2000 Cadillac Catera Consumer Reviews
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18 mpg
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(37 Total Reviews)
My first Cadillac
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Cadillac Catera 4 Dr Sport Sedan
Review
This car has been a dream to have. I have been through a lot of cars but this car takes the cake. I get a lot of offers from people to buy my car. it handles the road great. It's a eye catcher for sure. I've never seen a Catera like mine. Before purchasing this car Catera was the last thing on my mind to drive. When the salesman showed me the car and I test drove it I was in heaven. It have 62,000 miles on it in April of 2008 which sweetens the whole deal. Authentic Cadillac rag top. Maroon with 17" chrome Cadillac rims. Sunroof with OnStar. The only thing this car lacks is a spoiler they but if you ask me i think the spoiler lacks the car. I'm forever committed to Cadillacs. CTS-V HERE I COME!
Favorite Features
Bose Sound System. OnStar. Cadillac Rag. It's made in Germany. What else needs to be said....
Suggested Improvements
Only one suggestion. A limited edition 2010 Cadillac Catera but only if it can be produced in Germany.
problem after problem
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Cadillac Catera 4 Dr Sport Sedan
Review
Cadillac should be sued for making a piece of crap like this. I own a 2000 catera, and it stalls out at random. The rpm don't go above 1 when idling. My fuel cap censor is going haywire, my check engine censor is on the fritz as well. If Cadillac is going to keep making vehicles like this, then they need to go back to square 1 at the drawing board. Its my first car and I thought it was nice. It was nice for the fist 6 months, now it's been sitting in my driveway for the last 7 months.
Favorite Features
None. The car doesn't work right, so what good are the stupid features!!!
Suggested Improvements
everything!!!
1 out 3 people found this review helpful
I just don't know
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 5 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Cadillac Catera 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
I just got this car and the rear end went out on it where the dealer told me there was nothing wrong with the car. now I'm working on getting the check engine light off
Favorite Features
I look good in it
Suggested Improvements
Repair maintenance costs
1 out 2 people found this review helpful
love it
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Cadillac Catera 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
Well I'm 16 years old and I drive a 00' white Cadillac Catera. I love it everything about it is good. I wish they still made the Cateras. When i told everyone i was getting a caddy they all assumed it was going to be a big boat. But of course it's not, it's a great size and has a lot of room in it. Its very good for being a 2000.
Favorite Features
Stereo, all the cup holders, heated seats, traction control
Suggested Improvements
that it shouldn't have to warm up for so long when its cold
3 out 4 people found this review helpful
Belongs in Junk Yard
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 3 | Fun-to-Drive: | 4 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 2 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Cadillac Catera 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
I purchased this car with 60,000 miles and had only 65,000 when I got rid of it. Nearly over 3,000 dollars was spent in repairs in less than a year. They included: door latch ($300), all 4 tie rods, mass air flow sensor, engine crank sensor, valve cover and gaskets, and coolant shut off switch. SRS, and rear shocks were bad too. Everything had too be fixed by the dealer, no ASE mechanic could service it, but had it towed from their shop to the dealer. The car came with a warranty, however, many parts were not covered, and there was a 250$ deductible for whatever was repaired. I knew another lady who had one and had even more trouble. Junk! Please do not buy.
Favorite Features
The dual zone climate control was nice, which was probably about to break too.
Suggested Improvements
Cadillac needs to focus on quality instead of looks and performance.
10 out 11 people found this review helpful
Mechanic's job security
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 2 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Cadillac Catera 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
I bought this low mileage Catera for my son because it appeared to be in excellent condition and it appeared well cared for. It was probably low mileage because it likely was in the shop all the time like I have experienced! I thought this platform was supposed to have been a well engineered Opel model brought to the U.S. to compete with the best sports sedans of the world? In the 1st 7 months, I spent over one third of the cost of the entire car on repairs! The car has nice features and is a good driving car, but I would be afraid to take it out of town in cold weather out of fear of being stranded!! I had hope to find my son a reliable car to take to college...I was very wrong!
Favorite Features
Leather heated seats are nice in the winter while you're waiting for the tow truck.
Suggested Improvements
Reliability
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
To my surprise
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Cadillac Catera 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
I'm surprised by this car, I've not had a lot of problems with my sedan. I bought this used a few years back with 48,000 mi on it after I couldnt afford to get my older 7 series BMW fixed. I sometimes forgot I wasn't in my BMW when driving down the interstate because the Catera gripped the road like a small series BMW. If you stood outside this car you'd think a tall man like myself that stands 6'4 could never fit comfortably and then you get in, it's like wow? I've found that a lot of GM mechanics have a hard time working on my car because it's German made so I've been taking it to my BMW mechanic who feels right at home. I've serviced this car on a reg basis and soon approaching 100,000!
Favorite Features
They out did themselves with the seats, so comfortable and when activated the seats heat up fast. The Bose system in this car made me buy 1 for my entertainment system at home, and when driving I find myself enjoying my Jazz a lot more. Very quiet interior & lots of options with the sunroof controls
Suggested Improvements
Performs ok for a V-6, but they should have put a little more horsepower in this baby. Wish it had a Navigation system as a standard option. The last thing that would have made this vehicle look more like a Cadillac... would have been more woodgrain. Good car for the price tho.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Catera
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Cadillac Catera 4 Dr Sport Sedan
Review
It is fast. The motor has a powerful noise to it. It never broke down on me. It's a small car and it has a sporty look.
Favorite Features
The 8 speakers in it, sports mode, traction control, winter mode, power seats, memory seats, rear wheel drive, and Bose radio. It has lots of stuff in it, it's loaded.
Suggested Improvements
I like every thing about it. It's good like it is.
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
Glad to be Rid of It
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 3 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Cadillac Catera 4 Dr Sport Sedan
Review
My Cadillac Catera has been nothing but trouble. I have had to make many trips to the dealer for minor repairs. The last problem was that the battery would die every time it rained. I had to meke three trips to the dealer for this problem and they could find nothing wrong. I traded it in and am glad to be rid of it.
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Suggested Improvements
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Wouldn't Buy It Again
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 2 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 2 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Cadillac Catera 4 Dr Sport Sedan
Review
After nearly twenty trips to the dealer for repairs, my Catera's rear windows still won't stay up, and it has constant engine sensor problems...the list goes on. I have been told by other owners as well as several technicians that there are lots of problems with this model. I would NOT recommend to anyone.
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Suggested Improvements
3 out 4 people found this review helpful
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