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This Luxo-boat is reliable as can be
Matthew J, 07/18/2019
1994 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought this car due to it being a very good deal and at the time I needed a basic car to put miles on to save my newer car from getting too many miles. Paid under $600 and it had 135k on the clock. It’s been about a year and I can’t believe how much I love this car now. I’ve had newer, more expensive and what I thought was “desirable” cars and this almost 30 year old car gets more attention and public praise then those cars. Whenever I am gassing up, someone is bound to stop me and ask a few questions about it and what year it is. I also meticulously maintain its appearance and make sure it’s always clean and waxed. I have the 4.9L V8 motor, NOT the Northstar motor, and it is running strong without any leaks or issues at the moment. Since I bought it, I had to replace two rubber hoses which were causing a slow leak of oil/coolant and I’ve replaced brake pads. I power washed the engine and make sure I change the oil religiously when the car’s computer tells me to. This old engine runs fantastic and is very fast. I am in love with this car! I get about 23mpg avg city/highway combined mileage and it’s super comfy. Couldn’t recommend this car for first drivers enough, it’s big and safe and easy to maintain with just oil changes and routine maintenance. Make sure to check for rust issues, which is something any car of this age could potentially have. But for the person with limited means and a desire to make something last, I think this is a perfect car to try to make a daily driver with under $1000.
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OK luxury sedan
kialover15, 02/09/2008
1994 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
My grandparents have a 1994 Cadillc Deville, it is getting old and losing its charm, but it is basicly a good car. The seats are getting lower and lower, but they are comfortable. The ride is a little rough too. Gas mileage is only good on the express ways though, in the city we average of about 15.5 mpg. The side mirrors need to be larger for such a big car. Nothing ever seems to go wrong with it though, never had to change a light in it, never had engine problems, guess that is why we still have it 15 years later.
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good deal!
don, 07/31/2008
1994 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Bought this 94 when i returned from Kuwait. Had sold a 93 Fleetwood I'd had the yr before deploying. 94 get's better MPG city and hwy and is a better ride. All options worked and have continued too. Have over 140k miles on it with only base repairs based on mileage. Driven RT across country will NO problems. The only "strange" thing is the engine backfires and gets sluggish for no apparent reason and with no regularity. No the FI, or plugs/wires. Once it starts cannot accelerate. I pull over and cut the engine, re-start and no more problems, until it's next time to do it.
My Caddy
ARIAS, 04/03/2007
1994 Cadillac DeVille Concours 4dr Sedan
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
My high school gift. I bought the car used with 53,000 miles. Was very happy. It had the power and space, but at 72,000 miles coolant was leaking into the engine. It over heated when the engine was at high RPM's. Found out that coolant leaked through a broken head. There was nothing we can do to fix it. I had to buy another motor in order to keep it running. Now the transmission doesn't shift smoothly. Car shakes when braking. Gives out horrible MPG, avg at 12 MPG.
Over all performance of Cadillac
Thomas, 12/02/2009
1994 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This model is high performance in comfort, style and dependability. For 15 years it has been well maintained and in very good shape. The best looking car on the road even today! White Deamond exterior with tan leather roof. Interior is light tan and comfortabel for travel. Needs some computer adjustments but all in all excellent car.
Wow
cadiboy, 05/16/2002
1994 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
This car is the epiphany of cars. All cars should be modeled afterthis one.
good 5 yr car
BIGBULL, 02/09/2003
1994 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car looked as close to new as a car could, it was beautiful. It was 7 years old had 60,000 miles when we bought it. At 68,000 mi, water pump replacement and a plastic connecting part, Cost$600+, @70,125mi. 8yrs old:transmission compleatly destroyed, Cost $3,800+, @ 71,828 mi. Ideler pulley wipped surpentine belt out, Cost $132, @72,400 mi. Radiator cracked, traded this crap in on a used truck. Selling dealer would only give a trade in of $3,500 a year later, the car still looked new and was in excellant mechanical condition when we tried to trade it. Traded it in at mega loss at a diferent dealer.
Very Good
glomart, 01/18/2004
1994 Cadillac DeVille Concours 4dr Sedan
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Original owners and only drivers always garaged and well maintained according to manufacturer's service recommendations. Interior is immaculate, paint is pearl white.
