1992 Cadillac Allante problems
The Cadillac Allanté is a two-door, two-seater luxury roadster marketed by Cadillac from 1987 until 1993. It used a Cadillac chassis and running gear with a body built in Italy by coachbuilder Pininfarina. It was expensive to produce with the complete bodies flown to Detroit for final assembly. Over 21,000 were built during its seven-year production run.
Conception and design
To maintain luxury market position in the 1980s, Cadillac sought an aspirational model that would combine the prestige of a European design with the renown of a European coachbuilder — to help Cadillac compete with Mercedes and Jaguar. It would become the first modern-era two-passenger Cadillac roadster, and the first to wear the Cadillac name since the Cadillac Series 355 roadster of the 1930s.
Cadillac General Manager Bob Burger sent engineers in 1982 to Italy to meet with designers and coachbuilders, to explore a partnership with Cadillac. According to program manager Ed Anderson, the team identified Pininfarina as their top choice, and Cadillac chose them to design the Allanté, under the direction of Sergio Pininfarina, working with a team of designers including Mario Vernacchia.
At GM, Chuck Jordan was torn because delegating the design to Pininfarina implied that GM's 3,000 internal designers were unable to pen the design. GM stylist Wayne Kady along with Vice President of Design, Irv Rybicki, fought to have the design crafted in house, Kady later saying GM leadership had decided to go with an Italian design even before Cadillac’s designers began work.
The in-house designers were hurt and angry. Kady said to management, “we’ve done all your bread and butter cars through the years, but when it’s time to do a historic and fun project, you give it to someone else.” Cadillac General Manager Bob Burger later told the in-house designers the company was "looking for a car with a designer name to it. It’s like Levi's, it’s that tag on the back of the jeans."
Ostensibly, Chuck Jordan (at the time assigned in Europe with Opel) was not to examine Pininfarina's work, though because he was friends with Sergio Pininfarina he was able to see the design before it was frozen for development. As later told by Maria Vernacchia, Jordan referred to the Allanté as ‘The New Spirit of Cadillac,’ only suggesting a front grille similar to the typical Ferrari's with a classic rectangular grid design. Pininfarina opened a new facility specifically for Allanté manufacture outside Turin in rural San Giorgio Canavese, as a dedicated vehicle assembly plant, part of what would become a very long assembly process.
The car was built on a unique platform, known as the V-body, which was a shortened version of the E platform that underpinned the Cadillac Eldorado and other contemporary personal luxury coupes.
The nameplate Allanté was selected by General Motors from 1,700 computer generated potential names. Originally designed to compete with the Mercedes-Benz SL and Jaguar XJS, the Allanté initially featured a slightly modified variant of the 4.1 L V8 used across Cadillac's model line. This was expanded to 4.5 L in 1989, and upgraded to the 4.6 L L37 Northstar in its final year, 1993.
All Allanté models featured a fully electronic instrument and control panel, which was angled towards the driver, without knobs or manual controls. GM also implemented electronic controls in select premium mid-to-late 1980s luxury vehicles such as the Buick Reatta, Buick Riviera, and Oldsmobile Toronado Trofeo, although these vehicles included a touchscreen control panel called the Graphic Control Center (GCC), which the Allanté did not.
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Common 1992 Cadillac Allante problems
The Cadillac Allante, produced in 1992, is known for several common problems that owners have reported. These issues are related to the Northstar engine, the convertible top, parts availability, electronics, and the gearbox.
- Convertible Top: The convertible top is another area where owners have reported problems. The top is known to be a pain to put up and down, and it may not seal well, leading to wind and water leaks.
- Parts Availability: Finding parts for the Allante can be a challenge, as they are hard to come by. Mechanical parts are generally more readily available, but the limited production of the Allante means that parts may be scarce.
- Electronics: The Allante's electronics were ahead of their time in some ways, but they were also prone to issues. The ABS module, in particular, is known to be expensive to replace, with costs ranging from $800 to $1200.
- Gearbox: The gearbox in the Allante is another area where owners have reported problems. Other Cadillac transmissions will not fit, which means that expensive rebuilds are necessary when the gearbox fails. This can be a significant expense, and it is one that owners should be aware of when considering the purchase of an Allante.
In summary, the Cadillac Allante, while a stylish and luxurious car, is known for several common problems that owners have reported. These issues are related to the Northstar engine, the convertible top, parts availability, electronics, and the gearbox. Prospective buyers should be aware of these issues and factor them into their decision-making process.
Are Cadillac Allantes reliable?
The 1993 Cadillac Allante receives an average consumer rating of 4.4 overall and a 4.5 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Why did the Cadillac Allanté fail?
