Might be getting a 1968 Cadillac Coupe Deville!

[BullyCanadian]

Well here is the deal
I was supposed to get a 2004 Altima or Sentra (depending on my moms mood lol) for university starting in Sept.

But I saw a deal in the paper for a 1968 Cadillac Coupe Deville. It has 100k Kms on it. Always storaged during winter. Has the Stacked head lights (straight ones came in 69.) Mechanically Redone $5000 done on, put in an environment package, new exhaust system etc...... Interior needs some work, and probably needs a new or repair job on the hard top.

OK what I plan:
FIrst take to mechanic (uncle) get it checked out fully. Then off to Upstate NY to my other cousins friend for 2 weeks to have interior and exterior redone in Red and White leather. 100- 200 spoke rims. (estimate 5 k for body and interior) ANd have another 5k ready incase I need for engine, but engine looks to be in great condition, but will know for sure after

What do u guys think?

BTW its a 7.1 engine (the 472, 375 Hp and 512ft/lbs of torque)

 

[ThePresence]

PICS!!

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: ThePresence
PICS!!

 

[FrustratedUser]

It's a very economical choice. Those tiny 472 cui engines just sip gas very lightly. Go for it.
:thumbsup:

 

[aircooled]

Might make a better project/fun car than a daily driver. Plus it will drink alot a fuel. But sure sounds fun!

 

[BullyCanadian]

Originally posted by: ThePresence
PICS!!

Coming soon, probably tonight, BTW these will be the before pics, also I did not purchase yet am in negotiations as we speak, saw it looks great, taking a friend and uncle tonight to see it

 

[Electric Amish]

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser
It's a very economical choice. Those tiny 472 cui engines just sip gas very lightly. Go for it.
:thumbsup:

Especially when you hammer the accelerator whenever you start out. 🙂

 

[BullyCanadian]

Originally posted by: aircooled
Might make a better project/fun car than a daily driver. Plus it will drink alot a fuel. But sure sounds fun!

Basically for school will just take me to school on sunday and back to home on friday (about 60 miles each way), thats about all I would be driving it, other than that will be driving a 4 banger gallant to run errands at home.

 

[BullyCanadian]

Originally posted by: Electric Amish

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser
It's a very economical choice. Those tiny 472 cui engines just sip gas very lightly. Go for it.
:thumbsup:

Especially when you hammer the accelerator whenever you start out. 🙂

lol i hear its like 15mpg on a good day.

 

[FrustratedUser]

Looks like this right?

Go for it.

 

[BullyCanadian]

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser
Looks like this right?

Go for it.

Yup exactly! Alright no more replies for me for a while, going to work!

 

[FrustratedUser]

Originally posted by: BullyCanadian

Originally posted by: Electric Amish

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser
It's a very economical choice. Those tiny 472 cui engines just sip gas very lightly. Go for it.
:thumbsup:

Especially when you hammer the accelerator whenever you start out. 🙂

lol i hear its like 15mpg on a good day.

15mpg is not bad for highway cruising compared to a newer biga$$ SUV. I'd take this Caddy anyday over those.

 

[Budmantom]

Sounds reliable.


Tom

 

[Mookow]

Originally posted by: BullyCanadian

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser
Looks like this right?

Go for it.

Yup exactly! Alright no more replies for me for a while, going to work!

This is the most important feature of that car.

 

[crab]

BEAUTIFUL car!

 

[mb]

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser

Originally posted by: BullyCanadian

Originally posted by: Electric Amish

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser
It's a very economical choice. Those tiny 472 cui engines just sip gas very lightly. Go for it.
:thumbsup:

Especially when you hammer the accelerator whenever you start out. 🙂

lol i hear its like 15mpg on a good day.

15mpg is not bad for highway cruising compared to a newer biga$$ SUV. I'd take this Caddy anyday over those.

Yeah, damn those SUVs that get over 20mpg on the highway. :roll: Even a big ass friggin Dodge Durango can.

 

[TStep]

True RoadPig. That car is fantastic. If you can suffer the gas, I'd go for it.

 

[edro]

Dude... are you freaking serious? You want this junk over a 2004 Nissan!?!?

You are crazy.

Get the Nissan and forget about it for the next 5 years... then change the timing belt and water pump, then forget about it for another 5 years.

 

[Kishan]

I'm not sure but I think thats the car in "A Bronx Tale" Color?

 

[K1052]

I thought the navy decommissioned all their battleships. :Q

 

[FrustratedUser]

Originally posted by: supafly

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser

Originally posted by: BullyCanadian

Originally posted by: Electric Amish

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser
It's a very economical choice. Those tiny 472 cui engines just sip gas very lightly. Go for it.
:thumbsup:

Especially when you hammer the accelerator whenever you start out. 🙂

lol i hear its like 15mpg on a good day.

15mpg is not bad for highway cruising compared to a newer biga$$ SUV. I'd take this Caddy anyday over those.

Yeah, damn those SUVs that get over 20mpg on the highway. :roll: Even a big ass friggin Dodge Durango can.

The point is:

Big old Caddy > all SUV

 

[notfred]

Originally posted by: edro13
Dude... are you freaking serious? You want this junk over a 2004 Nissan!?!?

You are crazy.

Get the Nissan and forget about it for the next 5 years... then change the timing belt and water pump, then forget about it for another 5 years.

I'm not even a Nissan fan and I'd rather have the brand new altima, too.

 

[mb]

Same here. I can see having the Caddy as a second car, but not a daily driver.

 

[Vortex22]

That car is pimp, but you're insane for picking it over a 2004 Nissan for your primary ride.

 

[HamSupLo]

yeah get the altima as a daily commuter and the caddy for the weekends.

Get a matching purple suit and floppy hat to go with that caddy.