magley64 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 new ride... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 that's neat. soo... what is it? caddy something something v8 something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 you traded an old caddy for another old caddy? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted October 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 that's neat. soo... what is it? caddy something something v8 something?2001 Eldorado, crimson pearl.you traded an old caddy for another old caddy? yes, I traded and old "beat up" sedan caddy with a lifter/valve/rod knock for a year newer and 1/2 the mileage pampered caddy that I will be able to keep nice in my new garage.I couldn't afford the one I really wanted just yet (since I did just spend most of my money on a house.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 didn't i tell you home ownership is overrated? should've just blew your load on a mid life crisis mobile. GAWD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 ..^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jblosser Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 ...I couldn't afford the one I really wanted just yet (since I did just spend most of my money on a house.)soooo, what would you have bought if you could have?I personally really like the cts coupe, but cannot convince myself I need it...just yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted October 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 soooo, what would you have bought if you could have?I personally really like the cts coupe, but cannot convince myself I need it...just yet...XLR, black or red... -V if i can splurge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Still a ticking time bomb, just hopefully this one has more time on the countdown. Those engines aren't exactly known for their longevity...Looks like a nice clean car though, and hopefully the pampering that it's had helps it last a long time for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jester3681 Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Always liked the Eldos - almost bought one once, but got a Lexus instead. Hated it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Northstar motor in that one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted October 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Northstar motor in that one?yep, let's hope it's a good one... (that seems to be the way it goes with these) my 97 had zero issues to 173,000 miles when i totalled it into a GTI. The STS was a 108,000, when it started with the loud ticking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jester3681 Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 It all goes down to care and maintenance. Sounds like this one is low miles and well cared for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit12 Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Nice looking car, there is a silver one just like that sitting in my front yard for sale. It is my uncles and he wants to sell it or trade it for a jeep of some sort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrown57 Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 XLR, black or red... -V if i can splurge.:plus1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiomike Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 ehhh, had a caddy years back, so test drove some newer used ones lately. Yep, still nice, but the gas mileage sucks lemons imho. Ended up test driving a '10 Camry XLE. It was every bit as luxurious as the caddy and I'd say the little 4 cyl was so close to being as fast I could hardly tell the diff. When we found out it got nearly 35 mpg, we bought it. Last tank figured at 35.6 mpg. Not bad. Our older '99 Camry is sitting on 280k miles with no issues so figure the new one will last.Glad about passing on the GM anyway after the bailout thing and knowing where GM has spent much of that money....Brazil to build a huge plant, and in China. Screw GM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted October 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Eldo averages 25-30 mpg depending on how much i get on the freeway.STS was lucky to break 20, and spent most of it's time at 18 avg.of course mileage doesn't mean a lot to me now, I'm only 6 miles from work when i move to my new house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrown57 Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 CTS averages 22Gets 30+ on the highwayCity sucks balls but only 16 miles from work and I ride the bike more than drive.I will probably get better once I get a couple things fixed but idk I still love the thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 I drove a '10 camry 4banger... It could barely get out of its own way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The King Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 It's still a GM' date=' which makes it a colossal pile of shit... regardless of previous care.Congrats, Magz. [/quote']Congrats on knowing nothing of cars..I had a friend whos family only drove Cadillacs and I have never seen people who were harder on cars.I had a 2002 STS and it was more reliable than my Dads 06 Audi A6. His BMW 323ci before that was a rolling POS..I have owned GM almost exclusively and they have all been 100% reliable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 not the king of having a sense of humor, apparently. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted October 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 I'm not delusional... I know that the car is going to have some issues down the road.The 97 eldorado had it's fair share of problems. The pressurized plastic overflow tank for the coolant grenaded, the plastic coolant tanks on either side of the radiator cracked, the water pump started leaking through the bearing, the alternator went once, as did the air shocks. but all of these were relatively minor issues and pretty quick and cheap to fix once I got the parts.I feel like I know what to expect with this car, which is half the reason I bought it.I'm already planning on stocking up on those pieces I've previously mentioned, so when they do decide to fail on this one, I'll already have the parts to fix them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrown57 Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 I need a motor mount and inner tie rod for the CTS. Already have the tie rod just need to install it still need to get the motor mount. I'm just going easy on it till I get the motor mount. Other than that I've had one part replaced and that was the thermostat. My grandfather HS a Cadillac for as long as I an remember. A 90's Deville then a 02-03 STS. I love driving that STS it's a much smoother ride than the CTS but the CTS has a sporty feel to it which I like. Still borrow the STS for those long highway trips though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiomike Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 I drove a '10 camry 4banger... It could barely get out of its own wayMy wife drove one of the '10 Camry LE's with a 4 cyl and said it was like our old Camry the way it ran. The XLE has a 2.5 that hits 100 pretty damned quick. Huge diff between it and the old Camry for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiomike Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Do you use that as a determining factor for quality? It has a small engine' date=' that runs flawlessly for 300k miles, but it's slow.. it sucks. [/quote']I think he was just responding to my post about our new Camry being pretty fast. No biggie.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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