At present’s Good Value or No Cube Escalade is a pickup. Or is it an oddball sedan with an additional large trunk? No matter it’s, we’ll must resolve if its worth makes it a discount.
When somebody says, “They don’t construct ‘em like that anymore,” spitting a syrupy wad of ‘chaw’ within the common course of the article for emphasis, the intention is often accepted as being constructive. Nevertheless, within the case of a automobile like yesterday’s 1985 Renault Alliance L convertible, that may extra possible be taken as a stark warning. So few ’80s Renaults nonetheless prowl the streets at present as a result of they weren’t probably the most dependable or sturdy of automobiles. Asking $7,985 for a considerably worn and barely damaged instance additionally didn’t maintain up below scrutiny, both, incomes the Alliance a large 95 % No Cube loss within the voting.
Contemplating its provenance and quirky nature, yesterday’s Alliance would show a really eclectic selection. If you wish to get actually bizarre, although, at present’s 2003 Cadillac Escalade EXT pickup has bought you coated.
Launched in 1999 in response to Lincoln’s wildly profitable Navigator, the primary Escalade was nothing greater than a GMC Yukon Denali with totally different badges and wheels. That preliminary mannequin was solely supplied within the GMT400’s brief wheelbase physique type and will solely be had with a considerably weaksauce Vortec 5700 V8. Regardless of such shortcomings, the Escalade turned profitable sufficient to safe its place as a perennial within the Cadillac lineup.
Based mostly on the brand new GMT800 platform, the Escalade’s second technology improved the separation between the Caddy and its lesser brethren and, on the similar time, expanded the lineup. These further choices included a Suburban-based prolonged wheelbase version and, unusually sufficient, this oddball luxurious model of the Chevy Avalanche with its cut-off rear cap and seldom-used mid-gate passthrough from the hard-capped mattress to the leather-clad inside.
The second ’Slade additionally acquired some critical engine upgrades, together with a LQ9 6.0-liter V8 with 345 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque that got here customary on the EXT. Extra EXT options included a four-speed computerized and all-wheel drive. Cadillac bought a complete of 11,256 Escalade EXTs in 2003.
This ‘Out of the Blue’ over Shale version is claimed to be in wonderful situation, one thing the images help regardless of the substantial 190,000 miles it has been pushed. The one noteworthy points on the outside are a palm-sized patch of lacking paint on the curb-side rear door and a small dent within the again bumper. Aside from that, all of it seems fairly stable.
The cabin can also be amazingly well-preserved, though some put on is noticeable on the entrance seat upholstery and dirty seatbelts. Being an ’03, this EXT sports activities a Bulgari-branded analog clock within the sprint for that final chef’s kiss of luxurious accouterment.
For retro-tech lovers, there are video screens within the backs of the entrance seat headrests, that are hooked to an in-car DVD participant. The whole lot is claimed to be working, and based on the vendor, the truck “runs nice.” The advert additionally notes that an aged driver owned it and that it comes with a clear title. The value is $6,950.
What’s your tackle this craziest of Cadillacs and that sub-seven grand asking worth? Does that really feel like a deal to place your ass in an Escalade? Or is that simply too bizarre?
You resolve!
Seattle, Washington, Craigslist, or go right here if the advert disappears.
H/T to Don R. for the hookup!
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