013

2 жыл бұрын

Also the Navigator is the better Escalade as well

@yutuniopati

2 жыл бұрын

Lx 570 is not comfortable to drive, the steering wheel is heavy as hell

@doubleds65

2 жыл бұрын

@MICHAEL KING best half ton out there, the resale alone means the world sees it as a better value than a chevy, lol

@doubleds65

2 жыл бұрын

@MICHAEL KING resale alone makes it better than your chevy, lol. Don't be mad

@doubleds65

2 жыл бұрын

@MICHAEL KING I literally use all of my tundras for work, commercial flooring contractor. Those numbers are still lower than a tundra value with equal stats, lol

Wow. I know someone that had a Jaguar F- Pace, that was a piece of trash, traded it for a Alfa Romeo Stelvio, broke down after 3 weeks. Was under warranty and the water pump failed! The third time was a charm and a big way. Traded that for a Mazda CX-9. She couldn’t be happier with the Mazda.

@emekaiheanacho274

2 жыл бұрын

Japanese 🔥🔥

The 2021 models are crappy. Mines has been in the shop a total of 3x. 1. Engine lifter replacement @9k 2. Cadillac converter replacement @17k 3. O2 sensor issue I love my truck, but it’s been in the shop off and on for 2+ months.

Do you know if the 2020 Escalade has any of these issues and if it drives more smoothly?

I’ve had a very similar experience with an Escalade. The seats were so uncomfortable. I swear a Toyota Prius has more comfortable seats than that stupid Escalade. And also I totally agree about the gas pedal and brake pedal being very poorly designed and far away from each other. I took real good care of it and it needed an engine at 55k miles. Total pile of crap. Don’t buy GM junk

@danielolguin6495

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, every GM I have had was just terrible.

@davidperry4013

2 жыл бұрын

A 2002-2006 Chevrolet Tahoe has super comfortable seats and very reliable. My friend had an 02 Tahoe and it is a rockstar with only normal wear items going out but had to get rid of it because he couldn’t afford the gas for it. GM GMT800s are the best GM truck platform ever. I’d rather get the expensive to repair but reliable Mercedes Benz then a new GM product.

@jamesmedina2062

2 жыл бұрын

what happen to engine?? You like Saabs? They were awesome huh?

@pronewbofficial

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidperry4013 You see a lot of GMT400 driving around, too. They are very reliable. They're not luxurious, though.

@243wayne1

2 жыл бұрын

+Saab Replay- If you needed an engine at 55k miles in ANY type of automobile, rest assured it was *YOUR* fault. Class dismissed.

Definitely would have taken that for a test drive to make sure I loved it before the $100,000 drop. We love our Escalades we had the 3rd generation ran that to 150,000 miles now we have the 4th generation and up to 80,000 miles on it. They are in their own class when seeing them on the road very eye catching just like Cadillac cars also. The air ride is unbelievable along with the cue system. The 420hp is also a lot of fun still averaging around 18 mpg in town.

@Phenom-rl5pr

2 жыл бұрын

I had a 2016 escalade and I agree that it does grab attention but the ride was trash. So harsh and feels every bump on the road. There is no air ride on the last generation. Only introduced in the new generation. I traded it last year for a 2021 suburban. Much better ride quality imo

@davidcobarruvias4185

2 жыл бұрын

@@Phenom-rl5pr dude it's an suv not a Mercedes or bmw

@jalofanclub

2 жыл бұрын

@@Phenom-rl5pr My 2016 Escalade has the Magnetic Ride Control option and it rides great! It's far better than the 2016 Yukon Denali I was looking at that didn't even have the Magnetic Ride Control as an option. Maybe the seats aren't comfortable for smaller people, but I love them. I'm 6'7" 275lbs

@Phenom-rl5pr

2 жыл бұрын

@David Cobarruvias it's a cadillac.. Basically the same class. In fact, bmw and MB started making large suv to compete with the escalade.

@Phenom-rl5pr

2 жыл бұрын

@jalofanclub I'm about 6ft. 200lb.. the ergonomics and seats were very comfortable. I hated the actual drive quality. Mines also had the magnetic ride. Mines was the esv luxury premium version. Idk. I now have a 2021 suburban and it's night and day. The drive is far superior. I recommend you try either new version: (2021+) suburban, tahoe, yukon, or escalade. You'll feel the difference, especially on the highway

Speaking from 35 years of customer relations at a GM Dealership , well done . The criticism was articulated well . I'm happy you are happy . Also , I do not own GM cars .

