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Looks good but u should pass
John, 02/04/2009
1998 Cadillac Seville STS 4dr Sedan
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Just three weeks into buying I started getting "check coolant level" I thought no biggie. I put some in but after a few weeks boom same problem again. Went online and seen Head gasket leaking was a common problem. I heard it's expensive. Still putting coolant in it. Now it says "servise suspension" tired of car. In process of selling it or trade in. Only had car for 11 months now.
Cadillac Rules !
cdiamond2@socal.rr, 01/20/2003
1998 Cadillac Seville STS 4dr Sedan
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
This 98 STS is the best. Got all the options. Had to look hard for the wood steering wheel and 4 heated seats. I get outstanding MPG on the highway or hot rod V-8 power. Love the Diamond/white paint and comfy interior. Have other fast cars but this one rocks !!!
1998 Cadillac Seville STS
Swift98, 06/10/2009
1998 Cadillac Seville STS 4dr Sedan
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
Best automobile I've ever owned, wouldn't want anything else, great power, very confortable, has all the options you need, great stereo system, heated front and rear seats, love everything about this car
98 Seville SLS
Mr. Bean, 11/20/2003
1998 Cadillac Seville SLS 4dr Sedan
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
My wife and I purchased this vehicle used in 2000. We have had to replace the drivers seat heater (the whole cushion)that was warrantied. One electric window motor; warrantied. Oil changes are more than normal; the Northstar V8 holds about 9 quarts of oil. Great comfort and conveniences but an expensive vehicle overall to maintain.
Time to call it quits?
Diane, 11/21/2010
1998 Cadillac Seville SLS 4dr Sedan
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
Have owned 6 Cadillacs the last three nothing but trouble think a girl would learn. The last two 99 Eldorado 98 Seville both head gasket problems right after 100,000 miles. Not sure what to do this time fixed the Eldorado but was never right! Gets to be very expensive!! Time I guess to look at something different. Would think Cadillac would do something!!!
Beautiful Junk
juniorbarnes, 05/23/2005
1998 Cadillac Seville STS 4dr Sedan
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
If only the reliability was there, it would be a great car. All of those electronics keep failing and for example, the various computer modules cost $500 and up, and they keep failing, one-by-one. If you set aside three or four thousand a year for repairs, you'll be fine. It is fun to drive but I keep thinking of what's going to break next, so I grit my teeth, just trying to make it from one point to the next without the car conking out, and it takes all the fun out of driving it.
Do Not Buy
Pittsburgh Boy, 06/07/2010
1998 Cadillac Seville SLS 4dr Sedan
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
This car is great and fun to drive. My sls has the rain sensing wipers and power steering wheel that edmunds says the sts has. but I've had it almost a year now and the problem list continues. never trust the 4.6 northstar unless it's after 05. The thing overheats due to a head gasket problem which is a common problem with the 4.6 liter and even the 4.9 liter DHOC V8. the Bose system is amazing though. the trunk lid light doesn't work (also common). Also the radio doesn't save my stations and the final problem and reason I'm selling it is that the other day i got in it, put my key in, and instantly all the windows went down by themselves (lucky it wasn't raining)
good purchase
pj, 05/31/2008
1998 Cadillac Seville SLS 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have owned this car for over 2yrs and couldn't ask for a better vehicle. It has all the bells & whistles and very comfortable & great reliability. a truly great ride and decent gas mileage. i would purchase another in the future
Luxurious/Sporty
kiki, 11/09/2002
1998 Cadillac Seville STS 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought a used '98 Seville with only 32,000. I like the way the car handles and the interior. The back could use a little room. I don't like the way the car virbrates because of the tires. A person at the dealership who is in the maintenance department told me the virbration was not bad compared to most Sevilles he has tested. He suggested getting Michelin tires to get much better handling and performance. The manufaturer really needs to work on that desgin flaw. Other than that I love the car.
'98 STS
tcpconsort, 11/11/2002
1998 Cadillac Seville STS 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is the best touring sedan I've owned. It handles great without a punishing ride. The heated seats are a great option especially with leather. You can't beat the Northstar engine for performance but the gas mileage is not that good. Overall it's a grea
1998 STS
James Anderson, 02/18/2005
1998 Cadillac Seville STS 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I love the ride, power, confort, style of the car. Things I don't like: It burns a quart of oil every 1,500 miles, have had problems with the heating and air controls from time to time.
