1988 Cadillac Eldorado review from North America
"It's the most under-rated Caddy for its time"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
- The head gasket blew just before I bought it. I was told it was the original engine and it had no measurable ring wear when I replaced the head gaskets. (blown due to frozen SMOG pump)
- I replaced a water pump at 300,000 miles.
- I replaced the cooling fan module at 310,000 miles.
- Cruise control module on engine was replaced twice.
- Level ride control filter is partially clogged, so it takes a while to raise the rear end when a trailer is added - I put spacers in the rear leaf springs to reduce the air pressure needed. The pump air filter is in a difficult area to get to.
General comments?
- This car runs like new and still uses no oil between oil changes.
- It's faster than my 92 Eldo and gets 27 MPG with regular unleaded!
- The interior is more comfortable than my 05 CTS.
- Instruments light up like a Christmas tree - gives the feel of being in a jet fighter.
- It's a great second car, but doesn't like to sit around too long (6 months) or it eats the battery. I must drive it more.
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| Unsafe at any speed, unpredictable at any moment |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1988 |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.5L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 280000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 335000 miles |
| Previous car | Cadillac Eldorado |
| Date of Entry | 16th December, 2008 |