4th Feb 2013, 23:45
"The 78-79's use dummy lights, which I hate so much! You don't know what the heck is going on with the car until it's too late."
I own a '79. After the car warms up, the engine light stays on. Perhaps the 400 is starting to lose oil-pressure? There haven't been any funny noises or changes in driving performance.
4th Feb 2013, 09:15
While the 1971-1976 Cadillacs were great in most respects, they were somewhat dumbed down compared to the later 1960s models. Usually they don't age well, unless they were well cared for in a garage.
By the way, your Continental is a great deal for $1,000. Even though it has that somewhat gutless 400 cid V8 engine, it is still a stylish and incredible driving experience that can't be matched. Despite its cheaper feeling dashboard, 1978 was still a great year for the big Lincolns, although I do miss that thermometer showing you how fast you're going. Still, ergonomically, the 1978 dashboards were an improvement, despite the cheaper materials involved.