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Used 1998 Cadillac Catera Sedan Consumer Reviews

3.6 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

The Cost of a Catera.

doujd, 08/24/2008
1998 Cadillac Catera 4dr Sedan
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I love this car, however keeping it on the road has not been the cheapest of ventures. The head controllers, which control the A/C temp cost about $1000 a piece and the car has two of them, my radiator light is always on after much tampering, and the Air Bag light is always on, which could be the result of a $701 part. Last fall, 2007, the car was being driven from Memphis to Atlanta and the transmission gave out. A $3,000 fix, there was a leak in the A/C Tubing and that was around $80- $90, the way things are connected seemed random. I had a fuse blow out and it knocked out my radio, my interior lights, my automatic door locks, and my fog lights. Love to car, just high maintenance.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

So, so

lidogirl, 05/06/2002
1998 Cadillac Catera 4dr Sedan
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At 5'3", this is the first vehicle that I bought to fit me and not my 6'2" husband. I find the interior perfectly fitted to my stature. I find it fun to drive; it has nice pick up and it's great on curves. I am disappointed in the mechanics of the car. It has been in the shop for malfunctioning power seats, CD, and the serpentine belt broke at 30,000 miles, breaks replaced twice, rotars once, and three sets of tires. The Cadillac dealer tells me that the Catera is hard on tires. At 72,000 miles, the car intermittently refuses to start. This is a Cadillac; it should not have this type of problem at 72,000 miles, especially when I have had all of the scheduled maintenance!!!

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Good overall Car

jonjon5000, 07/29/2003
1998 Cadillac Catera 4dr Sedan
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My car was pushed to the limit by the previous owner, so it's kinda loose. The armrest is taken up by the cupholder (pretty dumb to me), and the interior is too ugly, but otherwise this car has no complaints. Too heavy for good gas mileage. Really worth $8- 10k, though.

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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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5 out of 5 stars

I love my caddy

Sooooooooh, 07/25/2004
1998 Cadillac Catera 4dr Sedan
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The caddilac is a sports car that performs great and i love it. It is also a luxury car .

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