1983 Cadillac Seville Elegante review from North America
"A fantastic boat anchor!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Engine blew.
Power window motor quit.
Engine #2 - Had to replace leaking intake manifold gaskets.
Alternator.
Water Pump.
Engine blew again.
General comments?
This Cadillac was one of the nicest looking cars to come out of the 80's next to the Buick Riviera. Looking being the operative word because the car couldn't pull your hat off in a wind storm. Who in their right mind would even consider putting a 252 ci, 125hp engine in a 3800+ pound car? I can't imagine why I couldn't keep engines in it.
As far as the ride quality and reliability of the gadgetry, this car was excellent, but mechanicly it seemed like everything else was some sort of afterthought. Even something so simple as the water pump - to change it everything between the grille and the engine block HAS to come off.
The first year of this style of Seville was 1980 and probably the best of the 7 years the car was built. It had a 390ci engine which would have been just perfect in this car. You would actually be able to drive it on the highway without fear of being run over by an old lady in a Firefly.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 1989 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1995 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.1 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 85000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 125000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Camaro |
| Date of Entry | 11th August, 2002 |