Faults:

The car would not start on most days.

General Comments:

Very unreliable. Traded it for another Mercedes after 6 months. Beautiful to look at, but it would not run.

Faults:

I had just recently purchased the 79 Seville, but I have also previously owned a 1977 and 1978 model. I have not had any problems with these Sevilles, and I've used it exclusively as a weekend car.

These cars are 35 years old, so they are going to require some maintenance and replacement of parts, but parts are generally cheap.

General Comments:

My 79 Cadillac is very clean, and it runs like it's almost brand new. I recently drove it over 150 miles on a weekend trip, and not a single problem occurred.

For a 35 year old car, it handles well and drives smoothly. The leather seats are very comfortable... like I'm sitting on my couch. It runs smooth and quiet.

The handling and performance are not as good as a BMW or any other modern car out on the road today, but these kinds of car were not specifically designed for that purpose.

If you're looking for a weekend cruiser in comfort, you can't go wrong with the first generation Seville.

Faults:

Delco battery failed within the first month without warning.

Fake wire hubcap sets were stolen more than once at a cost of $125 each to replace. The heavy dealer installed hubcap locks, which made the wheels hard to balance.

Had to be careful where we parked it, because vandals would key the Fire Mist metallic paint.

Living on the sea coast, rust under the vinyl roof became a problem after a couple of years.

The urethane fittings in the bumper areas warped from heat.

Mileage was 17 in town, 23 on the highway. About what my Lexus RX 300 gets today.

General Comments:

I bought a new '77 Seville for my wife and realize what a great car it was, then purchased the '79 for myself.

The backseat was small for a 6' or taller adult.

The Seville was a far better machine than the 1980 Volvo GLE that replaced it.

The car was given to my daughter, who proceeded to drive it into the ground. She did little maintenance on it, yet it gave her no problems.

Faults:

Motor Overhaul, but caused by previous owner of 17 years driving it 2 km daily.

Engine Control Unit replaced.

A poor Right Hand Drive steering conversion necessitated reconverting the steering system. Not a reliability issue, however.

All these were done immediately after buying the car.

General Comments:

The Cadillac Seville Designed by Gucci is an incredible fashion statement, combining the best of automotive and fashion worlds.

A little (totally) over the top, with its Gucci 'GG' patterned headlining and vinyl roof, 24ct gold plated Gucci badge work and Gucci green/red/green pin striping, but a great woman's car.

We bought this from a 78 year old man (now deceased) who drove it to his bowling club and home again for 17 years, hence the poor condition of the motor. It looked like the oil & water hadn't been changed in 17 years.

Once the motor was overhauled & the computer replaced, this car has been no trouble at all.

Boasting the 350 cubic inch Oldsmobile motor, this car is very fast, handles like a rocket sled on rails and has all the Cadillac options one would expect for the most expensive Caddy of the era.

My wife insists that it will be the last car she ever buys - no others come close in comfort and style.

While not as large inside as a full-size Cadillac, it is still very comfortable.