1986 Cadillac DeVille review from North America
"Great value and luxury for the price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Fan control module. Replaced with Pick-a-part unit for $10.00 and (1) purchased for a spare @ 61000.
Battery @ 61000.
Tinted ALL windows at 5% (dark). Looks cool! @ 61000.
Installed alarm system @ 6100.
Converted to 15" 1990 aluminum wheels and new tires @ 61000.
Serpentine and A/C belts @62000.
Rear shocks (auto level control) @ 65000.
Water pump and belt @ 75000.
Re-died side and front & rear bumper trim moldings. Detail polished exterior. @ 75000.
A/C conversion to 134A @ 90000.
Alternator @ 95000.
Brakes @ 100000.
Spring under horn pad (caused turn signal, horn and relay problems) @ 10500.
General comments?
Purchased from a little old lady. Garaged kept whole life and pampered with her bathroom towels.
Immaculate condition.
Short on power.
Long on fuel economy (cent. California to L.A. gets 26.5 mpg every time.
Great car even has the dealer installed Rolls grille. A real head turner.
Sorry to let it go, but will be buying a truck in '05. Should go for $3,500.00 to $4,000.00 at 18 years old.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1986 |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.1 V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 61000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 110000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet C10 |
| Date of Entry | 30th November, 2004 |