New channel name "big Al's escalade and escalades"
@bigalsbikeandauto4 жыл бұрын
UnWrecked lmao I’ll update the name just for you...
@IHeartMyLada4 жыл бұрын
Escalating number of Escalades
@jrr8514 жыл бұрын
If he becomes an Otis Elevator technician he can be Big Al's Escalades and Escalators.
@hkm_8654 жыл бұрын
I have an 05 Denali XL and I absolutely love it. This was the height of GM’s product quality
@notsolegitgarage29674 жыл бұрын
I love how you named all the things you like about the 2002 years that are all literally the reasons I don’t like the 2002, and why I like the later years better
@bigalsbikeandauto4 жыл бұрын
NotSoLegitGarage I like things older
@zionagnew6250 Жыл бұрын
No offense I not trying to be rude but if wanna get a good Cadillac Escalade I don't have a problem with you getting a 2002 or 2003 Cadillac Escalade.
@tinahutchins75663 жыл бұрын
I bought a 2002 escalade for my mother for for 1500 with 160k on it Mother's Day (and for me to do errands and work commutes. No check engine, same color. Just getting into upgrading it. Cold Air Intake, exhaust, and LEDs in all lights. My mother loves it and I'm planning on upgrading the brakes, rotors, tire, dual muffler, and dual dan to give more space to get at the belts. Mother and I love the truck and hope others get the chance to enjoy this vehicle that I've always loved since I was 8. Just take care of the fluids and don't beat on it, it'll last like a Toyota camry. Totally worth it in my book. Best of luck with yours, hope you keep it and enjoy it like we do. Great video, thanks for the share. 😎 👍
@tinahutchins75663 жыл бұрын
Pictures on my social Nick Hutchins from Saugus. Pictures are my background I believe or in picture gallery. I love the white paint job, just shines so nice.
@Brycereigle20004 жыл бұрын
I'm looking to buy myself a car and want to go with something smaller and better on gas (drive a f150) But everytime I see you score another escalade I get such a strong desire to buy one...
@Fdmartinez4194 жыл бұрын
very good video man, im actually looking at an 02 Cadillac and this video gave me some insight to what to look for when i go check it out. ill primarily use it for some light towing and glad you mentioned that these things work decent for towing.
@Tyler-vv2vp4 жыл бұрын
I really like the 99-00 and 02 interiors on the escalade, but you can't beat having the cooled seats in the platinum esv's
@phoenixphillips74133 жыл бұрын
💯😍
@SuperImmunologist2 жыл бұрын
I felt that way when the redesign came also
@mikeschiavoni59734 жыл бұрын
Best color ever new, pearl white?? It really looked like a giant pearl among oyster guts back then.
@JackVegetables184 жыл бұрын
Awesome bro now you just need one from the 99 to 01 era
@thegoldeneye55804 жыл бұрын
I have escalade 2002 6.0 liter AWD The 2002 model has a feature that cannot be found in 03 to 06 models, on 02 you can change AC filter. I did on my Escalade and the air flow improved because the old filter was really dirty.
@Neotank220004 жыл бұрын
Little tidbit of info , the short wheelbase escalades were built at GM'S plant in Arlington Texas, while the ESV'S were built in GM'S Silao Mexico plant. Great deal on the 2002 Escalade.
@bigalsbikeandauto4 жыл бұрын
Neotank22000 that is true, although I’ve never noticed a difference in quality between the Mexico built trucks and the Texas trucks.
@RichieRouge2064 жыл бұрын
Loving the Escalade, kind of an icon and you see a few in the UK that have been imported.
@godawgs881004 жыл бұрын
I love this vid. Spotting the differences between model years is a lot of fun.
@corionh47754 жыл бұрын
It always AMAZED me how these Slades sold so much better than the '03+ Lincoln Navigator... Ford invested ALOT more into the 2nd gen. Navi than GM did with these since they had their own unique interior design, more gizmos, IRS, etc... While these were really just badge-engineered over-priced work trucks thinly disguised as "luxury" SUV's with fake wood on the dash and a Bvlgari clock lol. Best thing I could say about these 2nd gen. Slades is they turned out to be alot more reliable than the Lincolns now that they're old. Good cheap workhorses to buy today, but it's amazing how quick consumer's standards have risen when these trucks were "the standard" less than 20 years ago.
