1992 Cadillac Eldorado Review
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
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Reliable Classic
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1992 Cadillac Eldorado 2 Dr STD Coupe
Review
Gracious, old-fashioned Italianesque (Pininfarina's spirit?) beauty with a classic flair. The handling is very precise and feels crisp and agile -- with quick response of a spiffy little sports car, but with all the safety benefits of a big heavy car. The car is extremely comfortable to drive. The seats are thick and firm and this helps me feel less tired after long trips. I have the sports analog gauge. Still runs on original transmission and 4.9L V8. Past repairs:air suspension, some worn original gaskets & seals, oil pump. Planned:a/c compressor, struts. Otherwise maintenance. I love that pulling trouble codes is built right into the controls. Overall a good, reliable car over the years.
Favorite Features
The car is heavy and stays put beautifully on the highway. Very solid, old-fashioned construction -- a big plus for safety. Very fuel-efficient on the highway. Very powerful, responsive, and amazingly agile for such a big heavy car. Cushy comfort, Bose speakers, music has very life-like detail.
Suggested Improvements
Not fuel efficient in town but for a 4.9L V8, in-town mileage isn't that bad. Air suspension can be finicky (someone else also mentioned). Overall, many of the car's original parts have lasted for an amazingly long time. Hard to improve upon, except perhaps a solar / hybrid convertible version.
Prettiest pile of junk I ever owned
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 3 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1992 Cadillac Eldorado 2 Dr STD Coupe
Review
This is a beautiful car but that beauty is only skin deep. Below the skin is a mechanical junk pile of the poorest engineeering I have ever seen and I am an engineer. I thought I was buying the ultimate in American automotive engineering. In 110,000 miles I have gone thru 3 alternators, 4 water pumps, at least 5 serpentine belts, one catalytic converter and numerous failures to pass smog tests. The drivers side window does not operate properly. The radio, Bose system, is all snap, crackle and pop. Oh, and now the drivers side view mirror does not work, and the heater has given up. Like I said, it is the prettiest pile of junk I have ever owned.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
Great Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1992 Cadillac Eldorado 2 Dr STD Coupe
Review
I bought this car with 125,000 miles on the odometer and have put over 20,000 more miles on it since I purchased it less than a year ago and the car has been great. It's powerful, reliable, comfortable, and good looking. Its fuel economy isn't great, but the 4.9 engine has been very solid. I am particulary amazed at the build quality. The car still has the original a/c and it blows as cold as ice. I would recommend this car to anyone.
Favorite Features
The power and comfort are my favorites.
Suggested Improvements
Removal of the air suspension, which is problomatic (this has been done as GM no longer uses the air shocks)
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Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1992 Cadillac Eldorado 2 Dr STD Coupe
Review
The designers of the 1992 cadillac eldorado saw into the future. The crisp rectangular styling of rear end is just now being picked up by manuafatures like BMW and Daimler-Chrysler. Drivers and passengers will confuse the 1992's interior for that of a much newer car. The Eldorado borrows much of its classy, yet agressive, styleing from the Pininfarina designed Allante. As far as mechanical dependability the car is average to below average. Most note worthy are problems with the transmission and air ride suspension. I feel they are an even trade off for the car's style and comfort.
Favorite Features
The heated seats are effective and fast working. When open, the power moon roof leaves a hole large enough to be confused for a convertible. Its one of the biggest coupes in the domestic market, yet I have no trouble parking it on a college campuse.
Suggested Improvements
The green lit digital dash is very tacky. It should have been left in the 80's along with the ineffective factory security system, and the inefficient 4.9L v-8. Get the Northstar if you can.
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Eldorado for looks and performance
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1992 Cadillac Eldorado 2 Dr STD Coupe
Review
One of very few vehicles that just look like it is in motion (57 Chev, 92 and up Eldo) while it is standing still. The previous owner rear-ended a car on the freeway and was fixed at a Cadillac dealer. It looks great for an 11 year old car. It is a real pleasure to drive, being very responsive and handles great. It is a touring coupe. A must-own for me from the first model I saw.
Favorite Features
Touring coupe, exc suspension, heated seats, handling, throaty sound, style, and more
Suggested Improvements
Better economy around town. Hiway driving is not so bad. Better brake response in reference to pedal pressure.
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