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#1 of 12 2002 Cadillac DeVille by edman2 Jan 07, 2008 (9:30 pm)
I have been given the opportunity to buy a 2002 Cadillac DeVille that looks like it just came out of the showroom. It is in impeccable condition with 36.000 miles, never driven in snow or salt. The seller deals in very expensive original old cars. I have a 2002 Chrysler 300M and if I pay him the $12,000 asking price..it would almost be like making an even trade. My Chrysler is also in very good condition, with 65,000 miles and has some features ( such as steering wheel controls for radio, CD, etc) but obviously the Caddy has things that my Chrysler would never have. I'm not sure which model it is...my only concern would be the expense if something goes wrong. If you were me, would you make this purchase? Replies to this message: jayrider (Jan 11, 2008 8:58 am) edman2 (Jan 20, 2008 6:22 pm) dovie1 (Aug 02, 2008 1:57 pm) carcrazy35 (Aug 04, 2008 8:49 pm)
#2 of 12 Re: 2002 Cadillac DeVille [edman2] by jayrider Jan 11, 2008 (8:58 am)
Replying to: edman2 (Jan 07, 2008 9:30 pm) You might want to adjust the value of your 300m down to $8-8500 then look at the deal again. You might also consider how well maintained each vehicle is re: fluid changes that can be documented. The Caddy is an unknown quantity while you know your car so that needs to be considered. Parts for Caddy's are higher but maybe nothing will go wrong. Have you driven the Cadillac? Replies to this message: edman2 (Jan 20, 2008 6:22 pm)
#3 of 12 Re: 2002 Cadillac DeVille [jayrider] by edman2 Jan 20, 2008 (6:22 pm)
Replying to: jayrider (Jan 11, 2008 8:58 am) No..and I've had a change of heart...thanks for your reply....My Chrysler, so I've been told by several people is worth more than an equal car because of demand for a Chrysler 300M body style, in excellent condition before they changed to the mafia 300M.......which, in my opinion, by comparison, has no style at all......
#4 of 12 cadillac by carcrazy35 Jan 20, 2008 (9:20 pm)
i own a 2003 cadillac deville, i bought it in 2006 with 31000 miles, it has 98000 now , it was more comfertible than the chrysler 300, dont know if it was the m or not . i get 28 mpg hwy , 21 city. it has the northstar v8 . i havent had any poblems as of yet. jerry Replies to this message: edman2 (Jan 21, 2008 10:09 am)
#5 of 12 cadillac by carcrazy35 Jan 20, 2008 (9:23 pm)
: i own a 2003 cadillac deville, i bought it in 2006 with 31000 miles, it has 98000 now , it was more comfertible than the chrysler 300, dont know if it was the m or not . i get 28 mpg hwy , 21 city. it has the northstar v8 . i havent had any poblems as of yet. jerry Replies to this message: edman2 (Jan 21, 2008 10:12 am) jayrider (Jan 23, 2008 9:59 am) edman2 (Feb 01, 2008 10:36 am)
#6 of 12 Re: cadillac [carcrazy35] by edman2 Jan 21, 2008 (10:09 am)
Replying to: carcrazy35 (Jan 20, 2008 9:20 pm) Jerry... after thinking it over...my concerns would be maintenance costs, parts, etc. So..as beautiful and tempting as this Deville looked, I decided against buying it. thanks for your input.....   Edman222
#7 of 12 Re: cadillac [carcrazy35] by edman2 Jan 21, 2008 (10:12 am)
Replying to: carcrazy35 (Jan 20, 2008 9:23 pm) Incidentally....my 2002 300M rides like a dream and altho I have had to replace the Air Conditioning Compressor and front sway bars along with the shifter cable..the car has given me 64,000 miles of care-free driving. It gets about 21 mpg around town and I have gotten as much as 28 mpg highway. Replies to this message: jayrider (Jan 23, 2008 9:59 am) edman2 (Feb 01, 2008 10:36 am)
#8 of 12 Re: cadillac [edman2] by jayrider Jan 23, 2008 (9:59 am)
Replying to: edman2 (Jan 21, 2008 10:12 am) How did you know the sway bars needed replacing? Replies to this message: edman2 (Feb 01, 2008 10:36 am)
#9 of 12 Re: cadillac [jayrider] by edman2 Feb 01, 2008 (10:36 am)
Replying to: jayrider (Jan 23, 2008 9:59 am) common problem with that series of 300Ms....CLUNK CLUNK CLUNK...over every little bump in the road..I have a friend who has almost 20 years as a mechanic for a Chrysler dealer and he told me that.......about $300-350 to replace.
#10 of 12 Re: 2002 Cadillac DeVille [edman2] by dovie1 Aug 02, 2008 (1:57 pm)
Replying to: edman2 (Jan 07, 2008 9:30 pm) I am buyying a 2002 Cadillac DeVille DTS next week. Its a one owner car and it has 67,000 miles on it. I am not at all worried, because this will be my 4th time buying a used Cadillac and they have always treated me well   The car I am now driving is a 1989 Cadillac DeVille 4 door and has only 86,000 orig. miles on it. I have owned it for 14 years and the only big expense I have had with it is 2 years ago my A/C went out.   I would own nothing but a Cadillac... I think you should have take the deal edman, even if you kept the car you have presently. Replies to this message: carcrazy35 (Aug 04, 2008 8:49 pm)

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