@bigalsbikeandauto4 жыл бұрын
Corion H I’ve owned quite a few of the 1st and 2nd gen Navigators, I used to buy them because they were so much cheaper used than these 2nd gen Escalades and for a reason. You have to drive a 2nd gen Escalade to understand that despite it sharing so much with a Tahoe it drives like a completely different vehicle with the LQ9 and the softer suspension/interior upgrades.
@D4x4Bronc4 жыл бұрын
@@bigalsbikeandauto first gen navigators had a good engine and transmission. 4 valve 5.4 and 4r100. Same transmission as the diesels had.
@bigalsbikeandauto4 жыл бұрын
D4x4Bronc the InTech in the 00-02 Navigator was a great engine.
@corionh47754 жыл бұрын
@@bigalsbikeandauto Oh I've flipped a handful of these 2nd gen. Slades and a ton of Burbans and Yukons from this era... Same trucks, and they drive virtually the same aside from engine power (6.0L). The differences between an F-150/Expedition and a Lincoln Navigator from this era was alot more dramatic. I don't think these are "bad" vehicles at all, and they've definitely held up better than Navigators over time... These Slades are mostly just hilarious when you really look at how little they are differentiated from a Chevy Silverado work truck inside, yet GM consistently managed to outsell the much more impressive Lincoln Navigator (for the time), and for more money lol.
@brixtonwa4 жыл бұрын
Paint looks like new. Like they left the original radio in it.
@bigalsbikeandauto4 жыл бұрын
brixtonwa OEM radios are a must!
@godawgs881004 жыл бұрын
Amen
@pollyanna1474 жыл бұрын
Was waiting from some shitty aftermarket setup. Good buy
@B0xlife14 жыл бұрын
Wow you learn something new every day, I swore every escalade came with the 6.0 and awd, you could really get them with the 5.3 and 2wd??
@bigalsbikeandauto4 жыл бұрын
That One Guy yep, until 2005, then the 05-06s were all 6.0s.
@franklin83824 жыл бұрын
I’ve never seen a Escalade thats 2wd or maybe it’s because I live in Minnesota
@B0xlife14 жыл бұрын
@@franklin8382 I live in Wisconsin and never seen one either lol
@genekelly84674 жыл бұрын
What a steal-Escalades are great-and cheap to fix. Funny, the Chevey Suburban front seats were actually better than the Escalade ones.
@godawgs881004 жыл бұрын
Gene Kelly How so?
@genekelly84674 жыл бұрын
@@godawgs88100 The seat backs were wider and softer
@godawgs881004 жыл бұрын
@@genekelly8467 I always loved the seats in those it makes alot of sense. Thank you!
@bigalsbikeandauto4 жыл бұрын
Gene Kelly I’ve owned just as many Suburbans. The seats are definitely not better. It’s pleather, not leather.
@BigJon220914 жыл бұрын
Ok, now you need to find a Platinum ESV and the EXT. Nice truck!!!
@lincmerc15819 ай бұрын
I bought a 2010 Pilot this year. I never paid attention to full sized suv's until now. I always drove old school luxury sedans. I find this content educational.
@XjuanissimoX74 жыл бұрын
2002 Escalades were ready to charge so many smartphones 🤔😅
@dominicene36474 жыл бұрын
Good and through review and recap as usual. I like the way you explain things!
@markfinnigan49944 жыл бұрын
I can see it now, "Al's wedding car service, 3 beasts, no waiting" someone may have issues mate........... hehe
@jamesjdecarlo98424 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Big Al, I love white Escalades! Maybe someday I can buy one of them from you. Take care, Jim in Naples (Florida not Italy)
@swtexan65029 ай бұрын
Just found a 2004 ESV out of San Antonio with 60k miles on it. It's sitting in my garage right now and I love it!
@jaytimothy3645 Жыл бұрын
What advice do you have to improve my fuel mileage in my 2003 Escalade? V8 6.0 VORTEC ENGINE. 155k miles when I bought it the average MPG was 9.5, after driving around town it went down to 9, then after highway driving and switching driving style it went up to 10.1 .. now today its as good as 10.4 , but it should seriously be higher. The check engine light came and went for the Mass Airflow sensor but it hasn't came back since, im wondering if I should change it anyway and what else can be done to get better MPG?
