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I'd say go for it--those are 150-200 thousand mile cars with reasonable care--but have it inspected first, and even if your mechanic gives it a thumbs up, be sure to understand that it's a 20 year old car, so anything on it could go sooner or later, and the early 90's was not exactly Caddy's finest era.
Have your AAA Gold Plus paid up, and keep your favorite mechanic saved in your contact list.
I like that generation of DeVilles and thought of buying one as my first car few years back. Decided against it because of the Cadillac-only bits that GM put in it even back then. Ended up buying a Grand Marquis from the same era instead.
OP,
I had a '93 Eldo which was really comfortable to drive but a money pit and that was with me doing most of the work. Figure possibly $1K+ to get the air running. That car could well be a good deal if you're looking for a real gunboat that is great to drive and you can deal with being a member of the repair of the month club. If you have to farm out all the repairs it could be a disaster.
Thanks guys. Why did I ever start looking at classic used cars on Craigslist? Ha. An amazing array of used classics out there. For a guy born and raised in the UK these old American motors are amazing.
Admittedly, I don't know a whole lot about fixing up motors, so at a real disadvantage there. Suppose I could try talking the guy down to 2k since the AC is shot.
Anything else to watch out for when looking it over? The guy said it has no rust at all.
Thanks guys. Why did I ever start looking at classic used cars on Craigslist? Ha. An amazing array of used classics out there. For a guy born and raised in the UK these old American motors are amazing.
Admittedly, I don't know a whole lot about fixing up motors, so at a real disadvantage there. Suppose I could try talking the guy down to 2k since the AC is shot.
Anything else to watch out for when looking it over? The guy said it has no rust at all.
Thanks again for the advice!
Because the classics are the best, if you shop carefully and know what to look for.
The last real Cadillac Deville was made in 1984. Stay away from everything after that, as they are transverse-engine FWD and an altogether different (inferior) animal....in driving/riding quality AND reliability.
Your best bet in that vintage is a Ford Panther platform car - a Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, or Lincoln Town Car. There are lots of them available out there driven by original senior owners and treated with TLC. They are the best used car buys on the market.
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Because the classics are the best, if you shop carefully and know what to look for.
The last real Cadillac Deville was made in 1984. Stay away from everything after that, as they are transverse-engine FWD and an altogether different (inferior) animal....in driving/riding quality AND reliability.
Your best bet in that vintage is a Ford Panther platform car - a Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, or Lincoln Town Car. There are lots of them available out there driven by original senior owners and treated with TLC. They are the best used car buys on the market.
The Crown Vics are a lot of fun, and are VERY reasonable, even for newer models. Personally, I like the Mercury Marauder version......very slick look, especially with tinted windows.
That's a decent buy for any car in that condition, with only 55k miles. The problem you're going to run into is that when it needs work, it's going to be costly. Those Caddy's are a pain in the butt to do.
For $3k, possibly even less, and only 55k miles, how can you go wrong as long as it has a "clear" title and no body and/or frame damage?
Granted you'll need to set aside a few bucks for repairs and maintenance but probably no more than any 20 year old vehicle. The a/c may be a little costly but it is not an immediate absolute.
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