1985 Cadillac Brougham Fleetwood D'elegence review from North America
"A pure pleasure to drive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The alternator was not working properly, which caused strange noises from some of the other components to occur even when the key was not in the ignition.
General comments?
I could not believe the impeccable condition this vehicle was in when I purchased it! The interior looks brand new and everything (power seats, antenna, reading lights, etc.) still works perfectly. As for the engine and its performance, I am impressed everytime I take it out for a spin. It has plenty of power and is one of the smoothest quietst rides I ever been in. I have heard some negative things about the HT4100, however I truly believe that it, like most other engines, will live a long and productive life if taken care of properly. This car is living proof of the quality I would expect from a Cadillac built before the 1990's.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | HT4100 V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 115000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 117000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Tempo |
| Date of Entry | 6th January, 2003 |