@OLDS984 жыл бұрын
I did not know these cars had all these differences. It is amazing the changes that were made. You know your Escalades. It appears some of the changes are not necessarily for the better.It looks like GM was cutting corners. I enjoyed seeing the differences. I found a 1995 Oldsmobile 98 on Ebay. The car has a 160,000 miles on it.It is on Ebay right now. Is that mileage too high to purchase? Could you send me your email address again? Thank you.
@bigalsbikeandauto4 жыл бұрын
OLDS98 i wouldn’t worry about 160k miles at all. Bigalsbikeandauto@gmail
@JohnDoe-qf3rt3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Nice Escalade. I also like that black Buick Roadmaster at 1:48👍
@saldemaio72804 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of Tony Sopranos Escalade
@billwilmington82844 жыл бұрын
Tony's Escalade was a stretched ESV version, but yeah for the most part basically the same car
@andrei19713 жыл бұрын
I did not realize the 2002 Esclades had unique features and quirks from the 2003 - 2006 versions.
@markmellor60054 жыл бұрын
You’re on fire this year, how many Escalades will you have by the end of the year??
@97336cf2 жыл бұрын
Great video man, id like to add a few things while we're on the topic of 2002 vs 2003-2006 model differences. 2002 was the last year for a cabin air filter, and I believe a glovebox or ashtray light. 2003 introduced things like HID lights, and power adjustable pedals, as well as the turn signal mirrors. The onstar systems did in fact change, if I recall correctly it goes something like this: 2002 had the old analog system that cannot be updated or used today. 2003-2004 had the analog with digital capabilities, which can be made to work with an upgrade from the dealership. And 2005 and up came with the digital capable system which can be activated with no work. Finally, 2002-2004 had fan clutches, which tend to fail a lot instead of electric fans like the 05-06 model. Thats all I can think of off the top of my head, I know there's minor differences like the tailgate glass handle and little other stuff but thats not as important.
@02WIFE Жыл бұрын
2002 had better window buttons and don't have the dual a/c control issues
@calimike92402 ай бұрын
I have an 05 and wish it had the cabin air filter
@freedomlifestyle85714 жыл бұрын
Man BROTHER I am straight jealous I just bought a 2002 escalade for 3500 not in as good condition as yours congratulations on the hell of a steal
@chrisw35134 жыл бұрын
I love one of them over here in the UK but there stupidly priced 02-06 looking from $9000-$13000 for a decent one
@lucanton20883 жыл бұрын
Got one for sale for much less if you are interested....
@helivesonforever4 жыл бұрын
"ghettolade" lol
@NYKgjl104 жыл бұрын
The wood trim side door panel for the "02" Escalade is quite similar to my "97" 2 door Eldorado. Excellent quality and built to last. New models tends to fall off after a few years.
@EALeathers4 жыл бұрын
Back then the sunroof cancelled out other options like rear control and rear TV. I think by 04 they had it figured out to offer all those options together.
@quintingrillenberger91304 жыл бұрын
2 questions, 1. Do you treat the leather when you buy it leather care?? Are we going to see a bike on the show again I remember your old channel
@bigalsbikeandauto4 жыл бұрын
Quintin Grillenberger yeah I use conditioner on the seats when they start to feel dry and not soft to the touch. I don’t really mess with bikes anymore lost interest!
@raymondp.kotiiesq.59344 жыл бұрын
I have a 2003 Trailblazer with a 4.2 original engine, no internal repairs to date (never opened up), trany replaced at 215,000 miles with a GM rebuild, now with over 325,000 miles (I am the original owner). She receives a Rust Check treatment once a year in Niagara Falls, Ontario by Dave Hardt at Rust Check on Crop Street. Granted I do spend money to upkeep and update the vehicle, but at around $2,500 per year, it is less than half of what an equivalent lease or SUV payment would be. I cannot imagine anything GM has made in the last seven or eight years (since it became Obama Motors) will hold-up as well as this one. No airbag replacements, no ABS problems to date. Hard to believe this is my daily driver, summer, fall, winter and spring. My advice is use GM pro level, Bosch, Michelin, MCI and Bilstein parts as much as possible. I have even had the exhaust from muffler back to resonator re-done using OEM stainless steel components.
