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Nothing has gone wrong with the car.
It is a very well built American Luxury car.
This car has excellent speed and handling and can go from 0 to 60 in
about 7 seconds.
The interior is extremely comfortable and has ample room for me and I am 6'3.
I really like the digital instruments and the electronic climate control.
My 1994 fleetwood brougham was delivered with several exterior chrome trim parts missing! The overall quality of this car is poor; I have had two window regulators replaced, the windshield had to be reglued... it came loose!!! The vinyl on the upper dash panel has cracked. The car is always either garaged or covered with a weather&sun resistant cover. Cadillac division abandoned that part in 2oo2, only six years after the '96 models were out! This is not a luxury car at all...it's a variant of the chevrolet chassis and Cadillac division deserves nothing but contempt for its cavalier treatment of fleetwood owners.
I have to somewhat agree with the above comment. These Fleetwoods are the same car mechanically as the Chevy Caprice and Buick Roadmaster, which is not neccessarily a bad thing considering the high reliability. Being a Caddy though, that's just sad. I find the '93-'96 Fleetwood to be a perfectly nice full-size, V8 powered, American luxury sedan. Compared to every other Cadillac of this age, the Fleetwood is just not a Caddy. The luxury aspect compared to the other models is a joke. It has the largest and LEAST powerful engine, with a 5.7L 260hp engine. However, of all Cadillacs, the Fleetwood would be my choice. It's the most economical model, cheapest and easiest to repair, and is still quite luxurious for a car, overall. It's worth living without the notoriously expensive to fix, gas guzzling "Northstar" engine. The 5.7L in the Fleetwood (although generic to GM) is a much better choice from a performance, reliability, and fuel economy standpoint. Think of the Fleedwood as Cadillacs entry luxury sedan.
I've purchased my 1994 Fleetwood in March of 2004 from a Lincoln Dealer. The car had only 72,000 miles. It was absolutely perfect. When I first drove it, I noticed that the idle was rough, and the transmission was looking for a right gear at about 50 miles per hour. Other than that, it was dirty on the outside, but was like new on the inside and underneath. After giving the dealer $6,500 plus sales tax and other fees, I drove the car home. Washing and waxing revealed an absolutely flawless shiny paint under all the dirt. Replacing platinum spark plugs, installing a set of new plug wires, and cleaning the intake resulted in a perfectly running car. Balancing almost new set of Michelins resulted in one of the most delightful rides of my life. The 5.7 litter LT-1 engine is sweat, smooth and very powerful. The car floats on the highway, hugs the mountain roads, and provides the type of ride only found in a $60.000 Lexus 460LS. I am looking for an opportunity to drive somewhere.
With regular unleaded fuel, it is the most efficient luxury car on the road today. The 330 lbs of torque comes at a very useful 3200 RPM, and most of it is available at 2.000. I believe that this car is by far a superior product on the market today even 10 years after it's introduction.
Our other car is a 2004 Grand Marques Ultimate Edition with a 4.6 litter and 235 hp. Engine. It is a very good car, but the Cadillac is more efficient, much more powerful, has a much larger trunk and with 6 passengers sitting quite comfortably and a bike rack in the back I cannot understand why SUVs with a 5-passanger seating and 13 miles per gallon with gas prices at $2.00 are more popular.
We need to support our economy and buy 50,000 SUVs that give 12 MPG. I personally will enjoy the grace, elegance and comfort of my 25 MPG Fleetwood. Even the added CD changer to the factory radio sounds absolutely wonderful. Cadillac Fleetwood - the last of the American Automotive History TODAY!!!
It is the greatest car. It took me 5 months to find one in near perfect condition. I bought it mainly as a collector's item and for long trips as I own a 2002 Olds. Instead, I drive the Olds once every two weeks so it does not rot. The Brougham sound system is upgraded to super concert sound system. I am disappointed when I arrive at my destination as I do not want to leave the car. I have had to pay extra ($10.00) to park it in an NYC Garage. It may use more gas than small cars, however you don't have to drive it as far. (Due to it's length) In a parking lot, it is easy to find as you can just look down the rows and it sticks out. (about two feet) I can talk about it for hours and I usually do. I really love my Brougham!!
I have recently purchased a 1994 Fleetwood with 67,000 miles. It has a blue cloth roof that almost looks like a convertible top, white exterior and blue leather interior. My daily driver is a 2004 Corvette convertible and every month or so I drive from Tampa to Houston. I bought the Caddie just for that reason. It has been great, gas mileage is around 26 at 75mph and it seems to float down the road. Its just great on the interstate. A couple of observations on previous comments. According to my book 94's had a 4.9 liter motor that put out 275 lb. ft of torque and just 200 hp. This is my first Caddie and am unfamiliar with this motor. Also is the Fleetwood the entry level large Caddie or is it a somewhat upscale model. I bought the car because it shows almost new and is a 9.5 on a 10 scale in the condition department. Any comments on this set up would be appreciated.
