clarkz71 Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 After 6 years driving a Benz, back in a Caddy, feels good. Really clean 2000 Eldorado ESC in Diamond Whilte. The pearl really shows in the night image. Had to drive 120 north of Ft Lauderdale to find a nice one, KHE, Mike (Body by Fisher) and Ranger should all remember me, I had a 95 Calypso Green Eldo before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Nunnally Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 Looks good. Congrats and good find. Quote Bruce 2016 Cadillac ATS-V gray/black Follow me on: Twitter Instagram Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkz71 Posted August 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 Looks good. Congrats and good find. . Thanks Bruce, very happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfangd Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 nice find. The 95 was very nice. Mine looks alot like your new one but 2001. Yours looks to be a gold wreath package judging by the wheel caps. Mine is a silver package Quote GM FAN FOREVER Nice, clean, luxury= fine automobile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkz71 Posted September 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 Mine looks alot like your new one but 2001. Yours looks to be a gold wreath package judging by the wheel caps. Mine is a silver package 2000-2002 are identical, except for the 02 collectors edition. The wheels are later model DeVille wheels, no optional package on this car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airmike Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 Those eldorado's are beautiful cars and yours is a very nice looking example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shatzy Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 I too enjoyed the pleasure of a Benz (1986 560SL) until last month; health issues convinced me I could no longer get in and out of a small car anymore. The Benz was a delight to drive, but did lack the comfort and convenience of the big Cads. I also have a 2000 Deville (Diamond/Pearl White) and a 2007 DTS, Black in the fleet which I expect will be the last cars I'll need. Once had a guy driving a Lexus sedan approach me while we were stopped at a traffic signal and tell me I would never go back to a Cad once I drove a Lexus. Nice car the Lexus, still small interior, and it sure does strongly resemble a Honda - - - and several others! I'll always prefer the space and comfort the Cads continue to offer. I grabbed the 2007 DTS, last of the big ones, because I knew that down sizing and CTS size cars were soon going to be the largest vehicles being offered by GM. Friend has model/color like yours and he added the gold trim ornaments and a matching vinyl top; really a beauty. Best of luck with your new ride! SteveM Maryland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkz71 Posted September 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 Thank you Mike & Steve. I have to say the Caddy does offer more comfort and drives better "to me" then my Benz did. Same power ironically. 275 hp 4.2 liter on the Benz vs 275 hp on the 4.6 Northstar. Both are 4 cam 32 valve all aluminum V8, but the MB has VVT intake cams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfangd Posted September 2, 2015 Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 Just one question. How are the door panels? That has been my biggest peeve with the eldos. Too cheap for the size of the doors. They should absolutely have set them up like the deville. Never had a deville panel fail yet. Any Eldo I have bought or worked on the door panels are always damaged. Now they are very difficult to find Quote GM FAN FOREVER Nice, clean, luxury= fine automobile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkz71 Posted September 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 Door panels on this one are good, My 95 did have issues with broken retaining clips. Judging by the dash, and rear seat I'm guessing this one was garaged quite a bit so the sun didn't damage as much as is normally seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfangd Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 you are golden then. Quote GM FAN FOREVER Nice, clean, luxury= fine automobile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkz71 Posted September 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 Anyone know what year DeVille wheels these are? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfangd Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 Boy I wish my eldo was that nice. Quote GM FAN FOREVER Nice, clean, luxury= fine automobile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkz71 Posted September 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 (edited) Boy I wish my eldo was that nice. Thank you, it wasn't easy to find. But they are out there if your patient enough. I've been looking for a nice Diamond White Pearl Eldorado for years. The entire 8 years I had my Calypso Green Eldo I would see one and wish I had it. Funny how fate (sometimes) works out. Edited September 4, 2015 by clarkz71 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkz71 Posted October 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Another awesome South Florida morning, picking up bagels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Hi Clarkz71, long time gone! Welcome back! Glad you are back, I always enjoyed your posts! That looks like a beauty! Roller cams....and coil packs. Good for you! Mike Quote Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkz71 Posted October 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Thanks Mike, it is a nice tight example, unmolested and well taken care of. I had the dealer run the warr history and it had the GMPP extended warranty until 2010. And the case half seals were done while in warranty at the dealer, so one huge job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 Terrific. You always provided the board with terrific help and info. Welcome back Quote Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkz71 Posted May 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 Update: After 9 months, all is well. Car drives like new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Nunnally Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 Good to hear. Looks good. Quote Bruce 2016 Cadillac ATS-V gray/black Follow me on: Twitter Instagram Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 Glad to hear it clarkz71, thats a beauty Quote Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldCadTech Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 I'm thinking the wheels look like 96 - 97 but it is soooo hard to tell. Looks like a time capsule - Great find - I'm jealous..... Shoulda been an STS Quote THERE IS ALWAYS ENOUGH TIME TO DO THE JOB RIGHT - THERE IS NEVER ENOUGH TIME TO DO THE JOB AGAIN !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkz71 Posted May 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 I'm thinking the wheels look like 96 - 97 but it is soooo hard to tell. Looks like a time capsule - Great find - I'm jealous..... Shoulda been an STS Wheels are off a 2005 DeVille I hate 4 doors, so no chance I'd buy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfangd Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Very nice. I tried another eldo, just like yours but I missed my Devilles, so I bought another. Keep it going. Share some more pics. Quote GM FAN FOREVER Nice, clean, luxury= fine automobile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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