This configuration, combined with its exorbitant price, made the Allanté less appealing to those seeking high performance, especially given its intent to rival Europe's top GT cars. Despite Cadillac's initial sales projection of 6,000 units per year, actual sales averaged about half that number annually.
Why was the Cadillac Allanté discontinued?
No other car from GM was similar, and that may have contributed to Allante's demise. Cadillac could not sell enough Allantes to keep the car in production. Had there been a less expensive Oldsmobile or Buick model, perhaps GM would have not killed the Allante after just 20,000 were built.
What was the original price of a 1992 Cadillac Allante?
For reference, the 1992 Cadillac Allante originally had a starting sticker price of $58,470, with the range-topping Allante Convertible Coupe 2D starting at $58,470.
1992 Cadillac Allante car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Cadillac Allante problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Air problems
- Structure problems
- Electronic stability control (esc) problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1992 Cadillac Allante vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
1992 Cadillac Allante complaints
The NHTSA has received 23 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1992 Cadillac Allante.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-07-10
- VIN: 1G6VS3381NU
- Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: THESE VEHICLES HAVE BOSCHE BRAKING SYSTEM THAT IS ACTIVATED BY A RELAY. THAT AND SEVERAL OTHER THINGS, ABOUT THIS SYSTEM, CAN CAUSE THESE BRAKES TO MALFUNCTION OR TO FAIL COMPLETELY ANY TIME THE CAR IS IN MOTION. THIS GENERALLY KNOWN TO ANYONE WHO OWNS ONE OF THESE CARS, AND TO GENERAL MOTORS. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SITUATION THAT CAN VERY EASILY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO ANYONE CLOSE TO THESE VEHICLES. I WAS BLESSED THAT THIS HAPPENED IN MY DRIVEWAY AND DID NOT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, BUT COULD HAVE BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AT 65 OR 70 MPH.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1G6VS338XNU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL BRAKING ABILITY. *JB PH
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-06-25
- VIN: 1G6VS3383NU
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: TOP LATCH MECHANISM FAILED TO HOLD, AS INVESTIGATED BY NHTSA IN PE97-050. CAR HAD BEEN INSPECTED 9/99 AT DEALER, PER CADILLAC SPECIAL POLICY 98045. AT THAT TIME, CAR HAD 35,000 MILES. CAR HAD 46,000 MILES WHEN LATCH DISENGAGED FROM THE WINDSHIELD FRAME. CAR NOW HAS 51,000 MILES. AT TIME OF INCIDENT, LATCH WAS CYCLED TO REENGAGE. CONCERNED ABOUT PERMANENT FIX, DEALER REFERED ME TO CADILLAC. CADILLAC REFERED ME TO DEALER. DEALER'S ORIGINAL INSPECTION PER THE SPECIAL POLICY DID NOT PREVENT THE INCIDENT. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO PREVENT IT HAPPENING AGAIN. DT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-06-29
- VIN: 1G6VS3384NU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-06-20
- VIN: 1G6VR3386NU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-05-11
- VIN: 1G6VS3387NU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: THE ABS SYSTEM WS REPLACED APPROX. RWO THOUSAND MILES AND TWO YEARS AGO. IT HAS NOW FAILED FOR THE SECOND TIME AND THE CART HAS ONLY 31,000 MILES AND AT LEAST 1/4TH OF THE ORIGINAL BRAKE PADS LEFT. MANUFACTURE CHARGED $200 TOWARDS FIRST FAILURE AND NOW WANTS ME TO PAY HALF OF PART COST AND ALL OF LABOR TO REPLACE A PART WITH ONLY TWO THOUSAND MILES ON IT. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-09-17
- VIN: 1G6VS3385NU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: COMPLETE ABS SYSTEM WAS ACTUALLY REPLACED TWICE ( AGAIN ON 09/22/1999 AT 62,434 MILES ) AS THE UNIT INSTALLED ON 09/17/1999, REPORTED HEREIN, WAS ALSO DEFECTIVE. PLEASE ADD THIS COMPLAINT TO YOUR FILES RELATING TO THE CURRENTLY OPEN INVESTIGATION OF THE ALLEGED BRAKING SYSTEM FAILURES ON 1987-1992 CADILLAC ALLANTE ODI ACTION NUMBER: EA99-017. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-11-27
- VIN: 1G6VS3380NU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE ABS AND MASTER CYLINDAR HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THE ORIGINAL OWNER ONCE AND MYSELF ONCE AT 3,000 DOLLARS EACH. WHEN THE PROBLEM HAPPENDED I HAD NO BRAKES AND IF I HAD BEEN ON THE INTERSTATE I WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED OR SOMEONE ELSES FAMILY COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-09-11
