1985 Cadillac DeVille Sedan Deville review from North America
"A nightmare"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When I got the car it ran pretty nice for a 1985 Cadillac. Within one week I blew the motor. After I put a rebuilt motor in the car that one blew within 500 miles. The third motor lasted however nothing else did. The cooling system was shot and no mechanic could figure out what went wrong. The transmission began to slip and the rear air shocks blew out making the rear of the car sag. This car is a HEADACHE and a NIGHTMARE.
General comments?
Never buy a 1980's Cadillac. Especially stay away from the HT4100 motor. This is a garbage motor and I cannot believed Cadillac survived the 80's with this motor. Other than the fact that I hated this car more than anything I also loved it. The ride was so smooth, the audio was great, the car looked beautiful. It is such a shame that the car was garbage because I really loved how it drove and looked.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | HT4100 V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 2 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 51000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 80000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 16th June, 2002 |