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High Miles and all. I'm a believer
karsntrux, 02/11/2012
2003 Cadillac Seville SLS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
41 of 41 people found this review helpful
Great vehicle. Mine is a 2003 with 220,000 miles, but no one knows that but me. I've taken great care of it and it has taken great care of me. I see a lot of bad reviews here, but I can't find a bad thing to say about mine. Oh wait, the ashtray cover won't always stay down. Big deal. This car always starts, rides great and the BOSE is much more than you will ever need. I reccomend Cadillac to any and everyone. 27MPG also.
32 year old get a Cadillac
Jason, 12/22/2009
2003 Cadillac Seville STS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
23 of 23 people found this review helpful
My first luxury car, and I think i picked a winner. At first I must say the car had some build issues, speakers, driver side heated seat, driving sensors, lets just say I got to know what a Cadillac dealership shop looked like. But I must say the staff where always helpful, friendly, and very knowledgeable. Once I got all the bugs worked out the car has been great. Taking this car on a road trip is a dream, the performance/comfort ratio truly lives up to the Cadillac name.
'03 STS
Steven Jerome, 08/05/2006
2003 Cadillac Seville STS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
21 of 21 people found this review helpful
This is my third STS and by far the best. I also had a '96 and a '98. This car's beautiful lines and aggressive wheels and tires make a great first impression. Mine has every option except navigation. It is very smooth, luxurious, and classy. It's much better than the Mercedes E430 that I traded in in every aspect. I am extremely satisfid with this car.
Ground breaking perfprmance
dwayne13, 05/05/2013
2003 Cadillac Seville SLS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
28 of 30 people found this review helpful
The 2003 Seville is a nice car with some great features and has that unique style as the price has drop and you can afford to have one. The North star motor can be a smooth surprise, but like with any vehicle you buy there is always some strength and weakness of any car, The car itself is a driving computer and if your not aware of this the car can be your worse nightmare in repair with sensors and the electronic hardware that runs the car, but aside of that the car is a marvel as the technology in the car has laid some idea's for the future Cadillac's, Its a true Cadillac and i just love mines with 96,000 miles and i am a mechanic if you see one for sale get one.
Maybe it is just Me?
George, 11/29/2010
2003 Cadillac Seville STS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Love Cadillac, always was my Favorite car. Now I will Not Buy Another one. Maybe it is just me? Maybe I Bought a Lemon From this dealer? It always starts on me. but I have had Major Radiator problems and lots of engine problems been to Dealer 5 Times. Front Shocks also Broken Just keep spending crazy Money..
Traded
nh resident, 07/12/2008
2003 Cadillac Seville SLS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I just traded the car after two years. It had the most beautiful interior of any vehicle I've ever owned, but constantly had things going wrong after the warranty ran out. The water pump went at 51K, the seat warmer at 53K, the seat control at 57K and a sensor in the transmission at 66k that would cost $2K to replace (don't think anything was actually wrong with transmission). This last one was the final straw, and I sold it. For two people though, it was a wonderful road cruiser.
My Last Cadillac
nomorecads, 01/28/2011
2003 Cadillac Seville SLS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
19 of 25 people found this review helpful
09:03 AM (PST) I too love the the Cadillac but unfortunately I will not own another one. The 1996 STS I had was a money pit. Constantly at the dealer for repairs. Had the engine resealed twice. It had 56k miles when I traded it. I traded it for a 2003 with 4k miles. It now has 30k miles and we have had the engine completely resealed, constantly fighting leaks, parts being replaced are lasting less than a year, the air/heater broke down, the seat heaters had to be repaired and the radio and cd changer doesn't work right. I am now looking to trade it in for something else.
Fun to Drive
Fred, 03/31/2006
2003 Cadillac Seville STS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
We live in Montana, lots of open road. Great acceleration even on the hills. Corners well, fun to drive. Fuel economy is about 25 mpg over 2000 miles driven. Smooth shifting. Great gadgets, stereo is the best I've ever had. Quiet ride even on bad roads. Handles very well in snow and ice.
LOVE It
Matthew, 07/31/2006
2003 Cadillac Seville STS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
We had a '98 STS and loved it, but my partner's brother wanted to buy it so we sold it to him. We just purchased an '03 STS about two weeks ago and love it. This one unlike our first one is loaded. It has a sunroof, navigation, back up sensors, and OnStar. We love this car. We will never get rid of it. Its got 34,000 miles on it and still has factory warranty. We had a new 2006 Mercedes R350, their new crossover vehicle. It was junk. They had to buy it back because they couldnt fix it. We also just bought one of the last new '06 Yukons. We had an '04 but sold it. This one also has nav, rear DVD, sunroof, Denali, and OnStar. We will stick with GM for life. Thanks for making such great cars.
