The 2011 Cadillac Escalade I purchased was the best car purchase I ever had. I absolutely adored how it looked; so sleep and black, all glossed up in the night lights of Chicago. It is so beautiful, and it is a powerhorse of a car. Sure, the gas mileage is poor, but I knew that going into the dealership. I can afford the car, I can afford the gas, right? The sound system is such a bonus too; booming bass for my favorite rap artists to jam out to. The rearview camera is great too to make parking easy; since it is so large a mass, parking can be a little bit difficult. This car's acceleration is great for its size, and the brakes work so well; it really is a safe car. Still, buckle up! Overall it is very reliable; I have not had to take it into a shop for more than oil!