@MrLarryDallas454 жыл бұрын
You sure know how to pick them, Al. Score, bro! I need to get my 1st Escalade.
@RegalCobra0974 жыл бұрын
These old Escalades always remind me of Need for Speed Underground 2...
@jeffv26504 жыл бұрын
Awesome buy Al!! You rock! Thanks for the drive. 😉
@midwestgrammar2941 Жыл бұрын
That's a good deal for a 2002 escalade. Love them trucks when they was in hip hop videos back in early 00
@tmoz12284 жыл бұрын
Your right about all those things. Our truck is an 02 5.3 with 2wd. It was bought new in Florida. We are in NC. No air ride.
@billwilmington82844 жыл бұрын
214k, basically one owner, mint for $1300? Wow that's insane. Definitely a steal. Clean up the lights, wash it, spray tire shine and that's an easy $5,000 + SUV imo. I sold an '04 Tahoe for $4500 and it had 230k miles. Definitely could get some good money from it, but at $1300 I'd just keep it. Probably the nicest vehicle you can get for $1300!
@scottk82404 жыл бұрын
That was funny,, the fuel economy you get,,,, LOL
@wsm63502 жыл бұрын
It should be illegal for you to have 3 Escalades and not have them lined up
@tyler26104 жыл бұрын
Kind of seems they rushed the '02s to market considering all the upgrades they made for 03.
@NYKgjl104 жыл бұрын
For the body condition and for the miles and price, Its a good deal. For me, the pearl white color really sticks out for the Escalade.
@AbandonedExplorationUrbex19792 жыл бұрын
I’m thinking about getting a Escalade. I’m looking at 2 2002 models .
@JoesGoldenGarage3 жыл бұрын
How the hell u get Escalades so cheap!? I want one just like this. Same color and all
@flabiorivas69354 жыл бұрын
Badass Cadillac's
@Isaihernandez7779 ай бұрын
I’m trying to find a heating/cooled cup holder like you mentioned. I found a 2004 with 70k mi. in MINT condition. I think the cup holders would be the cherry on top haha
@TheCarterHour4 жыл бұрын
Al, you inspire me to build my fleet of Cadillacs... Love the DTS's. Rock on man, love the content as always keep them coming. You could start Al's Ride service. :P
@saintfunny4 жыл бұрын
Perfect life Al! Always appreciate new content. 👌
@DreyTheGamer Жыл бұрын
Tony Soprano!
@pepe58pepito544 жыл бұрын
nobody id going to lower from 2700 to 1300 ..stop it.. nice review do
@gosportjamie4 жыл бұрын
Very nice. A little bit of refurbishment work on the driver's seat and that would look pretty much like brand new inside. That's a hell of a lot of motor for the money...
@thomaszdanowicz16434 жыл бұрын
Excellent video on the 02 Escalade!!! The next Escalade you should get is an EXT of the same era as the 3 you currently have!!!
@bigalsbikeandauto4 жыл бұрын
Thomas Zdanowicz absolutely, but has to be the right deal!
@thomaszdanowicz16434 жыл бұрын
Big Al's Bike & Auto Absolutely, but that takes a lot of time and dedication to find the one you want!
@johnb86374 жыл бұрын
Tony Soprano Escalade. Cant beat em.
@godawgs881004 жыл бұрын
John B sopranos came out in 99 and so the the Escalade lol gm built it for him
@johnb86374 жыл бұрын
@@godawgs88100 I think Tonys was a 2003, but the 02 is close enough. LOL
@jamesbaxterinsideoutsideim17654 жыл бұрын
Hey you’re back. Another great video Al.
@benrichardson80994 жыл бұрын
Smooth trucks but the 02 was real nice and well maintained great buy 👍..
@bassmusicman20343 жыл бұрын
Damn I feel like I’ve been raped I paid $4,000 for my 02 it’s a one owner by a doctor with 160k miles ... it’s like new.. but looking at what you paid is amazing
@catdaddy34074 жыл бұрын
I LIKE YOUR CAT HOW COOL!! I LOVE YOUR VIDEO'S AND HOW YOU SHOW EVERYTHING SORRY I JUST HAD TO SAY HOW COOL YOUR CAT IS I LOVE ALL CAT'S THEY ARE AWESOME AND ALL NEED GOOD HOMES...
