1979 Cadillac DeVille Coupe from North America - Comments

The original owner replaced:

- Some leather pads on the seats due to tearing.

- Driver's door power handling pad (mirror, windows, locks, seat)

I have yet to fix anything in the car.

I recently bought my first classic car 1979 Cadillac coupe De Ville for $2800. It just so happens that I am born the same year! I love it!

It has black exterior, red leather interior, all the gadgets that you would find in a new car (power seat, power windows, power locks, manual mirrors, cruise, timed delay wipers, manual climate control).

It rides just like my old car, a 1995 Ford Thunderbird V8. Although the Ford would beat this beast in a drag race, nothing beats how my baby rides. Both cars had that smooth driving feel to them, but the Cadillac is my number one choice. I steer with one finger, I sink in my seat, and let the car drive itself. This is the most comfortable and enjoyable car I have ever drove.

I realized it only has 3 gears! Isn't that amazing? I guess that 7.0L engine there is no worries for being underpowered.

Other than simple oil changes, do you think I should change the transmission oil and radiator fluid? Replace spark plugs/wires? Or just enjoy the ride for about 50000 miles then worry about it?

I am a software engineer, 24 years old, not much of a mechanic. What do you guys advice me to do? I do want this car to last forever. What are the recommended maintenance schedules of my Cadillac?

Thanks

Iyad.

Knowing that it has that low mileage shouldn't it have the drivers manual, it should tell you what to do.

Yes, you are right, I will read the manual and see what it says to take care of the car. After I reading your comment, I found the manuals for the car and 8 track tape player, thanks.

I thought maybe there is a rule of thumb for taking care classic cars that I don't know of.

Keep it garaged, change oil every 2-3 thousand miles,check all fluids regularily.The maintinence is worth it in the long run. Mine is about to hit 300,000 miles.

Your cadillac is one of a kind... and you have to keep it that way by keeping it in mint condition. The jets in the carb will need cleaning ever 10,000 miles...it's a tank!