Used 1993 Chevrolet Caprice for Sale near Sacramento, CA

With a 5.7 TBI (Throttle Body Intake) 350ci the Caprice Classic has fast acceleration for a larger and heavier car. With a spacious cabin and trunk it is no wonder it was the premium choice for police and law enforcement agencies for years even after thier retirement from the chevrolet line. With sleek bodylines and a luxury ride on the long haul it requires less maintenance than it's counterpart that carries the LT4 Corvette motor. With over 280 Horsepower the top speed of 233 Miles Per Hour. Reasonable Fuel Economy for its size. Definitely a Blues Brother Car for fun.

Performance: Is decent it has a 305 V8 so it has power and gets reasonable MPG's. Its handling is very floaty like a boat so it's never dull. Build Quality: Is well typical GM from the 90's... crappy but it is simple to fix. Appearance: Jelly bean like and the interior is typical 90's material.But, its one of the best and most iconic cars from that era. Cost: Not bad u can find good cars cheap and chevy parts = cheap! MPG's about 20/25 if u don't beat it to death. Fun factor: It's not fun but its like going in the 70's car but from the 90's it the last of the land yachts!

These cars are really under rated, IMHO. Naturally, since it's a used car, there are some issues to be over come but nothing's come up so far that can't be repaired. When I took ownership, the rear gate doesn't lock, the two power windows on the rear doors need attention and the horn doesn't work. Since I don't have a garage to work in, I'll have to wait for good weather but none of it appears daunting in the least.I purchased a factory manual and it's one of the most helpful factory manuals I've ever owned, much better than what I had to work with on my '89 Caprice wagon. Update: Rear door/gate lock fixed by straightening out the actuating rod and adding a screw-on button. It's easily broken off when you're loading over the gate or when the gates down. L.R. window needed a switch and both rear windows needed the plastic insert in the window channel replaced; I found out this is a common repair on this year/make/model. If you decide to buy one of these, look for the models with the simple throttle body engines, 91-93. After that things get more complicated; more power and performance but not much better gas mileage and much more expensive maintenance.

While it's ride was rather good for having 220K, but it was poorly maintained by it's previous owner, making it a pain to work on. The thing looked like a bath tub that was turned upside-down and wheels added to it. The 5.0L V8, while most commonly referred to as a boat anchor, had enough power to bring the rig sideways, though even when you didn't want it to. While it was based of a design that originated in 1978, it had too many modern annoyances for my tastes.

My 1993 Chevy Caprice is a nice car overall. It has more than enough power and doesn't require too much maintenance. Also, I can get over 30 mpg on the highway if I do between 60-65 mph, so it isn't all that bad on fuel, considering its size. That being said, there have been times when I have wished it was smaller (I live in downtown Kansas City) or had a stiffer suspension (it leans horribly in corners). Additionally, the instrumentation and interior appointments are very similar to a '68 Chevy my dad used to own, so it is obvious this car is for people who are resistant to change.