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bought brand new...kept till 97 it had 120k
miles when I sold it. Still see it around.
I assume yours has the 4.9. If so see if
the coolant system has been flushed recently.
If not do it and don't forget to add the GM
sealant tabs. Something about using those
tabs so the motor won't leak internally (spl)
Good luck enjoy you CADDY !.........Geo
Pretty good reveiw.
J "CaddyLac"
Thanks.
Problem is Cadillac drivers are still unconfortably too close to the steering wheel and in my case, I just barely can reach the gas pedal. My other car, a 1999 taurus I can power slide the seat all the way back to the point I can not reach the steering wheel but can still reach the pedals.
It's obvious the same Cadillac engineers in charge of the ergonomics department are still there from the 60's. From your testimony it seems they finally moved up the pedals but we'll have the wait another 40 years before they make a shorter steering column.
The only solution is to have the seat re bolted down about 5 more inches back, there are hooks on the front end of the track that can probably be extended with a little welding by an expert. The two bolts on the rear end of the track will have to be remounted also 5 inches back.
Then we can really stretch out and feel like were really driving cool Cadillacs, unlike shorter drivers who have to drive dangerously too close to the steering wheel.
display indicates my transmission fluid is 99% as
it has since I bought the car. The dealer says
that I would have to pull a trailer or otherwise
strain the transmission before this reading would
go down. Is this BS or is he right?
Specifics: 2000 DHS purchased David Taylor Houston, TX.
·26,500 miles.
·2nd time in shop for knocking.
·Service manager says a second chemical treatment for $200 is needed.
·This is considered maintenance and not covered under warranty.
·All gas purchased from majors.
Service manager stated that this is caused by gas additive (all gas has additives), same story from 2 dealers.
Is a Cadillac designing an engine not to work with todays gasoline additives?
Thanks
The motor isn't supposed to ping. Especially if they did it once under warranty, they must do it again under warranty.
Last week, I purchased a base 2001 silver Deville with about 12,300 miles on the odometer for $28,900. I've owned Acuras for the past three years. I traded a '97 RL with 65,000 miles on the odometer. I also purchased the 6yr/100K mile extended warranty. Based on the complexities of the car, the extended warranty seemed to be a prudent purchase.
I am thoroughly impressed with the power, quietness and handling of the base Deville. I hope it will be reliable over the long run.
that went 120k and 8 yrs. of use ! Few
minor problems over the years..Now 96
Sedan deville 81k miles...Few minor problems
too. Extended warranty is a good idea on
the newer ones! ( I never bought one tho).
My woman wants new car now ! Want to see a
new CTS up close tho. She likes the Buick
Lesabre (ugh). But they are about 17k cheaper
than a new Deville !!!!!............Geo
The LUCKY guy ! Northstar too!
No wonder he hasn"t posted!
The new CTS's have just arrived in Atlanta. They're nice, but I always end up admiring the Devilles; I think that Cadillac has done an admirable job on them. It's also commendable that Cadillac has designed their cars to appeal to a younger market. I drive a '99 Accord and have 81K miles on it (not one problem of any kind with the car); I commute from Atlanta to Athens, Georgia 3 times a week (175 miles round trip). Though very reliable, the car rides hard, is fairly noisy on the highway and sits too low for long trips. I've checked out the Acuras but the RL also sits too low. I'm seriously giving some thought to a "Caddy" in 1.5 years when I replace the Accord. My question is related to long-term reliability of the Devilles. Are they fairly trouble-free over the long-haul? Does anyone have a preferred Cadillac dealer in the Atlanta metro area?
Good friend indeed! :-)
Pat
Host
Sedans Message Board
Lemko both got new Caddys !
Finally got the woman down to the
Caddy dealer to check out a CTS
sat. Weather was miserable snow and
rain! (She hates to drive in it)
Same salesman that sold us our 90 &
96 !.........Gave us the keys and
said be back by 5pm cuz this one is
promised for a overnite till Mon.
They only have 1 demo CTS..3 in stock
Nasty weather so I couldn"t ROMP on
it. Wanna see if that v6 has the
guts of NOrthstar ! He sez Geo u
know this car has no rebates and
we will not do GM employee discount
at this time on CTS. (BUMMER)
says I hate the seats ! Salesman sez
hey I have a 01 Deville 3k miles
diamond white,cd, chromes. It is untitled
And it qualifies for GMS and rebates
and we will DEAL BIG and give you more
for your 96 trade ! Leave your 96 here
and take this one HOME for a few days.
He sez If she don't like it call me and
the CTS will be back monday and you can
overnite it if you wish !......Geo
BTW: She likes Lesabre....I WANT CADDY !
CTS-STS-Deville anyone will do me good!
Have the alternator replaced and forget about it.
As a once Caddy owner, and reader of these message boards, I can tell you a lot of stuff on Cadillacs will break. Get ready for it.
have had the electric/hydralic snow
plow set up on them. Boy did they chew
up the alternators ! My 90 went thru 3
94 went thru 2, my 97 went thru 1.....
All with bearing falure ! My 96 Deville
went thru NONE with 82k........Geo
BTW thanks to everyone who contributes to the these boards. Since I have read and contributed to many differnt boards and having owned all kinds of cars (American and Foreign) there are very very few cars that are problem free!
CTS demo will be back for a take home!
Deville NICE .....Northstar AWESOME !
Woman can't see over seats ! Sure
hopes she likes she CTS or its a Buick
for me ! (Nice cars but not a Caddy!)..Geo