Reliablity is a major issue
Upset owner, 01/08/2004
2003 Cadillac Seville STS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
This car has got to be the worse car ever made. Problems with this car are never ending. First the gaskets all wear out so the engine pours out its oil all over my garage floor, supposedly common, a $4000 repair. Then there is the key getting stuck in the ignition, $200 repair. So far this car including all the repairs and the normal maintenace puts it in the range as a mercedes E class. Think twice before buying a cadillac. There are many cars that are more reliable and luxurious.
STS
George Besser, 02/15/2003
2003 Cadillac Seville STS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This will be my third Caddy and my second Seville this one is great! I love the power of this car and the suspension is the best of any Cadillac yet. I would rate this car a 10 all around if it had rear wheel drive to really take advantage of its power. Keep getting better Cadillac so we don't have to learn to speak German.
The perfect car
Lil Deb, 10/30/2003
2003 Cadillac Seville SLS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my first Cadillac. I love this car. It handles great, it turns heads. This is one car I look forward to driving everyday.
Owning a 2003 Seville SLS
hangman, 12/06/2003
2003 Cadillac Seville SLS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We drive this vehicle over all kinds of roads, but mainly interstates. Very comfortable to ride in, ease of handling is superb, fuel mileage is decent, and sufficient room for four adults with luggage.
Luxury Cruiser with great handling.
gyrs, 01/19/2003
2003 Cadillac Seville STS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car is so quiet, smooth and handles like a sports car. The new Magnetic Ride suspension makes it corner like its on rails, no swaying in the turn. So quiet you only hear the exhaust and don't realize how fast you are moving. Beautiful interior and front panel. This car still get lots of looks, not like any deville. It's a beautiful car. It gives me a "thrill" that Lexus, Lincoln and Audi didn't when driving.
The Honest truth
Lamacia, 04/20/2023
2003 Cadillac Seville SLS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
What problems occur with the Northstar engine? I have over 450,000 miles experience with Northstar engines. There is only 4 problems with a Northstar equipped car. 1.) the owner (*note) 2.) Cadillac decided to place the secondary air pump in a very bad place. If it gets wet, it will grenade and its a little pricey. 3.) For some reason the torque converter clutch solenoid likes to short out. If you can't do the full day to fix it yourself, you will be charged about 700-900 dollars to change the 30 dollar part. I have been trouble free since I added a 3 Ohm power resistor to the circuit. My first engine, I had to swap that switch 3 times. My second car with a the added a resistor one valve change , and it has held for 150,000 miles. 4.) since Cadillac dropped the K chassi in favor of the Buick G (C) platform, its a real bear to work on the engine. Note: cooling system neglect is the achilles heal of the Northstar engine. If you change the thermostat every year, and the water pump some time after/and every 150,00 miles, you can drive that car like you stole it for 300,000 trouble free. If you overheat it it one time mildly, you will probably be OK for another 20 thousand miles minimum on a very high mileage engine. If you overheat it twice, It will pull the head bolts out of the block, and it is junk.
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Small Cadi with a V8...COOL
T Pascucci, 06/05/2008
2003 Cadillac Seville STS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Used Cadillac is a great value (recommend certified used); a blast to drive, sharp looks, shifts beautifully, lots of toys.
Bought Father's Car and Love It
MR. CADDY, 01/22/2006
2003 Cadillac Seville STS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2003 Cadillac Seville STS from my father. I previously had a Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland. It had more miles than his car, so I bought it and sold my Jeep to my sister. Her Jeep belonged to my mother first. I miss the all-wheel drive and the navigation but, the Caddy had less miles, and more warranty. Overall I am happy with the caddy, but miss my Jeep.
Impressive Car
Wonderful Car, 02/18/2005
2003 Cadillac Seville SLS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
The 2003 Cadillac Seville SLS is a solid, well performing and handling luxury car in every respect. Its smooth, powerful V8 engine is a delight as is the smooth but controlled ride. It is a thrill every time you drive it. This car makes you feel special. I love the exterior styling, especially when compared to the new STS, which is bland and not distinctive. Its iInterior ergonomics are excellent and its design is great. The Seville SLS is a very comfortable car and a plesaure on a long trips. Also, its size is perfect, not too big and not too small. This is Cadillac's best car ever. It rides better than a Lexus LS400.