Oh, what could have been...
StephenRG, 08/01/2009
1998 Cadillac Seville STS 4dr Sedan
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
There is no car I've enjoyed driving as much, fabulous engine and automatic gearbox combination, and I loved the look. And then... I started getting a coolant leak alert shortly after buying it. OK, topped up. Then a/c went out. OK, fixed. Then engine started overheating - hose to radiator had hole worn in by belt (?). OK, fixed. Then overheating again, and after a storm, electrics went out. Head gasket blown - would cost $4000+. Water had got in, pooled underneath cabin, damaged electrics. Cost+++. Rear brakes - spotted in inspection - corroded. So an 11-year old top-of-the-line well-maintained luxury car with 87,000 miles on the clock had to be written off as scrap. DO NOT BUY!
Only knock is the alignment
rj3415, 04/21/2002
1998 Cadillac Seville STS 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This STS has been the best car I've owned. The performance in rain or snow has been outstanding. MPG on the highway has been closer to 25. My only negative has been the constant attention required for tire rotation and alignment. The alignment on all four wheels needs review every 90 days during winter and spring months.
Like it but a little let down
Hamsterfan, 09/07/2008
1998 Cadillac Seville STS 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
First the good things: nice engine, looks, wheels, interior. Great highway cruiser. Also, the oil-losing problem you read about online is overblown. Yes, it uses oil. I add a quart about 2000 miles after the oil change, and that seems to keep the light from coming on. It's not a big deal. Just buy a case of oil. Now the bad: All the little pieces are falling apart. The right headlight assembly fell out: $800, but instead we fixed it with clear duck tape, which looks crappy. The plastic at the bottom of the seats is breaking. The engine backfired a few times and needed a fuel pump. Too many things are made out of flimsy plastic or metal that corrodes, and with time they break.
Keep the SLS alive!
Marv, 10/07/2008
1998 Cadillac Seville SLS 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this 1998 Cadillac Seville SLS, May of this year. I have had older Cadillacs, and loved them all because of their reliability, performance and ride. I owned my last Cadillac around 1993. I was ready for another one, and I found a good one, after much searching, with some disappointments with dealers trying to sell me lemons but when I test-drove my Seville, I knew it was the one for me. I always have loved Cadillacs because they are unique in style. The Seville raised the bar for me. I never knew Cadillac made them with the style and performance similar to a sports car. When I drive it feels like a Corvette! (Ok, similar, not exactly :) ).
close but no cigar
sneaky snake, 05/21/2002
1998 Cadillac Seville STS 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Car styling is great and quite a looker. STS commercials suggest you are getting something you are not: This car does not handle as well as deVilles, etc. It drinks oil like it is gas, yet the dealer says it is within specs: 1 qt per 1000 mi. Too many rattles, the driver's door has now developed the typical GM rattle and shake No more domestics for me, back to BMW and VOLVO (my 18 year old BMW drinks no oil and runs great at 200K miles.
JXA/SLS
JXA, 09/02/2002
1998 Cadillac Seville SLS 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Handles great, hugs curves excellently, great pickup power & steady smooth highway driving. Looks brand new, shines like a mirror and the inside is inpeckable. Only has 27, 800 miles. Last year's mileage was 4,200!
Stands out in the crowd
Paulie, 07/01/2002
1998 Cadillac Seville STS 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is a great car. Definitely stands out amoung the zillions of BMW 5's and MB E-classes around here, which are as common as Taxis in NYC. Great performance, cool features. The automated stuff like lights, radio volume, door locking, etc actually works when you want it to. Excellent cruiser. Had a few minor "typical GM" problems, but nothing significant
Great Car!
MacDaddyCaddie, 04/23/2005
1998 Cadillac Seville STS 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have only owned sports cars, '95 Camaro Z28, '92 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4, '04 MINI Cooper S. So for me to change to a luxury vehicle was a bit of a step. But this vehicle surprised me with its acceleration. I was hooked after the first drive. Comfort is great! It is hard to find a car that performs decently, and is comfortable. It doesn't handle very well, but I didn't buy it for that. I can't see myself with out a Caddilac & MINI. One for road trips, the other for beatin' up the streets!
Love it or dislike it!
