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Used 1999 Cadillac Catera Consumer Reviews

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4.75 out of 5 stars

99 Catera

rvhjr, 01/02/2003
1999 Cadillac Catera 4dr Sedan
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My 4th used Cadillac- first catera. We wanted a smaller car than the Sedan deVille. Excellent fit and finish and fun to drive. Great stereo although I haven't completely figured out how to use it. 27,000 miles and almost 4 years old when I bought it. We will put 60,000 on it in 4 years and then trade.

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3 out of 5 stars

Where did all of the Gremlins come from?

unhappycateraowner, 06/06/2006
1999 Cadillac Catera 4dr Sedan
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We bought a '99 catera and ever since we've had it, it feels like it is driving us. it always wants to pull to one side or another. We have also been having transmission problems shifting improperly. The rear view mirror also has started smoking on occasion. My wife and I would never buy or recommend this car to anyone.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Cadillac Catera

bkc, 12/09/2003
1999 Cadillac Catera 4dr Sedan
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The transmission shifts constantly the engine leaks oil the brakes squeak, the vehicle performs horrible when cold. All of the other things about this car I have read were true. Save yourself the trouble and stay away from these vehicles.

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2.63 out of 5 stars

Change the name to "Gremlin"

Kenr, 04/11/2005
1999 Cadillac Catera 4dr Sedan
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Well, first, the transmission in my Cadillac Catera has been fixed three times and still doesn't work right. It starts out sometimes in a high gear and won't shift or do anything. Also, the a/c unit has been replaced twice and now the car just won't start sometimes and the repair shop can't get it to act up to diagnose the problem. Now it occasionally will start but run rough. The worst thing about the Catera is its depreciation. I paid $17,000 for it and now it's worth only $6,000, if you don't trade it in.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

I still love this car

PowerChick, 02/24/2003
1999 Cadillac Catera 4dr Sedan
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It is fun and comfortable to drive. In sport mode it has plenty of power. The leather seating and sound controls on the steering make this a wonder commute car.

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