Motor Overhaul, but caused by previous owner of 17 years driving it 2 km daily.
Engine Control Unit replaced.
A poor Right Hand Drive steering conversion necessitated reconverting the steering system. Not a reliability issue, however.
All these were done immediately after buying the car.
The Cadillac Seville Designed by Gucci is an incredible fashion statement, combining the best of automotive and fashion worlds.
A little (totally) over the top, with its Gucci 'GG' patterned headlining and vinyl roof, 24ct gold plated Gucci badge work and Gucci green/red/green pin striping, but a great woman's car.
We bought this from a 78 year old man (now deceased) who drove it to his bowling club and home again for 17 years, hence the poor condition of the motor. It looked like the oil & water hadn't been changed in 17 years.
Once the motor was overhauled & the computer replaced, this car has been no trouble at all.
Boasting the 350 cubic inch Oldsmobile motor, this car is very fast, handles like a rocket sled on rails and has all the Cadillac options one would expect for the most expensive Caddy of the era.
My wife insists that it will be the last car she ever buys - no others come close in comfort and style.
While not as large inside as a full-size Cadillac, it is still very comfortable.
The Oldsmbile engine was a great change. My 1983 368 alluminum engine bit the dust, and I did the same thing.
The 368 was not an aluminum engine. in fact it was the last in the line of the old big block Caddy v8s. It is an iron block/ iron head motor that is generally very reliable like its 472-500-425 relatives as long as you disable the V8-6-4 (1981 models). Your '83 probably had the infamous HT4100 (4.1L alum block/iron head that was rushed into production because of its lower fuel consumption) that is notorious for blowing head gaskets overheating and cams that wear themselves out. That was one of the reasons why Cadillac now finds itself percieved as making low quality cars now because of the bitter taste that piece of garbage HT4100 has left in many owners mouths.
The Oldsmobile engine saved Cadillac's reputation in the late 70's, & again in after the HT4100 almost put GM out of business.
Cadillac returned the favor with the Aurora, & that was a disaster. The only thing Cadillac engines have done was make you mad you didn't invest your life savings in bars stop leak!
If you don't believe me, lift the hood of your cadillac, notice the blue & white decal that says: due to the advanced design of this engine you must add GM coolant supplement or major engine damage could occur: it even gives you a part number. You ask for this at your dealer & you get bars stop leak in a different color package. It still goes on to this day; just a little information from the rocket man. Remember this Oldsmobile ain't dead: we launch in any weather!
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