joeb Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 i saw an ad on craigslist for a 97 hearse (deville body) with 86k miles. it needs a headgasket repair and case halve seals. they want 4500 for it. the pictures make it looks like the body is stretched ala limo style. is that standard on a hearse conversion? i wonder what a repaired hearse is worth? might make an interesting conversion to a family hauler or party rig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHE Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 In my opinion, the car is not worth $4500... It is a $1500-$2000 car with the engine needing repair. Kevin '93 Fleetwood Brougham '05 Deville '04 Deville 2013 Silverado Z71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadillac Jim Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 I would offer them something like $1800 with the intent to close at $2000 if I were to want it at that price. You do understand that if you do get this car you will likely be looking at stuck rings and oil burning as well as the O-ring and Timeserts. Unless it's running, you can't check the codes, so you can't evaluate the transmission and electrical system. If they show interest at $1800 and, say, come back at $2500 or $3000, I would have the car looked at by a professional car inspection service, then use their written report in negotiations to close at $2K. -- Click Here for CaddyInfo page on "How To" Read Your OBD Codes-- Click Here for my personal page to download my OBD code list as an Excel file, plus other Cadillac data -- See my CaddyInfo car blogs: 2011 CTS-V, 1997 ETC Yes, I was Jims_97_ETC before I changed cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeb Posted December 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 i keep thinking of ghostbusters or harold and maude. you don't see many of those vehicles around. i really only want to ride in it one time. i bet the owners did not do any WOT treatments. of course its not too hard to find a used 97 NS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPreston2001 Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 Lol are Cadillac hearse collector items or something? I have read a few recent post regarding the hearse and couldnt imagine why somebody would want one of these things lol! Maybe its just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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