Cadillac Deville By Gayle Parks on - Updated Oct 15, 2011
When I went shopping for a used car a few years back I knew I was looking for something realiable as well as comfortable to drive. Gas milage wasn't a huge issue at the time but a car that offered a smooth and comfortable ride as well as room enough for me to move around in was. After test driving several smaller cars I was thrilled to drive this Cadillac Deville. It rode like silk and had the room I was looking for meaning my legs didn't feel like they were cramped up under my elbows and there was actually room for human beings to ride in the back seat.
It has all electric windows as well as electric seats up front along with electric controls for both side mirrors. It also has little lights mounted on each side of the hood that indicate if your head lights are on bright or dim. There is also an indicator mounted at the top of the back dash that lets you know that your tail lights and turn signals are in working order. This model also has an automatic temperture control which you set for heat or cool and then set the thermostat to your liking. It also tells you the inside and outside temperture.
The interior design is comfortable and attractive with leather seats and dash and also has an adjustable console in the front seat so you can have a bench seat if you prefer. The rear seat has a pull down arm rest.
This car has been very realiable and even though it is now 14 years old and has well over 150,000 miles showing on the odometer it has started every single time I have turned the key. In fact, I have had only minor repairs done on this car since I have owned it. Things like new brakes, hoses and spark plugs.
Of course, with gas now at almost $4.00 per gallon this car really slurps up the gas ( yes, it is a V-8) but at this point in my life I don't drive all that much and a tank of gas lasts me a while. Actually the gas milage on this car isn't any worse than gas milage on a large SUV...and there are plenty of those on the road aren't there? All in all, I love this car and would recommend a Cadillac to anyone.
Note: The odometer reads 161,767
About The Author:
Cadillac Deville Purchased at: Crown Motors Texas Price: 5,000
This sounds like a good old car. It definitely uses alot of gas but like you said, you don't use it that often. I think having leg room in a car is so important. Glad this one is a keeper!
This car sounds great, what you paid for it and the age, I think you got yourself a really good car, thanks for sharing.
I always have good feelings about this car
Cadillac DeVilles are such a classic car. My husband always wanted to own one of these. I like the fact that you have plenty of leg room. The newer cars are not made like this classic. Glad your having such good luck with it.
We I was growing up all we had for a while were Caddies, my father loved them.
My very first car was a Cadillac, a 78 PINK Coupe De Ville..I LOVED that car!! :D
I love Devilles!! Your's sounds like it has held out fabulously throughout the years!!!!
I know people just love their Cadillacs!
I got to drive my father-in-law's 1987 caddy deville for awhile last summer and I didn't want to give it back! Like yours, his was going strong with well over 150,000 miles on it and it still looked great. However, with the high gas prices now, I'm glad I have my little 4 cylinder engine car ~ sadly, money outranks comfort at our house, lol.