1986 Cadillac DeVille Base review from North America
"It's still a Cadillac"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The air conditioning didn't work.
The cruise control didn't work properly.
The aerial was broken, so the radio didn't work properly. The tape player wore out.
The driver's door power window did not work properly.
The electric seat control was worn out.
The trunk could only be opened from the inside.
The speedometer did not work.
The bumper trim was badly chipped.
The car was generally starting to rust out.
General comments?
This poor car had been damaged during a tornado, which could explain why so much did not work. That said, I really miss my Caddy (it was stolen), because even with all that was wrong with it, it still had the light handling, the quiet, smooth ride, and the understated elegance of a Caddy.
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| Oh, woe is me! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1986 |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.1 liter V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 100000 miles |
| Previous car | Plymouth Fury |
| Date of Entry | 21st January, 2005 |