Cadillac Cimarron

About

The Cadillac Cimarron is an entry-level luxury car manufactured and marketed by the Cadillac division of General Motors for model years 1982–1988 over a single generation, with a mild facelift in 1985.

Photo & info: Wikipedia

Specifications

From Wikipedia — confirm against the actual car before purchase.

Engine: 1,841 cc L46 I4
Transmission: 4-speed Muncie M17 manual
Drivetrain: Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive
Platform: J-body
Body: 4-door sedan
Class: Compact luxury car
Wheelbase: 101.2 in (2,570 mm)
Length: 177 in
Width: 66 in
Height: 54 in
Weight: 2,639 lb
Assembly: 🇺🇸 United States: Janesville, Wisconsin (Janesville GM Assembly Plant)
Designer: John Manoogian II, Irv Rybicki (1977)
Related: Opel Ascona

Photos

Real cars from Wikimedia Commons — colours and trims as photographed.

1983

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By year

Trims, economy and safety change year to year — pick one (US market).

1985 1986 1987 1988

Trim · engine	Drive	MPG comb (city/hwy)	CO₂ g/mi	Fuel cost
Auto 3-spd, 6 cyl, 2.8 L	Front-Wheel Drive	20 (18/25)	444	$3,400/yr
Man 5-spd, 6 cyl, 2.8 L	Front-Wheel Drive	21 (18/27)	423	$3,200/yr

Economy & emissionsCompact Cars

$4,000

more over 5 yrs vs. avg

14.2

Barrels/yr

Recalls & complaints

Recalls: 1 · Complaints: 3 · Investigations: 10

Fuel system, gasoline
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

Top recall areas: Fuel system, gasoline

Investigations: Rear Toe Link May Separate · Automated Driving System (ADS) conflict avoidance, driving behavior competence and assertiveness · Front Steering Knuckle Fractures

Trims & economy: fueleconomy.gov · recalls & rating: NHTSA

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Reviews & research

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Video reviews

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News

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Owner community

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Full history

The complete Wikipedia entry

For sale

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Maintenance & ownership

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The universe

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