Was Buying A Wrecked Non-Running Cadillac Escalade A Good Choice?

[@BadaBing.UCF30]

I love the GMT800 Escalades, such a timeless truck in my opinion.

[@omarzowila]

They look pretty good, especially when you get one in Riptide Blue with the Platinum Trim

[@saabkyle04]

Same here, I'm a big fan

[@mowenreal]

The esv and exts were always my favorite

[@alexsavoie3963]

All gm trucks from 99-07 were awesome

[@RPG4meRS]

Thats a SUV not a truck

[@Daconthocon78]

One of the best generations of gm trucks in my mind and I still see many of them on the road regardless of the condition.

[@MinecraftPro97k]

The second gen Escalades always remind me of big SUV's for famous people. I always love them

[@davoid96]

In the early 2000s they were popular with celebrities

[@MinecraftPro97k]

@@davoid96 I really miss that

[@RPD91]

7:37 that ignition sound and the rumble that followed reminded me of my college years back when I drove a 2005 GMC Yukon. I need to get myself one of those GMT800 trucks. They are fun to drive.

[@saabkyle04]

Yes they are, comfortable too!

[@andrewmattera6205]

i work for a company that has a contract from Delphi (now aptiv) to refurbish these clusters and the radios. i've seen these orders for 2002-2006 escalades go out with 500k miles on them. having owned two of these, i can see why, they're fantastic vehicles

[@user-jz3pn5gq6y]

ᎷᎬᏚᏚᎪᏩᎬ ᎷᎬ....💬

[@nnmodeler1999]

Having owned 8 of the GMT800 platforms. They are wonderful vehicles and are extremely easy to maintain and keep going for 300-400k miles. If I ever need a reliable driver or a workhorse I go looking for an older GMT800 either truck or SUV. Can’t beat them for there value and reliability.

[@saabkyle04]

You got that right!

[@MatthewJensen-ub8xw]

It astounds me. They’re almost 25 years old and they’re still as reliable as they were when they were new. Truly fantastic trucks.

[@jmoore4156]

The GMT800 trucks and SUVs are some of my favorites! If the important parts are still good, I look forward to what you do with them moving forward!

[@kksome10]

Nice truck always wanted one can’t help but feel still sorry for the poor truck I know you’ll do great things with it but a part of me kind of wishes you would bring it back to its former glory. I’ve always appreciated amount of respect you have for vehicles especially if certain vintages

[@saabkyle04]

Unfortunately it's worth more in parts than it would ever be if you spent the thousands of dollars to fix it and restore it. It'd be a rabbit hole you'd never be able to climb out of.

[@kksome10]

@@saabkyle04 I definitely understand and appreciate that. Im sure it will serve you well with all your parts needs, look forward to future content. Ive watched and appreciated your videos for a very long time! :)

[@saabkyle04]

Thanks buddy!

[@korn111685]

I have a 2011 2500 suburban, the 6.0 is an impressive engine. 10mpg towing, 13.1 mixed, 16.5 ish Hwy. super reliable.

[@andrewmattera6205]

i miss my 05 escalade ext, it rotted away from ma, ct, and ny salt, if you have one off these, keep it clean after they salt the roads

[@hkm_865]

We all knew that ole 6.0 was gunna dial right to life

[@lucascarreviews]

This was such a fun video! I miss the reviews, but I love this series! Keep it up dude.

[@omarzowila]

Who else remembers when Kyle did a video of a 2004 Cadillac Escalade from All City Auto Sales in Indian Trail, North Carolina?

[@randomuser353]

I do

[@saabkyle04]

Man those were the days!

[@randomuser353]

Your one of my favorite youtubers and the cars you reviewed on your channel are awesome! My favorite videos from you is the 2004 Cadillac Escalade review video and the 2015 Cadillac Escalade review. Good stuff bro!👍

[@saabkyle04]

Thanks buddy!

[@k.a.d.msrt8326]

I'd just rebuild the front end. I just picked up qn 04 from a buddy for 300$ been driving it daily! It's got the 6.0 in it too. Also love your squarebody suburban. I own one myself along with a chrysler 300 srt8.

