| With the birth of the first Escalade in 1999, | | | | owners have shaped and transformed their |
| General Motors provided a luxury Sport Utility | | | | factory models to suit their own tastes and style. |
| Vehicle through their popular Cadillac model. The | | | | A common upgrade on SUVs is to add larger |
| interest in SUVs has increased since the late 90s | | | | wheels or chrome rims. Some exchange their |
| with consumers searching for intriguing full size, | | | | factory engine for one that is equipped for racing. |
| higher end selections. The 2003 Cadillac Escalade | | | | One of the more popular customizations is to |
| came a long way from the basic model, | | | | choose a custom paint color or add visual detail to |
| successfully competing against rivals in the | | | | the body. This allows car owners to fully express |
| German and Japanese SUV market.The growing | | | | themselves through their vehicle.When considering |
| concerns of an effected environment, as well as | | | | the purchase of an SUV, you will find three |
| the gas guzzling nature of a sport utility vehicle | | | | different choices that were introduced in the 2003 |
| makes some shy away from the thought of | | | | Cadillac Escalade. Each model possesses an appeal |
| purchasing an Escalade. This has not stopped well | | | | that usually attracts a certain type of customer. |
| known personalities from jumping on the band | | | | There is the standard Escalade Wagon option, as |
| wagon. Not only can they afford the expensive | | | | well as the Escalade EXT Pick Up Truck. One of |
| cost to maintain and fix these SUVs, but use | | | | the more expensive choices is the Escalade ESV, |
| these vehicles to make a trendy fashion | | | | which features a lengthy base.2003 Cadillac |
| statement.A Definite Status SymbolThe | | | | Escalade UpgradesLike all car models, General |
| ownership of a Cadillac Escalade has become | | | | Motors is constantly tweaking their line of vehicles |
| something of a status symbol throughout the | | | | to push the envelope within the car industry. This |
| years. They are showcased within music videos | | | | was seen in some of the improvements made |
| to denote wealth and flashiness. Movie stars and | | | | within the 2003 Escalade product line. Some of |
| other celebrities, such as Paris Hilton own one in | | | | the features attached to this vehicle include Rear |
| their personal collection of cars. The Escalade | | | | Wheel Drive; power assisted pedals; an improved |
| model is also quite popular among athletes. Former | | | | 4 Wheel system; as well as 5.3L V8 or High |
| Golden State Warrior player, Chris Mills prefers | | | | Output Vortec 6000 V8 engines. In 2003, the |
| the design of this particular SUV, which was also | | | | EXT Pick Up Truck was introduced to the public. |
| purchased by more than five of his fellow | | | | It gave consumers the ability to accommodate a |
| teammates. Top draft picks from an array of | | | | total of five people and featured the convenience |
| NFL teams have acquired a Cadillac Escalade with | | | | of four doors. This model also provided a High |
| their newfound wealth. Besides on the road, this | | | | Output 6.0L engine as a standard. It will be |
| popular model also appears in various movies, | | | | interesting to see some of the other |
| commercials and music videos.Customizing Your | | | | improvements that come out in future |
| VehicleA popular trend in today's society (in | | | | models.Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre |
| regards to cars) is personal customization. Car | | | | Florida. |