1987 Cadillac Brougham review from Germany
"Great feel and good looks"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission was replaced after 100.000 km.
Torque converter clutch solenoid was sticking after 200.000 km.
Catalytic converter heat shield did not shield, and caused the transmission oil pan to leak; the cat is too close to the transmission case.
Gas tank was leaking due to rust after 190.000 km, and had to be replaced.
Intake manifold gasket was leaking and had to be replaced at 190.000 km.
General comments?
The car is very reliable.
Starts easy, even in the cold. Car sits outside for its whole lifetime because it is too big for German garages.
I would not like to get rid of this car, it has a very nice feel driving it and is very comfortable for long rides.
It is great if you like old-style car design.
Never had a problem parking it, the steering is very easy.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1987 |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 1987 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.0L gasoline Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 275000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Caprice |
| Date of Entry | 22nd May, 2009 |