[@TheGraduateApple]

Its crazy to think 10 years ago you reviewed a common silver one, and now you fully own a rarer color one [2nd gen escalade], lucky lol

[@user-jz3pn5gq6y]

ᎷᎬᏚᏚᎪᏩᎬ ᎷᎬ....💬

[@gagespanny3166]

I think you should rebuild it. Would be good content and saving one of the best suv made.

[@user-jz3pn5gq6y]

ᎷᎬᏚᏚᎪᏩᎬ ᎷᎬ....💬

[@reuvenlloyd6769]

Love my 6.0 05 esv. Bulletproof.

[@justsomerandomguy4269]

Shame it’s getting parted out but the way it looks it probably has severe frame damage so it’s probably better. And there’s so many great parts that are gonna help out other Escalade owners as well. Interestingly I’ve never seen that generation of Escalade over here in Germany. I’ve seen a few newer ones but never this one. Recently someone who owned a Tahoe here also got in a wreck and now it’s totaled due to how expensive parts are to ship over here. Always a shame for these cars.

[@user-jz3pn5gq6y]

ᎷᎬᏚᏚᎪᏩᎬ ᎷᎬ....💬

[@justmy2cents_]

Heck my 05' Denali Envoy XL has the same basic set-up inside & out! Same engine,trans, steering wheel control,radio,a/c controls,GM shared a lot of bin parts to save money! Love my 2 Envoys,wish GM would bring it back!!!

[@saabkyle04]

They were definitely doing some badge engineering back then, but they were still awesome nonetheless. I'll always have a soft spot for them!

[@user-jz3pn5gq6y]

ᎷᎬᏚᏚᎪᏩᎬ ᎷᎬ....💬 ..

[@kobra6660]

You could also buy a suburban and switch out the front and rear ends and still get the same result

[@FlyEaglesFly19111]

The JD took right quick work of that front end. Worked like a dream! Well now its your to play with. Stay safe and be well.

[@saabkyle04]

Thanks pal, you as well!

[@NateOnThe-Radio]

At least the good part is you got it working again! Possibly, you could do a DIY project on it if you really wanted to, but I think using the parts would be a great idea

[@saabkyle04]

Yeah it's not worth fixing, the powertrain will get good use though!

[@FurbyFan-bx5bd]

Holy crap! I can't believe that damaged Escalade still runs, that needs to go to a repair shop to be fixed!

[@saabkyle04]

It's being used for parts, we need the powertrain

[@FurbyFan-bx5bd]

Yessir!!!!

[@audimanao]

Hey Kyle, parts like interior trim and exterior trim like the roof rack etc go for big money now a days. You will definitely make back the money you bought this for just on the cosmetic parts alone.

[@saabkyle04]

That's what I was thinking after I started doing some digging the other day. Looking forward to messing around with it some point soon!

[@Pierson116]

Even the seats are expensive as hell, the ones in this are in good shape so those will definitely sell.

[@jaybuggie12]

Great vid kyle! Glad to still see you on here after all theses years

[@user-jz3pn5gq6y]

ᎷᎬᏚᏚᎪᏩᎬ ᎷᎬ....💬

[@dexburwell]

The tractor “pulls” made for great memes….. awesome score ! Lots of “expensive” caddy parts ….Great engine/trans combo also .

[@saabkyle04]

You got that right!

[@joetrippi1603]

So much for salvaging the right headlight

[@samsquires2877]

Yep can’t fix stupid.

[@saabkyle04]

LOL, you're seriously mad about that? It's not even a factory headlight. It literally fell out as the mounting tabs were broken, but I guess you can't know everything from a video...

[@joetrippi1603]

@@saabkyle04 By no means I’m I mad…..it’s entertainment….thought it was a vehicle that will generate income from selling its parts…

[@kylepeters6297]

The tractor ripping apart the front end was hilarious.

[@NEONPARADlSE]

This is my favorite generation of Escalade! Such an iconic car for those of us who were growing up during the mid 2000s.

[@saabkyle04]

Dude that's the truth, I'm still a fan to this day!

[@NFSMAN50]

This was the SUV that was huge in the hip hop scene in the early to mid 2000s. Great suvs!!!

