Anyone here drive an Escalade? - GoFuckYourself.com

Eric · 09-26-2003, 04:11 PM

I am thnking about trading my Tahoe in for an Escalade. Any comments would be appreciated.

Ross · 09-26-2003, 04:12 PM

Don't drive one, if you could get them over here I would tho.......

I think they are amazing!

Eric · 09-26-2003, 04:15 PM

yeah I feel the same way. I have wanted one for about 2 years now. With the new tax breaks for buying big cars I am seriously thinking about it. I could write off the whole fucking thing

Ross · 09-26-2003, 04:17 PM

Eric just go for it. Think about pimping in one of those things......
I think they are real nice. The roads over here are not wide enough for them tho

Mike AI · 09-26-2003, 04:20 PM

I have a suburban, a tahoe and escalade. The escalade is by far my favorite... its a great ride, worth the extra money, especially for city use ( not towing or off road) Make sure you get the GPS system - Cadilac makes the BEST GPS system out there!!

gregtx · 09-26-2003, 04:25 PM

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Originally posted by Eric_aka_RedEyes
yeah I feel the same way. I have wanted one for about 2 years now. With the new tax breaks for buying big cars I am seriously thinking about it. I could write off the whole fucking thing

check with your tax attorney or accountant on that..

unless you do something on the side like sale real estate ;)

but there is a $6K tax credit that you can take on vehicles over 6k lbs... but that loop hole is closing after this year...

GrimShawn · 09-26-2003, 04:26 PM

must be nice

Eric · 09-26-2003, 04:27 PM

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Originally posted by Mike AI
I have a suburban, a tahoe and escalade. The escalade is by far my favorite... its a great ride, worth the extra money, especially for city use ( not towing or off road) Make sure you get the GPS system - Cadilac makes the BEST GPS system out there!!

Mike that is one Phat ride man!

I went to school for geography so the GPS system is kind of a waste as I love maps and don't get lost. Odd that you say that about towing though. Cause I heard that they tow really nice. Maybe it has to do with the rims and tires you have on that bad boy.

brizzad · 09-26-2003, 04:28 PM

mike.. are those spinners?

excellent ride, btw
and yeah, lexus has the best GPS.. even if you don't need it, it's still fun to just have

GrimShawn · 09-26-2003, 04:30 PM

Look at what I drive

gregtx · 09-26-2003, 04:30 PM

Mike got all the cool rides.. must be nice to be rich!!!! and have a hot wife!!!

Eric · 09-26-2003, 04:32 PM

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Originally posted by gregtx

check with your tax attorney or accountant on that..

unless you do something on the side like sale real estate ;)

but there is a $6K tax credit that you can take on vehicles over 6k lbs... but that loop hole is closing after this year...

Not sure if you have seen this Greg...

http://www.bankrate.com/brm/itax/tax...?prodtype=itax

And this is for vehicles purchased between May 2003 and January 2005.

gregtx · 09-26-2003, 04:36 PM

intersteing read... but how do you justify 50% of your driving as "business related.. commuting does not count..

and i believe if you were to write off that amount from your 1040.. it would throw a big red flag for an audit.. in which a vehicle log would be required..

Eric · 09-26-2003, 04:42 PM

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Originally posted by gregtx
intersteing read... but how do you justify 50% of your driving as "business related.. commuting does not count..

and i believe if you were to write off that amount from your 1040.. it would throw a big red flag for an audit.. in which a vehicle log would be required..

That is not a problem at all

I take several trips a year back to southern ca to visit family. And Oh well I guess I went to visit Silvercash and Capital Bucks and FetishCash or any of the many people I know down there. Also I do a couple trips a year to the lake. Oh would you look at that I used the truck to pull my boat so I could do a photo shoot.

And keeping a vehicle log is rather easy.

Eric · 09-26-2003, 04:52 PM

BTW Greg my commute is about 2 miles

Gotta love living that close to work. Only thing better is working from home!

gregtx · 09-26-2003, 04:53 PM

lol.. have fun

ztik · 09-26-2003, 04:53 PM

I love mine

Eric · 09-26-2003, 04:54 PM

That fucking truck looks so bad ass in black too

ztik · 09-26-2003, 04:55 PM

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Originally posted by Mike AI
I have a suburban, a tahoe and escalade. The escalade is by far my favorite... its a great ride, worth the extra money, especially for city use ( not towing or off road) Make sure you get the GPS system - Cadilac makes the BEST GPS system out there!!
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Yeah, I got the navi in mine too. Its fuckin sweet, I love how that chick talks to you and tells you where you are going.

