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Do you know what the criteria is they are using for the judging/selection?
J "CaddyLac"
"Cadillac hasn't left the building. It's making a comeback, and the DeVille DTS is the star of the show. A 300-hp V-8 and road-sensing suspension reinstate the superior performance of Cadillac's finer years. Outside, the DeVille DTS has a leaner, chiseled, contemporary appearance. Inside, the old disco-era look of the dashboard has been replaced by European styling. Classic Cadillac staples, such as the spacious trunk and interior, remain".
Congrats Cadillac~ A.R.
J "CaddyLac"
Replace intake and exhaust camshafts per TSBVSS20010048
Reprogram PCM
All together, I counted 15 parts. Looks like a very expensive warranty job. Anyway, the 2000 DTS now runs real well and NO ROUGH IDLE. We are now happy.
he asked what octane gas I was using. I told him 87 as called for. He replied that they
were finding out that the car needed at least 89 octane to prevent "carbonization". He said if I
brought it in they would "de-carbonize" it under warranty. the car only has 15,000
miles. Am I being feed a line of bull or is this real?
96 deville northstar 76500 mil.
Used 1 Qt. dino 10w40 1500 miles.
Purring like a kitten. But the woman is
too cheap to put premium in. But i got a new
chevy truck recently. And the wheel fell OFF !!
So Carnaught : sorry to hear of your problems.
Geo
miles on it and in very good condition. I am looking for a car with a little more power and a little less road noise. I have not found the new LHS as comfortable in its' seating or visibility as the 97 LHS.
I now have the opportunity to trade the 97 LHS for a 1998 Cadillac Deville with 11,000 miles on it and in like new condition.
The trade would be the 97 LHS and $ 12,000 cash for the 1998 Deville. Is this a good trade? Has anyone in the discussion owned both models? can you give me your comparison based on your own experience. All other replies also welcome
the passanger side sun visior is defected
transitors had to be replace at 200 miles
transitors had to be replaced at 500 miles
the dealer said the transmission was slopping but
they had fixed it
at 700 miles they are replacing the transmission if they ever get one in.
anyone else having tranmission problems
windshield had to be replaced 200 miles,,,,,,took 3 weeks to get the windshield
i am going to tell the factory rep. that i want a new car not a repaired new car......if he ever calls me.
europe..........here i come but i have owned 9 caddys and have never had these problems
Problems? I have had them all. I just had the cam replacement. The vibration at idle is better but not great. You can still feal a little roughness at idle - I'm still not satisfied given the price I paid.
To recap: I have had both sides of the car repainted to correct bad factory paint job, painted again to correct a bad dealor paint job (call my picky but I simply did not like the fingerprint in the paint just above the door handle), defective passenger visor replaced, wood dash panel replaced, AC vents fixed so that they stay open, driver seat cover replaced, heated seat repaired, cruise control repaired, door trim reattached (three times - I know they are just pushing the piece in), the car was out of alignment when delivered, the brakes have been cleaned and adjusted a couple of times and had rotors resufaced or replaced to fix nasty pulsation upon breaking - they still groan.
I love the styling, handling, toys and power. But, too many problems. I'm 38 and thought I was the market that Cadillac was after with the new Devilles. Cadillac has made it very clear to me that they are not interested in me as a long term customer. My dealorship is not especially upset over my problems, the Cadillac 800 numbers are absolutely useless, the folks at the 'executive offices' don't seem to really care, and the field manager is 'real sorry' but really has not made me happy - when he calls me back. I can't wait to see the next generation Town Car.
Ashur1: Cadillac's attitude is reprehensible and they deserve what they get!
As for the guy who implied shame on anyone who'd buy a foreign Lexus, but kudos if the foreign car is a Jaguar, well, he has never owned a Jaguar. My aunt has an XK8, and the thing is most unreliable tub in history.
Apparently, the exclusive arrangement with Cadillac is over, and the demand for this technology has exceeded their (Raytheon's) initial expectations. They foresee ramping up production to as much as 1 million units per year.
It seems that night vision may well become a common feature on cars in the near future. Chalk one up for Cadillac for having been on the forefront of this particular technology in the automotive world!
Maybe your load leveling system is not functioning and the rear end is not being raised??? I have owned several Caddies and the the 91 Touring Sedan did suffer a strut problem due to the a sensor malfunction; however the car was sold @ 59k miles after the factory installed a new 4.9 engine..
The current Deville is a 96 Northstar, wife's car, which has made 6 round trips to Fla from Detroit loaded to the gunnels with luggage/cargo.. The car has 56k miles and the struts are okay and the electronic load leveling functions to keep the body in a level condition when loaded..
