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  Its a Cadillac - 1997 Cadillac Eldorado
  By car_man1 - February 21 - 1:56 pm

  My 97 ETC isnt bad. Of course what you expect for buying a used 16 yr old caddy at 126,*** Miles. New battery, wipers, new set of rims (one was cracked and I couldnt find a replacment, but got current ones from a junk yard for free off a 91 seville:).The Service Light came on for a few weeks then went off, it is a bad O2 sensor and I havent had $$/time to fix it now. Once in a while, it has a hard WARM start, possible leaky fuel injector ( I hope!). I ordered the service manual (I advise DIY-ers to do this) and I cant wait to start seeing how my N* works. But with gas being over $4, it may become a weekend car and back to the 01 Civic LX for me.

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  All cars have the goods and the bads. - 1997 Cadillac Eldorado
  By RON - August 2 - 2:44 pm

  My 97 Eldorado is showroom new. I live in Palm Springs California. The car over all has been exceptional. Period. I read these other reviews and Wonder about some comments. First its not really meant to be raced. I have not replaced all these items mentioned from other reviewers. The car has always been kept in the garage. It is the Pearl color with every option. The interior looks as if it just came off the show room floor. You must always take this type of car to the Cadillac dealer. Only they have the correct tools and replacement parts. It is taken once a year for its check up. It drives as if new. It always gets 28 mpg on the highway.

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  Nine Years and Counting - 1997 Cadillac Eldorado
  By Joe - December 7 - 2:58 pm

  I bought this car new with only seven miles on it. Today it has 176,000 miles. I have replaced the AC compressor twice, one power steering pump, two alternators, and the head gaskets. The blown head gasket was my fault for trying to drive to next exit ignoring the warning system a radiator hose had burst. The piston rings were replaced and the heads rebuilt when the dealer replaced the head gasket. It cost $4,000 to repair and the car had 116,000 miles. All in all the car has been reliable. The car doesnt smoke, but does drink a quart of oil every two weeks. If Cadillac came out with a design I liked, I would probably buy another. The Northstar engine is a marvel.

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  Owned two Eldorados, Imagine that!! - 1997 Cadillac Eldorado
  By Ben Leone - October 16 - 9:16 pm

  I owned an ETC, after replacing the trany for 2500 dollars, and it leaked so bad I had to finally trade it in.The strange thing was it was crimson red and it was as fast as a rocket, like riding in a living room with rocket power. I lost money on that one and bought another crimson red Eldo today. Three years later, I missed it so bad. I hope this one doesnt leak like the last one but if it does, I guess oil is cheap. Drive safely.

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  My Cadillac - 1997 Cadillac Eldorado
  By Da17 - September 14 - 12:22 am

  My 1997 Cadillac Eldorado is elegant, classy, and attractive, but has terrible gas mileage.

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  Eldorado ETC - 1997 Cadillac Eldorado
  By MNazz - October 13 - 2:00 am

  My Eldo was purchased 3 yrs ago w/23k on it. I was 19 when i got it i am now 22 and the car just hit 90k. I have put a decent beating on this car buy flying around and flooring it often and the car has only needed brake pads&rotors. It still runs really strong and looks even better. I am very happy w/the way this car has treated me. No complaints here.

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  Good car for the value - 1997 Cadillac Eldorado
  By redeldo - May 12 - 2:00 am

  1st Cadillac ever owned and it has been a very good car. Lots of comments about how good it looks. Dont know if it was worth sticker price new but I feel it was a good value at the used price. Rides like a caddy should.

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  Be careful of oil usage - 1997 Cadillac Eldorado
  By Smendrick - April 18 - 2:00 am

  Exceptional performance and handling, but the Northstar engine is a pig when it comes to oil consumption. Be aware that the fix is more than the car is worth.

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  too many sensors - 1997 Cadillac Eldorado
  By D. Green - October 22 - 2:00 am

  bought on ebay. car has high miles, otherwise nice. love the car, but many sensors have gone out or have intermittent problems causing computer to turn on warning lights. A/C went out 3 times this summer, $900 to fix, still not real cold

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  Fantastic Ride - 1997 Cadillac Eldorado
  By DA - September 11 - 2:00 am

  I have the ETC. 300HP instead of 275. I drove both. It sure feels like a lot more than a 25HP difference! At 35mph I can break the front tires loose on dry pavement. I got 28.99mpg driving from OKC to Branson with cruise set at 75mph. Better than my brothers Mazda 323 4 cylinder!! course he had problems keeping the little bugger at 75 >) Only complaint I have is the power antenna broke. Its a Cadillac so you can guess the replacement cost... yep A BUNCH!