The new Cadillac Escalades are JUNK! They all Belong at Copart!

[@kevinbarry71]

I am with you brother. Retractable door handles are one of the more stupid ideas to be implemented. Classic example of someone asking, can we do this, but no one asked, should we do this?

[@zythr9999]

😆

[@Sedan57Chevy]

How GM took some of the best engines in the world, their small block engines, and ruined them with DoD... Drives me crazy, man!

[@lovellmills7959]

Yeah it's sad 😥 looks like I'm keeping my LM7 forever 🙃

[@Rocksolidbullys]

All governments fault!

[@acebrigade9586]

1995 gmc 305,5.0 v8 purs like a kitten

[@Ss010101]

And they're not getting that much better MPGs than the old 6.0's.

[@outmybitness]

Figured they would've fixed that issue over the years it's like Subaru and their head gaskets are least they fixed those issues

[@DoubleO351]

On the escalade they do have an exterior key hole, there’s a plastic cover you have to remove on the driver door handle to expose the key hole.

[@elrey327]

Ok, where's the key ???

[@michaelchristianson3179]

@@elrey327 it's in the key Fob.

[@bradleypollack5658]

Randy I’m your age and agree 100% about the door handles!! This technology and high prices are ridiculous!!

[@daytonaguy3584]

The Escalade has a physical key

[@cherrydrivereviews8930]

The Cadillac Escalade has a cover beside the door handle that pops off revealing a keyhole. On the key fob there is a Botton you press that pops a key out. You stick the key in the key and turn, and the door pops open lol. But yeah, I would rather have normal door handles.

[@timeforchange3786]

My Toyota had the electric door handles with the same key for emergencies. I love the electric door handles.

[@borncomatose]

Funny because Nissan's at least from 2013 to 2015 if the battery dies even the physical key can't open the door because the key just triggers an electric lock and unlock function.

[@tall_dude1233]

Eurovans are great for camping. Some had the Westfalia package with a pop-up roof, stove, sink, etc. These were the "van-life" before van life became a thing. The engine in that one is a 2.8L 6-cylinder, which started later in the Eurovans life. It greatly improved what little performance they had!

[@lovellmills7959]

I'm loving these night 🌙 uploads hope you keep them up 😋

[@Shotbymic_2]

Same. I was gonna go to bed until I saw this upload now I’m up watching 😊

[@AVC-Works]

328i is a great vehicle! I had the same bc i had a 335i and thought i never wanted something less.... until i bought a 330i which is the same as the US 328i i think. It was a beast! With a transmission flash it shifts like a champ!

[@ianrs6310]

I’ve put 225,000kms on a E90 328i Best car I’ve owned. Drives like the day I picked it up with 45k

[@skunkworks9-3]

Part of the reason im stuck in the mid-late 00's with my cars. The direct injection and afm has made longevity a thing of the past for most people's cars. If your not dropping thousands at the mechanic or becoming one yourself its damn near impossible to keep a newer car 200k miles.

[@AStanton1966]

I bought a Range Tech to keep my 2017 Silverado 5.3 in V-8 all the time. It plugs into the OBP and cost me a little over $200.

[@geraldscott4302]

Get a Ford Panther car. They will easily make it past 400,000 miles if properly maintained. I'm on my third one in 30 years.

[@miltonervin8885]

I'm with you on that FRFR

[@billdavis1730]

Agree with you 100% on the Cadillac door handles Randy. Technology for technologies sake. As a Design Engineering Director, we recognize it as a Marketing game of "one-ups-manship". Unfortunately, the robust engineering, consumer acceptance, cost containment, and durability are often overlooked in an effort to sell a more "feature-rich" or "high profile" product than the competition. Not only in cars but other consumer durable goods. Advances in technology are important but at what cost Cadillac? GM's revolving door of leadership continues to fail to learn from its past. Many other companies fail customers for different reasons, but often because of their own egos.

[@DanT271]

That VW van is rare to me I have never seen one before and yes the electronic locks/door handles are a borderline liability in my opinion no matter the level of “luxury “ there has to be a limit

[@tomtheraton3058]

VW transporter/multivan was popular in Europe most diesel

[@KentTeffeteller]

The VW European is rare due to being the last link to the Microbus. And the Campmobile. The Routan is a rebadged Dodge Caravan!

