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Used 1998 Cadillac Catera Sedan Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

an under rated car

sgm, 10/28/2003
1998 Cadillac Catera 4dr Sedan
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one of the better German built cars that I have driven. Compares favorably with Audi. Have had two. Handling and steering are the best qualities. It is true that the motor could have used a few more ponies, but who cares @ 220kph+ with great control. If you are going to buy one, make sure it is under 7 yrs. or 160,000 km. or make sure that the cam tensioner pulleys, timing belt and water pump have been changed under the GM recall. Otherwise, if they fail, at power, the engine is worth far more than the car to replace.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Cadillac catera 98'

rastamunchys, 06/10/2015
1998 Cadillac Catera 4dr Sedan
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I got a catera 98 ive put alot of miles on it. When i got it it had 180000 miles approximately. I have over 214000 miles on it now, it runs a bit rough but still runs good. The speedometer was out when i got it, i just reset the module by detaching the batterys positive and detaching the main module and performance plus everything else electronical corrected it self. I have a strut issue now and som engin knocking and transmission problems due to thethe "service free" tranny, but im working on figuring that out on my own because the Cadillac dealershit wants to ober charge for the service. But over all for 900$ worth it. Great for a starting mechanic due to difficult engine.

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5 out of 5 stars

my car

enver kamencic, 05/31/2003
1998 Cadillac Catera 4dr Sedan
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this car is the best

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2.5 out of 5 stars

Worst Car I Ever Owned

Dale Allen, 01/07/2008
1998 Cadillac Catera 4dr Sedan
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Never have I owned such a terrible car! I had endless electrical and mechanical problems. There was something constantly wrong. GM should be ashamed for making such a piece of junk. I haven't bought another GM product since this experience,nor will I ever again buy one. Anyone who buys this vehicle is asking for BIG HEADACHES and in all probability LOTS OF REPAIR BILLS!

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2.5 out of 5 stars

catera 98 issues

talari, 11/05/2003
1998 Cadillac Catera 4dr Sedan
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this car has been a nightmare from day one....goes thru tires and alignments like crazy, can't let it sit while on vacation...battery goes dead...probably from some short in the system. have had numerous quality issues. would never buy another cadillac again

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