Wiseman · 09-26-2003, 04:55 PM

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Originally posted by Eric_aka_RedEyes
I am thnking about trading my Tahoe in for an Escalade. Any comments would be appreciated.

HAHAHA Eric I love you man!! So thats why I must bust your balls!

Didnt you just say in another thread that you buy houses not Cars as they just lose $$$ And now you are thinking of tradeing in your 2003 Tahoe for a new Escalade? =) =)

Tofu · 09-26-2003, 04:57 PM

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Originally posted by Eric_aka_RedEyes
That fucking truck looks so bad ass in black too

Shotgun!!!

Eric · 09-26-2003, 04:58 PM

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Originally posted by THE WISEMAN

HAHAHA Eric I love you man!! So thats why I must bust your balls!

Didnt you just say in another thread that you buy houses not Cars as they just lose $$$ And now you are thinking of tradeing in your 2003 Tahoe for a new Escalade? =) =)

Yup I did... Here is why. If I take this truck I can claim the entire thing as a write off on my taxes, not something I can do with my Tahoe cause it was bought before May of 2003. So I can take a 55k write off and based on my tax bracket that would put my over all purchase just over 30k. So you do the math homeboy!

Eric · 09-26-2003, 04:58 PM

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Originally posted by ztik

Yeah, I got the navi in mine too. Its fuckin sweet, I love how that chick talks to you and tells you where you are going.

A chick giving directions.. When has this ever been logical!?

C_U_Next_Tuesday · 09-26-2003, 04:59 PM

I test drove the escalade then climbed into a denali... was much more impressed with the denali..it almost looks identical to the escalade but can do things the "pretty " caddy cant..

I bought the denali.

If you want a pretty ride and dont want to use it for towing or off road...go for it..!

Eric · 09-26-2003, 05:03 PM

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Originally posted by C_U_Next_Tuesday
I test drove the escalade then climbed into a denali... was much more impressed with the denali..it almost looks identical to the escalade but can do things the "pretty " caddy cant..

I bought the denali.

If you want a pretty ride and dont want to use it for towing or off road...go for it..!

yeah the Denali is a nice ride too. I love it in that Pewter color

Wiseman · 09-26-2003, 05:03 PM

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Originally posted by Eric_aka_RedEyes

Yup I did... Here is why. If I take this truck I can claim the entire thing as a write off on my taxes, not something I can do with my Tahoe cause it was bought before May of 2003. So I can take a 55k write off and based on my tax bracket that would put my over all purchase just over 30k. So you do the math homeboy!

Fuck!!! I think I need to go car shopping!!!!!

Wiseman · 09-26-2003, 05:04 PM

My Tahoe is Pewter

Eric · 09-26-2003, 05:07 PM

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Originally posted by THE WISEMAN
My Tahoe is Pewter

But your are Pewterer big boy!

boneprone · 09-26-2003, 05:10 PM

what the hell is a denali?

Eric · 09-26-2003, 05:10 PM

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Originally posted by boneprone
what the hell is a denali?

It is the Yukon Denali

GrimShawn · 09-26-2003, 05:11 PM

wiseman shut up

Sosa · 09-26-2003, 05:17 PM

I have a escalade in pewter. Just got in in July. I still don't quite understand the whole write off thing with that though? I'll have to look over that again. By the way I love the ride

RichC · 09-26-2003, 05:21 PM

no spinners for me

It's a great truck though...only pic I have of it

Sosa · 09-26-2003, 05:39 PM

nice fucking viper

BradShaw · 09-26-2003, 07:57 PM

I have had 2 navigators, love them. New 2003/4 is very nice.