Al, 09/17/2022
1998 Cadillac Seville STS 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Seville is beautiful, but that’s on the outside! Under the hood becomes bitter or sweet. It fly’s, and very smooth when running right! But, if it’s not, the Dealership is without a too expensive! No one in independent shops want to take it on due to labor charges. GM should’ve taken a script from Lexus, rear wheel drive, fit and finish. My 1998 Seville STS has very low miles so I haven’t had the nightmares that I’ve read about…yet!
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1998 SLS
TaxNBowl, 06/22/2008
1998 Cadillac Seville SLS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought this from a proverbial "little old lady" with 60k miles. Shortly after air ride went out - a $4k fix. Installed Strutmasters passive shock system instead, $800. Maintenance is constant and interior fabrics and knobs, etc do not hold up. After constant service, at 93k miles A/C is bad, check engine light is on, rack and pinion is leaking and motor mounts are broken. That's just sad! I've had 4 Northstar Cadillacs and the motor mounts have broken on each. Too much torque in these cars for the weak mounts! I recommend against this model unless they got a lot better in 01-02. Just bought a 04 Deville with 42k miles. We'll see how this turns out/
Build Quality
Nice try, 05/07/2002
1998 Cadillac Seville SLS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The car is a great concept but poor implementation. Lot of rattles and problems because of build quality. Problems with brakes, A/C, suspension. No place for sunglasses, cannot see clock in daylight. Engine runs strong but drinks oil. Handling is good.
Elegant Yet Sporty
Mastiff, 05/22/2002
1998 Cadillac Seville STS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is a departure from the traditional Cadillac look and feel. It drives and accelerates smoothly and comfortably without being dull or sluggish. The 300hp Northstar engine is a gem.
1 Happy Car Owner
Maxie, 08/10/2002
1998 Cadillac Seville SLS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The first car I ever drove was a Cadillac Fleetwood and what I remember most about the vehicle was the ride. It floated along the roads. After owning other foreign and domestic cars, I purchased my first Cadillac, an SLS. While the SLS does not float like the Fleetwood, it is a great ride. This car is very responsive and handles well. I've not had any problems with the vehicle using more oil than my other vehicle. Even on a long trip, the occupants were comfortable. Buying this car was a good decision.
Standard - period.. is it suppose to be?
Smithee, 12/03/2002
1998 Cadillac Seville STS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have owed this 1998 for about 12 months. I live in MN but picked it up in AZ with 2100 miles! Certainly an overall step up from the 1998 I owned. But, it is just standard in its drive and build. Now this would not alarm me for a 4 year old car but it is the same car you can purchase for 50K plus new. I think this is Cadi's best attempt yet but still misses the mark when held up to BMW, Mercedes and Audi. If they could just tighten up the ride and build. I buy them new and used and will forever but hoping GM can just go that extra three feet to the rest of the pack to which they compare themselves.
1998 SLS
wjries1, 05/14/2004
1998 Cadillac Seville SLS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The car is a real pleasure. Only concern is electronic are a hit or miss. Front bumper appears loose but dealership(s) say that is the norm.
Great Caddy
Larry, 12/09/2004
1998 Cadillac Seville STS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My 1989 Seville STS is my first Cadillac and I don't think that it will be my last. I love it! The seats are so comfortable, the motor is very powerful, the ride is very smooth and it looks very good.
Look Elsewhere For A Used Car
Buzz Lightyear, 04/29/2003
1998 Cadillac Seville STS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I put a lot of money into this car. When it worked, it worked well. It just didn't work well for very long or very often. Finally, 3 weeks after putting another $500 into maintenance (and telling dealer about idle problems and handling problems) the car's "Check Suspension System" warning came on and driving the car became like riding a bucking bull.
VERY HAPPY 98 STS OWNER
GERMEEZY1, 06/25/2003
1998 Cadillac Seville STS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have a 98 STS it has abt 70,000 miles I have been very happy with it being my second sts. i owned a 94 sts previously. I love the performance and the handling at 1st was not up to BMW/MB/AUDI standards but I put 20" wheels on it and with 255/35/20 kumho ecsta tires it handles like a dream! I will be buying a 2005 STS when they debut. I drove an 03' with magnaride and that was a revelation! Overall I average 20 mpg which is better than my fiances 330CI and having driven a lot of cars nothing in its class rides as good on big wheels including A6 and 540i
98 STS
B2, 03/30/2002
1998 Cadillac Seville STS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The STS is one of the best automobiles I've owned. Reliability is excellent, fuel economy is around 27 MPG highway, and comfort is exceptional. The car also handles very well in snow.