1997 Cadillac Seville Consumer Reviews
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
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(25 Total Reviews)
Excellent Luxury Preformance Value
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Cadillac Seville 4 Dr STS Sedan
Review
The Cadillac Seville is a poor man's 7-Series BMW. Why pay more?
Favorite Features
The Northstar engine is the best combo of power and economy ever. The seats are wonderful for all day driving.
Suggested Improvements
The styling is merely OK.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
2.5 Quarts of Oil Every 1,500 Miles
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 4 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Cadillac Seville 4 Dr STS Sedan
Review
I love my car, except it has burned oil ever since I got it. Also, the headlights only work when they want to. Everything else works, light-wise. The air conditioner does not work. The front grill underneath the hood is falling down. I don't like how I have to use premium gas either. I get 18-19 miles per gallon. This car has a great stereo.
Favorite Features
The stereo and guts.
Suggested Improvements
Fix the motor so that it doesn't burn oil. Also, fix the grill.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Too bad it's FWD
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Cadillac Seville 4 Dr STS Sedan
Review
My 1997 Cadillac Seville provides fantastic value for the money, especially as a used vehicle. I bought mine in 2002 for $8,000 with 101,000 miles on it and traded it in yesterday for a '97 Infiniti Q45. I traded the car for an Infiniti because I wanted a rear wheel drive car again as I dislike FWD but I could not afford the newer RWD STS that came our in '04. My car needed a few repairs over last two years, nothing out of the ordinary for a luxury car of its type. The Northstar V8 started leaking a lot of oil at 140,000 miles but it's not a reliability issue so I just added a quart every week, $3 a week is no big deal. Advice: If you need to get the struts/air ride replaced go with Arnott. They're a great aftermarket company and the cost for parts is $700 versus $2,000 through GM.
Favorite Features
POWER! this thing goes like a bat out of hell. The seats are super comfortable and the Bose stereo is top notch. I'm a traditionalist and car enthusiast so I always tell people that I hate the fact that the '93-'03 STS is FWD and only comes in automatic. That aside it's a great luxury car. Thanks GM.
Suggested Improvements
The trunk latch pull down broke after 135,000 miles. Cadillac already fixed the leaky Northstar engine and made the car RWD so I'll buy a used '04 someday after I'm bored with my Q45. GM makes a great car for the money. If you don't mind paying a slight premium to drive a Caddy you'll love the car to death!
7 out 8 people found this review helpful
Black Beauty STS - My Dream Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Cadillac Seville 4 Dr STS Sedan
Review
This car is totally awesome. Performance and handling is fantastic! Cadillac put together a complete package when they built this one. The sound system (Bose) is the best. The leather seats still smell leather. The only problem and this will only pertain for guys who are over 6'4", you don't have a lot of head room, believe me, my husband knows... but he still enjoys riding in it. Overall, I've had some routine maintenance issues with it, but for an almost 9 year old car and the money I paid for it, I'm totally satisfied. Hopefully, she'll last me several thousand miles and when it comes time to replace her, I'll be looking for STS #2. I'm an STS lover forever.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
More headroom, if the seats would go back just another inch or two...
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
97 seville sls
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
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1997 Cadillac Seville 4 Dr SLS Sedan
Review
Great car- no problems yet-doesn go through a qt of oil between changes- recently took a trip to fl and back (2400miles) averaged 30.5 mpg.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
4 out 4 people found this review helpful
The Best Car Ever
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Cadillac Seville 4 Dr STS Sedan
Review
We bought this car in May of '98, pratically new; It had 34k miles on it. The moment i drove it i fell in love...it handles great....this car has taken to and from Arkansas many times...and never once has it acted in any way like it was going to overheat...even with 105,672 thousand miles....the car has been great...mechanically i have only had to replace the O2 sensor and the fuel sensor both at 75k miles....other wise.....i cant think of anything i replaced....but here recently we almost lost her...we were in a bad wreck...we didnt think they would fix her up....but luckly the retail on a cadillac is really good...
Favorite Features
the luxury ride...the stereo isnt too bad for it being stock....and i lloovvee the way it handles...especially on hard curves.
Suggested Improvements
i cant really say i have anything bad to say...except to make the inside less boxxy...
Untapped potential
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Cadillac Seville 4 Dr STS Sedan
Review
If Cadillac ever get's their act together, look out for the rising of the Seville.I found this car to be very exceptional on the road, especially for trips longer than 6 hrs. Never had a mechanical break down and the only issue that I can readily think of right now is the ridiculous use of plastic fasteners used for certain parts. Other than that, this car delievers you from point A to point B, and it tempts you to take it beyond the original planned trip altogether. Smooth pull aways from BMWs and other luxo rides, are frequent occurances. Now, if only they could put in that supercharger....
Favorite Features
The sharp styling. Road hugging looks. The Northstar is such a beautiful thing when rice rockets and the like try to put on a show, only to be embarrassed (don't ask, won't tell : ) )
Suggested Improvements
Get rid of the plastic fastners please!? A supercharger would be a very nice addition (rated @ an additional 150 hp); ) So much can be done to improve this car and the image of Cadillac, that it's unreal. Marketing towards younger buyers could be improved.
STS dangers.
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 5 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Cadillac Seville 4 Dr STS Sedan
Review
The car is sharp, has a lot of power, and handles well. One huge problem! The seals start to go bad in the engine, particularly the oil pan. We have owned ours for a year and we are getting rid of it. It started leaking oil @ 80k miles. @ 90K miles the air compressor went up and our oil pan seal is bad. Without a warranty we would endure an expense of $5000 to fix both. We cleaned the engine very well and are certain the dealership was unaware of the oil pan seal. They gave us a low figure and said the car is notorious for worn seals and gaskets and wholesalers are hesitant to touch them. Could have been a line, but awfully coincidental.
Favorite Features
Power and reasonably good gas mileage considering its a V8 with 300 horsepower.
Suggested Improvements
Steering is squishy and loose. Back seat leg room is tight for a larger four door car.
Love my caddy
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Cadillac Seville 4 Dr STS Sedan
Review
This car has provided wonderful service with minimum maintaince. It goes where ever I have needed it to go. Done what I have needed it to do. I have had Olds, Buicks, Dodges and Fords and none have delivered like this STS has! I Love My CAR!
Favorite Features
This car hugs the road and respond exceptionally well to all driving conditions. I travel a lot of country roads that have curves and hills and it is very responsive.
Suggested Improvements
money green caddy
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Cadillac Seville 4 Dr STS Sedan
Review
I have owned this car for over a year now and I have had no problems with it,It runs like a rocket very comfortable and it rides so smooth,I never thougth that I would drive a Cadillac but now for trips and the power it has man it's fast from this point on it's caddies or nothing and my 1980 corvette for the rest,man you got to try one its a blast.
Favorite Features
Well the 300hp and the way it handles and it is so comfortable and responsive
Suggested Improvements
Give me 350hp and i'm done
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