Climate control works only correct in the max. cooling position.
Down shifting from highway speed is not always possible with the automatic transmission.
This is not a performance car. In the year 1985 President Carter`s fuel economy laws saw maximum presence: And it works! The fuel enonomy, even for today is good! 21 mpg at app. 75 mph!
By the way, since the use of 99 octane super premium Shell Optimax fuel the car performs better with lower emissions, too. Here in Germany this car is not suitable for a daily driver: much too big and too flashy! I never drive it in the rain or winter.
I think it is a masterpiece of the Bill Mitchell Design going back to the handcrafted Rolls Royce in the 50`s.
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I have an 85 Cadillac Seville eleganteilive in italy. This is a very great lookin car, but it has its problems, like the electronic climate control, that works just 80% of times, like also the windscreen washer.
European fuel burns different so the exhaust had some difficulties to get it out.
As in the most of the old cars, the entire electronic system has some problems, but you just can check the fusibles sometimes.
My car's color is white so it needs a lot of attentions to be kept clean, as all the interiors.
There is no reason not to drive your car during the winter or on rain. they have front wheel drive and with good tires handle extremely well. I have driven my Seville on roads that even some 4X4's would have avoided. Most Cadillac parts are readily available back until the mid 60's. I am driving my second Seville (I never thought I would ever drive a Cadillac--way to old man for me--but after My first I won't drive anything else) and I have no complaints. Every car needs to be maintained so if you need more freon or new belts or hoses, just replace them and don't blame the car--they break on every vehicle regardless of make.
As it always has been my dream to drive a Cadillac, I bought a brand new Seville Touring Sedan for myself and one for my son both 2001. Next to the option already in the car (too much to relate) I had put in a DVD car movie/TV system and a rear view camera, parking aids and a dual cell phone connection (front/aft). The sheer performance dazzled me and I really enjoyed driving it. Then I saw this Cadillac Seville Elegante from '82 and it was love at first sight. The Elegante promises everything in Elegance, with a frightening likeness to a diva, all the pluses and minuses included. I agree with some of the comments, in fact with nearly all of them, but like a beautiful female, she needs maintenance, which I might say, I am more than happy to supply.
Sure the Seville Touring Sedan is a wolf in sheepskin, but this baby brings me respect, class and dignity, beyond any vehicle. I have driven Roll Royces, but never had the awe and appreciation that I get from driving this lady. What I paid for it ($ 1,000) makes this a very unique vehicle, considering the only thing I have to change now is the master brake cylinder (a $ 250 dollar job). I know that GM in the USA has apologized for making bad cars over the last twenty years or so, but this lady apparently was loved by her makers too.
I presently have downed my "collection" to 5 cars, at one time being 27, but she is "The Queen" and I am allowed to drive her every day. We are having fun together!
Phew, 1985 Seville...
When GM launched the 4.1L (1985) Seville to the consume they should have been sent to prison!
The engineering department were all idiots to create and allow such a bomb.
The lower crank would egg shape in the journals because of insufficient power required to move the vehicle.
The easiest way to tell if your 85' Seville or any that use the bomb 4.1L engine is: Start the engine, allow it to warm-up for around 15 minutes.
Press you foot on the brake, using your other foot lightly press the accelerator pedal.
In the event you hear a lot of loose/rattling ~ similar to a pinging, but louder your lower end is shot!
The above is very common on the 4.1L after 40K miles.
Sadly, there is no-recourse concerning the engine since a rebuild will eventually become a casualty after the 40K mark.
Additionally, the vehicle is front wheel drive which prevents an easy engine change/alteration with another type etc...
Hidden fact: Consumers that purchased this vehicle NEW in 85 received a recall from GM to return the car for either a replacement engine (same type) or another vehicle in the same price category.
Unfortunately, so many of these dogs found their way to the used car market and consumers without any knowledge became a victim of circumstance; very sad!
I seriously doubt i would ever buy a Cadillac, they are all overpriced, full of hype and the resale is horrible!
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