So I have both vehicles. I have a 22' GLS450 and a 23' Escalade . I have the absolute opposite opinions and experience. My boyfriend drives the GLS now, and I'm in the escalade full time. The GLS is so sluggish and handles like a 90's Buick. The sound system in the GLS is on the level of a high end Toyota. I've had to have the head lights and tail light replaced twice in the GLS (they were getting to hot, plastic cracked and let water in). GLS seats are not comfortable at all, third row is way too small. Backup camera broke twice, it would stop flipping open. Module in the air suspension stopped working. I haven't had one issue out of my Escalade, and I'm at 18k miles.

A lemon is just that - a Lemon. Every manufacturer produces them, and sometimes you are just unlucky enough to get one - whether it is a $3 ice cream scoop or a $100K Escalade. I have a 2003 Escalade I bought in 2004 and she is one of the best running and most reliable vehicles I have owned. She has 195K miles on her and will cruise at 80 for 4 hours straight, take a 2-hour nap and turn around and do the same thing all the way back. I also have a 2000 Eldorado convertible and a 1995 C1500 350 stepside pickup I bought in 1995 with 6,000 miles on it and have customized into a show/hotrod truck with155K miles now, and both of them are doing just fine (except for the Northstar with the $2000+ oil pan gasket replacement issues, but I digress...). Bottom line - Lemon! If you get one, forget the lemonade, just DUMP IT! I am so glad you were able to walk away from your lease - that is unusual, but so is an Escalade lemon.

When the 2015 came out mine did the same thing, I had so many issues and Cadillac refused to deal with the issues. Now there is a class action law suit against GM for the issues they refused to deal with ranging from 2012 and up. I’ll never buy another GM vehicle again.

@wilsixone

2 жыл бұрын

Do you feel stupid at all saying "mines"? Especially when the rest of your grammar is perfect...

@marchickman15

2 жыл бұрын

@@wilsixone nope

For everyone pointing out that he chose a Benz afterwards....relax, he's on a lease.

@SundayDrives

2 жыл бұрын

I think most folks didn't get hear me say this. Thanks.

Everything you mentioned about the escalade is spot on, but the fact that you bought a gls instead of it is something that I still can't believe😂

@corpnupe85

Жыл бұрын

Right!😂

There's always a bad one in the batch. Happens with every manufacturer not just Cadillac. Everyone has a story like this with every car out there since the Model T.

@SundayDrives

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe so.

@osuk1

2 жыл бұрын

Richman's problem.

@deman19901

2 жыл бұрын

Cadillac has been ranked last among all major automotive brands in Consumer Reports

@JDMHaze

2 жыл бұрын

the problem is the corrective action was equally awful...

@TVHouseHistorian

2 жыл бұрын

My 2017 CRV came loaded and had even more issues than the Escalade. I had to take it back to the dealership over and over again throughout the entire warranty. Even Honda has major issues.

I dodged a bullet. Came close to leasing a 95K 2021 Escalade. The dealer was too greedy with the lease payment and the only color they had was tan. I ended up leasing a new LC 500. I already had a Buick Enclave anyhow.

I have a 2022 Grand Wagoneer Series III…loaded. I bought 7 year/100k bumper to bumper warranty. I’m protected no matter what, even dents and scratches. Only issue was a re flash of my software to activate lane assist and a trim piece was loose…quick fix. Love the power, comfort and ride dynamics! Interior is tops and it is capable in adverse conditions. Wife loves the power running boards and massage seats. I love the McIntosh audio system. It has radar / night vision too 😉

@smf2072

2 жыл бұрын

You had to buy a warranty ? WTF?!

@fogeyes

2 жыл бұрын

Dealer finance department had a party after you drove away. Sorry man.

@quantumdave1592

2 жыл бұрын

@@smf2072 I wanted it…keeping this baby for retirement. Extremely expensive to fix…7/100k will absolutely pay for itself!

@smf2072

2 жыл бұрын

@@quantumdave1592 what's the factory bumper to bumper warranty ?

@quantumdave1592

2 жыл бұрын

@@smf2072 3/36k B to B and 60/60k PTrain

Didn’t you notice the pedal issue when you test drive it? The whole point of a test drive is to see if the vehicle is comfortable for you, if the pedals were like that when You test drove it I would’ve never bought it. It’s good that you got out of the lease hopefully have better luck with your cars. I have a ram two and I like it.