- VIN: 1G6VS338XNU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: BRAKE WARNING LIGHT IS COMING ON AND SOMETIMES BRAKES ARE TOO HARD TO STOP WITHOUT PUMPING. DEALER WANTS $5000 TO REPLACE MASTER CYLINDER BUT ADMITS THEY DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THE CAR THEY MANUFACTURED AND CAN'T TELL ME WHATS WRONG. I CONTACTED CADILLAC ABOUT THE INCOMPETENCE OF THEIR AGENTS AND THEY REPLYED THAT THE DEALER WAS INDEPENDENT. I CAN'T SPEND $5000 TO FIND OUT IF THIS WILL FIX IT. THE MASTER CYLINDER WHICH THEY WANT TO REPLACE HAS BEEN REPLACED BEFORE IN A 59000 MILE CAR. I BELIEVE THE BRAKES ARE A SAFETY HAZARD ON THESE CARS AND THAT THE MANUFACTURER OUGHT TO HAVE TO REPAIR THEM UNDER A RECALL TO CORRECT THE DEFECTS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-11-18
- VIN: 1G6VS3388NU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: THIS IS THE THIRD TIME IN LESS THAN A YEAR AND APPROXIMATELY 2500 MILES THAT WE HAVE BRAKE FAILURE. THE FIRST TIME THE VEHICLE ONLY LOST THE ABS -- THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED WITH A CADILLAC RE-MANUFACTURED UNIT. THE 2ND FAILURE WAS TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKING -- A DIFFERENT CADILLAC DEALER (JACK WOLF, BELVIDERE, IL) REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER AGAIN WITH A RE-MANUFACTURED. THE LAST BRAKING SYSTEM WAS AGAIN A TOTAL FAILURE !!/6/1999. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO JACK WOLF , BELVIDERE,IL 11/08/1999. HAVE NOT HEARD STATUS AS OF THIS A.M.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-09-20
- VIN: 1G6VS3385NU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WAS REPLACED AT 62,000 MILES DUE TO POSSIBLE SAFETY HAZARD. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *YC
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-07-09
- VIN: 1G6VS3382NU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Summary: SAME ABS BRAKE PART REPLACED WITH A RE-MANUFACTURED PART (NO NEW PARTS AVAILABLE) AT AROUND 32,000 MILES AND REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. THIS IS THE HYDRAULIC SERVO AND NOTHING TO DO WITH BRAKE PADS OR OTHER BRAKE PARTS THAT CAN WEAR FAST BECAUSE OF DRIVER.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: MASTER CYLINDER FAILED CAUSING THE BRAKES TO FAIL WHILE DRIVER WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1G6VS3385NU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: I UNDERSTAND THAT YOU HAVE OPENED AN "ENGINEERING ANALYSIS" ON THE BRAKING SYSTEM ON 1987-1992 CADILLAC ALLANTES. I PURCHASED MY ALLANTE IN NOV 1998, AND A "REMANUFACTURED FOR GM" STICKER IS ON THE FLUID RESERVOIR ON THE MASTER CYLINDER, INDICATING THAT AT SOME POINT THIS COMPONENT HAS BEEN REPLACED. I JUST WANTED TO ADD MY CAR TO YOUR LIST OF ALLANTES THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE HIGHLY COMPLICATED SYSTEM FOUND ON THE 87-92 ALLANTE. I HAVE FORWARDED COPIES OF THIS FORM TO TWO ACQUAINTANCES WHO ALSO OWN ALLANTES AND HAVE ALSO HAD ANTILOCK BRAKE PROBLEMS WITH THEIR CARS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-05-28
- VIN: 1G6VS3384NU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE--NO BRAKING FUNCTION AT ALL. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-11-11
- VIN: 1G6VS3385NU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: ABS MASTER CYLINDER FAILED RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE PEDAL PRESSURE AND LOSS OF STOPPING ABILITY.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-01-01
- VIN: 1G6VS338XNU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: BRAKES DO NOT STOP CAR PROPERLY. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-04-01
- VIN: 1G6VS3381NU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHEN THE BRAKES GO OUT IT IS ALL YOU CAN DO TO STOP THE CAR.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-02-15
- VIN: 1G6VS3386NU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: COMPLETE FAILURE OF BRAKING FUNCTIONS. DEALER DIAGNOSIS AND ESTIMATE OF REPAIRS WAS $3,500.00. I OBTAINED PARTS AND HAD AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP REPLACE COMPONENTS. MECHANIC REPORTED TO ME THAT ORIGENAL PARTS HAD " GM REBUILT PART" STICKERS ON THEM. AUTO WAS ORIGONALY OWNED BY A LEASING CO. IN CHICAGO IL. GM WILL NOT FURNISH ME WITH PREVIOUS WARRANTY HISTORY.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-07-28
- VIN: 1G6VS3386NU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: DEALERS SERVICE TECHNICIAN SAYS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON 1988 THRU 1992 ALLANTE'S. BRAKE PEDAL WENT ROCK HARD, CAR PULLED TO LEFT AS I PRESSED BRAKES HARDER. IF TURNPIKE SPEEDS HAD BEEN INVOLVED THIS SITUATION COULD HAVE BEEN FATAL
