2001 Cadillac DeVille Base review from North America
"It's a true AMERICAN luxury car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My father purchased this car for me on my sixteenth birthday. He told me several times to rethink the car I wanted because of the problems with his 1996 Cadillac Concourse Deville that he got rid of due to the problems. My 2001 Cadilac Deville had a problem the very next day after purchase. My dad said "I told you so." PROBLEMS...
Radiator fan motor bearings went bad.
Crank shaft sensors replaced.
The car lunges, at times hard to control.
Car has stalled three times.
Uses a quart of oil every 1000 miles, viewed as normal!
Will not run properly on regular fuel, the motor ticks or sounds like a chain dragging on the ground. "Requires premium".
The car idles up and down, resulting in lunges in drive.
It also has small annoying rattling sounds in the cabin.
General comments?
This car is very comfortable to drive and ride, to and from school.
It is the only Cadillac at my school, and I think it's the best looking car in its sheer luxocruiser sport look.
The car can't handle a tight corner over 45, but that's OK, I didn't want the car for handling.
It has tons of power. The car looks like a slow good riding boat, but in reality it's a speed machine.
The car is BOLD and it gets the statement across when I pull up to school.
I love this car, and would easily buy another.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 35000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 49000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 23rd February, 2009 |