@1uptopmontana2072 жыл бұрын
This is super clean! 💯
@lonniedavis44624 жыл бұрын
Nice truck thanks for the info about it
@alexanderchenf1 Жыл бұрын
Which state are you in? Which state had the vehicle been in before you bought it?
@paulm64813 жыл бұрын
Beautiful vehicle, hope you still own it.
@danielb-c91004 жыл бұрын
Can you do install video installing heated cup cup holders and coolcup folders on the otille S Coit
@lesabre98484 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to see the next vehicle for your collection
@stevescubas4 жыл бұрын
Wish I would have found your channel when you were in Florida, we could have gone diving
@salem74392 жыл бұрын
Did you need to press the brakes when changing gears or starting the car?
@grseymour14 жыл бұрын
First. Great video. Watching from the Bahamas
@ChristopheZ4 жыл бұрын
so , you are selling your 04 Escalade?? quick question : Do you live in the "hood" or in a "rich" neighborhood?? I am concerned about how the transmission will hold!! LOL :) ;) ( just kidding!!! )
@bigalsbikeandauto4 жыл бұрын
Christophe Zydek the 04 is for sale! My rich neighborhood has kept the rebuilt transmission safe!
@flypigeon23444 жыл бұрын
Big Al's Bike & Auto how much? I want one dude
@bigalsbikeandauto4 жыл бұрын
Fly Pigeon I’m asking $2800
@flypigeon23444 жыл бұрын
Big Al's Bike & Auto how many miles does it have and where’s it located man :)
@bigalsbikeandauto4 жыл бұрын
Fly Pigeon 213k in Miami
@BattleOfBowties4 жыл бұрын
Wow that was a great deal, I would've brought it to ls swap something in my yard.
@Sandra-sm5iq4 жыл бұрын
Good old Cadillac
@TRUCKOCD4 жыл бұрын
Go with LEDs on the 02. Zdatt lighting on Amazon sells a 12,000 lumen bulb that I ran in my 06 Suburban and they where good bulbs. Plenty bright and no issues, plus I’d you have one go bad they will send you another one. Also have you ever had any interest in the Yukon Denalis? Or the rare 2006 Suburban LTZ?
@bigalsbikeandauto4 жыл бұрын
TRUCK OCD I had a 2003 Yukon Denali XL for a while, sold it with 270k miles when the transfer case for the AWD started clanking, something that I would have fixed today (I didn’t hang onto cars like I do now back then). Haven’t had the pleasure of owning an 06 LTZ yet, at least not that I can remember. I’ve owned a lot of suburbans of all years, most recently a 05 LS in 2016.
@bigalsbikeandauto4 жыл бұрын
TRUCK OCD as for the lights, I want something as close to the factory Cadillac HIDs as possible, is 12k lumens brighter?
@TRUCKOCD4 жыл бұрын
Big Al's Bike & Auto 12k is pretty bright. The bulbs I got had glass sleeves that where tinted different colors so you could choose what color temp you wanted or you could just keep them plain white. I have the same bulbs in my 11 Silverado and it will illuminate a street sign yards before I pass it.
@mohammadalouri024 жыл бұрын
Cool as always keep going bro 😍
@danielb-c91004 жыл бұрын
The interior on the 2002 Cadillac S filthy
@Adamdub6122 жыл бұрын
ID buy for 2600 we got rust cars here in Minnesota
@rontaylor88774 жыл бұрын
AL, looking at a 2000 Cadillac deville, with 4.6 l v-8 is that still a northstar? any good? thanks ron.
@Itmedics4 жыл бұрын
Al’s very well maintained cars.
@bunniegutz28624 жыл бұрын
Okay so I have a question. My dad has the same Escalade as yours. He has an aux cord almost next to the driver's door and he asked me the other day how to actually hear your music using the aux cord. I didn't want to mess around with his car and I really want to know how to use it.
@bigalsbikeandauto4 жыл бұрын
Rachel Sanchez someone must have installed the aux cord aftermarket, they don’t come with it from the factory.
@tmoz12284 жыл бұрын
Have 23000k miles.