Starting in 1994, GM put in the LT1 5.7l V-8 in the Buick Roadmaster, Chevrolet Caprice, and Cadillac Fleetwood. This engine puts out 260hp and about 330 torque. It is the performance engine used in the Corvette, but put in these cars it was under a slightly different configuration. Now the Roadmaster, Caprice, and Fleetwood are sister cars, but the Fleetwood is stretched, giving a longer wheel base and more interior room. I have to agree with the critical postings above that this Cadillac wasn't like a Cadillac in its comparative spartan amenities. However, the engine deserves 0 criticism, whether or not it was an elite Caddy engine or not, because it clearly outperforms all other competitors that can come close to this car's dimensions. It is not an entry level sedan, it was simply Cadillac's largest model, hence, the Flagship.
Hey you forgot the Impala SS...
I love my Fleetwood which I have deemed "Big Caddy" as that is what it is. I bought this model because it wasn't as popular as the Sedan De ville and upon driving it, I fell in love with the power. I drive my caddy like a race car and that really upsets my sister because she states that she doesn't feel the luxury of the vehicle. Sorry... Anyway, it took my children about a month after I bought it before they could stay awake while I was driving - that's how comfortable it is.
I have no insults to add because this car saved my life. I was driving to work and it was sprinkling that day. I was rounding the curve on the exit ramp when I lost consciousness for a second. When I regained consciousness, the car was spinning in a circle - rear wheel drive - however, upon trying to brake to no avail, the traction control kicked in and prevented me from falling off the top of the exit. I had spun to the top and was leaning off the ledge and couldn't get out of the car. I was rescued with the car still hanging on the ledge and it never toppled over. It was still on the ledge when the tow truck arrived two hours later.
I have nothing bad to say about the "Big Caddy."
Well, that's what happens when you drive a Cadillac (or any other car, for that matter) "like a race car".
Especially when it's raining.
I am on my second Fleetwood Brougham, this one a 1994 without vinyl top. This car is 100 percent American. It does everything well. It takes off like a rocket (Corvette LT-1 engine my owner's manual says has 270 bhp) and it runs on regular gas. Even decent fours these days need premium.
There is room for everyone and their aunt. It handles like a Greyhound bus on a mission and doesn't apologize for anything. A new set of Michelins and stiffer shocks keeps its glued down, but not quite as firm as an Impala SS.
I don't understand the comments about it not being a luxury car. I owned a new Lincoln Mark VII LSC and other than the on-board trip computer, the LSC didn't have anything the Cadillac doesn't have.
What kind of luxuries are you talking about? There is all leather, total 50-way tilt, angle, lean, up/down firm/soft warm/cold whatever seats, traction control, instant
cruise (no switch it's always on) a decent stereo and radio, electric locks, power windows, electric trunk, auto lights on and off, ABS, electronic level ride, four lighted vanity mirrors, inside trunk release, leather storage pouches, totally automatic climate control, thick carpets and color matched carpeted floor mats, electric mirrors,
light bulb monitors for head, tail and signal lights, turning lamps, etc.
It's everything you need to have a good time driving. There is no DVD player or GPS navigation screen, but what else am I missing? I am planning to redo the dash with a full rack of digital readouts for battery, oil pressure and temp, water temp, tachometer and whatnot.
What am I missing?
I bought my wife a 94 Fleetwood that had come off lease in Dec of 1994. I paid $23,000 for it. I was driving a 95 Deville when I bought her a Seville in 2001. I opted to sell the Deville and drive the Fleetwood myself. Good Decision. At 202,000 miles it is going strong, uses no oil, and is still one of the most comfortable riding cars ever made. Interestingly, young people in their mid to late 20s are getting into big vintage American cars, according to a recent Wall Street Journal article. I wouldn't be surprised if my Fleetwood lasted another 200K miles with proper maintenance.
I just purchased my 1994 Cadillac Fleetwood brougham about a month ago and I'm am extremely pleased. It has 139,000 miles on her and drives runs and drives better than my other vehicle that is a 1999. And the luxury aspect is like no other. I feel so lazy when I'm driving this car because it practically does everything for you. I love it and I'm thinking about getting rid of my other non-Cadillac car and purchasing another fleetwood. Wouldn't choose anything else.
Just a Great word about my 1994 Fleetwood Brougham. This is the best looking best rideing G M vehical I have ever had. My Caddy now has 122,000 miles and sill looks and runs like new. Also it will still lite up all 3 digits on the speedo. Still love her.
I bought a 94 fleetwood about a year ago... beautiful car.. the ride is smooth... anyways I have been looking around trying to find some chrome rocker panels and the clips for them... if anyone got any info please help... she's naked without them... thanks.
Some of the comments say that the Fleetwood is not a Cadillac, but the Fleetwood was available with every option the other Cadillacs had during that time; except that driver information center, which was standard on other Cadillacs. I'm sure the only reason the Fleetwood didn't have a driver infromation center is because it used a much better Chevy powertrain. I found that over the years, the best Cadillacs use Chevy powertrains. i.e 90-92 Brougham, 93-96 Fleetwood, 99-current Escalade.