Used 1998 Cadillac Eldorado Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1998 Eldorado, so we've included reviews for other years of the Eldorado since its last redesign.
Owned two Eldorados, Imagine that!!
Ben Leone, 10/17/2006
1997 Cadillac Eldorado 2dr Coupe
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I owned an ETC, after replacing the trany for 2500 dollars, and it leaked so bad I had to finally trade it in.The strange thing was it was crimson red and it was as fast as a rocket, like riding in a living room with rocket power. I lost money on that one and bought another crimson red Eldo today. Three years later, I missed it so bad. I hope this one doesnt leak like the last one but if it does, I guess oil is cheap. Drive safely.
Nine Years and Counting
Joe, 12/07/2006
1997 Cadillac Eldorado 2dr Coupe
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new with only seven miles on it. Today it has 176,000 miles. I have replaced the AC compressor twice, one power steering pump, two alternators, and the head gaskets. The blown head gasket was my fault for trying to drive to next exit ignoring the warning system; a radiator hose had burst. The piston rings were replaced and the heads rebuilt when the dealer replaced the head gasket. It cost $4,000 to repair and the car had 116,000 miles. All in all the car has been reliable. The car doesn't smoke, but does drink a quart of oil every two weeks. If Cadillac came out with a design I liked, I would probably buy another. The Northstar engine is a marvel.
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Fantastic Ride
da, 09/11/2002
1997 Cadillac Eldorado Touring 2dr Coupe
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have the ETC. 300HP instead of 275. I drove both. It sure feels like a lot more than a 25HP difference! At 35mph I can break the front tires loose on dry pavement. I got 28.99mpg driving from OKC to Branson with cruise set at 75mph. Better than my brother's Mazda 323 4 cylinder!! 'course he had problems keeping the little bugger at 75 ;>) Only complaint I have is the power antenna broke. It's a Cadillac so you can guess the replacement cost... yep A BUNCH!
Caddy owner
Bdawg, 12/02/2003
1997 Cadillac Eldorado 2dr Coupe
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
A few thing have gone wrong, The express down module is broken on the driver side door, Burns a lot of oil. not maintence freindly.
10/10 would buy again
Anon, 11/11/2015
1997 Cadillac Eldorado 2dr Coupe
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
I originally had a 1995 Pontiac Grand Am Gt Coupe with a bad head gasket, power steering pump, radiator and countless other issues. Leaked a quart a week. I traded that car and $500 and got me a 97 Eldorado. It's pearl white with a soft top and girls love it. Real head turner. It was a fixer upper, had a bad alternator and heater core and hoses, gas gage didn't work. I fixed the heater core and alternator for a total of $300. No complaints on performance except sometimes it takes a while to get going after stopping. Has 124k on it, I'm second owner and it came from Florida and has no rust at all. Premium gas gets it 16.5 mpg.
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