I have a 1998 one owner Deville D'elegance. I bought it with 145,000 Km from Markville Chevrolet in Nov 2006. Because it was a dealer serviced car I have the complete service record complete with mileage. The car went 100,000 km in its first 4 years then 45,000 in its last 4 years. The owner was 72 when he traded it in and I understand it wintered in Florida the first 4 years, then the owner couldn't make the drive anymore so it stayed in Markham in a garage.

The only engine work (touch wood) was a warranty replacement of the main seal and then a water pump just after I got it, again dealer paid for. It presently has 180,000 km. The DEXCOOL coolant gets changed on a two year cycle in an effort to avoid head gasket problems.

I have been watching the mileage very closely lately becaue the Northstar uses premiuim so I know exactly what I am getting. The car has the on board computer which will gives you Instant and Average readings. On long highway runs up to our cottage on Georgian Bay it gets consistently between 25 and 27 miles per gallon ( 9 litres/100km) and uses about 32 litres on a round trip. The only proviso is I am using cruise control for the most part and pegging it at 116 kph. In the city it is getting 17 mpg with heavily modified driving habits.

I think that is pretty decent mileage for a 275 HP / 300 ft lb double overhaed cam 32 valve aluminum V8 hauling around 5,200 pounds.

-- Edited by 73SC at 23:46, 2008-07-05

5200 POUNDS!!! That's what my Big Block Suburban weighed.

I've had a north* in a 95 STS that was still strong and leakfree at over 300,000 klms. Had a 94 Concours that was overheated at 240,000 and it was scrap after that. Having the service records means a lot with those engines or a knowledgable owner who maintained it.

I think you will be good with that car, wife's Aunt has a 95 STS still going.
 
One other note, I checked my door jam and the Deville shows GVWR of 5,218 so curb weight likely around 4,000.

Not yet,but Road tested it. That;s one Fancy Ass car!!!

That was always the plan, but I heard they pretty heavy on gas for daily drivers, and then I discovered Subarus, and the rest is history.....

Ya,Gas to the Bus Stop would kill you.

Here's a Pic

I worked at a Cadillac-Hummer dealer. I always liked the 2005ish style DeVille. I'd take a DTS in that pearl red with black leather and with night vision, thank you. If you can't find red, I'll take black with the polished wheels:


The previous generation like 73SC has did ride better though.

Todd

-- Edited by 69Laurentian at 21:22, 2008-07-15

Once you own a Caddy you'll never drive another car.