1997 Cadillac Seville Review
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
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Some things to learn from Olds...
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 6 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Cadillac Seville 4 Dr STS Sedan
Review
Bought my STS 2 yrs ago, with 50,000 mi. in great shape. The STS has great styling. People ask me what it is and what year, as it still looks sharp. I've had problems with oil burn since I got it & have to top it up several times between oil changes. A few of my beefs relate to the stupidity of GM not sharing some good features between similar vehicles. My last car was a fully dressed 1997 (same year) Olds LSS..I called it a baby Caddy, as the interiors were almost identical! The superior features: 1) Double folding sun visors for side/front coverage; 2) Reading lights in centre iso above window; 3) Hole in rear arm rest to allow for skis/longer items to pass thru Learn from Olds!
Favorite Features
Styling; power; size.
Suggested Improvements
I just cannot fathom why a fully dressed Olds would have better features than a Caddy! Caddy, get your head out of the sand and pay attention! These little items noted above are just aggravating and against the idea that Caddy would be the creme de la creme of the GM line.
Fun to drive difficult to maintain
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 4 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Cadillac Seville 4 Dr STS Sedan
Review
I drove a Cadillac a few times when I was in my teens and wanted a Cadillac ever since, then last year I brought a 1997 STS. I love the car, it's a hoot to drive very powerful and comfortable to drive. It's in great looking condition but my disappointment comes in with the reliability.The one time I had it any distance away from home my wife and I was on a bus. trip and after coming out from the hotel when we checked in the alternator quit this was after I had replaced the starter but before the headlight control module gave out. last week we went to an anniversary dinner with our children and when we arrived at the restaurant the security problem code came up and two days later it refused to start. It's at the garage now with a fuel pump problem that the tech found while trying to fix that security code problem. I am sure when I get it back something else will go on it. I love the car and love to drive it's a real beauty.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
Personal impressions
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Cadillac Seville 4 Dr SLS Sedan
Review
Considering overall cost and quality of the vehicle, I can't help but feel it more than holds its own in the luxury class of vehicles priced below $50k.
Favorite Features
The ride/handling and the sound system.
Suggested Improvements
Headgasket design
Great car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Cadillac Seville 4 Dr STS Sedan
Review
I have been very happy with my Cadillac. It has 120,000 miles on it now and I had to replace the a/c pump. Car runs good on open road. Love the sound system. Handles very good. 24.7 on the road at today's highway speeds.
Favorite Features
Just like that way it rides and handles. Wife likes heated seats
Suggested Improvements
A little bigger side mirrors
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
This is the Best GM Can Do?
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 4 | Build Quality: | 2 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Cadillac Seville 4 Dr STS Sedan
Review
This is the worst car I have ever owned. I took impeccable care of it, yet the engine head gaskets failed starting at 70,000 miles. They would have cost almost $5,000 to fix. I decided to sell the car to mechanic who ended up replacing the engine. At 40,000 to 70,000 miles I had to replace both rear window motors, water pump, radiator, alternator, the dealer had to pull engine to fix oil leaks, two struts failed, and a host of other problems. Some repairs were covered under warranty, no wonder GM can't make a profit on it's cars. Many others are have the same problems. This is GM's flagship vehicle? No wonder people are switching to the Asians. My Infiniti has not had any problems in 70,000 miles.
Favorite Features
The styling and power.
Suggested Improvements
Design an engine that doesn't fail like it was designed in a third world country.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
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