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Guess who ain't there ?.................LOL !!!
I posted this on the GM forums but the GM haters will ignore or
bury it http://biz.yahoo.com/weekend/unreliable_1.html
How the car is driven is NOT a small issue given the average age of the typical driver. But GM didn't care about that. They heard the FWD was all the rage with the automakers and so they had to make ALL of their models FWD.
This reminds me of the story where a major highway in Arizona got another lane put in, to later be pulled out because the locals didn't want to encourage people to move there, just to be put back in when they did move there.
Your absolutely correct in that the Deville is one of the finest vehicles ever built in all respects. Even the FWD's are fine cars, except the fact they are FWD. Since I won't compromise with a STS version and GM is taking their sweet time in correcting their mistake you won't see the posts your hoping for, for awhile.
GM is coming thru with new RWDs like the CTS and STS................
Its good to offer a choice to most folks
You also know that when there is a change from FWD to RWD it is highly probable that many models will make the change because its cheaper for them to make the cars and a profit.
Now, you can have a choice between FWD and AWD for some cars because it isn't changing the placement of the engine. The bad news here is that the trend is also toward increasing horsepower which is limited when using FWD engine placements. That will affect overall sales. So, don't expect that to catch on.
So, you might want to hold on to that FWD because they won't be making them for long.
the car runs fine for the first 30 mins or so...then it sputters on excelleration...feels like there is no gas going thru the system...or like its got a clogged fuel filter...except...i have a new fuel filter, and in fact it has had a complete tune up within the last 24 hours trying to solve this problem.
im not sure...but it is possible that the antifreeze is evaporating...seems like there is less in the overflow...but im not certain of that...i will be checking that tonight...however the car doesnt overheat...
now, pep boys sez i have a blown head gasket...but i dont see anything that backs that up...there is no water in the oil, no oil in the water...there is no loss in power...its not blowing anything out the tail pipe...and its not overheating...i think they are nuts.
someone have any ideas??? im going nuts here!
there were only two times it did something simular to this...one was when i put mobil gasoline in it (my car only likes to eat chevron) and the other was when i had a bad injector, but then it did it all the time, not just when the car had been driven a bit.
i will let you know what comes of it...thanks!!
problem resolved!
rbohn
Unless I have significant problems with my 2004 would strongly consider another Cadillac for my next car.
Final thoughts: I like the fact that Chrysler 300C and SRT have strong Hemi engines
and are priced competetively with cadillac. I owned a Chrysler LHS (1997) my main
complaints were under powered and too much cabin noise. I am told that the new Chrysler 300C and SRT have addressed those issues. They are also very attractively styled. Until the Chryslers are on the road for a few years we will have to wait and see regarding the reliability question. Of course if gasoline prices keep going higher we may all be considering hybrids for our next cars. Hope both Cadillac and Chrysler will respond and make hybrids available.
Thanks,
Bob
Bob
tho.....................
My 96 was a Prem. ONLY model and would run like crap on 87.......
My 03 runs just fine on 87..........................
CONSUMER REPORTS hates just about any American big 3 vehicle !
If its from japan its the BEST is their motto.................
21k for a used 04 is a heck of a deal unless its been wrecked. Check the
title carefully and a good independent shop inspection is a must !!!!!
A GM extended warranty is a must for a used GM car...................
grade (2004 model), also agree with the comment that it will give slightly better performance with premium grade. I have always used premium grade on my Cadillacs (98 required it) I am planning to check the owners manual and suggest you do the same if you have one or call Cadillac customer service and they will probably have an answer for you. With gas prices headed through the roof it may be time to experiment with a lower grade to save some money.
NO forums........Just lots of info.!
http://www.car-nection.com/yann
Cadillac information and experiences at this site.
must have done something to cause the car to go out of alignment. Hope perhaps I can save a little on fuel cost now that the car is properly aligned. The wheel now sits on center so they must have done something, cost with tax $ 76.00.
Alignment huh? $76 plus is the going rate now a days. Lucky you don't
have a full size GM truck. They are a major job for a alignment. Some
plugs have to be knocked out etc...etc..........aka $pendy !
Good thing i only keep them 3 winters and trade them................
My Devilles I keep at least 5 years and rarely align them and have never
had any tire wear..........Or have any major/failures or repairs either !
Just a darn quirky cruise control............LOL!!!!!!
