1991 Cadillac DeVille Review

Pretty to Look at, but in the shop often

Written by: rt on 04/17/2008

Vehicle

1991 Cadillac DeVille 4 Dr STD Sedan

Review

I bought this car used 90K miles after owning two other Caddy's as used cars before. The check engine light came on periodically and I had some stalling after a month. The cause of the check engine light was dismissed after multiple diagnostic tests as just "needing a tune up". After a year I replaced the fuel pump, a/c compressor, water pump, starter and had some sort of what seemed like a fuel line problem that no one could find. The Caddy dealer could not find the problem in two hours despite the check engine light. Suspension was like an old taxi after two years. I wouldn't buy another Caddy used.

Favorite Features

Quick and smooth on the highway before the problems I just mentioned started.

Suggested Improvements

Unreliable car. Once you have a problem you end up with multiple problems with these cars.

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Rich man's pride-poor man's secret!

Written by: poisonousy on 03/30/2008

Vehicle

1991 Cadillac DeVille 4 Dr STD Sedan

Review

What a way to appreciate Cadillac ride than to get out of a Corvette and into one! When my father offered to buy me a car after the passing of my mother and the theft of my $30,000 Stingray, the choice was a no-brainer. Sure, I looked at a couple of LSC's and 1979 Trans Ams (whoops.). Common sense took over and I went with what I knew-we already owned a 92 DeVille and a 91 Seville, both excellent cars. After picking my dark blue 91 and putting new Bosch injectors, new struts, steering rack, Michelins, and tuneup on it, it is still the car I'd dreamed of-BIG but 20.7 AVERAGE mpg, total luxury including FAST, classic Caddy beauty and an incredible ride. 155,00 mi no problems. Great engineering!!!

Favorite Features

Classic caddy lines with modern smoothing-awesome engine and drivetrain engineering-a solidity unmatched in any other domestic line (sorry, Buick, not even close)-a much better car than my beloved '79 deville-tons of room and comfort-still turns heads-details out like new-why spend $20,000?

Suggested Improvements

The armrests on these cars crack near the door panel at like 20,000 miles and always have back to 1977!Drip gasket at trunk lid edge near rear window lasts about as long, though extr. Simple to replace-difficult engine"setup" regarding tps/iac results in varied driveability near idle, otherwise perfect

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400,000 miles and beyond!

Written by: caddieman on 03/28/2008

Vehicle

1991 Cadillac DeVille 4 Dr STD Sedan

Review

This is my third Cadillac sedan deville. These cars are amazing.I have 160,000 miles on the one I own now and Its keeps on truckin". The ride quality is incredible. We take it one all own long trips. I store it in the winter and drive another car through the snow. Its black with dove grey interior. I had to replace a few things when I purchased it. Starter, Plugs belts and hoses. Other that that. Its runs very well. Its is the most comfortable car that I have ever owned. 90' to 93' body styling was classic. And the 454 under the hood doesn't hurt.This car has power!! Parts are still available.I recommend any one to buy one if they see one on the lot. you wont be sorry.

Favorite Features

All power options were before its time. The smooth big" ride lots of room. POWER! Big hog engine.

Suggested Improvements

None.

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1991 Cadillac. Best Car Ever

Written by: john ballish on 03/07/2008

Vehicle

1991 Cadillac DeVille 4 Dr STD Sedan

Review

This is my second Deville I had a 1992 prior. These vehicles were way ahead for there time. This is the best running car that I have ever owned. I only drive it in the summer times and on vacations. It's a very comfortable car and has so much power. I had to do some maintainence when I first bought it as most people do when they buy used, brake lines, struts, motor mounts, new points and plugs. It runs really well now. I love the dated body styling. very smooth. I tore the engine apart and put it back together and cleaned it up. I get 20mpg! On a car this old you need to put fuel injection cleaners in the tank every fill up. It is a great running car.Ill have it for ever!

Favorite Features

All power options, roomy leather turn signal markers on the hood and in the rear cabin. arm rest, lite key hole, and much more

Suggested Improvements

None, its sheer automobile perfection

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An Excellent Car

Written by: dgras673 on 12/19/2006

Vehicle

1991 Cadillac DeVille 4 Dr Touring Sedan

Review

I grew up watching my grand dad drive it around, and loved it then. Eventually, he was no longer able to drive, and I've had it since. It's been amazing, the luxury of this vehicle even after 15 years is amazing. If you have one, take care of it, because not a day goes by it doesn't take care of me.

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