1988 Cadillac DeVille Sedan review from North America
"A well built performance car that's reliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
A new alternator in early 1998, a new starter in late 1998, a new radiator in 1999, and finally I blew the engine in 2005. Although I hated to do it, I had to say good bye!! to this car.
General comments?
This car I absolutely fell in love with the moment I saw iton the showroom floor. I had to have it. So I traded in my 1984 Oldsmobile 98, for this beauty. Owing this 1988 Cadillac was like a dream that ended up in a sad nightmare. I can say the car almost gave me almost 400,000 miles of pure enjoyment and handled like a sports car. I still miss it, but hey, time marches on.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1988 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.5 Liter Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 3 miles |
| Most recent distance | 398902 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile 98 |
| Date of Entry | 22nd April, 2006 |

