1996 Cadillac DeVille review from North America
"Great Example of American Luxury"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front Brakes and Rotors.
Front Stabilizer Links ($200.00)
Water Pump at 77,000 miles.
Idler Pulley at 79,000 miles ($85.00)
Passenger Side Axle Shaft Seal 84,000 miles ($260.00)
Sticky accelerator. Fuel system serviced and cleaned ($160.00)
General comments?
Although I have had a few repairs done, overall the DeVille has been an exceptional used car. This is actually my second 96 DeVille. The first one made it to 180,000 plus miles, and still was running; unfortunately, it was deer hit, and as a result was badly damaged.
The roomy interior and trunk space makes for a great long distance commuter. The northstar motor is quick and responsive, and lately my fuel economy has been pushing 30 mpg on the highway!
Very user friendly (steering wheel controls are a huge asset when in heavy traffic!)
Although it can be costly to repair, overall, the used DeVille if properly taken care of, is a classy, comfortable, ride in style that can accumulate many miles. All while you feel as if you are sitting in the comforts of your own living room.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.6 Northstar Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 69700 miles |
| Most recent distance | 86120 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Caprice |
| Date of Entry | 30th December, 2006 |