1991 Cadillac DeVille Touring Sedan from North America - Comments

15k -Ignition Key Cylinder

18K-Spare Tire

42K-Replace Turn Signal Computer

48K-Replace Horn Relay

51K-Replace Washer Fluid Tank

60K-New Belts, Hoses, O2 Sensor, EGR&PCV Valve

72K-Wiper Motor

81K-Power Lock Motor

81K-ABS Computer

84K-A-C Compressor

90K-New Shocks, Struts, Replace CCR Computer, Throttle Body

114K-Fuel Pump

120-Power Steering Pump and Rack

141K-Water Pump and Alternator

155K-Power Window Motors.

I bought this car for my wife for Christmas in 1992. It was a little over a year old and had only 9K miles. We had a 1988 Chrysler Fifth Ave. and it was a piece of garbage. I had planned on buying her a diamond for Christmas, but I figured the 5 grand that I had saved for the ring was better spent on her other dream. We have driven this car across the country twice and it rides great, we have gotten 30-32 mpg. on highway trips and 18-20 around town. The car rides like a dream and the 16" tires don't take away from that. Ours is the Touring Sedan and it handles better than the standard Cadillac Deville and the higher trim lines. The only think I don't like is that the steering can be a little too light in city driving. Overall though, this is by far the best Cadillac I have ever driven. This thing even does well in the snow, just about as well as our 1991 explorer eddie bauer. The interior is well equipped and the wood trim is a nice touch. Ours has blue leather and it hasn't cracked or ripped at all. The seats are like big, over stuffed chairs. The Bose cassette deck sounds great, but the recent pioneer cd player takes that up one step farther. The a-c works well and cools the interior quickly and the auto temp control works well. Overall, we are pleased with this car and we are now thinking of selling this good old machine to our neighbor and buying a 2003 Seville, but nothing will replace this car. The problems we have had are nothing out of line for any car, and we don't take it to the dealer, so it never has cost more to fix than any other car. This car rates 4 out of 5 in my book.

How can you possibly get 30mpg highway? I have a 91 touring and it doesn't get over 18-19mph. I agree with everything else you wrote and, aside from the mileage, think this is a terrific car. If I got 30, I'd keep it forever.

They CAN get 28-30 on the highway. It all depends on the gas, driving style, natural conditions, traffic conditions, etc. Mine will get 18mpg city easy, 28-30 highway if I don't feel tempted to put that V8 to use.

I get mid 20's with mine- but I don't drive like my butt is on fire like most impatient people do nowdays.

I have a '91 Sedan De Ville with 46K miles and acquired it in 08/05. On three trips, it averaged 24-26 MPG in hot weather driving. Don't and won't use it on trips in winter. Generally used cruise control and of course air conditioning. And do have the time and patience as well as courtesy that befits this wonderful automobile we've named "Miss Daisy"

It'll definitely get 30mpg if you don't drive aggressively and the traffic conditions and other conditions aren't bad.

I HAVE pushed the V8, and I was impressed. But driving economically will get 28-30 mpg on the highway with the 4.5 V8. Great car with a great engine.

I loved driving my 91 Touring Sedan, but hated fixing it!

A/C Compressor went out at 85K - a nightmare to change this myself. (Inner fender must be removed).

Rough idle - never was able to completely fix that. A trait of the 4.9 V8 from what I've learned.

Distributor sensor gone at 80K - Hall effect switch, changed it myself for under $50.

Rear suspension air compressor went out at 75K - junkyard replacement for $30.

Front struts and rear air shocks at 100K. This is a huge expense ($1700 dealer estimate), and GM doesn't make the front struts anymore. Aftermarket parts bring the cost way down, if you can find them. Most shops in my area would not even touch this car for this job, it was tough to find someone willing to do the work. The electronic suspension is probably the biggest drawback to these cars. Regular Deville's do not have this feature.

My mileage averaged 25-26 on the highway. 18 in town.

Transmission blew out 2nd gear at 107K. $2100 to rebuild. The motor puts too much torque to this transmission.

Gas tank, fuel lines, brake lines all replaced at 92K. All rotted.

