New channel name "big Al's escalade and escalades"

I have an 05 Denali XL and I absolutely love it. This was the height of GM’s product quality

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

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. 😎 👍

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...

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.

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

Best color ever new, pearl white?? It really looked like a giant pearl among oyster guts back then.

Awesome bro now you just need one from the 99 to 01 era

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.

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.

Loving the Escalade, kind of an icon and you see a few in the UK that have been imported.

I love this vid. Spotting the differences between model years is a lot of fun.

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.

Paint looks like new. Like they left the original radio in it.

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??

What a steal-Escalades are great-and cheap to fix. Funny, the Chevey Suburban front seats were actually better than the Escalade ones.

Ok, now you need to find a Platinum ESV and the EXT. Nice truck!!!

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.

2002 Escalades were ready to charge so many smartphones 🤔😅

Good and through review and recap as usual. I like the way you explain things!

I can see it now, "Al's wedding car service, 3 beasts, no waiting" someone may have issues mate........... hehe

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)

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!

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?

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.

Great video. Nice Escalade. I also like that black Buick Roadmaster at 1:48👍

Reminds me of Tony Sopranos Escalade

I did not realize the 2002 Esclades had unique features and quirks from the 2003 - 2006 versions.

You’re on fire this year, how many Escalades will you have by the end of the year??

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.

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

I love one of them over here in the UK but there stupidly priced 02-06 looking from $9000-$13000 for a decent one

"ghettolade" lol

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.

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.

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

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.

You sure know how to pick them, Al. Score, bro! I need to get my 1st Escalade.

These old Escalades always remind me of Need for Speed Underground 2...

Awesome buy Al!! You rock! Thanks for the drive. 😉

That's a good deal for a 2002 escalade. Love them trucks when they was in hip hop videos back in early 00

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.

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!

That was funny,, the fuel economy you get,,,, LOL

It should be illegal for you to have 3 Escalades and not have them lined up

Kind of seems they rushed the '02s to market considering all the upgrades they made for 03.

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.

I’m thinking about getting a Escalade. I’m looking at 2 2002 models .

How the hell u get Escalades so cheap!? I want one just like this. Same color and all

Badass Cadillac's

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

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

Perfect life Al! Always appreciate new content. 👌

Tony Soprano!

nobody id going to lower from 2700 to 1300 ..stop it.. nice review do

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...

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!!!

Tony Soprano Escalade. Cant beat em.

Hey you’re back. Another great video Al.

Smooth trucks but the 02 was real nice and well maintained great buy 👍..

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

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...

This is super clean! 💯

Nice truck thanks for the info about it

Which state are you in? Which state had the vehicle been in before you bought it?

Beautiful vehicle, hope you still own it.

Can you do install video installing heated cup cup holders and coolcup folders on the otille S Coit

Can't wait to see the next vehicle for your collection

Wish I would have found your channel when you were in Florida, we could have gone diving

Did you need to press the brakes when changing gears or starting the car?

First. Great video. Watching from the Bahamas

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!!! )

Wow that was a great deal, I would've brought it to ls swap something in my yard.

Good old Cadillac

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?

Cool as always keep going bro 😍

The interior on the 2002 Cadillac S filthy

ID buy for 2600 we got rust cars here in Minnesota

AL, looking at a 2000 Cadillac deville, with 4.6 l v-8 is that still a northstar? any good? thanks ron.

Al’s very well maintained cars.

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.

Have 23000k miles.

Do you still own this vehicle? Im from LA and would like to purchase it for $1500

Does 04 Escalade seats able to bolt in to the 02 Escalade?

2:30 Pine Belt Cadillac? Looks it's from NJ but didn't stay long!

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.

Why do you own so many cars, thats crazy.

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?

Can't tell if KZfaq is sending out old videos or if Big Al bought another Escalade

Ship it to MD and Sell it to me

Big Als bike and Escalades. You love them are you.

Can you do a test Drive on a 2003 Cadillac us S koide

Why was it so cheap

How do you find such good deals

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.

How much do you want for it

Pine Belt? Thats a Jersey truck

take a shot whenever he says 02 or 03

What auction do you go to?