2002 Cadillac Eldorado Review
Price Estimate: $315 - $511

Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Powerfully smooth V8, distinctive looks.
Cons
- Inspector Gadget underpinnings, bulky size, aged platform.
What’s new
A special Collectors' Series package marks the final 1,600 coupes to come off the assembly line as the Eldorado heads for retirement.
Edmunds says
If you like big, V8-powered American luxury coupes, you better act fast, as the Eldorado is heading for the big parking lot in the sky.
For sale near Sherman, TX
3 listings
- 53,585 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 8cyl automatic
- Oasis Park & Sell (256 mi away)
- Heated seats
- Leather Seats
- Power Driver Seat
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Auto Climate Control
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Located in Spring, TX
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
19 Combined MPG (16 City/25 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1G6EC129X2B105640
Stock: 105640
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 07-23-2024- 148,441 miles
- 2 accidents, 4 owners, personal use only
- 8cyl automatic
- Bassil Group (284 mi away)
- Heated seats
- Leather Seats
- Power Driver Seat
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Auto Climate Control
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Located in Houston, TX
Clean title, Drives Great, Backup Camera, Bluetooth, Must Test Drive, Smooth Ride, No check engine light, Ac Blow cold.Finance Available: Apply onli...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
19 Combined MPG (16 City/25 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1G6ET12962B105442
Stock: 105442
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-09-2025
Vehicle overview
One of the models that lured Cadillac back from the brink of becoming hopelessly behind the times was the current edition of the Eldorado. Introduced in 1992 to critical acclaim, and then substantially improved with the introduction of the Northstar V8 in 1993, the Eldorado (along with its sister car, the Seville) helped bolster Cadillac's future. Although the Eldorado lays claim to being the best-selling prestige luxury coupe in the United States, 2002 will be its last year of production in its current form. Meanwhile, traditional luxo-coupe buyers can still enjoy the power and performance of the virtually unchanged 2002 models. Both of Cadillac's 4.6-liter Northstar V8s (the 275-horsepower version in Eldorado and the 300-horse motor in the ETC) are available to power the front wheels, and this swanky coupe enjoys certification as a low-emission vehicle (LEV) in environmentally conscious states.
Magnasteer variable-effort steering gear is standard. Optional on the base car and standard on the Touring Coupe is StabiliTrak, which includes stability enhancement and road texture detection. Stability enhancement is designed to correct skids automatically, allowing the Eldorado to respond better to driver inputs. Road texture detection reads the road surface, leading to better antilock brake performance.
The Eldorado's interior is rich with leather and wood. ETC models have memory systems that recall rearview mirror positions, climate-control settings or even what CD and song the driver was listening to last. Standard is GM's three-button OnStar system that is now integrated into the Eldo's rearview mirror, eliminating the need for a separate cellular phone. With OnStar, a driver can alert emergency personnel to an exact location or simply get travel directions. The system can even track your Eldo if it's stolen or locate the nearest ATM when you're low on cash.
To commorate the Eldorado's near fifty year existence in the Cadillac lineup, the final 1,600 units to roll off the assembly line will be designated as Eldorado Collector's Series editions. This ETC-based special edition will feature a specially tuned exhaust, two exclusive colors, 16-inch wheels, and signature wreath and crest embroidered seats.
While today's Eldorado is on the bulky side and as gizmo-laden as they come, it still has a distinctive look and a wonderful engine, especially in ETC guise. Sure, the luxury-SUV craze is killing off cars of this ilk, but we're already seeing an SUV backlash, and comfy coupes like this Caddy could lead a truck-weary market charge back to cars.
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Texas
$173/mo for Eldorado ESC
Eldorado ESC
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$175/mo
Avg. Large Car
Cadillac Eldorado Owner Reviews
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MY ELDORADO
4.75 out of 5 starsJoe Criscione, 02/24/2015
2001 Cadillac Eldorado ETC 2dr Coupe (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
I bought my 2001 EldoradoETC with 85K miles on the clock. ck engine lite, wheel bearing, motor mounts, starter motor, about 1500.00 dollars worth, also replaced all the sensors. But smetimes when you buy a used car you have to invest a few bucks to straighten stuff out. All that being said, My Eldorado runs PERFECT, Gets 29MPG on the road, and looks acts and feels like the thorobred … she is. Love the car and it was well worth the money I payed for it including the repairs. I think GM is on the right road offering 2 dr Cadillacs.
Eldorado ETC, Build to GO!
4.75 out of 5 starsNormMike, 01/13/2003
2001 Cadillac Eldorado ETC 2dr Coupe (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Purchased new. I was driving an older
Eldorado Touring Coupe.
This 2001 ETC is a sporting dream, with
full passenger seating (front and
back), and room for my business stuff!
This machine talks to the road and
provides the driver with full control
of steering, unbelievable power and
road control.
It is a sleeper, few people know what
the car is and they do look at … it.
The 2001 Cadillac Eldorado Touring
Coupe (ETC) is GMs Corvette for people
needing extra seating and space!
Last of Its Breed
4.88 out of 5 starsJames M. Hare, 01/13/2007
2001 Cadillac Eldorado ETC 2dr Coupe (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
My '01 Eldorado ETC has been a dream. It is absolutely perfect in every way. I have had ZERO maintenance or reliability issues with it. It only needs oil and gas. It's smooth, quiet, comfortable, fast, safe, and a joy to drive. The Eldorado is the pinnacle of the 2-door luxury sport coupes as far as I'm concerned. The interior is comfortable, quiet, roomy (for it's style), and well … built. The engine is a marvel of technology and delivers amazing power and yet very good gas mileage.
Awesome Vehicle
5 out of 5 starsRita Balenger, 02/02/2006
2001 Cadillac Eldorado ETC 2dr Coupe (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
This car is truly awesome. The ride and feel are fantastic. I've owned two other Eldorados (90 and 95) and this one outperforms the others, hands down. After owning one, I knew I had to have another one. It will definately get out of its way. It is very peppy and a true joy to drive. I love my car.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2002 Cadillac Eldorado, so we've included reviews for other years of the Eldorado since its last redesign.
2002 Eldorado Highlights
ESC
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $42,130 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 19 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $173/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 15.3 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Eldorado include:
- Alarm
- Stability Control
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