A 2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT with just 1,735 miles is up for sale

Bonus points for being an increasingly rare pickup.

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Jan 20, 2025 - 10:45

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A 2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT with just 1,735 miles is up for sale

The Cadillac Escalade EXT has been dead for some time, killed off after the 2013 model year. That means it’s been two whole generations since we’ve seen such a luxury pickup. General Motors let the trademark expire in 2023, so it’s likely we won’t see a new one anytime soon.

Given their age, it’s tough to find an EXT with a lot of life left. Somehow, though, a garage queen has popped up for sale with ridiculously low miles and an equally as attractive color that isn't a shade of gray.

This Escalade EXT is a chromed bling time capsule

In Moonachie, New Jersey sits a 2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT wearing Riptide Blue Metallic paint and a gray leather interior that looks like it has never been sat in. Considering that the odometer shows just 1,735 miles, that condition is not at all surprising.

For some people, 1,735 miles amounts to a regular weekly commute. It's even rarer to see such miles in an Escalade from the northeast, with the description claiming it’s the “lowest mileage 2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT AWD you will find anywhere!” The dealer claims it’s loaded with every option imaginable, while the CarFax report reveals just one owner.

In 2005, these Escalades had standard all-wheel drive (AWD) and the 6.0-liter LQ9 V-8, which was an optional engine in Chevrolet and GMC trucks. The Escalade's V-8 produced 345 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque mated to a four-speed automatic. If properly equipped, it can tow up to 7,300 pounds.

It somehow didn't sell on Bring a Trailer

Vantage Auto, the company selling the car, tends to list cars for sale on Bring A Trailer. The 2005 Escalade EXT is no exception. It went live in October 2024 but failed to meet the reserve with a final bid of $34,000.

As of this writing, the dealer is asking $53,500 to take home what may serve well as a collectible, or a new daily to the right buyer. One could argue that’s a steal since the base MSRP in 2005 was $53,335, meaning this example essentially beats inflation.

Collectible pickup meets legendary reputation

The 6.0-liter available in this era of Escalades in 2005 was a bigger version of the Vortec V-8 engines that sat under the hood of every truck and SUV on the GMT800 platform. These gained a reputation for being essentially bulletproof engines that could rack up a ton of miles with little issues.

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Scour the classifieds for any Escalade, Tahoe, Suburban, or Yukon from the 2000s, and you’ll see examples listed with upwards of 200,000 or even 300,000 miles on the clock, making this EXT a unicorn. The only downside, as with any V-8, is fuel economy, as these achieved a rating of 12 mpg city / 16 mpg highway back then. The cost savings of buying this over a new Escalade can quickly go toward the gas bills.

Final thoughts

Although $53,500 is quite a chunk of change for this Escalade EXT, it's a vehicle with a lot to offer in terms of capability and reliability. The low mileage means whoever buys this will give it a second lease on life. You don’t even have to go to New Jersey to pick it up, as the dealer will ship it nationwide.

So, to whoever fronts the cash, we ask only that you drive it—drive it a lot.