Test drive one, see which one you like better.

cool1g · 09-26-2003, 08:11 PM

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I still don't quite understand the whole write off thing with that though? I'll have to look over that again.

basically if you have 1099 or self-employment income that is in an industry where you need a car, you can write off up to $100K on your taxes if you buy a SUV that weighs more than 6000 pounds (gross vehicle weigh rating: really the weight + people + stuff...an BMW which weights 4850 pounds X5 qualifies too).

anyone can take the deduction - the problem will be that if you ever got audited and didn't work in a field where driving a SUV was necessary, you'd be screwed and fined and owe back taxes.

luckily i work in real estate and have outside other RE consulting income which i'll be 1099d on and i may offset that by buying an Escalade or X5.

i'd recommend you talk to an accountant to see how this write-off applies to you. its worth it to get the exact #s as to how it applies to your situation.

Mike AI · 09-26-2003, 08:15 PM

Nice Viper.... tough life!!

Greg better stay away from my wife!!

NBDesign · 09-26-2003, 08:21 PM

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Originally posted by ztik
I love mine

Not to burst you bubble... but all that is, is a Chevy Avalanche with another name on it....

Save some $$ and get the chevy...

And yes I know this for a fact... I have a buddy that works for Chevy.

Mike AI · 09-26-2003, 08:24 PM

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Originally posted by NBDesign

Not to burst you bubble... but all that is, is a Chevy Avalanche with another name on it....

Save some $$ and get the chevy...

And yes I know this for a fact... I have a buddy that works for Chevy.

Wow your buddy on the inside let you know that Cadillac is the same as Chevy?? Next you will say they are all owned by GM!!

There is no doubt that there is a $5k or so premium for being a Cadi, but the Escalade has some nice features that you cannot get in Tahoes - not even the top of the line Tahoe.

If you can afford it, go with the Escalade.

NBDesign · 09-26-2003, 08:28 PM

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Originally posted by Mike AI

Wow your buddy on the inside let you know that Cadillac is the same as Chevy?? Next you will say they are all owned by GM!!

There is no doubt that there is a $5k or so premium for being a Cadi, but the Escalade has some nice features that you cannot get in Tahoes - not even the top of the line Tahoe.

If you can afford it, go with the Escalade.

Of courset the cadi has more to it... but it's the same chassie, drive train and basicall body....

Just like Mitsubishi and dodge... The Stealth and the 3000... some minor differences.. but basically the same vehicle.

gregtx · 09-26-2003, 09:45 PM

Next someone is going to tell me the new little jaguar is nothing but a ford taurus with nice leather and a chrome cat on the hood

Mike... would never dream of it... well... maybe dream of it.. but never do it

gonna miss ya in cabo... oh well.. billy gives good reach arounds...

Mike AI · 09-26-2003, 10:03 PM

I know Billy will take good care of you!

I will see you for the Wedding!!

playa · 09-26-2003, 10:10 PM

If anything the escalade is an upgrade version of the Expedition

I just love the escalade's air conditioned seats

Mike AI · 09-26-2003, 10:14 PM

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Originally posted by playa
If anything the escalade is an upgrade version of the Expedition

I just love the escalade's air conditioned seats

What planet are you from?

Escalade is a GM product ( tahoe, denali, etc...)
Expedition is a Ford product.

Oliver Klozov · 09-27-2003, 12:26 AM

Eric,

I had a Tahoe as well and then got an Escalade, I love it, super sweet ride.

Do it dude you will be very happy, plus chicks dig the heated seats.

GPS, OnStar, fucking fast engine, sweet leather and people know what an Escalade is, not many know what a Denali is.

Plus it can tow up to 7800 lbs so go get a big boat.

quiet · 09-27-2003, 12:28 AM

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Originally posted by gregtx
Next someone is going to tell me the new little jaguar is nothing but a ford taurus with nice leather and a chrome cat on the hood

lol

Lensman · 09-27-2003, 12:29 AM

Fuck that, get a Navigator. I've got a brand new one if you want to see it Eric. It's parked in the VIP lot at work.

Lensman · 09-27-2003, 12:32 AM

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Originally posted by Mike AI
I have a suburban, a tahoe and escalade. The escalade is by far my favorite... its a great ride, worth the extra money, especially for city use ( not towing or off road) Make sure you get the GPS system - Cadilac makes the BEST GPS system out there!!

