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Originally Posted by Thomas Carey  I have always liked this model and seeing that the prices are getting pretty low on some of those I think I might look for a '93. The Northstar makes all the difference to me.
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Thomas Carey |
Advice on a 1993 Cadillac Allante ?
Buy a later V4J model (code in spare well). The pre-V4J I would strongly advice against, expect for parts or buy very cheap (under $4,000).
Check the coolant .. if you spot gel/mud like material, run away .. dont walk.
DO a Compression test, check headgasket integrity
Review the maintenance record.
Inspect the $2,000 tail lights, INTERNALLY for melting or cracks (moisture issues).
Inspect the $600 headlights for cracks and moisture issues.
Inspect the $800 Digital Dash.
Codes .. codes .. codes.
Buy a 60,000 to 150,000 mile car.
stay away from the 20,000 to 30,000 mile garage queens.
Dont pay over $6,000.
Do the rest of the standard inspections.
But more important,
dont get caught up in the misguided ideas of some
Allante owners with claims of $25,000 values .. The 1993s are being traded
more than any other model year, CHEAP .. the old timers website gurus
owning 1993 models are selling them off - those are facts. You can ask why,
you will get a lot or rationals but at the end it doesnt change the fact,
the 1993 Allante cars are being dumped. Most mint like 1993s are going for
under $9,000 . some well below that.
And so are the 1987 1988 1989 1990 1990.5 1991 1992 models, just at a slower rate.
More 1993 Allante cars are sold / traded than all of the other 6 year models put together.
As gasoline goes over $4 / gallon and heads for the $5 by Thanksgiving, expect more of these
cars to go on sale. This morning, 91 octane fuel was $4.13 in So Ca .. 87 octane $3.86
All in all, I found around
700 Allante cars FOR-SALE in one week period ..
it is NOT a typo .. I found 700+ Allante cars FOR-SALE ...
Where to LOOK?
craigslist.com
YAKAZ.com
Autotrader.com
Ebay.com
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