Mike, I have had 05 Escalade ESV Platinum for a couple years now and could not be happier. The fuel economy sucks ASS (AWD 6.0l V8), but everything else on it is perfect. Heated/cooled front and rear seats, nav, heated/cooled cupholders, sunroof, dvd player with 2 screens, all the room in the world, seating for 7 and still PLENTY of room for cargo, etc, etc...

I believe they can be had for under 20k these days.

Also, the comfort of a massive SUV is an amazing feeling.