@aaronsanchez803

2 жыл бұрын

I would bet he ordered it without a test drive like most of the people who got the 1st year models. My local Cadillac dealership (STILL) looks like an abandoned parking lot because they barely have any inventory on hand.

I have 2021 Escalade Sport ESV Diesel , no issue , for me best Full size SUV at this time .

@gueroburban4989

2 жыл бұрын

Bc it’s a diesel I heard the diesel has no problems !!

@osuk1

2 жыл бұрын

Sooner or later.....😡

Unfortunately GM can't build a car to save their lives.

@bafman3762

2 жыл бұрын

I've got a 2019 grand sport corvette...and you better be drivn' somthin' really special 'cause it will kick ur everlovin' assss

@TrixAreForRabbits

2 жыл бұрын

@@bafman3762 -- ....when it's not in the shop? LOL. The Corvette speed isn't anything that special any more. A pedestrian, 4-door, M340i xDrive will get to 60 in 3.8 seconds reliably, thanks to AWD,(unlike your corvette), and kick your corvette's ass in the rain.

@ryanturnerboles

2 жыл бұрын

@@bafman3762 until it cracks the wheels like those cars are prone to doing 😂

@joskjj3625

2 жыл бұрын

John Oliver a called Gm “death on wheels”, he isn’t wrong

I can’t believe for the price of an escalade that it didn’t have adjustable peddles that’s just stupid

Good review! What camera and mic set up do you have? Looks and sounds good.

I have a Tahoe 2021 and I also had the issue with the sound system where it wont have any sound. I drove for a while and stopped and re started and it worked again. The automatic braking doesn't work and has never worked. The heated mirrors dont work either

They say never get the first year of a new vehicle especially one with that much tech

@08_crown_vic

2 жыл бұрын

I bet the 2021 version was made better then the '22 which is possible. Same thing with the 2020 f250 and the 2021...

I got rid of my Cadillac last March, and I couldn't be happier or more relieved....MAJOR mechanical and suspension issues, just a complete piece of shit! I'd take it back, they'd tell me it was fixed a day or so later, I'd drive it for another month, and then WHAM! Something else would come apart or fall off, and I'd start all over again with it. The heated seats and steering wheel kept failing as well, the power steering pump and high pressure line blew out as well. Also, I was never very fond of the ride quality; it felt more like a pickup truck, despite the sales person telling me that I didn't "really want that in a car"; um, YES I DO, I have serious hip and back issues, and when you're used to the sheer, opulent comfort of the older Cadillacs, well....Detroit decided FOR us that we didn't really want soft riding cars and comfortable seats and suspension, no....what they said we REALLY wanted were "luxury" cars that compared to the hard, rough-riding imports, like BMW, Mercedes, etc., and trucks....the very cars I never liked, nor was impressed by! They never bothered to talk to guys like me, I know that. Hell, even the Buicks, Mercuries, Chryslers, and Chevy Impalas once had that incredibly luxurious ride quality and comfortable seating, but apparently that's a thing of the past and it's no longer important....just like quality and reliability appear to have also been left behind. Never again, Cadillac!

@TheMandoza1

Жыл бұрын

What year was your Cadillac

2021 Escalade Sport Platinum w/ 16,000km. No issues. Seems like you got a bad one. With that being said, if you think the GLS is more reliable than the Escalade, I have a bridge to sell you. How many Escalades do you seen on the road vs. the GL/GLS? Most of the GLs are mechanically totalled and not worth it to fix whereas the Escalade you can keep running by throwing a little money at it from time to time. The new GLS is nice but has nowhere near the presence the Escalade has. I’ll take the GLS63 over the regular Escalade only. The 450 does nothing for me. Dare I say, it’s a bit bland.

@cookiebaker6133

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree with you, people can get a really bad product for anything, car is one of them. And I agree with you that in the future, the mercedes would give a bigger and deeper pain than Cadillac gives to people because to repair some car like GLS would be significantly higher and to one point it would never be worth it. I have a friend got a Mercedes car, after brought it to dealership for a maintenance, all the active safety features are gone, like blind spot, acc, aeb, and so on, which is super frustrating for my friend.

Bought a 2021 Escalade platinum in Sept 2021 Onyx Edition Don’t have one bad thing to say about it

@SundayDrives

2 жыл бұрын

I hope you have better luck that many people I know.

