1997 Cadillac Seville Review
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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
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.
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