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.
Eldorad OH NO!
therob, 04/30/2003
1997 Cadillac Eldorado Touring 2dr Coupe
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought it used.Seemed like a solid dependable car,but the radiator started leaking(cheap plastic).Then the check engine light came on.While waiting for the diagonsis the mechanics guessed that it might be a big problem with some oil valve something.It wasn't, just a clogged EGR tube which they said was typical.It uses oil, gets less than anticipated mpg,A/C cools less than a Caddy should,and warning lights go off and on without rhyme or reason.The A/C conked out in midwinter and I may not bother with fixing.The turn signal lever needed to be fixed,too.I am not satisfied and wish I had heard about these problems before deciding on a Caddy.
NORTHSTAR OIL CONSUMPTOION
jr, 03/30/2002
1998 Cadillac Eldorado Touring 2dr Coupe
4 of 11 people found this review helpful
AFTER 45000 MILES THE CAR IS USING 1 QUART OF OIL PER 1000 MILES! THE CADILAC SERVICE CENTER HAS TOLD ME THAT GM IS AWARE OF THIS PERTAINING TO THE NORTHSTAR ENGINE. I AM NOW SCHEDULED FOR A GM AUTHORIZED "DECARBONIZATIN" SERVICE (ABOUT $500). ANYBODY ELSE?
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Fantastic Ride
DA, 09/11/2002
1997 Cadillac Eldorado Touring 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 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!
Nice to look at, thats all.
TMC, 07/07/2003
1997 Cadillac Eldorado Touring 2dr Coupe
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I own an Eldorado touring coupe, and trust me the looks are the only good traits. Since I bought this car the AC has went out three times and living in Florida AC is a must. Service Engine Soon Light goes on and off wheneever it wants, so do the digital sensors. The water hose belt gets tangled at least once a month and causes car to overheat even aftertaking it to the dealership to replace the belt and pulleys. I am disappointed in Cadillac for this one.
Be careful of oil usage
Smendrick, 04/18/2003
1997 Cadillac Eldorado Touring 2dr Coupe
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Exceptional performance and handling, but the Northstar engine is a pig when it comes to oil consumption. Be aware that the fix is more than the car is worth.