2000 Cadillac Eldorado Review

2000 Eldorado ESC

Written by: vaeldorado on 03/30/2008

Vehicle

2000 Cadillac Eldorado 2 Dr ESC Coupe

Review

I love my Eldo as a daily drive car. Ride is excellent, smooth and powerful. Electrical systems are only fair. I have had problems with seatbelt warning light - headlight and fog light switches. Door panels are loose - they have been repaired twice. Wind noise is loud. Air compressor failed at 71,000 miles. Dashboard tray door won't click down. In other words, lots of nit picks on electrical and interior build, but otherwise a great ride!

Favorite Features

Ride and power. Big comfortable front seats. Not a good car for more than two people. HUGE trunk.

Suggested Improvements

The car is a goner - don't worry about it!

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Fantastic, fast car

Written by: Rene on 08/02/2007

Vehicle

2000 Cadillac Eldorado 2 Dr ETC Coupe

Review

My husband insisted that I had to buy this model because of its sporty look. I wanted a 4 door in the worst way. The only reason I am replacing my ElDo is for 4 doors and room for a Rotweiller. I have loved this car, but hate lifting a sleeping grandchild out of the back seat car seat. It is a thrill to drive, so comfortable and very luxurious. I had problems with water leaking around my moonroof but I had a great service department and so my inconvience was minor. They totally replaced my carpet twice and finally cured the leak problem.

Favorite Features

Leather, handling, fast NorthStar engine

Suggested Improvements

Acura's intergrated totally hands free navigation - the best on the market. Keyless entry, cooling seats, XM radio

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What a blast

Written by: pketch on 05/19/2007

Vehicle

2000 Cadillac Eldorado 2 Dr ETC Coupe

Review

Bought used off lease. ETC Crims Pearl.How did I get so lucky? Drives like you would expect. First year aluminum roller rocker followers. The use of premium fuel is not required. A real plus with fuel getting ready to $4. Gas milage is great for the size and power. Under estimated by EPA. 22+ around town 28+ on the road. Transmission has to be one of the best. The shift is almost unnoticible. But best off all they tell you at GM to drive it like you stole it. The G force when you punch it will set you back in your set. The styling, being that GM tried to emulate the '67 (first year) I say they nailed it. Those classic lines are all over it. In short love the car, love to drive it

Favorite Features

Styling, handling, over all look a real head turner

Suggested Improvements

Blind spots. You will need to get oliptical mirror to past on the exsting mirror. Cost of parts once it comes out of warrenty. You can only get parts from GM. This is going to be pricy. Have yet to had to work on it. Lost of covers that need to take off.

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Still a Great Ride

Written by: BigMike5 on 07/26/2005

Vehicle

2000 Cadillac Eldorado 2 Dr ESC Coupe

Review

We have had a 2000 Cadillac Eldorado ESC for almost five years now. It is one of the best cars I have ever owned. Gets 32 mpg on the hwy at 70 mph. No joke. Better than my Chrysler 300M with 6 cyl. Virtually no problems at all with the car. I think the seats could have had a little longer seat pad and the spare room between grill and fan could have been put in the back seat for more legroom, but having said that, the car has been great. Am looking to buy another Caddy for the wife and wish the Eldorado was still around. We will look at an STS or DeVille.

Favorite Features

MPG of over 20 around town and 32 on the highway at 70. Heated seats.

Suggested Improvements

Grage door opener should have been standard. Seat bottoms could be longer. Would have love a heads up display on this car.

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Very nice running car

Written by: cadillacmike on 02/03/2005

Vehicle

2000 Cadillac Eldorado 2 Dr ESC Coupe

Review

The car I bought is a Coach Builders Limited convertible conversion, so it's a convertible. This means less interior lighting, and a SLIGHTLY smaller trunk, and of course wind noise, but it was a first class job, with an automatic hard boot that raises and lowers to cover the top. You get about 70% of the original trunk space regardless of the top position, nice wnen compared to the "no trunk space" problem of the popular folding hard top cars, and it seats five. The excellent Northstar system has phenomenal power and can actually run for 50 miles at 50 MPH with NO coolant. It has nearly every convienience feauer availabe from 2000, and rides very smooth and quiet (below about 70MPH).

Favorite Features

NorthStar Engine system, phenomenal power acceleration and passing power!, Memory Personalization system, auto day-nite mirrors. Convertible top with automatic hard boot, sharp Chrome wheels, Excellent climate ontrol system, beautiful crimson pearl paint, runs on regular gas!

Suggested Improvements

Better weather stripping on the convertible top would be nice. Difficult to enter or exit the rear seat with the top up. Wimpy non-Bose audio system (it was an option). Potential high cost of repairs, especially with the aftermarket convertible conversion.

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