Mike, how are supposed to get thru 2 feet of fucking snow with those wheels?

brand0n · 09-27-2003, 12:38 AM

those wheels are hot to death, and if snow is a prob, move to sunny weather.. south beach fl is always nice

asuna · 09-27-2003, 07:59 PM

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Originally posted by Lensman

Mike, how are supposed to get thru 2 feet of fucking snow with those wheels?

That's what I asked myself

09-26-2003, 04:11 PM	#1
Eric Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: The Helm! Posts: 8,818	Anyone here drive an Escalade? I am thnking about trading my Tahoe in for an Escalade. Any comments would be appreciated. __________________ No One

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Eric Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: The Helm! Posts: 8,818	yeah I feel the same way. I have wanted one for about 2 years now. With the new tax breaks for buying big cars I am seriously thinking about it. I could write off the whole fucking thing __________________ No One

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Mike AI Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Elysian Fields Posts: 3,624	I have a suburban, a tahoe and escalade. The escalade is by far my favorite... its a great ride, worth the extra money, especially for city use ( not towing or off road) Make sure you get the GPS system - Cadilac makes the BEST GPS system out there!! __________________ Make big money on your Domains! Why wait 40 days to get paid with the other guys? Parked.com pays the most for your traffic, and cuts checks twice a month!

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gregtx Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,929	intersteing read... but how do you justify 50% of your driving as "business related.. commuting does not count.. and i believe if you were to write off that amount from your 1040.. it would throw a big red flag for an audit.. in which a vehicle log would be required.. __________________ Processing Partners http://www.processingpartners.com

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Ross Ik ben een aap Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Traffic Force Towers, Canada! Posts: 18,874	Don't drive one, if you could get them over here I would tho....... I think they are amazing!

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Ross Ik ben een aap Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Traffic Force Towers, Canada! Posts: 18,874	Eric just go for it. Think about pimping in one of those things...... I think they are real nice. The roads over here are not wide enough for them tho

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GrimShawn Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: BONEPRONE MANSION serving drinks! Posts: 8,120	must be nice

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brizzad holla Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: KFC Posts: 11,769	mike.. are those spinners? excellent ride, btw and yeah, lexus has the best GPS.. even if you don't need it, it's still fun to just have

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Eric Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: The Helm! Posts: 8,818	BTW Greg my commute is about 2 miles Gotta love living that close to work. Only thing better is working from home! __________________ No One

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Eric Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: The Helm! Posts: 8,818	That fucking truck looks so bad ass in black too __________________ No One

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C_U_Next_Tuesday WW4L Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: over the river and through the woods Posts: 10,581	I test drove the escalade then climbed into a denali... was much more impressed with the denali..it almost looks identical to the escalade but can do things the "pretty " caddy cant.. I bought the denali. If you want a pretty ride and dont want to use it for towing or off road...go for it..!

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Sosa In Tushy Land Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Nebraska Posts: 40,149	I have a escalade in pewter. Just got in in July. I still don't quite understand the whole write off thing with that though? I'll have to look over that again. By the way I love the ride

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Sosa In Tushy Land Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Nebraska Posts: 40,149	nice fucking viper

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Mike AI Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Elysian Fields Posts: 3,624	Nice Viper.... tough life!! Greg better stay away from my wife!! __________________ Make big money on your Domains! Why wait 40 days to get paid with the other guys? Parked.com pays the most for your traffic, and cuts checks twice a month!

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gregtx Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,929	Next someone is going to tell me the new little jaguar is nothing but a ford taurus with nice leather and a chrome cat on the hood Mike... would never dream of it... well... maybe dream of it.. but never do it gonna miss ya in cabo... oh well.. billy gives good reach arounds... __________________ Processing Partners http://www.processingpartners.com

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playa Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: atlanta, GA Posts: 6,432	If anything the escalade is an upgrade version of the Expedition I just love the escalade's air conditioned seats

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Oliver Klozov Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: San Diego, Ca. USA Posts: 629	Eric, I had a Tahoe as well and then got an Escalade, I love it, super sweet ride. Do it dude you will be very happy, plus chicks dig the heated seats. GPS, OnStar, fucking fast engine, sweet leather and people know what an Escalade is, not many know what a Denali is. Plus it can tow up to 7800 lbs so go get a big boat. __________________ Babe-Bucks.com ICQ 895-80-702 oliversgirls at gmail.com

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