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-05-01
- VIN: 1G6VS3386NU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Summary: THE PROBLEM CONCERNING MY ABS FAILURE TOOK ALMOST 2 MONTHS TO CORRECT WITH REPEATED TRIPS TO & FROM THE DEALER. THEY WOULD TELL ME IT WAS CORRECTED AND I WOULD DRIVE ANYWHERE FROM 2 MILES TO 45 MILES BEFORE THE BRAKES WOULD FAIL. I HAD MANY PHONE CALLS WITH CADILLAC AND A FILE WAS KEPT ON THE PROGRESS AND COMPLAINTS. I INFORMED CADILLAC THAT THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM AND SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED. FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME. I'LL BE MORE THAN WILLING TO HELP. SINCERELY, SHARON WEBB
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1994-10-31
- VIN: 1G6VS3389NU
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: MY CONVERTIBLE TOP BLEW BACK; THE JACK SCREWS WHICH HOLD IT DOWN DISENGAGED FROM THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-01-01
- VIN: 1G6VS3389NV
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: CONVERTIBLE TOP HAS FLOWN OFF SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO FAILURE OF THE FASTNERS, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO VEHICLE.
1992 Cadillac Allante recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 1992 Cadillac Allante.
- Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
- Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
Negative 1992 Cadillac Allante car reviews
Positive 1992 Cadillac Allante car reviews
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I purchased this car in 1997 and have taken great care of it. It has exceeded all of my expectations and still runs like a dream. Even after all these years, it still turns heads on the road and at the gas station. The only minor issue was a small imperfection in the paint from the factory, but I'm confident that it can be easily fixed with some rubbing compound. Overall, it's been a fantastic car to own and drive.
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I love this car! You just have to work the top right and then you have a great car!
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Great car! It's so fun to drive and looks absolutely stunning. I wouldn't trade it for any other car.
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If the ABS braking system by Bosch goes out, it will cost you $2,000.00 to fix. Although the top is not fully electric, which is surprising given that a '57 Eldorado had a fully electric top, this is still the best driving and handling car I have ever had. I have driven Porsche, Corvette, Bentley, and you name it, but this one beats them all. It handles like a champ and accelerates quickly. Even after 25 years, my Caddy can still compare favorably with the new 600 horsepower beasts on the road. This is actually my second Allante, as I donated my first one when even the dealer couldn't fix the ABS.
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This car was once a real powerhouse, with an initial price tag of $55,000 and up. The engine is truly a thing of beauty; a durable, strong 4.5L V8 with plenty of power. While the convertible top is a weak point (as it tends to leak), and the electronic system can have occasional flaws, overall it's a very enjoyable car to own. However, it's not recommended for day-to-day driving.
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Garnet Monahan 2024-10-09
I always loved the look of this car and was thrilled when I finally got my hands on a well-preserved one. Unfortunately, it turned out to be a bit of a money pit. Despite spending a lot of money on major repairs, the mechanics were never able to get the suspension right to my liking. It spent far too much time in the shop and cost me a lot of money. Even after replacing all four computer-controlled shocks with OEM parts at a terrific expense, the ride was still too harsh. This experience has made me hesitant to consider Cadillac again. My Vette, on the other hand, not only rode better but also got better mileage.
Jean Rempel 2024-05-14
I can tell you that I absolutely love my Caddy! Although the car has had some issues with the convertible top, they were all fixable. The only minor issue I have with the car is that the seats are a bit too stiff for my liking, but I'm slowly getting used to them. This car is a real head-turner and there aren't many of them around anymore. It's like my own little baby that I never had!
Valentin Walsh 2024-01-19
The convertible top may seem complex at first, but with a little practice, it can be used safely. While the car may weigh 3500 pounds, it is surprisingly spacious and comfortable.