[@MrKokspang]

You remove a cover on the door handle and you can use the emergency key that is in the key fob to open the door

[@soshadetree6959]

Bro I completely agree with you on the Escalade I worked at a GM dealer with those things first came out and the 600 D was awesome sold for 125,000 came back three days later bad transmission

[@Natesgarage123]

Love the copart walk around gives me something to watch well I recover from back surgery

[@Gr8thxAlot]

This is why I drive an old Honda. The entire car is made of tried and true technologies. I brought my kids home from the hospital in it after they were born. They'll probably drive it to college. (We're getting close.)

[@Randomeris1]

The t4 van is extremely rare in the states, now it has also become very rare even here in Europe. Diesels 2.5 tdi and are running to this day, given the fact that the van in question hasn't rusted into oblivion

[@alfredritcher]

I understand your love of cars i spent 30 years as a toyota master tech i am now retired and still love cars

[@jwjones91]

Yeah that Escalade has the 3.0 Diesel not the 6.2. the 600D is what gives it away.

[@42luke93]

I like the prior generation a lot better because it’s a mix of old and new tech. With this one, they modernized everything.

[@chiefearnest1450]

Agreed

[@kiksandgeerz24]

The Escalade and all Cadillacs has covered key holes at end of driver door handle. I have a 2013 XTS premium, and recently had alternator and battery issues that locked me out, but these vehicles has secret key holes and I was able to unlock my doors easy.

[@Businessman2231]

I hear you about the Escalade I have one a 2021 just like the one you showed and yea sometimes i do want to trade it in but for a dead battery on the door handle their is a key but to get the cap off their is a little slit under the door handle then the cap comes off

[@robertclubs9908]

Thanks for your update. BROTHER YOU NEED TO TAKE IT EASY YOU ARE WORKING TO Hard lately. Would love to see more from your Uncles House.

[@elihernandez330]

I hate the electronic handles in my 2021 escalade, they don't even work properly most of the time but the dealer says it's normal. When i push the button in and quickly pull and not let go of the button the door will open a bit but lock in the middle area and i have to depress and press again to get it to release so i can open the door. The dealer said that i was opening the door "too fast" even though I'm opening it perfectly normal and that i need to press the button and wait a second before pulling the handle. What a damn joke.

[@Stefan7020]

7:06 I see them everywhere in Germany, T3/T4, the 1.9 TDI they run forever The V6 are really good as well. A stolen Cat will Total these here in Germany 19:00 That is an easy fix, good quick Flip. 23:38 RIP little Motor 🤣

[@verderriscursey]

If I'm not mistaken I saw a 600D badge on the back of that Escalade. I think that's the diesel engine.

[@aaronlane8276]

that means it has the Duramax Diesel in it

[@donk7978]

My wife and I bought a brand new, just off of the transport rolling parking lot , PT Cruiser back in 2002. It had the woodgrain on the sides. My wife absolutely loved that car and stated PT stands for Pretty Tank. Yes, the head gasket was replaced under warranty, and I replaced the control arm bushings out of warranty, but it was a nice looking car. You either love them or hate them.

[@ituC1008]

As someone who lives in a country where we don't get these cars(Escalade), I really envy the USA citizens. This has been my dream car since the 2003 model. I love the fact that it can adapt to any driver's personality.

[@davidkucher5.0Coy]

Keep up the great work Randy, can't get enough. 😎👌👍

[@peterkwok9608]

Congrats of your weight loss Randy 😎😎👍👍

[@hatps]

still enjoying your videos BTW, been watching since the Uber days.

[@waynek921]

Well done Randy. I Always thought that you were very informative and had good content. Keep it up.

[@andrewtamkin2511]

had a eurovan. Tranmissions have issues and timing chains stretch. Cam phasers are now absolite. otherwise that they are great. make sure you got big pockets. magnaflow make cats that you can get for 500 bucks. I know these things like the back of my hand. Its the old GOLF GTI VR6 motor. not that bad.

