2002 Cadillac Seville Consumer Reviews
Recent Consumer Reviews
(17 Total Reviews)
Overall Comments After One Year of Ownership
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 4 | Reliability: | 4 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Cadillac Seville STS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
My 2002 Cadillac Seville STS was exceptional when acquired however, electronics and mechanicals became inoperable, needing complete replacemen. I had to make major mechanical repairs to the engine, steering shaft, stereo, too many to list. It is a good thing they have a long term warranty on their "quality" used vehicles. I am disappointed with the overall experience. The front pilars are wicked blind spots also.
Favorite Features
High performance fun, sleek looks, and great Bose stereo.
Suggested Improvements
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Not very welll built
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 4 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 2 |
| Comfort: | 4 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 2 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Cadillac Seville SLS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
I wouldn't buy another Cadillac. My 2002 Seville has been in the shop for 3 major fixes and now that it is no longer under warranty I worry all of the time about the next system failure. Each failure resulted in over a week at the shop and would have cost several thousand dolalrs if not for the warranty.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
More quality construction.
2 out 5 people found this review helpful
These are nice cars!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Cadillac Seville STS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
This car is simply awesome. We have had the car for 6 months now and no issues. Drives and Looks great! Love the power, and comfort. Mileage for this much power and size of car is amazing. Front wheel drive and Stabilitrak makes driving in snow a joy. Interiors and engines in these cars seem to last forever! At speed and Ive had mine will over 100 MPH on several occasion these cars a stable and smooth. Would recommend one to anyone.
Favorite Features
With 300 HP on tap and the ability to get almost 30 MPG on the highway this car can pass anything INCLUDING gas stations! An awesome drivers car.
Suggested Improvements
Car is not very owner serviceable, Trans fluid dipstick for example is buried under the air box. I suspect most of these cars owners return to the dealer and pay to have this work done.
13 out 13 people found this review helpful
First time four door...
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Cadillac Seville SLS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
My 2002 Seville is my fourth Cadillac. My preference in style has always been the Eldorado though. I had many problems with my 1995 Cadillac ETC, and was looking at a head gasket. With $6,000 in repairs in two years, I was done. My 2002 Certified Pre-Owned Seville SLS is a nice change of pace. It handles the crappy local streets and pot holes much better than my ETC did. For a heavier car, it drives like a much smaller car; i.e. the 1997 Nissan Maxima SE that I used to own. It have been experiencing some light shaking in the steering in wheel at 65+ MPH. The dealer "replaced tie rod", but I still notice the shake. It's not bad, but I am not convinced this is "the way it sohuld ride." I paid nearly $22,000 for this car with less than 35,000 miles. It was in near new condition and certified. I miss having a sunroof.
Favorite Features
Lots of gadgets. The memory seats are a plus. It handles like a much smaller car. It has a neat tach display options. Onstar. Wheel stereo and climate controls.
Suggested Improvements
The standard AM/FM/CD system in Seville SLS cannot compare to the Bose upgrade of my old ETC. I have been experiencing wheel vibration at higher speeds. The exterior is somewhat plain.
7 out 8 people found this review helpful
2002 sts
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Cadillac Seville STS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
handling and outside and inside appearance. rear leg room is very tight. Performance is outstanding.
Favorite Features
performance, handling
Suggested Improvements
more rear leg room
This is my second Cadillac
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Cadillac Seville STS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
I traded in a 1997 SLS that I loved because it started to burn a quart of oil every 1,000 miles. I love the 2002 STS in every way except a couple. I have had extreme problems balancing the tires, and still have a slight vibration at certain speeds. I also wish, (minor issue) that the sun roof was a one touch close as well as the one touch open, and lastly, the satellite radio antenna on the roof should be painted, not a flat finish plastic. It detracts from the car. Other makes paint their antenna cover to match the car finish.
Favorite Features
Bose Radio system, automatic wipers that adjust to the amount of rain on your windshiel, and the automatic tilting right mirror on backing up and the backup warning indicators
Suggested Improvements
Put trunk light in lid of trunk Center rear seat belt is too short to accomodate infant seat Paint satellite antenna cover same as car One touch sun roof close
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
My First Caddy
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Cadillac Seville SLS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
Plenty of power; lots of options for the price; almost equal to Euro details in more costly autos with similar options.
Favorite Features
Powerful V8, audio sound package, steering wheel redundant controls, dual climate controls, analog and digital options on dash guages look great, two person memory seats, backing-up sensors, heated seats, and good gas mileage.
Suggested Improvements
Steering wheel vibration; bad "miles range" readings; water drips into opened trunk; seats are too hard/firm; no fading digital readouts on radio/clock and heater/AC, poor reach to front ash tray, poor cup holders, and loss of value in few months of ownership.
2 out 3 people found this review helpful
2002 Cadillac Seville STS
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Cadillac Seville STS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
This is my third new Cadillac. I bought it to replace my 1994 Cadillac DeVille base model. What else can I say but that the Seville STS is easily the most attractive luxury sedan on the marker - foreign or domestic. The performance of the 4.6 litre Northstar V-8 is legendary. The Delco-Bose stereo system alone is worth the price of admission as it sounds even better than my home system. The car feature som many nice amenities there's not enough bandwidth to list them. I had considered a Lexus LS430, but the Seville offers better styling, performance, and value.
Favorite Features
Automatic tilt/telescope wheel with power seat. Heated seats all around. The Northstar V-8.
Suggested Improvements
Bring back the trunk pull-down. Looking forward to RWD Seville in the future.
Best of both Worlds
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Cadillac Seville STS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
This is my second STS. Cadillac has a car that will meet or exceed every possible want that you could hope for on a car.
Favorite Features
Performance and ride
Suggested Improvements
This STS is GREAT! Recommend highly.
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Cadillac Seville STS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
I had a 1997 STS before this one and it was impressive. This 2002 STS outdoes it with greater features and more gas mileage (I'm averaging 32-33 on Highway)!! The car handles great and does NOT ride like a luxury car, more like a Corvette (had a 2000 Vette, and the Caddy seems to ride very similar, except the weight of the car). All in all a great car for the price! ENJOY!
Favorite Features
Telescopic tilt, heated seats throughout car, navigation system, wood grain is an awesome touch for the shifter! Seats seem more comfortable now than in 1997 STS.
Suggested Improvements
I would like the trunk to let water run off so you do not get wet indside the trunk. Maybe a DVD setup with large plasma monitor. Slightly larger wheels...
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
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