Sure enjoy that V-8 power tho and the 25 mpg. avg I get as long as I
keep my foot outta it !!!!! My truck is lucky to get 15 mpg just around
town. But I NEED a full size x-cab to plow snow and tow my caMPER
and boat...................
Have a great Labor Day all!........................................
People certainly can - and do - share their experiences right here without having to involve linking to other sites.
And that's exactly what we are here for.
no fun to keep stopping at the local hold up store (aka gas station) with my
o4 chevy 2500 x-cab 4x4.
I guess I am needing a gas sipper to run around with. I do have a 88 Escort
rat for that job but gonna have to give it to my 16 yo...................
Mommy don't like that idea because NO airbags !
He is unable to master the stick shift 98 Cavalier I got for him last year!
Nice lo mile car too but I can't stand the row yer own gears.
So before he rips out the clutch or tranny its gotta go !
I paid 2k for it only 48k miles. Have been offered $3500 cash fot it because
of this latest "gas crisis" !
Hes not a motorhead and has no favorite brand so anything that has a auto.
will work for him so gonna give him the Escort......................
Found a couple nice ones....93 deVille 82k miles spent the winters in Fla.
Not a scratch in or out, garage kept, need nothing.........$3300
Dealer offered him $500 trade!
This one was the guys 16th Cadillac he PROUDLY announced !!!!!
96 Eldo 66k miles.....good shape but needs TLC and tires $5000
Both 1 owner cars........
A so-so 91 Coupe DeVille 121k miles Runs good , new tires.
Bad stuff.........gas line rotted, windsheild posts rotted, a/c dead
needs a good cleaning
$1000 or BO This fella has 2 Caddies in the garage.....................
1996 Concours 80k 1 owner minor front end damage about $1000 to
replace grille, headlights (myself)...........$1500 firm
Opinions?............................ :confuse:
If i had more time to spend at my Daytona home (aka gods waiting room)
I could find quite a few nice late model Caddies !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I really want to avoid a n-star esp. if I haven't had it from new...........
The 4.5/4.9 aren't as complicated. Checked service recipts on the 93 and
the guy assured me the sealent tabs were used !
My 90 4.5 180 hp DeVille would smoke the tire up the block and blow the
doors off my buds "fast" 5.0 mustang with the ac on! That thing sipped fuel....................
NY has a new emission snifter test for 96 and up cars along with its
yearly inspection so parts can get spendy if it don't pass.
I lived in Cali. for a while and been that route !
95 and older as long as the SES light ain't on and the cat is in place along
with the mechanical inspection will have no prob. passing................
As far a mpg. my 03 does a easy 25 mpg. avg. as long as I keep my foot
outta it ! LOL!!!!!!!!!
My truck gets 12 around town. But I must have it for towing and snowplowing.
My 72 GTO and 72 Fleetwood 75 sit in the barn........No time for them this year!
Certainly a 99 Deville Concours would represent far better value than the 300C.
Any ideas as to how best to search for a 98 or 99 Concours? I live on the west coast and it seems these cars are in even shorter supply here than in other parts of US.. .My budget for the Concours would be $ 12,000 - $ 14,000.
She has a 1992 Cadillac Deville and the car seems to "lose all power" at times when driving. When this happens she can pull of the road & sit there a few minutes & let it cool down and be on her way. This seems to happen only when it is hot out & her engine gets hot. She has been calling it vapor locking, but I'm not quite sure that is what it is. This week it has happened over the past 3 or 4 days. Other times, it won't happen for a month or more.
My husband has looked at the car & can't figure out what it is. I do know the thermostat has been replaced. My uncles computer you can put on a car won't/doesn't show anything when ran on it. And there are no check engine lights on.
This car was my grandma's, I believe she bought new or fairly new. She then sold it to my mom who then sold it my sister. So it's been in the family for a couple years, to say the least. And has not been drove hard. To the best of my knowledge I believe my grandma had this checked out when she owned the car b/c that's when this started happening occasionally. Then my mom bought it off her & she lives about 2.5 hrs from where we live & when she would come in, she would have to pull over sometimes 4 or 5 times or more b/c the engine would get to hot I guess & it it would lose all power.
Anyone have any suggestion as to what this can be? My mechanic hubby is stumped along with my uncle who owns a garage. They can't seem to think what the problem could be. Though they have not worked on many cadillacs, could be why.
:confuse: Any help would be GREATLY appreciated! Thanks in advance everyone!
