So, lately I've been thinking about the prospect of driving the Volt in the snow. I did it briefly last season, and it was flawless. It isn't about traction or mobility, more that the car has never (except for this season a couple times) seen a salt-strewn road. It was an Iowa car it's whole life and it shows.
Since I already have 17" snow tires mounted on 5x115 wheels, I decided to limit my search to mostly GM FWD cars that share that bolt pattern (so.... almost all of them). After a couple of vodka's sitting on the couch last night, I came across this beauty:
2003 Cadillac Seville
I know what you're thinking... a 15 year old Cadillac. I thought the same thing. But, the photos were decent and the miles are low. I had the day off today so I went and took a look.
I have to say, I was impressed. No, it isn't perfect. Far from it. There's some rust on the quarters, the rear bumper is busted (but he has another I can have painted cheap), it needs a complete fluid service, etc. The factory nav doesn't turn on, I'm not terribly worried about that. The important things were all there: all power options work, the coolant was full, it did NOT overheat in the least, and the suspension has been converted from electronic already. The tires have around 8/32nd of tread left and all match. I guess it was the kids grandfathers and they just need it gone. I didn't even try to haggle with him on the price, for that money I'm lucky to have anything outside of a Ford Escort.
I'll be bringing it home Thursday assuming all goes well. I'll make sure and get some more pics. I think I might be a little crazy... but I can't turn down a Cadillac.
Since I already have 17" snow tires mounted on 5x115 wheels, I decided to limit my search to mostly GM FWD cars that share that bolt pattern (so.... almost all of them). After a couple of vodka's sitting on the couch last night, I came across this beauty:
2003 Cadillac Seville
I know what you're thinking... a 15 year old Cadillac. I thought the same thing. But, the photos were decent and the miles are low. I had the day off today so I went and took a look.
I have to say, I was impressed. No, it isn't perfect. Far from it. There's some rust on the quarters, the rear bumper is busted (but he has another I can have painted cheap), it needs a complete fluid service, etc. The factory nav doesn't turn on, I'm not terribly worried about that. The important things were all there: all power options work, the coolant was full, it did NOT overheat in the least, and the suspension has been converted from electronic already. The tires have around 8/32nd of tread left and all match. I guess it was the kids grandfathers and they just need it gone. I didn't even try to haggle with him on the price, for that money I'm lucky to have anything outside of a Ford Escort.
I'll be bringing it home Thursday assuming all goes well. I'll make sure and get some more pics. I think I might be a little crazy... but I can't turn down a Cadillac.