1999 Cadillac Seville Consumer Reviews

What a Let Down

Written by: Richie on 09/27/2006

Vehicle

1999 Cadillac Seville 4 Dr SLS Sedan

Review

I have had this car for about a year and a half. After having it for only two months it started over heating and burning oil like crazy, so I took it to two different Cadillac dealerships and neither of them could tell me what was wrong with it. So I took it to Pep Boys and had them look at it and they told me I had blown head gaskets. Seven months later I had the same problems again so I took it back to Cadillac and they said they had to do an engine decarb. Now I'm having electrical problems, my reverse lights don’t work and it is not the light bulbs. I will never buy a Cadillac again.

Favorite Features

The power and interior features.

Suggested Improvements

11 out 12 people found this review helpful

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Great Car

Written by: Maria on 03/01/2006

Vehicle

1999 Cadillac Seville 4 Dr SLS Sedan

Review

I had a 1999 Cadillac Seville for four years without any problems. The sound system was great and it was really fun to drive with lots of power. There is nothing like that Northstar system in cars of this price range. I will definitely buy another one.

Favorite Features

I liked the power of the car and the sound system best. It had a 6 CD system which was especially nice.

Suggested Improvements

I wish it had the seat cooling system. It only had heat, which isn't necessary in Southern Cal.

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Just Bought It!

Written by: Tiffany on 07/19/2005

Vehicle

1999 Cadillac Seville 4 Dr SLS Sedan

Review

I have only owned this vehicle for about a month now, but I can already say that I enjoy it very much. It has a smooth ride and is very comfortable. What I like the most about this particular Cadillac is it's simplicity to operate the fancy features.

Favorite Features

Definetly the Driver 1 & 2 settings.

Suggested Improvements

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High Miles

Written by: Caddy STS on 05/29/2005

Vehicle

1999 Cadillac Seville 4 Dr STS Sedan

Review

I got my STS when it had 95,000 miles on it. I paid $9,500 and it was in great condition. I had some concerns about it breaking down and being expensive to repair. I put 20,000 miles on it this year and I have only had small problem. It needed new spark plugs and wires at 10,500 and a new water pump at 114,000. I had a small problem with the heater core getting clogged up, but I used some cleaner and it was fine. I keep blowing the speakers listening in music very loud, but I replace this with great after market speakers. It rides great and performs wonderfully. I rough idea and oil burning is to be expected. O love this car and I paid pocket change for it. Everyone thinks I spent $30,000

Favorite Features

I love the 300 HP NorthStar. It has a nice ride and does great in snow. The Bose head unit is great, but the speakers stink. The memory seats are cool. I love the wood grain on the steering wheel. I have got the top speed to 135 and I know it could go faster. I bet 145 - 150. This is a must get car.

Suggested Improvements

I dont like the rough idle. It would be nice to have it pick up faster off the line. 20 - 80 goes really fast. The OEM Goodyear LS stink, I have Komohamma Avid V4s. The perform much better.

14 out 14 people found this review helpful

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What are you waiting for . . .

Written by: rob on 05/22/2005

Vehicle

1999 Cadillac Seville 4 Dr STS Sedan

Review

If you've never driven one of these beauties, I suggest you do so. They are so awesome, you might never sit on your couch again. I feel like royalty cruising in this machine. The worst part is arriving at your destination.They are one of the best cars for the money. Buy it used and you wont get the beating. These cars are priced to sell when they get turned in. Most of the original owners didnt know how to smoke the tires, so they are barely broken in. My STS loves to go, and you don't even feel like you are moving. Despite the rumors of the faulty engines and bad transmissions, i've never had a problem with either!

Favorite Features

The sound system and the heated massaging seats and the moonroof.

Suggested Improvements

They should of had 18" wheels as standard and all-wheel drive.

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Fantastic Fun

Written by: MLucas on 12/06/2004

Vehicle

1999 Cadillac Seville 4 Dr STS Sedan

Review

I've owned many GM vehicles and several Cadillacs but this STS is the best yet. It's incredible to drive with it's 300hp and tight road huggging. I love stomping down on the accelerator and flying. Mine is a black on black color and it turns heads and get comments everywhere I go. Fit and Finish are great, no problems at all other than faulty gas guage.

Favorite Features

300hp Northstar, Bose Stereo, Exterior Styling. Nothing European even comes close to looking this classy and yet sporty.

Suggested Improvements

Needs Heated Steering Wheel

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Bad luck..Poor quality..or Lemon?????

Written by: tv12345 on 08/03/2004

Vehicle

1999 Cadillac Seville 4 Dr STS Sedan

Review

I bought the vehicle with 49k. Within the first 2-wks I replaced the gear shifter, thermostat, power steering pump, passenger door speaker, struts, condensation build up in front and back lights, and one of the ac vents (all covered under wrnty). At 55k, the radio started to turn off on occasion and passenger heated seat doesn't work..never fixed..at 60k (all within one week) my service air bag light came on, water pump and battery went bad, cylinder needs replaced. I just replaced the brakes/rotors...I'm finished with Cadillac and trading the vehicle in.

Favorite Features

Bose radio...300hp...Classy looks...smooth ride.

Suggested Improvements

Build Quality!!!

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Pretty good

Written by: Smartnick on 07/26/2004

Vehicle

1999 Cadillac Seville 4 Dr STS Sedan

Review

This is my 4th Cadillac now and so far ive put 3,000 mi on it and its doin really good. Hope that it will go for quite a while with no or little problems I really think it will. Northstars are great motors last forever and 27mpg on the highway.

Favorite Features

massaging seats, sunroof, Bose stereo, the whole car is great

Suggested Improvements

the paint on the plastic could be better.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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The Truth about my STS

Written by: teezy on 05/13/2004

Vehicle

1999 Cadillac Seville 4 Dr STS Sedan

Review

Let me just say that as a German car enthusiast first I was reluctant to give this car a chance but after persistance from my son I did and I'm greatfull to him I will remain loyal to this 99 Cadillac STS at a whopping 300 horse power I find myself effortlesly passing people on the freeway as if they were sitting still I am won over forever with this car do yourself a favor

Favorite Features

I feel confident while going into deep turns in this car that stabilitrak feature is incredible I also love the comfortable feeling while driving the Nuance leather seems to good to be true this car adapts to you instead you adapting to it

Suggested Improvements

The only thing that I would say as kind of a negative reguarding this car is the engine seems to burn alot little bit of oil however in my opinion the pros definitly out way the cons

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Poor

Written by: Sandie on 05/13/2004

Vehicle

1999 Cadillac Seville 4 Dr SLS Sedan

Review

I thought that the name Cadillac meant reliability but everything big and expensive has gone bad on this car. Just recently I had to replace the Briggs and Stratton steering system. Poor, poor, poor. I'll never buy another Cadillac.

Favorite Features

The care is beautiful - but the repairs are expensive. In the last year I've spent $4,000 in repairs.

Suggested Improvements

It needs mechanical help!

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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