[@justinunger38]

@@saabkyle04 Unfornelty only to make this road worthy you would need a frame machine to work rebuild this thing

[@barerdrew0630]

@@saabkyle04 Hi! How's it going?

[@saabkyle04]

No, not even close...

[@dave11686]

Gotta love the LS V8!

[@christophertibbitts5636]

Did not expect it to turn over right away. How awesome is that! Thanks for the video, Kyle. Good to see you're doing well.

[@saabkyle04]

Me too! I was hoping nothing ended up being wrong with it, made me feel better about the whole deal!

[@matthewjensen9550]

That’s the wild thing about the GMT800 trucks. They could sit in a field for 20 years, put a fresh battery in it, and I bet you it would crank and fire up like it ran yesterday

[@christophertibbitts5636]

@@matthewjensen9550 Oh absolutely. I love how reliable this platform is. My family had a '99 Suburban and we ran it into the ground. Safe and reliable family transport for a long time.

[@tedpitts3201]

Now that is totally awesome i hope it will be a rebuild on that totally awesome vehicle

[@saabkyle04]

Like I said, we bought it for parts and the powertrain, it's not worth fixing this significance of damage.

[@gerredstallings465]

I like the year of the Cadillac Escalade nice SUV my grandpa tarry had a 2007 up until it was wrecked I think the paint was a dark red came with 22 inch wheels

[@TheCam2363]

I just watched the legit street cars Cadillac episode and saw this and thought you bought his😂😂 but still awesome!

[@TheBigNate505]

Interesting coincidence to say the least

[@saabkyle04]

That's awesome hahaha

[@jaredthegeneralmotorscarguy.]

Unfortunately all 4 wheels are missing the hub caps.

[@MxGRhythmlModsMusicGamingl]

I have two Denali xl 6 liters fully loaded. one of them is white was my first and my daily done a little tasteful cosmetic mods but the other red one had one owner clean title no rust I done nothing but engine and transmission work. it's a fast SUV 200 shot of nitrous dbc swap 102 mm throttle body and intake manifold 3700 stall and a Brian Tooley cam.

[@user-jz3pn5gq6y]

ᎷᎬᏚᏚᎪᏩᎬ ᎷᎬ....💬

[@fazerainbow5674]

awsome video kyle that was quite a fun time pulling with the tracter lol and i am suprised that the car still runs and shocked that no majory parts were damaged most times everything is damaged but suprised that this one isnt thumbs up and shared

[@thewhitedemon0761]

It almost looks similar to my black truck when it got hit by a train and the truck was a 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 slt zx invader and it was a nice truck until it looked like this Escalade here

[@jakewinch7811]

Fix It and flip it. If you're saying you have no frame damage it could be saved. Up in the north that's a $10,000 vehicle all day long.

[@saabkyle04]

Not near enough residual value for that to be an option. That's why we bought it, to use the powertrain and part out the rest.

[@phaetonpower]

When I think of this genereation Escalade, then I think of 50 Cent music era and NFS Underground 2 or Midnight Club 3.

[@saabkyle04]

Good times

[@luiselapostolfeliz2421]

Hi I enjoy these vids and even if nothing shines in gold when it comes to finding parts I think if the Escalade was in mint condition that would've been nice.

[@nabilmhamad9289]

I really love that pattern of throttle you do

[@user-jz3pn5gq6y]

ᎷᎬᏚᏚᎪᏩᎬ ᎷᎬ....💬

[@rogermcmillan4631]

Hey Kyle I just saw the video wow I was wondering if you're going to fix that thing up because I think it's still very drivable just needs a bit of work and it'll be good as new

[@saabkyle04]

Not fixing it up, bought it for the powertrain

[@rogermcmillan4631]

@@saabkyle04 I understand okay I hope you get good price out of that

[@LEGOCAMARO]

I just got a engine from a 06 Cadillac with the 6.0 high output lq9 I swapped it out with the lq4 in my hummer

[@alisaleh2509]

One of best SUV ever made

[@DaRealRoachDoggJr]

I look very forward to seeing this becoming a series like what you did to the Jimmy if I recall

[@user-jz3pn5gq6y]

ᎷᎬᏚᏚᎪᏩᎬ ᎷᎬ....💬

[@jaredthegeneralmotorscarguy.]

