I have the chance to buy either a slant-back Seville (1985) in excellent condition, 75k miles or a 91 Eldorado, also clean, with 89K. I like both cars, so it is a difficult decision for me. Can you share some advice, personal experience on either vehicle? Thanks!

 

1991 Eldorado [ul][*]ABS anti-lock braking became standard on Eldos in 1991.[*]Powering the coupes was the 4.9-liter V-8 mated to the 4T60-E electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. [ul][*]The 4.9-liter V-8 with port fuel inÂ*jection improved the Eldo's 0-60 mph time to 8.2[*]The transverse-mounted engine was comprised of an aluminum block with wet, cast iron cylinder liners and cast iron cylinder heads.[*]It had a comÂ*pression ratio of 9.5:1 and needed premium unleaded fuel with a minimum octane rating of 91.[*]The 4.9-liter V-8's functions were controlled by Cadillac's GMP4 PowÂ*etrain Control Module(PCM).[*]This 64-kilobyte on-board computer sensed vital operating conditions, including [ul][*]engine rpm[*]intake manifold pressure[*]air temperature[*]outside air temperature[*]coolant temperature[*]exhaust gas oxygen content[*]throttle position[*]vehicle speed[*]accessory load level[/ul][/ul]===============================[/ul]1985 Seville

Standard engine, fuel-injected 250 cu. in. (4.1 liter) V-8,
four-speed overdrive automatic transmission, THM325-4L
could also choose a diesel V-8

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translation:

- 4100 135 hp / 200 lbs-ft torque vs 4900 200 hp / 275 lbs-ft torque ... POWER
- '91 ABS vs '85 no ABS .. STOPPING
- '85 model of the 4100 .. plagued with failures
- transmissions .. '85 THM325-4Lis weak, '91 4T60-E is stronger ..

hands down, the '91

 

I could of told you that, lol, but without all those details
are you a mechanic stealth ?

 

Born a warrior,
Engineer by formal schooling,
Computer geek by the School of hard knocks,
Mechanic by need (buy an Allante and find out)

but most important of all ..

Certified King of Search, unchallenged !


IF I just say buy the '91, he goes to bed wondering why, spend all day tomorrow doing research as to why.
Now, he goes to bed knowing why and hopefully, he remembers us.

 

Yes, and I appreciate the information and responses. I just have this thing for the look of the 85, but I do know the model was very problematic. I printed out photos of both models, and the 85 does look like a car from a totally different (earlier) time period. I have an 88 DeVille with the 4.5 engine -- couldn't ask for a better car, so maybe that is enough for the 80's look and feel

Thanks!