1994 Cadillac Seville Consumer Reviews

STS review

Written by: guy jones on 06/29/2005

Vehicle

1994 Cadillac Seville 4 Dr STS Sedan

Review

best front wheel drive sedan I have owned.

Favorite Features

Power...look.....comfort

Suggested Improvements

gas milage

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what-a-car!

Written by: lars linden on 12/17/2004

Vehicle

1994 Cadillac Seville 4 Dr STS Sedan

Review

The Northstar motor in my 1994 Cadillac Seville STS is terrific! Smooth and powerful. I have 145,000 miles and between changes it uses only the oil to lower the level on the dipstick to "add". But why add when it is time to change anyway. The oil life remaining in percentage is a neat feature. Much highway driving will yield as much as 7,000 miles between changes. Gas mileage is between 18 and 22 m.p.g. (city or highway). The cruise control feature I use extensively and is slick. Set it for 8 m.p.h over the speed limit and I am in no danger of getting a ticket. The leather is nice, trunk space is abundant, and the dashboard display is good.

Favorite Features

I love the Northstar motor its smoothness and power, durability, and economy of operation. This car's drivability and handling are excellent. The display panel is very useful. The cruise control is very helpful. Its fit and finish are terrific. I protected the paint and kept it looking nice with "Pledge" It has good leather qaulity.

Suggested Improvements

My only bellyache is the Fuel Control Actuator. It carbons up and sticks or hesitates, which causes small but annoying R.P.M. anomolies. If it gets stuck rich, idle will be erratic and smelly black smoke will be exausted. Also, the plastic guards below the grill and forward of the front wheels are flimsey

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Driving with my SLS

Written by: Di on 12/15/2004

Vehicle

1994 Cadillac Seville 4 Dr STD Sedan

Review

My 1994 Cadillac Seville is wonderfully powerful and gets me down the road in fine style. It has quick acceleration with it's V8 Northstar engine. I have 135,000 miles on the car now and the interior is still in showroom condition. I recently replaced the shaft on the torque converter (cracked), installed a new water pump and new battery. She still runs strong and steady at this mileage and I hope to have her for years to come.

Favorite Features

I love the light bar across the back of the trunk. Also, the seats are very comfortable and the accessories are adequate. Love the extra large truck space, too! She meets my needs; even holds my coffee cup! :>)

Suggested Improvements

Auto-dimming headlights would be nice. More durable exterior paint would help also as it tends to chip/ding very easily even with the best of care. All-in-all, she is okay by me and suits my road requirements.

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It opened the FAST Sedan Market

Written by: LeadFoot on 12/11/2004

Vehicle

1994 Cadillac Seville 4 Dr STS Sedan

Review

The 1994 Cadillac Seville is really a wonderful car especially when you consider their now low market value. This car was a real plus for me especially when street racing. This grandma car can sock it to a lot of unsuspecting sports cars, and it is all packaged within a four- door sedan, ultimately meaning lower insurance. If you want a car that is fast enough to smoke the V-8 sports cars but still rides like a dream this is the car for you. The one downside can be suspected, the V8 engine drinks the fuel down in town, but out on the open road cruising at 80 mph you can expect anywhere from 20-28 mpg. Overall this is a comfortable, fast luxury sedan that doesn't like to putts around in town.

Favorite Features

My favorite feature is definitely the Northstar drivetrain. This engine is as solid as a rock, and if you end-up having problems it will be due to the electrical system not the mechanics. Key thing with this car is to always make sure you have it grounded otherwise the electronics will go crazy.

Suggested Improvements

If you're looking to purchase one of these cars I would try to find a good '95 or '96, they were the fastest then but they had the suspension problems worked out, the newer models are actually less aerodynamic and are not near as fast so if you want to go new, go for something 2002 or up.

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Great used luxury ride

Written by: James Bartlett on 07/14/2004

Vehicle

1994 Cadillac Seville 4 Dr STD Sedan

Review

Bought my SLS at 33,000 miles, now at 91,000 miles -- very reliable, but repairs can be expensive -- the extended warranty saved me, but has now expired. I could buy another car, but this one still looks new and drives great. Dreading future repairs.

Favorite Features

Warm Zebrano wood dash and console -- absolutely beautiful touch. Northstar is great. 26 MPG on highway. Still looks elegant.

Suggested Improvements

Needs better sound isolation, and the engineer who designed the AC controls with no recirculation/exterior option should be fired and his pension slashed. Don't the people who design these cars ever drive them?

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Seville Quality

Written by: clarke on 06/07/2004

Vehicle

1994 Cadillac Seville 4 Dr STD Sedan

Review

After 140,000 miles this is a solid performer with no major problems. We have newer cars but this is the vehicle of choice, especially for long trips.

Favorite Features

Traction control keeps the power from getting out of hand.

Suggested Improvements

None

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Seville SLS (get an extended warranty)

Written by: dsm1lge on 09/17/2003

Vehicle

1994 Cadillac Seville 4 Dr STD Sedan

Review

Would highly recommend extended warranty if you buy. Purchased with 62,000 Replaced, alternator, transmission, struts, within three years. Also had major oil leak a 3K repair. Thanks to extended warranty I paid 800.00 out of pocket on 7k worth of repairs. All repairs are expensive expecially at the Cadillac dealer.

Favorite Features

Power/acceleration.

Suggested Improvements

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94 STS Review

Written by: gridley7 on 07/09/2003

Vehicle

1994 Cadillac Seville 4 Dr STS Sedan

Review

Overall the quality of the vehicle is top notch, but I have had the transmission and A/C Compressor replaced in the last year. Both were very expensive repairs, but worth it considering the overall value of the car. All repairs are expensive. I would own another STS, but not without a warranty.

Favorite Features

Number one is the sound of the engine on acceleration. Next would be the body style. I know it may be getting old to some, but I'll miss it when they change it.

Suggested Improvements

Memory seat and tilt wheel settings, heated rear seats, and more variable ATC (most of which are probably available on newer models).

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A great car

Written by: JWrightCA on 06/05/2003

Vehicle

1994 Cadillac Seville 4 Dr STS Sedan

Review

This has been my second Seville. The first was a 1976 classic that I had for fourteen years and 165,000 miles. Loved it. This one -- in the white diamond with tan interior -- has been a flawless car and I like it as much today as I did then. It has been completely reliable, very stylish, nothing but ordinary maintenance. A gem.

Favorite Features

Seat heaters ...

Suggested Improvements

None except maybe the new bells and whistles available on new models, like On-Star or navigation systems.

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Buy a STS

Written by: Olive oyl on 05/31/2003

Vehicle

1994 Cadillac Seville 4 Dr STS Sedan

Review

I enjoy my Cadillac, and looking for a new car for my wife the new car salespeople are always quiet when I say I drive a STS. They have a lot to say about my wife and her car which is a Mercury Sable (which has been a wonderful car).

Favorite Features

Leather Seats, Heated Seats (from Michigan), Comfortable seats, knowing the horsepower is there when it is needed.

Suggested Improvements

GET AN OUTSIDE KEY PAD FOR ENTRY!!!!! My wife has an Mercury Sable which has an Key Pad on the driver door to allow entry. I cant believe Cadillac hasn't come into the electronic age yet.

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