[@charlesking1244]

Good Coverage On These Randy, That Volkswagen Eurovan Is Quite The Collectors Item, Cool Van, It’s Got The 201 HP, 24-Valve 2.8L VR6 (Not A W-6 LoL) New Cat, Give Her Some Love, It’ll Sell Quickly..

[@FiveWaveMedia]

I never knew the eurovan had a VR6. Those are good motors and sound pretty good if the exhaust is done right. It’ll be Interesting content if you decide to pick it up.

[@SH-di8im]

I have a 2003 GMC Dinali pick up truck that is four wheel steer I love that thing but unfortunately. Being in Pennsylvania, it is rusting out pretty fast.

[@nathankim7664]

I'd bid on the Volkswagen van for sure! No matter the condition, there's always someone paying top dollar for these. Even if it's an '03, you'll still be able to get what you're asking for. It's a good investment!

[@michaelcrockette8694]

love the way Randy asks and answers the questions and observations that he thinks the viewers are thinking. (e.g. moving the Bimmer back and forth).😂 with the Charger, some folks r not into the speed and just like the style and in some cases maybe can’t afford the extra insurance that a Hemi brings.

[@ppal19812]

Randy 🤔14:00 How? The alternator was shot on that VW. The battery light was on the whole time you were running it.

[@Frossyt]

The 4 wheel steering that your looking for would be like the older seirra denali pick up truck. The 02 to 06 body style. I think the one that I saw on your video was white. But its a sierra denali. The bedside by the wheels will look like it has kinda of a wide body but it’s not. It’s basically like little bit bigger hips.

[@Powersproductions130]

One of those was on the lot a few episodes back and he walked right passed it. 😑 Can’t miss it, over cab lights on a non-dually truck and the small rear fender flares. It was pewter colored.

[@Frossyt]

@@Powersproductions130 yup. It’s like it has wider hips. I had a black one and idk why I sold it.

[@Powersproductions130]

@@Frossyt I would love to buy one someday, they pop up every once in a while on marketplace, just worried about that mechanism that does the rear steer. I heard they don’t make the part anymore.

[@i_run_far1132]

Congrats on losing some weight. Why do I watch all your videos, you are a cool dude and I enjoy your commentary. Please don’t stop pumping out these videos. Other channels I skip through but yours I play all the way through. Toyota content is always appreciated. 😊

[@maverickflint1991]

Those VW vans are rare.😊👍

[@mahatma171]

I am a Cadillac FAN and I would never buy that Escalade. I’d buy that Nav you drove last week before I drop $100k on that. You’re absolutely right about the handles. It is dumb and unnecessary.

[@AVC-Works]

That VW Eurovan VR6!!! I love it!

[@layinlow1648]

Randy the awd steering was sitting beside the res Ford ranger @18:04 of the cadillac brougham as the thumb nail!!

[@michaelcoffey7362]

Cool, electric door handles are crazy !!

[@roccoborsini9731]

Randy that Escalade was a diesel not the 6.2 It had the 600d badge I gotta say I’d have a Denali over an Escalade

[@hudsonwade1089]

My family had an escalade as a rental a few days ago, and those door handles are actually harder to open than normal ones. Sometimes, you hit the button wrong and it doesn't open on the first try.

[@tayweezy]

The Champ is here

[@PhoenixTheFireBird2121]

3:23 i have a honda pilot just like that and i would say its just as good as the escilade for the price, sure the escilade is probably more luxurious and looks nicer but you can find a maxed model of the honda pilot for like $5k-$7k, you get some nice things like heated seats and a nice sound system with a subwoofer stock.

[@AliAl-Mansuri-u4w]

Hi Randy, just to let you know you’re the best KZbinr ever

[@michaelsteinbach]

The cap comes off the end of that escalade door handle. There's a keyhole behind it.

[@benlee6500]

Love the look of the Escalade

[@Oklawolf]

Congrats on the weight loss! Hope it stays a little cooler for you (and Santa) a while longer.

[@satiro22]

The reason for electronic door handles is security. But the thieves are adapting and now they have frequency scanners, so… You might be better with old fashion handles

[@Mane_ea]

Adapting to breaking a window . Wow

[@isaaccastro5866]

There’s something called flipper zero and im sure they can be opened easily with that

[@batmanlives6456]

As with all new GM products The new ones are junk ! Give me an older one any day! It’s tragic to see a car company fall so far !