Engines Blow Out in Cadillacs\Ask Me
jfb, 03/05/2002
1994 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Rides well, handles well. However, the Engine overheated and blow out. The gauges never informed that the engine was hot or low on fluid. I come from a family of Mechanics and know the importance of watching over a car......the gauges I've been told operate after over 212 degress....and is useless to the Consumer. Cadillac should pay for the new Engine, but I never did ask them as I know uselss. I have two friends with Cadillacs this has happened to as well. joannebuck@att.net
Head gasket blues
jtropics, 07/15/2003
1994 Cadillac DeVille Concours 4dr Sedan
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Sure, I bought the car as is and I knew there would be some problems, but I did not think that the head gasket was shot and would cost me an additional $3000 to fix. Coolant was leaking into the engine and the car overheated every few miles. Private repair shops sent me back to the dealer who basically said "too bad"...if I want to keep the car, I have to pay for the repair.
computercodecaddy
lou from jersey, 01/15/2004
1994 Cadillac DeVille Concours 4dr Sedan
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have had several electrical issues, computer codes (service codes)pop up often, cost some money just to find out what's wrong, due to complicated Diagnostic.
1994 Cadillac DeVille
Emil, 08/18/2005
1994 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
It was very economic in highway... if you drive slowly (say at 55 mph), you can get even close to 28 mpg, unbelievable... I usually get around 22 in highway, because I drive at 70 and 75 mph. When I go really fast, it comes down to 20 mpg. In city, it depends, average I would say would be aroune 16, 17 which is not bad for a big car as a Cadillac.
1994 Cadi
Jerry, 05/26/2008
1994 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Purchased the vehicle with 34,000 miles on it. Vehicle looked perfect, but had a poor heating system during the cold months. Coolant was leaking and spent over $500 to fix the gasket. Then started leaking in another place. I would think Cadillac would have done something to prevent this, after all the great things I thought I heard about their vehicles. Will never own another one, way to expensive to keep running, and could not trust the vehicle on the road.
Grrreat Car
Jim T., 02/27/2006
1994 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used from a local dealer. It's one of the most powerful and comfortable vehicles I have ever owned. Besides its power and comfort, it drives like a sports car hugging curves like a Porsche or BMW. It has trunk space sufficient to hold the contents of a FedEx delivery van. There's also more interior room than most roadside motel rooms I've stayed at over the years.
A Great Mommy Car With First Baby
RT BEHM, 07/31/2003
1994 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car for my wife after she left the work force. We wanted a large car to travel with our daughter. The car was purchased for $5,500. It looks brand new. I believe it now needs new struts which are pretty expensive. But for $5,500 what do you expect. It seem secure and safe for in town travel. I would love to find a fleetwood once this one craps out. My plan is to drive it 200,000 miles.
If this is the best . . . . .
HI TEST, 03/14/2003
1994 Cadillac DeVille Concours 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had to: replace the pull-down trunk module; re-hang the rear view mirror 3 times; tune ups at 65,000 and at 108,000; replace the alternator; repair the rediator (needs it again); side molding has fallen off; transmission vibrates between 43 and 48 MPH; burns oil; the 'service ride system' warning light always comes on, but the dealer says there is no problem; similar problems with my 1989 De Ville.
My Second One
joeinoc, 11/25/2005
1994 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have two 1994 Cadillac Deville's. I have a bright purple one and a recently purchased silver one. I love these cars! The purple one has 200,000 miles on it and the silver one has 125,000. I love the ride and room. I have had to replace the water pump on both a couple of times. I have no idea why, everything else works well.
pimpin
jerryA, 03/20/2003
1994 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
got caddy? why not,now you know what your missing.style,class,comfort,etc.
Love this car!
gg, 06/05/2003
1994 Cadillac DeVille Concours 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
By far the best car I have ever owned - 147,000 miles and still going strong. I could by a new vehicle but I love this car! It has a great comfortable ride and provides protection on the roads.
The best car I've ever owned
Mom's car, 12/31/2002
1994 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love this car. It always started and was a great road car for commuting. We used it as a family car and it literally saved my life one snowy night on the Central Artery in Boston. A smaller car in a similar accident resulted in a fatality the trooper told me. The Cadillac Deville never budged when muscled by a 10 wheeler truck. 160,000 miles and headed for 200,000.
Love it
TKE224, 07/29/2003
1994 Cadillac DeVille Concours 4dr Sedan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Love it! I have enjoyed the car very much. I recently purchased a new CTS and gave the car to my wife. I just could not part with it.