1975 Cadillac DeVille Sedan 4 door review from North America
"A huge powerful luxury barge beast!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The alternator went at about 92,000 miles.
The power antenna quit.
The A/C developed a disconnect.
General comments?
This car has a lot of power with its 500 CID 8.2L engine.
She makes for a very comfortable ride.
Even when things haven't been kept up on, she runs regardless. It makes this car very reliable.
Everything works, but what was stated above.
I replaced the water pump, power steering pump, steering gear, alternator, battery, exhaust, spark plugs, wires, hoses, and brakes to keep everything in good condition.
I put new air springs on the back, rebuilt the carburetor, installed a new power antenna, fixed the A/C, and did interior repairs.
The previous owner did nothing to maintain this car, and yet it ran!
I was getting about 9.5 mpg before I did anything. After carb work, I got it to jump to 13.75 mpg. I redid the exhaust and with a tune-up, it's now around 16 mpg. I'm going to do a few more things and it might increase further. I've heard my mileage is really good already however.
Overall, I love this car! I can't think of another I'd rather have. This is my first vehicle too.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1975 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 500 CID V8 8.2L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 91200 miles |
| Most recent distance | 101400 miles |
| Date of Entry | 14th January, 2004 |