Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Turns on a Dime - 1998 Cadillac Catera
  By Kelly - March 15 - 1:22 pm

  I bought this car from my parents with 105,000 miles on it. It has been fun to drive. The major problem has been with oil leaking. I found a good mechanic who likes to work on this one. He said the engine is a really good one. It is so quiet and smooth you can hardly tell it is running when in idle at a stop light. I am selling for a newer 4x4 but will always like this car. I know it doesnt get the best reviews, but there are alot of nice features about this car. It is heavy and you feel safe and secure in it.

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  Great Ride! I just purchased another - 1998 Cadillac Catera
  By Kevin like the Caddy - October 12 - 10:10 pm

  I have 1998 Catera which was purchased with 74k miles and has preformed flawlessly for 31k (I enjoy this car so much I purchased a 2001 also). All normal maintenance has been preformed by an independent shop (I have never been to a dealer). My mechanic is a trusted professional that checks the Cadillac service bulletins and keeps it on the factory service schedule. He also checks the built in diagnostic tools by connecting a little computer to the car. This seems to be the most important item done to the car. The Cateras operating costs are less than my previous car, a brand new 05Subaru STi, my same mechanic preformed service w/ warranty items to dealer.

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  Well balnced vehicle comfort/performance - 1998 Cadillac Catera
  By hushsh - August 15 - 10:14 am

  I have had the car a short time and had no problems so far. I am typically a European car driver and it feels the way I like it to. Solid handling (like to turn off the traction control and go with sport mode) I had the same problem with the water on the floor, it was a very simple fix anyone can do. It is the drain in front of the passenger side for the air intake. You have to remove the plastic grate just behind the hood there is a basin underneath that has a drain at the bottom that (leaves and stuff get caught down there, the water fills up and spills in the fresh air intake) other then that it has been great

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  The Caddy that Zigs - 1998 Cadillac Catera
  By G Y - July 14 - 4:23 am

  The Catera is reliable, cute, luxurious, has a smooth ride, fits like a glove, and has an automatic transmission and they dont make them with automatics now...just sticks. Mine has never hahd any mechanical problems.

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  I Love This Car - 1998 Cadillac Catera
  By Lou Porter - June 11 - 3:39 pm

  I have loved every moment I have owned my 1998 Cadillac Catera and I am disappointed that it is no longer available. My previous car was a BMW. My only regret is the car hs only 200 horsepower. However, it performs quite well when I do highway driving.

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  I love my caddy - 1998 Cadillac Catera
  By Sooooooooh - July 25 - 2:00 am

  The caddilac is a sports car that performs great and i love it. It is also a luxury car .

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  catera fun - 1998 Cadillac Catera
  By lindalou - December 25 - 2:00 am

  This car holds the road! It is fun to drive and effortless. Miles sail by without exertion with pure fun handling of the road. The bad weather has not been a challenge using common sense. The interior is comfortable and was upgraded in later years - but it is a shame this vehicle was discontinued.

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  an under rated car - 1998 Cadillac Catera
  By sgm - October 28 - 2:00 am

  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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  Underrated Vehicle - 1998 Cadillac Catera
  By rickmm - July 2 - 2:00 am

  I bought my 98 Catera new. I have 37k on it. Problems: recall on the timing belt and a minor coolant leak. I am sorry that Cadillac discontinued this vehicle. This car had many good reviews at its inception only to be followed by negative press in the area of reliability (mainly electrical issues). I have NOT experienced ONE electrical problem nor would I say the car is unreliable. To the contrary, the car has been excellent. I think this car is extremely underrated and as a result, a bargain. I would certainly buy one again. I wish Opel sold here.

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  my car - 1998 Cadillac Catera
  By enver kamencic - May 31 - 2:00 am

  this car is the best