Used 1997 Cadillac Catera Consumer Reviews
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So Sad for Cadillac
Kimberly, 06/04/2008
1997 Cadillac Catera 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought this car used for my daughter. HUGE mistake, looks are deceiving! It wasn't enough that the salesman saw us coming and I paid nearly $3000 for what the car was worth, I've put so much money into repairs that I could have bought myself a BMW! Two months after owning it, the trans went, then a sensor that controls the gears, then the whole dash went out, brake lights which was electrical. It was $850 for a tune up, a hose that cost $700, several electrical problem, too many to mention. I am now selling it, really cheap!!!!! And yes, I've lost money on this car big time!
Crapillac Crapera
amy29, 04/04/2003
1997 Cadillac Catera 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Over the past 2.3 years, I have had this car in the shop over 10 times. I also have had problems with the water pump, leaky oil cooler, leaky gasket (which caused $1200 worth of damage), tires replaced twice, new front brakes, extensive wear on the seats, 3 new headlights, and a computer failure.
WORST CAR EVER BUILT
Nestornajwa, 06/19/2002
1997 Cadillac Catera 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Purchased new as a leftover in 4/98 -- now I know why it didn't sell. Worst car I ever drove. Nothing but problems. Leaks, lights blinking for no reason, broken sensors, broken door locks, broken trunk locks, hoses, ignition, etc. coupled with truly TERRIBLE, indifferent service by Lindsay Cadillac in Virginia -- all of which made for a miserable owenership experience. This is why Cadillac will not exist in 10 years. Also: poor storage space, limited options on stereo system (corrected in later models), poor rear visibility.
Must have got the one diamond amongst the broken glass.
jlblack, 06/18/2011
1997 Cadillac Catera 4dr Sedan
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
While everybody else hates this car, I love it! I bought last year for $2000. I immediately had to buy a new radiator for it for $200 that I installed. I was quoted up to $750 for one, so call around when buying parts. I abuse this car! The sport button is on half the time, I take corners at above twice the recommended speed. This car is glued to the road. It sails at 90 mph with no problem. If you can work on cars yourself and want cheap luxury then this is the car for you. For what I paid for it if a major repair comes up then its off to the junk yard, but until then, get out of my way! You can buy a Haynes repair manual for an Opel Omega from the UK. Same car. I did.
Excellent
Eddie, 04/23/2003
1997 Cadillac Catera 4dr Sedan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
love the car, easy to maintain, never owned anything similar to it. Cadillac truly is smooth vehicle
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