Used 1999 Cadillac Eldorado Consumer Reviews
Used Eldorado for sale
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1999 Eldorado, so we've included reviews for other years of the Eldorado since its last redesign.
Old Favorite
Gypsy Momma, 11/20/2008
1999 Cadillac Eldorado 2dr Coupe
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
My 99 Eldorado was my 1st Cadillac but I had long admired the El's style. It was a lease car w 20K miles. I drove it daily until I got my new CTS last year. I like the CTS but I still love the Eldorado There's no comparison in the ride. I drive hilly, winding roads & the El never ceases to amaze me with it's easy & steady handling. I'm a female 5'2" & always feel in control of this car even though it has supreme power when needed. Of course, there have been repairs (it's about 140K now) but the engine still sounds as smooth as the day I bought it. I keep thinking I need to sell it but I can't seem to part with it. It's more reliable than most of my other old friends!
A Dream Car With Baggage.
CaddyGuy, 03/21/2009
1998 Cadillac Eldorado Touring 2dr Coupe
21 of 28 people found this review helpful
My Cadillac ETC is my dream car. It has everything but OnSt*r. The exterior body design is unique and sleek. The interior design is Sweeping, modern and extremely attractive. But the Baggage is the NorthStar Engine. No one can afford to repair it unless you have Warrantee. It suffers carbon build up which requires occasional WOTs to clean out. Search the Cadillac forums and search WOT. Though toted by GM as the best engine ever, it is a night mare in costs when repairs come, even small ones, repair cost is excessive. My ETC was my dream car and I enjoy it emensly but I am concerned when that NorthStar should have a problem. You really need to weigh your need vs a junk NorthStar eng.
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In Love
Patrick, 04/22/2006
1998 Cadillac Eldorado Touring 2dr Coupe
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
My buddy had a '92 or '93 Eldorado with some 20 inch rims on it. I was WOWWED with the styling. He didn't have the Northstar engine, but I do. I got the ETC Touring Coupe, and the whole car feels SINFUL. I waited over 5 years for this car, and I have not been let down. I am still surprised with things like the "Turn" lighting, presets, dual zone air conditioning / heat, blah blah. Also, I am super impressed with the acceleration. This car is super quiet, and super smooth.
Ditch this nightmare ASAP
mike, 10/29/2018
1999 Cadillac Eldorado 2dr Coupe
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
As older used cars go, this is an absolute nightmare! Everything about it is a fail. Alternator is near impossible to replace - a $500 repair. Brakes failing resulted in a $900 estimate. Nearly every little thing is a nightmare to replace, causing many hours of labor if you take it to a shop. And 3 hours at the shop, given all the right tools and experience translates into 8 or more hours should you tackle it yourself. My son got this 1999 last year at a (dishonest) dealer and had nothing but problems. Finally, with the $900 estimate for brake repairs, he sold it for $500 as is. It was a very nice looking piece of garbage. Ended up taking the $500 and buying an old rusty 99 Toyota Camry - a car 100 times more dependable, even with all its 250K miles on it.
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Loved Mine
Len, 10/04/2008
1998 Cadillac Eldorado 2dr Coupe
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
I bought this car when I graduated high school in 2005 for $7000 with 70,000 miles, drove it for 3 years and loved it. It was relatively quick for a 7 year old car, handled like a boat, but had a soft cushy ride. It needed a $300 tune up, $400 radiator, $500 brakes, and had electrical problems, but it just kept running, never smoked or broke down. It had a great motor, but was a big heavy car, and I wasn't crazy abot the FWD. I traded it in January 2008 for $3500 with minor electrical problems