I have been looking at this car and the only thing I didn't like about it is how it looks from the rear because the independent rear suspension makes it look like it's sitting on some ugly cranes. Right now I think this presentation stops me from buying one.

@SundayDrives

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, this is just my experience. Maybe the 2022 is better and they fixed all the issues. Maybe. I say you should check it out before saying no.

@user-xw4vg1vy5e

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, I hate seeing those bars down under. Makes it look unfinished or something. And there so low to the ground like doesn't that reduce ground clearance lol?

Did you finance the escalade? How do you swap cars like that?

We have the same car and the only problem we've had is the serpentine belt started coming apart but thats nothing to do with the car overall its a good family car it was just your escalade

Enjoyed your video. My Cadillac 2021 Escalade esv platinum fully load with super cruise , refrigerator, and etc. has worked great up to this point. Over 16,000 miles so far.

@SundayDrives

2 жыл бұрын

I hope it stays that way for you.

@ericwilson4495

Жыл бұрын

We need an update 🤔

Well GM quality control has sort of gone south these days

We had nothing but problems out of a Cadillac ATS! Went back to Mercedes. They are solid cars and less expensive to maintain, the dealers actually care about customers.

@N4CR5

2 жыл бұрын

Mercedes and 'less expensive to maintain' are normally not in the same sentence.

@wynjones1305

2 жыл бұрын

@@N4CR5 it’s true. We have always had awesome experiences with Mercedes’. I do all the service as a former mechanic. Drove a 2003 E500 from 12k to 180k and it even got rear ended bad at about 110k. Only replacement things were brake pads, 2 sets of batteries(there a Tiny motorcycle type battery for the brakes) 4 serp belts, 1 tensioner and 2 idlers. 1 radiator from a puncture, upper rad hose, drive by wire accelerator pedal, trans fluid services, led 3rd brake light replacement, replaced 1 rear taillight board, replaced the oil breather as the only oil leak it ever had. No problems with the airmatic, original CV joints, alternator, water pump, wheel bearings, drive shaft, etc. only thing that never worked was the in dash Cd changer. Sold it to a friend for his mom to drive around town without a single warning light and every accessory working she got hit at a light and it got totaled about a year after he bought it for her. It was on par with any a Toyota I have ever had. Call the Mercedes’ dealer and ask about a battery for a E Class for example. Bought a replacement battery about 2 years ago for our newer E Class the dealer was cheaper @ 139.00 than AutoZone or Advanced or ORiley. Serpentine belts & brake pads are the same situation. We have had similar experience with our newer E Class and a SLK. I truly wish they brung over the small Mercedes pick up truck to the states.

I've had my 2021 Escalade esv premium luxury since October 2020 so about 16 months so far. Been perfectly reliable for me. Dont have supercruise but everything is fine. Augmented reality, cameras, lane keep and adaptive cruise is just fine. Nothing has ever been warranted just two trips to the dealer for some recalls but that's with anything. I guess you just got a pos. Heck even my engine is perfect. Zero oil consumption or fuel dilution. My neighbor has had his 2015 escalade and they put almost 110k on it and the most expensive repair was one little module which was under 700. Also why didnt you just get the new Lexus or top trim Toyota SUVs. If you badly want reliability Cadillac isn't the way to go but neither is mercedes either. You either get lucky or you dont. With a toyota product you have to be lucky to get unlucky. Great quality control and issues are fixed pretty fast.

@armenmed122

2 жыл бұрын

Because this guy ego is high. He wants to make sure everyone knows he has money

I would argue Benz was a side step not an upgrade for reliability. Lexus or Acura would of been the choice. Benz is not what it was in their prime

@deman19901

2 жыл бұрын

"With only three models offered, Caddy is the 30th most reliable automaker in the U.S."

@1malikalik

2 жыл бұрын

Ultra AL I think he leased the Benz as he did with the escalade

@Lion-dr7uv

2 жыл бұрын

Lincoln

@robertbell525

2 жыл бұрын

With leasing it he will dump it long before it becomes problematic in 4 years. They're all great and pretty and fun when they're new. But get some years and mileage and heaven help you. Except Escalades, apparently they are junk off the showroom floor.

