I like it even if nobody else does
Right now it has a miss and or rough idle at low RPM.
Nothing major just routine maintenance.
This car never lets me down. It always starts when I turn the key, even if something is wrong. I can always make it to the parts store.
The interior is comfortable and it rides like a "CADDY" for sure.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 5th July, 2006
Great car for being a Cadillac
It had minor repairs all through the years I owned it.
Before I sold it I had invested a lot of money into my car. People have their views on the Cadillac Cimarron, but if properly serviced, it can be a great car to own. It wasn't fast like the Nissan Maxima, but quite near.
I put new paint on it, and installed a power glass moonroof, new headliner, many engine parts to keep it running great. It was sold for 2500.00 dollars and guess what, it still runs today...
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 13th July, 2005
I have owned a 1986 Cadillac Cimarron, with the 2.8L V-6, with all the power options. It has over 200k miles. It runs great. I only paid $500, and for the money, I'd say it's the best car around. It gets me from point A to point B... and back. Plan to keep it until the wheels fall off. Or, until a better deal comes along.
Cadillac's Biggest But Reliable Mistake
Went through 3 alternators due to an undiagnosed problem.
Leather seats were somewhat worn.
Broke driver's seat on first day of ownership (seats were cheap, I was about 300lbs and tried to reach for something in my back pocket. A small crate against the backseat fixed that problem).
Power mirror's did not work due to broken switch.
Coolant/anti freeze leak.
Coin holder was attached to the base of the gear shift. It broke leaving $3.50 in quarters inside.
When making only right turns, the steering would go manual on me.
Also, when making right turns, every once in a while the windshield wipers would turn on and shut off without the switch being used.
Roof leaked when it rained (mostly on the passenger side).
No heat & A/C.
Car would not pass inspection. Had to pay $25 extra and a case of beer to have it 'passed'.
The power passenger front seat was broken and stuck in a high position.
Driver's side sun visor kept coming down while driving.
While driving for the first 5 minutes or so, the needle in the temperature gauge would go all the way to the red zone, stay there for a few seconds, then go down to the normal spot. This freaked me out the first time I saw this happen. When I gave the car to my friend a year or so later, I didn't tell him about that. His reaction was the same as mine.
Although it was a glorified Chevy Cavalier and considered a cruel joke in the industry, this car started up in all kinds of weather and was very reliable. It was the first car that I didn't share with anybody so it does hold a special place in my heart.
Loved the pick up. Very quick car.
Never got stuck in the snow.
Liked the flip top moon roof.
Used to like the malfunctioning ignition feature in which you can take the key out while the car is on.
All in all this car was a big piece of crap, but it got me to where I had to go with minimal to no headaches. It was quoted in a documentary that the Cimarron was 'Cadillac's biggest mistake'. Well it was an honor to own a piece of automobile history. Now it's probably a cube of crushed metal in a junk yard somewhere. It served it's purpose and it was time to move on to bigger and better things.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 8th March, 2005
I'm glad your mistake was so good to you for so many years. I never rode in a Cimarron, but would love to know if the ride was more Chevy or Caddy.
I am the proud owner of a Cimarron, and I just have to fix a few minor things on it before I can drive it, but I am hoping I like it. If it handles anything like the way my Chevy Celebrity did, then I will be happy. As for people cutting the Caddy down, I like odd cars, and I think it's a sharp looking car, the last few years anyway. My hope (though many may think I am insane), is to fix it up, and turn it into a bit of a sporty car.
21st May 2008, 08:59
I rather like the Cimarron myself, as I also like the Cavalier it was based on, but it seems that the idea of a glorified Cavalier wearing a Cadillac badge didn't go over well with most people. From what I hear, though, the Cimarron really isn't such a bad car.