1997 Cadillac Seville Consumer Reviews Page 2
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what's up with cadilac
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 3 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Cadillac Seville 4 Dr SLS Sedan
Review
I purchested this car on the dealerships raiting of this auto and before I could make the first payment I had to pay out$90.00 for o2 sensor, and two weeks later the charcole filter $400.00. three weeks later the check light is on and a slight knocking shound, this car purchest used with 53000 miles,service maintance history good, whats up. I'm a sad cadilac owner.
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Suggested Improvements
please build more relible auto america.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
My Gorgeous Baby
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Cadillac Seville 4 Dr STS Sedan
Review
This replaced my Olds Toronado, which I loved. But this almost candy apple red turns heads to this day. Much better looking than the shorter newer ones. No mechanical problems until this year, when remote keyless entry and front struts failed. But the last four years have included driving a 5- mile poorly maintained dirt road in the Rocky Mountains to get to and from our home and highway.
Favorite Features
Stabilitrac saved a bad accident when a large deer ran in front of the car on the highway. I had a clear lane and served around it. I would have had to hit it if I'd been driving my husband's SUV or pickup. Also love the heated seat and seatback.
Suggested Improvements
'97 STS Used Car Review
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Cadillac Seville 4 Dr STS Sedan
Review
Excellent power, excellent handling, excellent comfort and mileage. Looks are sleeker than then newer '98 and later model Sevilles. Dual memory of seat position, A/C settings, mirrors and radio stations for two different drivers is an excellent touch.
Favorite Features
Looks, power, handling, comfort, mileage
Suggested Improvements
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Very disappointed
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Cadillac Seville 4 Dr SLS Sedan
Review
Always viewed Cadillac as a great car, but this experience has convinced me I will never buy GM again. The struts failed before 70,000 and they are unbelievably expensive to replace; much more so than other "luxury" cars. The electrical system has caused numerous problems, the gasoline gauge cannot be trusted. Had I realized it was built so poorly, I certainly would have purchased an extended warranty. I can't even trade it in without loosing thousands of dollars.
Favorite Features
The styling is superb, a truly beautiful car. At 80,000, it still accelerates beautifully. The interior is extremely roomy, and the trunk holds everything.
Suggested Improvements
Some attention to quality would certainly be welcome. Basically, it is a piece of junk. Toyota here I come!
2 out 3 people found this review helpful
love my Seville
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Cadillac Seville 4 Dr SLS Sedan
Review
This is my third Seville and they have all been great. Performance is terrific. When I press the gas pedal it goes right now! Interstate gas milage approaches 30 mpg!
Favorite Features
engine, heated seats
Suggested Improvements
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Poor quality!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 2 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Cadillac Seville 4 Dr SLS Sedan
Review
It's astonishing that a $45,000.00 automobile could be built so poorly. I've had a pulsating brake problem that can't be fixed, at least not permanantly. The air conditioner compressor failed at 62,000. At 69,000 the engine comsume a quart of oil every 700 miles. I absolutely will never buy another GM automobile.
Favorite Features
Power and drivability. Smooth and powerful vehicle.
Suggested Improvements
Cadillac is aware of these defects, yet it has no interest in fixing them. This company needs to commit itself to improving the overall quality of it's product.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Even American Luxury Fails...
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 3 | Reliability: | 3 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Cadillac Seville 4 Dr STS Sedan
Review
I bought this car super clean at 24000 mi.in 1999 for $30500.I just traded it in for $10000, 3.4 years later.The car was a minimal attempt.It could be fun to drive, and was very comfortable.However, it was not put together well.I had this car in for work 18 times during it's stay with me.As usual,GM built it just good enough to show well,but no longevity was built into the car.Unless you warranty the hell out of it,and you better,you 're doomed.Without a warranty,this car would have been an additional $9000.A+ to service.Always had a free loaner to make up for their bumbling.
Favorite Features
Northstar. Seat comfort and heat. Great auto climate. Button layout is the easiest around. You should see my Mercedes...yikes!
Suggested Improvements
Bolt everything down tightly! I Replaced the dash twice! The Bose system has no power.
hot rod for old motorheads
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Cadillac Seville 4 Dr SLS Sedan
Review
this is great. the northstar is very powerful.
Favorite Features
ratcheting seat belt retractors don't strangle you
Suggested Improvements
light interior show wear prematurely, seats need to go back further (for the north of 6'4" crowd)
76K miles later
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Cadillac Seville 4 Dr STS Sedan
Review
Great car, great GM warranty, no significant trouble with car. In Chicago we have winter at least 4 months out of the year, and as a result, would not even consider a rear wheel drive car. Every time it snows its a joke watching the MB and BMW drivers try to get around (even with traction control and stability systems). Cadillac dealership service is outstanding.
Favorite Features
Its unbelievable how much is left of the 300-hp Northstar engine when you punch the accelerator going 80 mph. Fantastic Bose sound system. Interior is cool, not overbaked.Magnasteer is nice.I personally feel that the '97 STS exhibits some of the best styling of its generation.
Suggested Improvements
Even though I haven't had to replacement them yet, I understand that GM used some very sophisticated struts on the car that will be expensive to replace at some point in time in the near future (~$ 1,200). They probably should have went to a more conventional setup.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
CADILLAC STS 97
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 1 | Fun-to-Drive: | 3 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Cadillac Seville 4 Dr STS Sedan
Review
THIS CAR LEFT ME STRANDED 4 TIMES. OIL LEAKED OUT COMPLETELY. ALWAYS GET EXTENDED WARRANTY; YOU'LL NEED IT NO LEES TAN EVERY 3 MONTHS. I WAS SO DISAPPOINTED WITH THIS CAR, I ASKED DEALER TO BUY IT BACK AND THEY OFFERED ME HALF THE MARKET VALUE! I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER CADILLAC!
Favorite Features
300 HORSEPOWER
Suggested Improvements
WARRANTY TO 100K FOR ALL SERVICES.
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