2000 Cadillac Eldorado: Road Test
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- MSRP: $39,665 -$43,240
- Invoice: $36,448 -$39,720
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Our road test for the 2000 Cadillac Eldorado includes a full evaluation of the 2000 Cadillac Eldorado from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2000 Cadillac Eldorado, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2000 Cadillac Eldorado help you decide if a 2000 Cadillac Eldorado is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| ESC | ETC | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 6.4 |
Both Eldorados accelerate swiftly, but the ETC packs its best punch at highway speeds while the ESC is tuned for more power at around-town speeds.
FUEL ECONOMY
| ESC | ETC | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4.3 |
Cadillac recommends premium-grade fuel for both models, but says they'll run on regular with a little loss in performance. Our test ETC averaged 17.9 mpg, an ESC 18.
RIDE QUALITY
| ESC | ETC | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 7.5 |
ESCs easily smother most bumps, but tend to float and wallow. The ETC's firmer suspension provides better control but can react harshly over sharp bumps.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| ESC | ETC | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 5.9 |
No nimble sports coupe. The ESC has competent but uninspired handling. ETC is more precise, though its steering feels artificially heavy. Available StabiliTrak adds a measure of safety, especially on wet roads.
QUIETNESS
| ESC | ETC | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 7.7 |
Engines emit a refined growl under hard throttle, and overall noise levels are low.
CONTROLS
| ESC | ETC | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 5.5 |
The ETC's dashboard is stylish and functional, while the ESC's different layout hides climate controls behind the steering wheel.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| ESC | ETC | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 7 | 7.6 |
Plenty of head, leg, and shoulder room. We haven't yet sampled the massaging seats. Wide, heavy doors are awkward in tight spaces.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| ESC | ETC | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 6.8 |
Roomier than most coupes; adults won't complain after a couple hours, though as in most 2-doors, rear entry/exit is a chore.
CARGO ROOM
| ESC | ETC | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4.4 |
The trunk is roomy, and a low liftover makes loading easy, but there's no pass-through and cabin storage is stingy.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| ESC | ETC | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 3.8 |
We'd bypass the stiff-riding ETC for the more comfortable ESC, which costs less and offers better low-speed performance. Either is worth considering if you like this sort of car, but not many people do anymore--which means the slow-selling Eldorados usually carry big discounts.
Total Score
| ESC | ETC | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | 51 | 59.9 |
Total Score: 51
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