1979 Cadillac DeVille Coupe review from North America

The original owner replaced:

- Some leather pads on the seats due to tearing.

- Driver's door power handling pad (mirror, windows, locks, seat)

I have yet to fix anything in the car.

I recently bought my first classic car 1979 Cadillac coupe De Ville for $2800. It just so happens that I am born the same year! I love it!

It has black exterior, red leather interior, all the gadgets that you would find in a new car (power seat, power windows, power locks, manual mirrors, cruise, timed delay wipers, manual climate control).

It rides just like my old car, a 1995 Ford Thunderbird V8. Although the Ford would beat this beast in a drag race, nothing beats how my baby rides. Both cars had that smooth driving feel to them, but the Cadillac is my number one choice. I steer with one finger, I sink in my seat, and let the car drive itself. This is the most comfortable and enjoyable car I have ever drove.

I realized it only has 3 gears! Isn't that amazing? I guess that 7.0L engine there is no worries for being underpowered.

Other than simple oil changes, do you think I should change the transmission oil and radiator fluid? Replace spark plugs/wires? Or just enjoy the ride for about 50000 miles then worry about it?

I am a software engineer, 24 years old, not much of a mechanic. What do you guys advice me to do? I do want this car to last forever. What are the recommended maintenance schedules of my Cadillac?

Thanks

Iyad.