@1214101

2 жыл бұрын

Lexus and Acura aren’t as big

All Manufactures have defects. Look at all the recalls many manufactures been having. Cars and trucks today are built cheap, just like these new 300-400k homes. You just had a lemon, I have not heard many people complaining about these trucks and the Tahoe's. They all value well and you can see that by how much the used ones cost. Mercedes can be considered junk too, just ask the mechanics. American cars are no less than foreign. Hell I went foreign with Infinity and the car been in the shop many times. We consumers have the upper hand in challenging these manufactures to make safer and reliable quality vehicles, complaining all day does not solve anything. Our dollars count stop purchasing and see what happens, I hear complaints all the time in these videos and no one stands up to these manufactures, therefore they will continue to charge more and make more cheap cars. SPEAK UP AMERICA!

I just picked mine up about 3 months ago. I haven't had any issues so far and I hope I don't. But now I know what to look out for.

Of all the cars you have, which one is the quietest hwy cruiser? PS I grew up in LI and recognized a lot of the areas you were driving thru :)

@SundayDrives

2 жыл бұрын

Nothing drives like an s-class.

Great video and I love the unbiased commentary. Escalade is the second best Cadillac to exist. CT6 is the best one ever made in my opinion; especially on the quality side. My brother has a 21 Escalade and his has spent a ton of time in the shop. One of the issues is a leaky moonroof that they can't fix (very Land Rover-ish). They are going to swap him out with another. He's trying to get SuperCruise this time. GLS is amazing and MB tends to have their act together. Build quality and technology is cutting edge. Love that MB vault-like feel. Hopefully smooth sailing for you going forward.

@JDMHaze

2 жыл бұрын

i agree on ct6 , its sad they got rid of it.... it was one of their best executed vehicles

@kclark8080

2 жыл бұрын

@@JDMHaze Having spent a ton of time in the S class, the CT6 is easily the closest they ever got MB level quality. My friend has one and we did a roadtrip around the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The thing was faultless. They quit making it the next year; in typical GM fashion. Get it right and then cancel it, like the G8.

@JDMHaze

2 жыл бұрын

@@kclark8080 G8 is perfect example, it was the only holden/vauxhall rebadge that wasnt garbage lol... besides the chevy captiva, which wasnt too bad i heard

@kclark8080

2 жыл бұрын

@@JDMHaze Geez the Captiva? The SS wasn't awful. Way too pricey for what it provided and the leases were outrageous. GTO did seem like garbage with a Corvette engine, but to each his own, I guess.

@JDMHaze

2 жыл бұрын

@@kclark8080 No I agree I'm putting the SS and GTO in the same category as the G8 since they were basically the same platform... They were good re-badges for at the market thank goodness they took the models from the Australian market rather than the crap they took from the European market to re-badge like the astra, aura and solstice(which wasn't too bad). because those other three badges around the 2005-2011 ish years were awful...

The last Caddy that had any style was the XLR. I had a 2008 DTS. At 40K it rode like a Chevy with leather seats. No more Cadillacs for me I’m hooked on Lexus

@Phenom-rl5pr

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. I miss the days (80s-90s) that cadillac rode like a cloud in the skies

I’m on my 2nd new model Escalade, I’ve owned my 21 Escalade sport for a little over a year and last night (for the 3rd time) it has left me stranded on the side of the road. I was at a stop light on a busy intersection and the engine just shut off. And would not start back up. This happened in a dangerous area with my wife and two young boys. I’m in the same position as you. I have to get rid of it as I’ve lost trust in the reliability of the vehicle. I spent over 100k to keep my family safe and comfortable, and it’s let me down more then once. Done with GM unfortunately… they look amazing, and function amazing when they are operative. But when they shut off without warning, that’s when it becomes a big problem.

@SundayDrives

Жыл бұрын

100% agree. I have no choice since I had lost all trust in it. Get something thats been on the market longer. My gls450 has given me no issues in the last 13 months with 14k miles.

Having owned a colission shop and seeing first hand how those things are built, I can tell you Escalades have ALWAYS been junk, but you didn't do much better with that Merc wich is basically a Chrysler. Best vehicles money can buy Toyota / Lexus.

@S5King7

2 жыл бұрын

Chrysler doesn't own Mercedes anymore. Supposedly they have improved in recent years.

@The-Heart-Will-Testify

2 жыл бұрын

Lexus cars are too small and the performance is just a basic car..

@johnelway4826

2 жыл бұрын

200k on my 04 escalade and the only problem I've had besides what's covered in regular maintenance and service is the paint on the console and dash peeling. I would drive my truck anywhere. My wife's rx350 has broken two timing chains less than 200k miles.

@S5King7

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnelway4826 if those are the only problems with the Lexus, that's not too bad though.