Front end collision for the 2004 Cadillac Escalade.

[@fordmuscleluis9710]

I'm glad you got this wrecked Cadillac escalade for parts great great score bro

[@saabkyle04]

It was a lucky find for sure!

[@jonathanmcintire9777]

Love watching your videos!!! Such a reliable SUV!!

[@saabkyle04]

Glad you like them!

[@mikerose4250]

I have a 2006 awd 6.0 with 217k. Crazy amount of torque. Yellow lights are no match for the bang bus.

[@410aden6]

Hey everyone how’s it goin

[@adampierce3153]

Thats cool how that started up and drove

[@azadvartan8259]

The first pulling attempt was funny 🤣

[@saabkyle04]

Oh yeah lol

[@kerrylemoine3943]

Hey buddy! That's an awesome deal! I notice a truck when you drive off from garage area, I see single cab S10. I got a 1996, the same body style with the grill and everything else, expect mine is maroon. That's my daily truck. Hope you getting going one day. Take care, buddy!

[@saabkyle04]

It's supposed to be our future "shop truck" for K & J Design and Autoworx, but it needs some engine and cosmetic work. I'm not sure when we'll be able to slot it in, but that's the plan at least@

[@kerrylemoine3943]

@@saabkyle04 that's nice! Never know what in the future hold. Lol.

[@ulisessanchez7467]

Saabkyle04 my dad have a 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe GMT800 with the 4.8 liter v8 sounds just like that 5.3 with the fan clutch on is an ls model 6 passenger seats in a kicker subwoofer 🥰🥰🥰

[@Underappreciatedclassics]

That exposed cooling fan definitely makes a unique sound

[@NFSMAN50]

The official suv of an early to mid 2000s Hip Hop Artist and dealer lol. DUB CITY times, with spinners on these suvs lol. IT STARTED RIGHT UP without any problems, Yes it worth saving!!!!! GMT800 SUVS were very great and are still strong and on the road today!!

[@BadaBing.UCF30]

The official SUV of someone who never had the makings of a varsity athlete.

[@eangsyerbic6942]

My grandparents had a black 2000 Cadillac Escalade with spinners, we drove it to Florida a long long time ago, and my grandparents no longer has that Escalade anymore 😔

[@jaredthegeneralmotorscarguy.]

Slow Motion Replay WOW!

[@kevstar2336]

It looks pretty banged up!

[@saabkyle04]

Took a good hit for sure

[@rocky7097]

Personally, I would fix the Escalade. Throw some badass headlights and taillights on it and some bigger wheels, then sell it

[@saabkyle04]

It's not worth it when you factor in the collision parts, bodywork and everything else that's broken/wrong.

[@miguelmartinez-j3705]

The escalade is still nice.

[@shawncummings2359]

I think you should save the engine and transmission to put in a Tahoe or suburban. The engine and transmission still seem good.

[@TD-il6ju]

Do you think this rides better than the ESV Escalade? I’ve wondered about this for years

[@andrewmiller120]

Awesome video Kyle!

[@user-jz3pn5gq6y]

ᎷᎬᏚᏚᎪᏩᎬ ᎷᎬ....💬

[@KillaCamm]

Nothing can beat the LQ9 block

[@randomuser353]

I want this as my first car when I turn 18🚗

[@jakeschreiner9398]

GM doesn’t make em like this anymore. I’m hanging onto my 2005 Yukon forever.

[@saabkyle04]

Good and "simple", things nowadays are way overly complicated

[@Goldenrod636]

Why didn't the passenger airbag deploy?

[@saabkyle04]

Not sure, it might not have triggered the sensor because the impact was focused on the driver side

[@bradleymeyer9775]

I have always thought the GMT 800 Escalade, Yukon Denali, Suburban 2500, came standard with a 6 leather V8, optional on the pickups and other GMT 800 vehicles.