[@redlightingwolf1985]

The German engineers Volkswagen , Audi , AMG Mercedes-Benz , Porsche , Bentley, Rolls-Royce , Audi is known innovation it comes to making their own vehicle it's the same thing with Mercedes Benz the Germans always stayed ahead of technology similar to the Chinese and Japanese automakers, it makes you appreciate the older vehicles are still on the road that's why we should try to salvage them and take care of them, I will take a 2002 GMC Yukon Denali XLT any day.

[@howardgore9807]

I'm feeling you on putting rims on a late model car. I see it all the time & you put a exhaust on a V6. Good for you on letting go of the fast food 👌

[@brianhayes7618]

I agree with you on the electric doors. Not safe or convenient

[@kashsres1064]

Hey Randy if you ever find a decent 16 and up Lexus ES350 or an Infiniti Q60 I want to come get it, I live in north Texas.

[@MizushimaNaomiz]

I really like the tecnology that it's comming... but I hate electronic door handles. The first thing that it can happened it's that you would think that I would come out like a normal door handle but it doesn't and you would be absolutely confused. And the second thing it's exacly what you said. Even with emergency openers, nothing beats the normal handles, basically a 99% chance of opening.

[@PedroTRamos1]

The conspiracy theorist in me say its by design. In the future if they don´t want you to get in your car for any reason, electric door handles they can simply lock from a far are the way to do it.

[@mikesharp8653]

I agree with you 100% on the newer Escalades. That said, great walk through.

[@lonemountain3049]

i love the interior of the 2015 cadillacs, now i feel they have gone very modern and futuristic, that does not look good on a suv imo

[@miked7350]

I had a New 2018 Escalade Triple Black, on costly special order factory rims. What an incredible piece of junk, from the transmission to 3 blown displays which controls everything (Thank God still under warranty) drove the dealer's Escalade more than I drove mine while in for service. Sold it before it warranty expired and NEVER looked back!

[@julie-og4lu]

I agree with the safety hazard . I love the key lock open and ignition. All though push button is ok. That's junk. I'd love to have a regular door handle.

[@rudypernas7962]

you are soooo rite randy that door system is so dum i will never get a car like that is not safe just like you said about the mall im with you 100%

[@brianbartlett7313]

The 4 wheel sreer Sierra was in the video that had the old school cadillac as the thumbnail. The Sierra was right next to the red ranger you were looking at.

[@davidlittle4971]

Enjoy the videos dude ,keep them coming 👍👍👍

[@loganlovescarsandmotorcycles]

I was playing with build and price on the Dodge website. The problem with the V8 is they all including the 6.4 ( non supercharged) have cylinder deactivation.

[@uo2230]

I was born in the 50s. I like the door handles that you press with your thumb. LOL.

[@jadenbright3854]

Funnily enough, that Escalade is actually a 3.0 diesel as denoted by the “D” next to the 600 badge on the liftgate, doesn’t solve the electrical problems though

[@toyotaprius77]

And we never know if these diesel engines will last because people don't put to many miles on a luxury car

[@longbeachcalifornia847]

I think I like manual door handles on the vehicle so if the battery dies you can still open the doors with no problem technology

[@hatps]

there is a way to open the Cadillac escalade with out power, but you do need a key, to the very right and underneath the door handle there is a small opening, using the key to pop off the cover and there is is key cylinder exposed

[@marksmith8928]

Does anyone know if that Caddy has an electric hood release as well? Some vehicles do. The ultimate irony if the battery is located under the hood.

[@bren70ssss94]

Good for you dude , look after your body and it'll look after you 😊

[@jbq1000]

the right channel for car enthusiasts

[@tonymolineiro554]

Agreed ✔️✊ safety first!!! Not a door lock!!!! Over kill!! 👍👍👍

[@Powersproductions130]

Haha he saw my comment. You were mentioning how overheated you were. I think there was a wrecked black Colorado by it and the Red Ford ranger was next to it.

[@versansky75]

Totally agree about the electric doors. Why have something with electric doors if you can't get into them when the battery dies? And did that Escalade have air ride suspension? It looked kind of low to the ground.

