Faults:

As soon as I picked up the car I knew it needed exhaust work, and I was right, it had several holes in the exhaust system, but the catalytic converter and the muffler were okay so I was able to get the holes welded and the tailpipe replaced for a total of $135 for parts and labor.

When I got the car it also had pretty extensive surface rust on the quarters right behind the rear wheel wells, and I got that fixed for $100, which is not too bad considering the seller took about $600 off the ebay auction price for that rust.

The Delco bose radio does not work very well at all and needs to have either the amplifier or the head unit or both replaced. I think this will be in the neighborhood of $300-$500.

General Comments:

The car runs and drives very well for a car with 150K miles on it. I has every option available except CD player and sunroof Leather seats are about a 9.5/10, very soft and supple, no tears just a few small scratches. Acceleration is not a thrill ride, but adequate for a comfortable roomy Sunday driver. Also blows Meat locker air conditioning (original R-12, I believe) and blast furnace heat. Pretty bad gas mileage compared to my Park Avenue, the caprice gets about 16-18 MPG, but I guess that's not all that bad for a car of this length, girth and weight.

Faults:

Everything works like it just left the show room!

General Comments:

Found this car on-line from a dealer in Cincinnati. 1 owner trade in, kept up in excellent condition by 90 year-old lady. Mostly in-town miles when purchased.

This was a dream car that most enthusiast would kill for. Haven't changed a thing. Not sure where to start with the mods!

The best $3000 I spent on a car. Its huge too! Compared to the F150 and Ranger I drove before, this is an awesome car.

Faults:

Water pump blew at 110,000 miles. Replaced it myself for $30.

Radiator showed signs of wear at 112,000 miles. Replaced it hoping to prevent a breakdown. Ratiator cost me $100.

General Comments:

This car rides like the Cadillacs of old. The rear-wheel drive format, long wheelbase, and wide car make for a ride unmatched by any Lexus or Mercedes today.

This car redefines the term "roomy". There is more room in this car than you could ever use. Inch-for-inch, this wagon is longer than a suburban of the same model year.

The handling of this monolithic wagon is better than one would expect. It feels a bit loose, but it is responsive.

The Caprice's performance is severely lacking. The 305 just cannot put out enough power to move this car. Acceleration is OK around town, but severly lacking at highway speeds. You will often find that even with the pedal on the floor you can barely accelerate up hills. Forget passing with this car, you will need a long stretch of road and plenty of time. My 1983 Delta 88 (307 V8) blows this away on the highway. For a big V8, this car should have more power than it does. Its slower than your everyday 4-banger escort or neon.