1982 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham d'elegance review from North America

Ahhhh where to start.

- Window regulator

- Plugs wires

- Throttle body

- Throttle body computer

- Dash loves to crack

- So do the arm rests

- Heater core

- Front bearings

- Brakes

- Valve covers leak like a bloody civ

- Ate three batteries

- Power seats quit

- Rear end is clunky

- Shocks have seen better days

I love this car. I cannot say enough about how this baby rides. Too bad I've had less than good luck with it. I'm actually a mechanic, and replaced everything on my own, but things in a 30 year old car tend to wear out.

I got the car from my grandfather with none of the problems listed above. I drove it for 4 months with 0 problems and then my whole world came crashing down. The car is so slow. I have honestly never driven a slower car, but there's something about being in that car that makes you in no hurry. I enjoy cruising at snail speeds.

The 4100, the notorious Cadillac failure has been all to well to me. She's strong as an ox. Boasting an impressive compression test reading of 165psi per cylinder, she's almost brand new.

All in all, if your getting a Cadillac, Do not get the V4V6V8 version of the 4100. Make sure that engine stays cool. The engine is aluminum and a metal head gasket is in between. If you let her heat up, she will chew up your block and heads. If you're not a mechanic you'd better have a thick wallet.