Mine also had an ECM issue, where the car took an inordinate amount of time to 'learn' to drive again. When the battery was disconnected, it took about 2000 miles of driving before the computer would learn driver habits. Never fixed it.

Wiper/directional arm replaced at 95K, another labor intensive fix to the tune of $500. Wipers would not shut off.

Ignition key cylinder stopped working. Almost $400 to replace (including tow).

And what made me get rid of my car - Engine sub-frame bushings wore out, causing the bolts to prematurely wear and break. Result was the rear bolts gave way (I was on the interstate at the time) causing the frame to fall. This caused the steering column to separate and brake lines to kink (as both the motor & tranny drop about 10 inches). I was able to stop the car before wrecking it, but the cost of repair was way too much.

Rust is also an issue on these cars, particularly on the bottom of the A-pillars, door posts, under the rear window, and the frame rails under the drivers feet.

When I had it, I absolutely loved driving this car. Very comfortable, decent handling for a Caddy, great in the snow, and damned quick. But it being a Cadillac, expect some expensive repair bills. 92 & 93's had some of these issues resolved.

Wow! I am astounded that some of you are getting 18-19 mpg in the city, let alone 30! Apparently, I drive way too fast (I guess I'm one of those impatient people whose butt is on fire). But the truth is, I don't drive the way I do because I'm impatient, but honestly, it's a whole-heck-of-a-lot of fun. That V8 makes me feel like I'm flying. But, due to my driving style, I've gotten as low as 12 mpg (city) and I've never broken 16 before (even when I drive slowly). You guys are just lucky I guess!!

I have a 91 Touring Sedan that I bought new in 1991. It just turned 49000 miles. I have to say that I have enjoyed this car more than any I have owned. It handles reasonably well for its size. I have never done better than 13mpg city, but these are not cars that you buy if you worry about gas mileage. I am about to have it gone through thoroughly and replace anything that needs it. I have other cars, but this one is a keeper.

I am shocked! I get about 25 highway if I don't drive over 70. the best thing about this car is it gets great economy in the winter! I get 18 all winter long even when it doesn't get above 15 below for a few days! (good ol North Dakota) can't say that even for those small engined cars like my ford escort.

Seems like 30 is a little high, if the wind is right and I drive 55 I can get 45mpg but doesn't mean that I will get that over a whole tank. overall throughout the year I get around 19-21 so not bad for the room and power and temps I get here. One thing I have noticed if you clean the injectors often you get huge increases in speed. I also took off the muffler got better highway but worse city, but now it goes 125mph compaired to 115 before! she things she is a race car now, and sounds better than any car or truck out there.

My car has hit the 180k mark and these are the problems:

-trunk leaks water, can't find the cause

-heat doesn't work on just drivers side, blows cold air, really bad when it is 25 below!!!

-aluminum rims are starting to corrode and leaking small amounts of air (I need to give them a shot every 2 weeks)

-water pump went out, easy fix

-hoses are finally just starting to leak, need fixing

-and window motors are getting really slow

-twilight sentinel stopped working so lights would just shut off while driving and not turn back on, just pulled the fuse and have to do it manually now.

Overall I think that this is the best car that anyone in my family has ever owned and more problem free than my fathers 04 chevy 1500. The overall best part is the amazing air conditioning that hasn't been recharged but blows better than any I have ever seen!

I bought a 1991 Sedan De Ville a year and a half ago. I've put 20,000 miles on it (odometer now @ 132K). It runs great, I get 23 mpg on my daily commute (which is mixed highway/city driving). I've driven from Connecticut to Virginia Beach a couple of times, and with the cruise control set to 60 mph, the car got 28 mph on the length of the NJ Turnpike.

The De Ville will need some regular maintenance work this summer. The only problems I've had are the A/C needs a recharge this year (which will probably require conversion from the old R12 system to the newer R134). The other problem is the car developed an oil leak, which will probably need a pan gasket (it's not a massive leak, but any leak needs to be addressed).

For a big car, the mileage is good, it handles and rides great. It's definitely a keeper.