[@97336cf]

For a few years the escalade came standard with a 5.3 in the 2wd models

[@christophervichiola7044]

In this video i just saw a squarebody suburban suv 1500 or 2500 gmc or chevy

[@thegmguy1]

Hey Kyle are you gonna sell any parts? If so how can I get in contact with you? I’m interested in the mirrors for my Sierra Denali Quadrasteer.

[@user-jz3pn5gq6y]

ᎷᎬᏚᏚᎪᏩᎬ ᎷᎬ....💬

[@watchmylesgo3693]

Can you do a video starting up all your cars in one video cold start

[@fanficrulez]

Wonder if the black s10 in the background is a future project

[@saabkyle04]

It's supposed to be our future "shop truck" for K & J Design and Autoworx, but it needs some engine and cosmetic work. It's a possibility for the future, but not at the moment.

[@danielb-c9100]

Is can you do a review of a 2005 escalade platinum

[@omarzowila]

It might not be really easy for him to find one of these in good condition because these things are used and abused

[@robwebster1098]

It's funny, legit street cars video was his wrecked escalade and him buying a new one. When I glanced at the thumbnail I swore that Kyle had bought the wrecked one

[@saabkyle04]

Some others have mentioned that video/channel too, I'll have to check it out!

[@user-jz3pn5gq6y]

ᎷᎬᏚᏚᎪᏩᎬ ᎷᎬ....💬

[@davoid96]

These trucks are so tough

[@user-jz3pn5gq6y]

ᎷᎬᏚᏚᎪᏩᎬ ᎷᎬ....💬

[@theramquest4advanture.]

Could make a dune buggy out of it and drive it around your farm. I have an old parts van that I do that but now I don't want to use the thing for parts just cool to drive it like a big go cart. Anyways cool video and will keep watching, so keep up the good work.

[@user-jz3pn5gq6y]

ᎷᎬᏚᏚᎪᏩᎬ ᎷᎬ....💬

[@internet_hitman]

You bought this truck because it’s your dream truck in 2004

[@joealex65]

Can never be road worthy? Nah, i've seen cars come back from worse, is not that bad, but being so cheap is not worth fixing 😅 But it's a good find after all!

[@user-jz3pn5gq6y]

ᎷᎬᏚᏚᎪᏩᎬ ᎷᎬ....💬

[@PHope-sl4nj]

Kyle. Safety Is Very Important.

[@saabkyle04]

Yeah it is

[@pduffy83usa]

5.3L is a good engine!

[@erscustoms911]

I think you should find a different power plant after repairing this and selling your next project would be paid for!

[@saabkyle04]

I don't know why so many people are for fixing it. There's so many other issues that people are not factoring in between sourcing parts (not just with the front end) and the bodywork and interior work. The value is not there.

[@audimanao]

Great video! I’m excited for more content!

[@Faisal_17189]

Omg how did you break when its running thats amazing. Lol! Even tho saabykyle09 just dont like beeping i like beeping is this gmc or Chevrolet tell me

[@1uptopmontana207]

Looks clean, Should of rebuilt it

[@wesleyd4310]

Love it! Definitely could be saved

[@andrewmattera6205]

hey i recently bought a 2004 escalade

[@chadsheppard3576]

It needs a whole new front end and airbags and it’ll be good as new again

[@javim9621]

I didn’t know Escalades came with the 5.3 I thought they were all 6.0 and awd

[@anthonybrewer45]

Good for parts

[@farandawaya-ok]

Man I winced/burst out laughing when you ripped the front off of it with the tractor! The whole time I was almost yelling "NO KYLE! WAY TOO FASSSSST!"

[@saabkyle04]

LOLOLOL

[@Guillermo-nq4dr]

r u ok Cadillac

[@AlexHernandez-gj1sf]

I need those door handles mirrors and cluster bad

[@lsxmatt]

I needs me an escalade

[@joeg.1119]

Don't part out that still a good candidate escalade to get 💯 perfect fixed!!!

[@bluecollarbuilds]

I have a scheme to swap an 8.1 vortec into my 05 Tahoe am I crazy?

[@Autisticcarguy]

my dad has a 2006 and 2003 yukon Denali

[@jaredthegeneralmotorscarguy.]

SLOW MOTION REPLAY 4:30

[@EALeathers]

Did that car happen to come from Missouri?