1998 Cadillac DeVille Consumer Reviews Page 2
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
Recent Consumer Reviews
(29 Total Reviews)
Mom hates it
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 4 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 2 | ||
Vehicle
1998 Cadillac DeVille 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
The car is plain ugly on the exterior. Quality was not of primary concern when designing this car. I also had a headlamp blow off while driving. It cost about $400 to replace it. The keyless enrty fails about as often as it works. I am impressed with the gas mileage and overall it's a fairly comfortable car. It drinks oil badly. The dealer says it's to be expected. I say FIX IT.
Favorite Features
Clearly the Northstar engine is kick butt. I also like the info display that tells me when an oil change is needed instead of a guess of 3,000 miles.
Suggested Improvements
Fix the keyless entry. Fix the oil consumption problem. Increase the integrity of trim and headlamps.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
No reliability
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1998 Cadillac DeVille 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
When most everything starts to wear out after only four years and 60,000 miles you know that you either have a lemon or there is a reliability issue. Brakes are terrible. They wear out too fast--pads and rotors and for four wheel disc they do not stop the vehicle like they should. The engine uses too much oil. Air conditioner, radio antenna, electronic level control, door locks, door window motor, egr valve, and the list goes on and on. We even had the driver side headlight lens blow off while going down the highway.
Favorite Features
Powerful Northstar engine. Traction control. Fuel mileage.
Suggested Improvements
1 out 2 people found this review helpful
Nice but beware
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 3 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
1998 Cadillac DeVille 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
This is the nicest driving car ever. The motor is more than powerful, and the ride is silent. BUT, General Motors has short warranty periods for a reason. There is a lot that goes wrong in the vehicles midlife, so beware. Check engine lights are common and can be easily cured by a small piece of black tape. If you want a great car for the first 40k miles, this is it. If you want longevity in a car, this isn't it.
Favorite Features
Northstar Power - Wow! This power plant should be in all GM vehicles. The ride cannot be beat.
Suggested Improvements
After making cars for 70-80 years, you'd think they'd be trouble free for the first 100k miles by now. GM - pick your engineering and stick with it!!
MY LOVELY CADDY
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
1998 Cadillac DeVille 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
IM VERY HAPPY WITH MY DEVILLE IT HAS BEEN GREAT AS FAR AS PERFORMANCE RELIABILITY AND COMFORT. I WOULD RECOMEND TO A FRIEND IN A HEARTBEAT. I WILL BE BUYING ANOTHER CADILLAC WHEN IM READY FOR A NEW ONE
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
wonderful experience
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1998 Cadillac DeVille 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
I bought this dirty Devill at 107.2K miles. After replacing battery, changing transmission fluid, rear brake, it runs very well. One thing I really want to know is its MAX MPG. It can be more than 26. I have proved 27(highway speed over 70) and 30 (county road, avg speed 50, east bound, no A/C, outside temp 70s, no cruise control). It can turn big angle easily and softly.
Favorite Features
Charming indoor lights, strong doors, smooth Northstar engine, comfortable leather touch, four airbags, two power seats, four power window controls, and still trying to find out more favorite features.
Suggested Improvements
Like to see message about 'Change front brake soon' displayed. Engine hood release needs to stretch big hand deeply to push up, not common style.
Just Great
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1998 Cadillac DeVille 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
I just love this car. On the open road I can't think of another vehicle that can even comes close. It's almost like sitting at home in that big stuffed chair you love so well.
Favorite Features
Radio,volume,heater and selection controls on stearing
Suggested Improvements
Do something about the brakes, they don't last very long
Wonderful
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1998 Cadillac DeVille 4 Dr Concours Sedan
Review
I thought about buying a Mercedes but the price was to high. Once I drove the Cadillac I was convience that this was the car that I prefered. The cadillac is a wonderful car to drive and I don't think that the Cadillac gets the credit it deserves. The interior is layed out for easy control and reach. The leather seats are comfortble and well made.
Favorite Features
The radio and the heater control on the steering wheel. The automatic light control. Everything is easy to reach.
Suggested Improvements
Deville
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1998 Cadillac DeVille 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
Nice looking, powerful , comfortable. Bought it 2 years used and have had no significant problems with it. Brakes cost me a bit however. Manual says that the brakes will make some sort of indicator noise when getting close to the end. Never heard anything until metal on metal. $395.
Favorite Features
Lots of room and comfortable.
Suggested Improvements
Dont like back up side mirror feature. when backing up right side mirror points to curb. Better rearview mirror dimmer. Doesnt dim enough.
98 Concours White Diamond
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 4 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1998 Cadillac DeVille 4 Dr Concours Sedan
Review
Love the color & sporty interior with big car room, chrome wheels +, Been in shop 8 times in 6 mos, air cond EVC,Heater core,sensors,starter,don't know if car or My Caddy dealer is the problem? 41,290 miles.
Favorite Features
Love the color White Diamond & sporty interior with big car room, chrome wheels a plus,lumbar & hted seats.
Suggested Improvements
The rear end suspension needs to take deep dips bumps in the road better,too firm.
Cadillac DeVille
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
1998 Cadillac DeVille 4 Dr D'elegance Sedan
Review
It is a very quiet ride for a used car. I bought it with 54,000 miles. Some problems with the computer system, but it was repaired in a timely matter last week. Fuel economy is good.
Favorite Features
The driver controls and the memory of who drives the car.
Suggested Improvements
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
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