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Looking Back: Cadillac Cimarron Finally Comes of Age: Road Test - Morining Call

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Much as it is mocked now, the car actually did get some decent reviews back then.

The performance matched or exceeded competitors, at least in acceleration. The interior was actually pretty contemporary, especially for a Cadillac. FWD wasn't looked down on as it is now; in fact, it was preferred by a lot of luxury car drivers because of concerns about winter weather.

I'm not defending it; the j-car should never have even been a Buick, let alone a Cadillac. But the attacks on it grew worse as time went by. People tend to judge old cars by modern standards.
 
Actually, that was probably the worst part of the Cimarron - the interior was right out of the Chevy with slightly plusher seats.

I said "contemporary," not good. It was cheap looking with materials unworthy of a Cadillac, but at least somewhat modern. The rest of the Cadillacs were still using the "tufted pillow" seats and large-diameter, skinny steering wheels: the classic, old luxury, parlor-on-wheels look.
 
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