I always liked those.

Appparently when tuned right they got decent hwy mileage- about 25mpg. That's better than my 4 banger S10..

Electric gremlins usually kill all the fun with these old Nova's, I mean Cadillacs! I've always liked them, until I start looking too closely. The F.I. system can be trouble, but change to a 4 bbl. cures that. The car is sitting on North Town Line east of Thames st. Go check it out Todd.

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I looked at Another Fleetwood Brougham d'Elegance with a 350 yesterday.

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Here were the  specials we saw at the dealer:

93 Fleetwood 5.7 - $1,988

99 Deville D'elegance - $3,899

98 Deville - $2,450

75 Eldorado Convertible - $10,500

70 Trans Am 4speed 455 - $38,000+

All dealer prep'd, detailed and ready to go

My son wants me to get him the Fleetwood ! Anyway.... pictures coming.

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Carl Stevenson wrote:

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Boy, if you can, get a 94-96 Fleetwood so you get an LT1. 60 more horsepower than the throttle body and just as good or better on fuel compared to the TBI 93 and older.

I would love to trade our Roadmaster on a Fleetwood, but there is almost no LT1 Fleetwoods around here and they are real expensive when they do come up.

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It's a 93 Carl, Not having the LT 1 is about the only draw back. If you saw this car you would be amazed. It must have come in on a trade and knowing they had the big Cadillac show coming they must have kept it. I'm kicking myself for not moving on it this afternoon. I'm calling first thing in the morning and going to see it if it is still there. Luckily my office is just 5 minutes away. I know an LT 1 is preferred but if I can grab this for under $2G's I think that would be amazing. A 350 TBI is still a 350, stout and able and good for the long haul. I did forget to check on mileage but my son is saying 70,000 km.

-- Edited by 73SC at 22:30, 2008-09-28

Wow, great deal on the sedan! I wish I could be so lucky around here. Not many to pick from but I keep looking. Our 94 is up to 230,000km now and I am thinking I'd like to find a lower mile one to stash away for future.

I really would like a Fleetwood for the extra rear seat legroom. Our 13 year old son is 6 feet tall and still going strong. He is starting to need more room...

I hear you on the engine and appreciate your knowledge, but I was not looking for a car, it FOUND ME. My 19 year old is crazy for this thing, it is immaculate, all ready to go, dealer prep'd just like an Optimum Vehicle, you could eat off the engine.

I hate to sound like this but fuel consumption is not a factor even though my experience with my Cadillac is very good. The LT1 and TBI both have 300 ft lbs of torque, I'll drive it tomorrow but it doesn't bother me that Jr. would have 60 HP less. If you have kids who drive you'll understand. Heck I might park the Deville and use he Fleetwood for the winter.

If we wanted a few extra ponies I am sure the dual exhaust system from a 94 and up will fit and there must be a way to get it to breath better too, K&N at least.

Based on the prices posted I could even flip it and have Christmas covered.

Last thing is my son is 6'2" and I am 6'1". He got in and adjusted the driver seat for his driving position. I got in the rear seat behind him and crossed my legs. Try that in a Camry!

I'll let you know what happens.

-- Edited by 73SC at 23:48, 2008-09-28

The car he drives now is a Regal, reliable and rides good. Now get this we own what the dealer sells where it is, Pontiac, Buick, GMC and Cadillac.

69Laurentian wrote:

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With all this talk about Caddies now I want one!
Damn you all!

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Once you have one, you'll be hooked forever.

69Laurentian wrote:

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With all this talk about Caddies now I want one!
Damn you all!

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C/P will soon stand for Cadillac/Pontiac?

Astro Jet wrote:

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73SC wrote:

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CDN2PLS2 wrote:

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I always liked those.

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Wait until you get the pictures from Astro Jet he took at City Cadillac today. A few incredible as is specials. I am going back tomorrow for a test drive, 93 Fleetwood, immaculate - $1,988.


-- Edited by 73SC at 16:52, 2008-09-28

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Here are the pics, who knows, maybe that for sale sign is already gone by now!

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Car was just delivered to my office by used Car Sales Manager. Saved time, got it over the phone!

It already passed e test. They are selling it as is. I took it for a 40 minute run, up the DVP, it has a rock solid ride, no shakes in wheel , brakes seemed fine, everything works including the AC. The 350 TBI has plenty of power, but it won't win any drag races, but that's not what it is for. As is typical with these cars the old couple who drove it never hit the floor with the gas pedal. A few WOTs and some throttle body cleaner, maybe some plugs will perk it up. It idled so smooth you couldn't hear the engine.  I offered him $1700 and he went back to confirm sale and do the paper work, I offered him my Visa but he said just provide a personal cheque when he delivers it probably later today or tomorrow morning.

My hunch was right, Michael Carmichael said they won't loose a new Cadillac deal by not taking these old boats in trade so they dressed them up for the Cadillac show and put them out. They sold the Red 98 Deville that was there over the phone this morning to a fella in Kitchener.




-- Edited by 73SC at 11:35, 2008-09-29