@lilxrecon553111 ай бұрын
Do you still own this vehicle? Im from LA and would like to purchase it for $1500
@mrfilipo1004 жыл бұрын
Does 04 Escalade seats able to bolt in to the 02 Escalade?
@steverado874 жыл бұрын
2:30 Pine Belt Cadillac? Looks it's from NJ but didn't stay long!
@bigalsbikeandauto4 жыл бұрын
steverado87 yes
@wildbill23c4 жыл бұрын
The Escalade is the same size as the Tahoe correct? Just the Cadillac version? What does Cadillac have in the size of the Suburban, or do they have a Cadillac version of the Suburban? Like those older model GM's. Only issues they seem to like to have are electrical problems LOL.
@alfonsofartsmeller4 жыл бұрын
William Sevier the esv he shows is the suburban sized one
@bigalsbikeandauto4 жыл бұрын
William Sevier haven’t ever had an electrical problem with any of these trucks. The Escalade ESV is the suburban size; I showed it briefly in the video.
@wildbill23c4 жыл бұрын
@@bigalsbikeandauto Awesome, thanks for the information. I guess I've never seen the ESV model just the smaller ones.
@Youtube_ban_me11 ай бұрын
Why do you own so many cars, thats crazy.
@somebody41724 жыл бұрын
I’ve been wanting to buy a 5.3 NBS chassis (most likely the Silverado and prob a 03-07.5 one) any tips for looking and maintenance?
@bigalsbikeandauto4 жыл бұрын
somebody just the basics, how the transmission shifts/color & condition of the fluid. That’s pretty much the only flaw of these trucks, and if it was maintained is a non issue. 240k miles on my 01 4.8 Sierra with its original transmission, still shifting smooth as butter.
@somebody41724 жыл бұрын
Big Al's Bike & Auto Thanks, I’d go Duramax but me being 15, I feel more confident in maintaining a 4.8 or 5.3 rather than a 6.0, esp w gas.
@scottgray96744 жыл бұрын
Can't tell if KZfaq is sending out old videos or if Big Al bought another Escalade
@bigalsbikeandauto4 жыл бұрын
Redshak Guy this is a new video lol
@thaanswer5002 жыл бұрын
Ship it to MD and Sell it to me
@kolasillers77764 жыл бұрын
Big Als bike and Escalades. You love them are you.
@danielb-c91004 жыл бұрын
Can you do a test Drive on a 2003 Cadillac us S koide
@jaytimothy3645 Жыл бұрын
Why was it so cheap
@jaytimothy3645 Жыл бұрын
Nvm I watched the whole video
@jronwhitney73884 жыл бұрын
How do you find such good deals
@charliesydnor88894 жыл бұрын
Beautiful SUV. I have noticed you like the old school homes in Miami from the fifties. Interesting for someone your age. Glad to see your girlfriend is still with you. Very pretty girl. But your house choices and style is very interesting. You must like the old school Miami neighborhood. You obviously love the old escalades. Yeah I would get rid of the 04 it's nothing to compare to the 02.
@bigalsbikeandauto4 жыл бұрын
Charlie Sydnor my preferred architecture is 80s contemporary, followed by danish modern 70s and mid century. This house is a blend of all three on the inside from being updated over the years and all original mid century on the outside.
@D4x4Bronc4 жыл бұрын
Older houses are most likely cheaper and he can park a bunch of cars all over the yard without the city fining.
@bigalsbikeandauto4 жыл бұрын
D4x4Bronc no, location is the determining factor of home value in south Florida, the age of the home has little to do with it. As I said above, I love vintage homes like I love vintage cars. I could have bought a new construction home outside of the city for half the price.
@bigalsbikeandauto4 жыл бұрын
D4x4Bronc zoning and bylaws determine whether I can have the amount of vehicles I have on my property, not the age of the home.
@charliesydnor88894 жыл бұрын
@@bigalsbikeandauto gotcha makes sense. Didn't even think about the zoning issues so you could keep your cars parked. Still a very nice house though
@jorgecastorena42984 жыл бұрын
How much do you want for it
@yefenofphoto4 жыл бұрын
Pine Belt? Thats a Jersey truck
@titorider14 жыл бұрын
take a shot whenever he says 02 or 03
@bigalsbikeandauto4 жыл бұрын
titorider1 how else am I supposed to explain what I’m talking about?