[@steveosgood9182]

I wish my 2004 Escalade had less electronics on it . At 60,000 miles the AC blend doors went out and it's 1500.00 just for those little doors with servo motors. The electronic module under the seat goes out and sends the seat into the steering wheel. The auto leveling suspension goes out and it's 2000.00. The fix for that is to install regular shocks that work well enough. Just give me 1970s tech. Old school AC that I control with levers on the control panel. PS, PB are needed. If one must have electronic gadgets, get a Lexus

[@imablessyouup2517]

RANDYYY!!! Id like to see if you can find a hyundai Equss for the channel i thinknit would be great.. compare it to your s550

[@BadBrad23]

That is a Eurovan weekender list price 27k That has an Audi V6 engine in it. My step uncle had one that was the pop top one and his wife wrecked and totalled it and he was so mad he divorced her over it. People will fight over that weekender. I have only seen one of them and that was way back......

[@bigphat200]

I work for a car rental co. We get the newest greatest cars on a regular basis. Its true for everything from GM, Ford Toyota all of them. Some more then others. Our cars come off the truck with 2 - 3 miles on them...already broken. there very cool but very annoying

[@dutchy213]

7:11 those are very rare. I’ve seen two in my in New Jersey

[@worldhello1234]

@3:12 If a battery is that degraded, you would have know beforehand in a barge like this with tons of electronic gizmos. It is possible but not that likely if the person is not completely ignorant. In worst case scenario that person has no clue about the emergency procedure and has a moment of maximum inconvenience.

[@marklowther8792]

If it's not broken, does it need to be fixed/improved?

[@vladizlatko]

I love your videos bud, awesome content and you make me laugh every time I watch them. We share the same passion and am really happy for you. Keep up the good work 👍🏼🎉

[@danielkern1110]

Hey Randy, I love today’s video. Can’t wait to see you next one. I hope you’re having a good day. Talk to you later man

[@taunusv4power]

It reminds me of one of my teachers at UTI. He was a Cadillac tech back in the 80s and 90s and he taught us to charge for everything and try to drain the client's wallet, i think of him as a scumbag, however there was an ex toyota tech and a regular ex mechanic and told us stories on how you have to treat well and not rip off anyone, just being honest. That's why i don't like dealing with GM, their mindset is like that unfortunately

[@NoName-ws1uq]

Just wanted to point something out on the Honda pilot that I were messing with next to the Escalade that sound is the beeping that the instrument cluster makes when the engine is off the door is open and your headlights of some sort are on rather it be the daytime running lights or ur headlights it will kill the battery in 3 hours or less not that it’s worth it I mean one wheel is one way the other is another 💀

[@HarleyBadger]

Those headlights will go off 15 seconds after you close the door. Actually can see that in the video, the headlights turn off shortly after he moves to the front of the Pilot.

[@BennyTriad]

Why are we talking about the 6.2 that looks like a diesel . Hailed on , rained in , junk ?

[@michaeldilorenzo8464]

I 100% agree with you about having manual door handles. Power door handles are the dumbest thing I have seen including power trunk/hatch releases.

[@markrudolph683]

Can't pay, don't play!! Key is in remote and pop out door handle bezel

[@Jonny2by4]

That E93 is definitely a good flip. Also ECS Tuning is just a parts company for BMWs, similar to FCP

[@alexmoore5771]

The 4ws was on 02-05 fullsize trucks along with suburban 2500's

[@williamm.vazquez8801]

Really Like That Eurovan

[@coreyverrett8117]

I wanna say the black GMC Sierra Denali with the Quadra steer was by a red ext cab Ford ranger

[@rustyshackleford1687]

What’s the story with the off limits section? I saw a 1950s something over there that would be fascinating to see more of.

[@Mitchell.Is.De.Naam.]

Probably those vehicles still need to be registered at Copart and documented.

[@malikdigger4544]

Randy done find another camper van this time 03 Vw Eurovan which luv yea might need a small amount of tlc but don't find those too much & yes agree I'd take Charger Daytona any day instead of 3.5 or .2.7 engine but red V6 Charger does look clean