Where do you live ? If snow, ice and salt land a rotted gas line may
be the cause of your problem. Even a garage kept, lo mile car.........
A crank position sensor is another..........Common failure item.
Will throw no codes.
Has the cat converter been checked...May be plugged.
Fuel pressure regulator........Another common item.
Easy to check.........Just pull off the vacuum line. If the line is wet...
Replace..............
Open your e-mail addy (in profile only)...........I have a few more ideas
like the buckets and floor shift idea not to mention the $$$$ over
the price of a base DeVille or Fleetwood. So not many sold.
When were they made? 96 thru 99?
Me...Still on the hunt. Sure is a chore rowing my own gears.
Gas has dropped almost .50 cents a gallon in the past week so it makes fueling my truck easier! :P
to my taste a much more attractive car than my 2004 in light bronze mist. My 98 was also a gold and really a beauty. Am happy to have the 2004 model with features like Onstar and improved handling but wouldn't mind having the older model if I could find one in good condition and at the right price now that my larger garage would fit both cars.
"healed itself" or I am getting better setting those confusing
steering wheel controls. Cruise ran rock hard steady thru the
hill n dale of NY, Pa, and NJ....................
Wish they would move them to the top part of wheel and put
the radio or onstar buttons on the bottom !!!!!!!!!!!
Hows your cruise been doing?
After my 96 it is a treat using 87 in the 03!
We live in Huntington, WV, so we do get some occasional snow (maybe like 2 or 3 inches at most the past 5years), they do salt the roads if they think we'll be getting any snow, and we do get ice, but not bad.
I just spoke with my sister a little while ago & she said she went to put gas in her car and at 8 gallons it kept stopping like it would if the tank was full. Her gas gauge when someone had replaced the fuel tank I'm guessing, is a little off, and so her "empty" line is at 5gallons.This is the 1st time it has acted like it was full & wouldn't take anymore gas. She did eventually end up getting gas in it.
Thanks alot for all the help & suggestions
of about two miles an hour after I set it so I generally am prepared to hit the accelerate button once or twice after initial setting of the button. I watch for traffic behind me just in case it fails to take hold as it sometimes does. While I am living with it as is at some point I may try to resolve it with the dealership which has had it three times and could find no problem. Suspect it may be a defect in the buttons on the steering wheel. The service department of the local dealership here is not all that great and the next nearest Cadillac dealership is 125 miles round trip. Most of my driving is short trips, if I were to plan a long trip would probably give one of the dealerships another try at resolution. May call Cadillac Corporate again, they were not much help in the past.
I have not tried 87 octane gas yet but from what you have reported I am encouraged to try it if prices continue to rise sharply.
compared to my 96 prem. only model. The 96 would buck, stall,
and ping on anything but prem.
25+ mpg. to boot !
Brem............Never tried prem. in my 03. It still boogies when ya
nail it ! Sure needed it the last few days up and down the GSP or
Trunpike here in NJ.
These left lane campers holding up traffic and causing others to
manuever like maniacs in ALL 3 lanes to get around them sure
disrupts my 70 mph on cruise in the slow lanes with the BOSE
thundering !
That n-star sure goes to 100 plus to get away from that mess
quick! OOOPPPssssss watching for cops !
Sure is handy on on ramps too !!!! :P
bose, bun warmers, chromies, and pearl paint pkg. for around
$2k after a pkg. discount. Sticker was $46K
After rebate, Gm employee disc, Caddy owner loyalty, GM card $$,
it was a shade under 30k minus my 96 trade................
29k miles,so far. Only dealer visit was a emission recall/PCM flash
and a quirky cruise control issue......................... :shades:
Does driving even for short periods at 100 MPH shorten oil life? Do you know the rated top speed for your Deville? I have often described Deville as a sports car in a business suit. They really have excellent power. Would these Northstars be able to compete with a 5.7 liter Hemi? I wondered in that the Hemi is rated at 340 Horsepower and the Deville 275-300. What role would gear ratios play in performance of the Hemi vs the Northstar?
my neck of the woods......
That was a 1st time and a fluke to get away from the idiots !!!!!
I have had rent a Caddies in Vegas at 120 plus in the desert......
Rent a Lincolns TCs shut off at 117.....The FWD Lincolns shut off about
100 like my GM truck does............................
But rock steady anyhoo in a straight line on a smooth road ! :P