Is a Cadillac El Dorado (1985) a good choice for a reliable second car?

Question

This car is clean with 97K on it Need a car for in town errands and some light travel on weekends

Answer 1

I had the same year and model once. Several people warned me against it, but I was dead set on buying it. It had 85,000 miles. Probably a month after I bought it, the problem started. Sometimes I would go outside and it would fire right up. The next time nothing, wouldn't even attempt to start. You never could tell when you would be stranded. Eventually, it began just dying and not starting. I put a for sale sign in the window. One night I was in the drive thru at Taco Bell. It was snowing. The guy behind me yelled out his window "how much?" No sooner than I told him, it died right there in the line. Needless to say, he never called. Some people have told me they have bad engines. I don't know what it was, but I say stay away from it.

Answer 2

I'd have to agree with the other post, this year model caddy is subject to numerous major issues such as severe oil leaks ( which can be very expensive to repair) and other items as well.

It could be that the vehicle is in great condition, but given the history of the car and the high cost to repair you might be wise to search for something else.

Of course even those cars that are known for quality are subject to have problems, especially if they have been neglected, abused or poorly maintained.

Jerry Christopher
http://www.usedcarwise.com

Answer 3

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Answer 4

If possible take a look at the service records.With almost one hundred thousand miles,the shape this car is in depends on the care its had the past 20 years.

Answer 5

Sure, can we call you Huggy Bear?

This car with gas at over $3 a gallon. You could afford to take a taxi at that rate.

Answer 6

yea I agree probably 12 miles per gallon in that hog. But put some bull horns on front grill and wear a white suite you will get some looks.
Also that car has one hell of a lot of power

Answer 7

it will use more gas than a small car but thats your choice i would want a 4 cilinder myself for short hops.

Answer 8

any car can be a good reliable car
this car may be it may not be
you need to have it check out by someone who knows wat they are doing
and i aint sure if your loking for somthing with good gas milage or not but the cadillacs v8 is not know for gas milage

Answer 9

it is old, any car that old will have problems low KM or not. it has been sitting for a long time.

Answer 10

with gas prices today, get something that's easy on gas.