1989 Cadillac Allante review from North America
"Best convertible for the price with excellent performance"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
ABS Brakes rebuilt $450
A/C condenser (under warranty)
A/C check $45
windows, locks, radio, transmission, radiator, manifold all were fixed or replaced under warranty several times.
General comments?
I enjoy driving this car so much. My other is the 2002 Corvette Z06 which is the faster car for under $40,000. I still gets looks and smiles from people when I drive my Allante. Recently I drove the car in the Woodward Dream Cruise and was the only Allante that I could see out of 2 million people. The car is recognized by many people as a fun car to drive and own. The car is very quirky and requires knowledge or a skilled mechanic to keep it running properly. It has been a quality car that I have been able to drive for about $135/month. What other car can you have so much fun for so little. Buy one if you can find a well maintained one.
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| A car in a class of its own, combining performance, luxury, and style |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.5L Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 45000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 112000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Corvette |
| Date of Entry | 24th August, 2002 |