Take your car to a dealer and ask him to check it out..Struts should last under normal useage past the 100k mark.
[laughter]
J "CaddyLac"
I always considered myself lucky because I didn't have to depend on a Cadillac for transportation needs.. Always bought my wife one for she has the time in case the car didn't feel the need to run that day..
Eldos are old tech and GM is finally going to kill it.. They haven't put any money in that car for a few years..I know of a mint 99 Eldo, custom top, moon, Vogue wheels and tires, 36k mi. and asking 21.9.. I know the original owner.. He has a 01 Eldo now..
My 96 Deville is an exceptional car and I am keeping it because the thing is not replaceable. It will go end of model 02, though..
The 99 3.5 Intrigue is a blast and at 45k miles it loves the 75+ mph cruise.. The engine is smoother than the Northstar and if it blows up; then Major Guard writes the check..It's the business car, golf wagon, and funmobile..
I quess you might call my son a real Caddie fan; he just bought a used Allante 93 Northstar with 42k miles; 2nd owner,and I am trying to trace through the system to see if the engine has been replaced by Cadillac. Excellent condition, low 20s, summer wagon only, recently bought a 01 SLS to replace his 94 STS w/137k miles..The third car is a T&C Chrysler van.
Who is 1415????
The younger generation has to put up with the whachos; I don't!!!!It's off to the races..
The ETC is old in many respects, and the STS is probably the best thing the USA has to offer. Excellent suspension setup and the Northstar/trans combo is a real runner.. Used, low mileage is the way to go for the new one is on the pricey side; and depreciates like a lead sinker in water.. The SLS is nothing and the Deville is okay; but soft suspension..I buy the Devilles because of the southern commute-Detroit to Fla-gobs of junk to haul back/forth..
The Intrigue is a high speed runner all day long and probably is the best handling mid-sized Big 3 domestic sedan produced by Detroit in a long time.. I have had two; but the 99 is the last one due to the Olds demise..The 3.5 is a blast..
Conclusion: Cadillac service isn't the greatest; but volume of dealers allows a choice to be made..
No choice with Olds; they are gone, and Jag ain't for me, no choice..
Maybe this will help narrow the field for you.
The SLP system has upped the abuse factor, increased oil consumption, decreased gas mileage, added more noise to a noisy car; but it was worth the money.. It did add some zest to the higher end..
Every Intrigue owner should get one.. I doubt if it will be a good selling point!!
lemko:::::It might be a collectable someday but it sure wasn't a sports car by any stretch of the imagination.. I was somewhat amazed that my son was buying this car because he has never shown any real auto interest other than certain cars were necessary in the family lifestyle. His mechanical aptitude is not too swift; in fact he nevers checks the oil level in his cars..
and i had it till 98 and sold it with 120k
plus miles. Never a problem never used Any
oil. Unlike my 96 northstar which uses 1 qt.
every 1000 miles. Just ask if they ever did
the cooling system flush and if they added
those GM pellets (sealer) when they did it.
good luck..............Geo
The Olds dealer still has the original so I will get it changed when I sell the car. Higher revs does produce a raspy note and lower revs it gets a little drony..
The Intrigue is on the short list now so by late fall it should have a new home..
Dealer service dept has been very cooperative in trying to fix everything but at $150 a pop on the extended warranty, it's adding up. Have had ads for sale for over a month now with not one call. Loan value has now dropped over $5K in less than a year.
Have I ruled out Caddy's for future purchase, no, because when I do get to drive it it's a blast with the northstar and a great ride. But I will be extremely cautious and will probably buy something else this time around and save the caddy for when I can afford to drop $50,000 for a second car. (you know how it is, wife has to drive new SUV every 3 years) Just my 2 cents worth.
The old adage "KISS" applies to car buying..I guess..
harvey17::::::What did the Caddy dealer say? The only problem I had with the 91 4.9 engine was "piston slap".. Caddy replaced all pistons once over 48k miles and at 59k miles put a new engine in it..I sold the car.. The whirl noise is a common racket on the older models with some mileage; why I don't know.. A good friend of mine had a 89 4.5 Caddy and the transmission was noisy; but never failed..
Never have gotten into extended warranties; but the Northstar engines and the Shortstar little brother have a potential of being a pain in backside..Little complex and prone to be problematic..
I would buy something if you think your relationship is longterm..
You somewhat lost me there. Are we talking about the next generation Deville and Sevilles or the current models, here.
J "CaddyLac"