1985 Cadillac Seville Touring Suspension 4.1 from North America
Summary:
One of the most elegant and styilsh cars ever made; I believe it will be a classic
Faults:
Electronic Climate control module had to be replaced; it was somewhat expensive and still doesn't seem to work quite right. I'll probably have to take it to a dealer ($$$$$)
Windshield wiper control module went out, also an expensive repair.
Tension struts on hood and trunk needed relplacing when I got the car. The dealer said because the hood and trunk are so heavy the struts don't last.
General Comments:
I've had two previous Cadillacs and a Rolls in the luxury car class. This is as comfortable and beautiful car as I've had. I think that this body style is one of the most elegant styles Cadillac has had. On the down side, it's high maintenance, parts are somewhat hard to find and it is also hard to find mechanics who are skilled enough to repair some of the systems.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 1st January, 2005
2nd Dec 2008, 13:16
I love the styling of this car. You're correct about the HT4100 engine being put in these cars so they can meet CAFE standards. These cars came out as 1980 models and featured a very correct 6 liter (368 cu in.) cast iron Cadillac V8 and were EPA rated at only 15mpg. Who cares about gas mileage when you're driving one of these Sevilles.