Rarely it happens but sometimes it does, glad they took it back.

Hey, just a thought. 2021 we were already deep into the chip shortage basically short on everything as far as manufacturing. That and many more Escalades coming out of the factory that late in the pandemic may have actually been made of "garbage parts" from previous years and leftovers maybe even cross-compatable parts from GMC and Chevy SUV's.

@user-xw4vg1vy5e

2 жыл бұрын

Good thinking

In my Cadillac the gas pedal and brake pedal are adjustable... are they no longer adjustable ... just heard u mention it

I caught the people at the dealership lying about a needed repair. They were trying to charge me 1,800 dollars for a Thermostat. A thermostat doesn’t show on machine. It just blows like a light. They were so as saw

You're lucky it was a leased vehicle and they took it back. Pretty sure if it was financed you'd be stuck with it.

Good calm review, but that dirty passenger window is driving me crazy.

@Shumayal

2 жыл бұрын

Why?

@redlinecourier4260

2 жыл бұрын

Just kidding around, I'm a courier and stress out if my car is dirty.

My brother had issues with long body model. It had metal to metal noise when driving on bumps. Week at dilership, welding body. Issue still there, car was bought and return was not available.

@SundayDrives

2 жыл бұрын

Another lemon from GM. So many comments on this video about how horrible this platform is and yet GM is doing nothing about it.

I bought my first car, a 2016 toyota prius, last year and luckily it has had 0 problems thus far. It's also been great with the rising gas prices since it gets 50mpg.

@SteveB88

2 жыл бұрын

The only thing you’ll ever have to worry about is just changing the oil. That Prius is going to last you a long time

Lesson of video for ANY MANUFACTURER… DONT BUY A FIRST YEAR OF A NEW BODYSTYLE ESPECIALLY WITH NEW TECH. This includes MB and all German manufacturers

Ever thought of trying a Japanese luxury SUV like the new LX600....Since reliability is a key factor for you. I dont think the Merc is known for reliability

@poyed88

2 жыл бұрын

I bought a 2001 Lexus LX570 in October of 2000. All I've done to this car is change oil and put gas (lots of it). Three sets of tires and 4 batteries in 21 years. Not been to the shop once, I do my own maintenance. The spare tire still has the same air in it from Japan. My wife drives this car and absolutely loves it.

@jamaicanlovrboy

2 жыл бұрын

@@poyed88 there it is, proof in the pudding.......21 years of ownership and you did preventative maintenance on that SUV

@AAhmad3449

2 жыл бұрын

Lexus isn rlly overpriced and not really luxurious or has that status versus bmw, Audi Porsche Volvo Mercedes’ etc

@jamaicanlovrboy

2 жыл бұрын

@@AAhmad3449 i disagree....i think in the past lexus rode the coat tail of their reliability and didnt do much innovation, but as of late, they have made strides with the likes of the new LX600 which is still cheaper than its German rivals. The German SUVs you mentioned are luxurious as well but way more complicated and very unreliable...Although an argument could be made that people who can afford these vehicles have the money to fix them and could care less about reliability, does not make it any less annoying having to visit the dealer on a weekly basis 🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️.

@Stressless2023

2 жыл бұрын

@@jamaicanlovrboy I tend to gravitate towards Japanese vehicles in general as well, but if I were looking at ultra premium SUV's like this Cadillac then only the German brands (and "maybe" the Lincoln Navigator) would be on my radar personally (unless I wanted to keep whatever I buy for 10+ years). I just don't find the new Lexus/Acura/Infiniti stuff to look very premium (even compared to the American brands in some ways), nor have enough performance, or offer fancy enough tech, which for six figures I'd want all of.

Funny, I reluctantly purchased a 2020 Kia Soul hoping for the best, knowing it wasn’t a Toyota, but just wasn’t impressed with recent Toyota’s. Here I am with 50,000 miles on it with no problems.

@fredsanford1437

2 жыл бұрын

Toyota ranks top quality every year…. Glad you’re happy with the Kia ✌️

@firstlast7099

2 жыл бұрын

@@fredsanford1437 Well, our 2019 Sienna has been reliable with the exception of door speaker rattle, a Blu-ray player that could make toast, front and rear window weatherstripping peeling off, a broken sway bar pin, and broken 3rd row storage compartment doors that were designed without hinges so they snap off after 30,000 miles.

I sold these for a living. Never had any complaints. Only saw a few in the shop for an extended period of time.