1985 Cadillac DeVille Sedan review from North America
"A luxurious headache"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The tape deck stopped working around 20,000 miles.
The electronic system (window switches, door locks) started to go at 30,000 miles.
The engine blew at 40,000 miles, had that replaced and the new engine started to go at 80,000 miles.
General comments?
The HT4100 cannot support the weight of this car, therefore acceleration is sluggish.
The interior is extremely comfortable and luxurious and the ride is the best I have encountered.
The Sedan deVille is one of the niciest cars available and is a pleasure to drive (minus performance of course). Do not however buy this year of this car. The 1988 deVille ditches the HT4100 for another engine, and from what I hear is a much more reliable car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 1988 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1999 |
| Engine and transmission | HT4100 V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 20000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 80000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 17th January, 2002 |