The most bang for the buck.
Cadillac Co, 09/21/2002
2003 Cadillac Seville STS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Break through. That's exactly what Cadillac is doing with it's current line up, and the Seville STS is not execption. Anything from the world- class suspension to the overly impressive NorthStar engine, the STS is a muscle car with class, sophistication, and elegence. Turning heads might be a problem though, as you whiz by any traffic anywhere before anyone knows what passed them.
ETC Eldorado
BlondeLion, 09/30/2003
2003 Cadillac Seville STS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had 2 ETC's. Best cars I have ever driven and would buy another one if it was still made. Same line as Seville - only 2 door. A van pulled out in front of me on a rainy night with slick roads. The van stalled. I had no place to go. Without the extra protection built into the cadi and the large heavy motor, I feel I would have been in the hospital or dead, when I hit the van at 45 miles an hr straight into the side. I could not stop, she turned so close to me and I had 2 other vehicles on each side, so I had no place to go. Thank you cadillac and "YES" I will be a return customer again and again.
This car rips
Slota, 11/04/2003
2003 Cadillac Seville STS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my second STS. The original 2000 had some hard shifting points and was somewhat soft in the corners.The 2003 model was smoother to shift and is much firmer in cornering. They both were and are incredibly dependable, inexpensive to run and extremely reliable. My young 30 something wife loved the look and asked me to by the first one over BMW and Mercedes.
Great Luxury Sedan
Happy "Camper", 07/06/2004
2003 Cadillac Seville SLS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Just the right size, rides as smooth as the DeVille, but doesn't look like a boat (smaller trunk is a negative). Great engine response--if your's doesn't MOVE OUT, try blowing out the carbon once/week. Pleasure to drive AND ride in, no squeeks/rattles @ 14K, small oil useage--1 qt/4K miles, very tolerable. Prefer FWD in Northern snowbelt, had to buy one of last SLS's with FWD.
My Second Cadillac
CMS777, 11/11/2004
2003 Cadillac Seville SLS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Traded a 1999 Catera for my 2003 SLS. Enjoy it very much. Nice looking, drives like a dream. Not to firm yet not a yacht like a Deville. The interior is very nice. Driver control is excellent. I have a slight shake at highway speeds but will have the dealer check on first service. Considered CTS, glad I went with SLS. Used Cadillacs are in my opinion a very good value.
Great SLS
Raz, 09/02/2005
2003 Cadillac Seville SLS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Previously leased, low miles, 17k, clean, black with black leather, darkened the windows, came with chrome spoke wheels. Fine ride, very quick with 275hp, 26mpg highway, 22 in town. It is a little smooth compared to the STS but my 50 year old rear appreciates that! A real treat to look at and drive. :)
Cadillac comfort. A steal for the price
JAC, 02/19/2019
2003 Cadillac Seville STS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
A great used car. Still many miles left on it for driving in the future.
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FAN
GLWOLFERT, 09/14/2003
2003 Cadillac Seville SLS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
The car is generally fine for a car its size. My main objection is the fan noise. At lower speeds( of the fan) it has a "gurgling" sound. Somwhat like a coffee perculator.Not so for the 1998 models.WHY?????
2002 STS Seville
dvhughes, 02/09/2003
2003 Cadillac Seville STS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is a real pleasure to drive and own. I've owned Corvettes, Porsche's, and the handling and quality of this 2002 Seville STS is very well done. Likewise the craftmanship is of a high quality. I highly recommend this model to anyone who really enjoys driving.
Spectacular Driving
Bobby J 36, 08/25/2003
2003 Cadillac Seville SLS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my fourth cadillac, second Seville. It is the best car on the road. The car turns heads, I like that. The ride is comfortable yet road responsive - a true pleasure. I had only one repair about seven years ago. cadillac roadside service arrived in about half an hour and fixed the car on the spot - WOW!!! Get dressed and go out; the car helps you feel special. Put the pedal to the metal and you can fly, physically and emotionally. A car should do more than travel; it should make you feel good. Seville is all that and more.
Good Auto - not excellent
Admiral, 12/20/2003
2003 Cadillac Seville STS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
This was my experience with my STS which I've traded in now for an SLS 2003 for the softer ride. I miss some of the "goodies" as described in the inquiry.