1988 Cadillac DeVille Sedan De Ville review from North America

AC has not worked since previous owner

EGR Solenoid needed replaced in 1999

Brake lines needed replaced in 2000 (car spent almost 15 of 18 years in heavily salted winters)

Fuel center gave bad reading once in 2001

Headliner dropped in 2002

Minor leak in rear main seal noticed 2002

Replaced transmission gasket/filter 2003

Replaced water pump/head gasket etc in 2003 (dealership did a coolant flush and added way not enough anti-freeze, just happened that it hit below zero the next month)

Tape player died 2004

Rear brakes replaced in 2006

Exhaust switched in 2006

Radiator side tank cracked/replaced 2006

Front passenger window motor is slow.

This is/was my Baby. Bought it for 2k from my uncle who bought it when it was approximately a year old. I drove from coast to coast in 56 hours by myself in this. I stopped every 350 miles for gas, and took 3 actual breaks. Never a hitch in the functioning of my Baby. I have never had a major mechanical problem that could not be explained by either environment or maintenance. I kept the engine clean and changed out all fluids on a regular service schedule. Always I use synthetic oil and high quality filters. I NEVER babied this car as far as driving I have taken it off road and over curbs out of necessity, and pushed it for every one of it's 155 for pleasure, but could still get between 33 and 36 MPG if I drove it just a certain way on the highway. Did almost every bit of the work on this car myself, and all routine maintenance and tune ups. Mine was just destroyed 4 weeks ago when an F-350 ran a red light going well over 50 MPH. She saved my life. I just bought another one out of AZ in hopes that it will treat me as well. Would be happy to answer any questions as my schedule allows (USMC Infantry, and I don't own a computer) and would like to hear any suggestions for modifications that anyone has.

Lerch_69@yahoo.com.