Is a 1974 Cadillac Eldorado convertible a good first car?

Question

I think it would be a cool car and probably safe too. anyone know gas mileage or problems with the car in general? Does the front wheel drive give it decent gas mileage?

Answer 1

That'll be a very POOR first car....

It is NOT a safe car, although you might "feel" safe. It's large but it was made before the idea of "crumple zone" was in common use, and of course no air bags. The seat belt does not have the tentioner either.

Can you stand gas mileage in low teens? Problems? You are looking at a car that was made 33 years ago. It will be a nice car, but it will require maintenance, and if anything gives out, it won't be a surprise. Any machine, well engineered or otherwise, will suffer breakage after that many years. Can you afford to maintain it? What about rust? It was made before galvanizing dip was in use. It may look nice outside but could it be a "swiss cheese?"

Do you know the history of the vehicle? Do you think for 33 years, it remained accident free? (ones serious enough to be a concern)

If you insist on getting the car, please be sure to have an independent mechanic check it out before you sign anything. It will be the money well spent.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

i think its a great first car
Fifth generation
1972 Cadillac Eldorado
Production 1971-1978
Assembly Linden, New Jersey
Detroit, Michigan
Body style(s) 2-door coupe
2-door convertible
Layout FF layout
Platform E-body
Engine(s) 8.2L V8 (1971-76)
7L V8 (1977-78)
Transmission(s) 3-speed automatic
Wheelbase 126.3 in
Length 224 in (1977-78)
224.1 in (1974-76)
223 in (1971-73)
Width 79.8 in
Height 54.2 in
Related Oldsmobile Toronado
Buick Riviera (1971-76)


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