Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Actually a very good vehicle! - 1998 Cadillac Catera
  By nocovberage - December 27 - 2:00 am

  Purchased this vehicle when it came off a friends lease. I was wise to purchase the vehicle as certified to extend the warranty as the battery has failed twice both covred by warranty, two electrical problems and a cooling problem.

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  Good overall Car - 1998 Cadillac Catera
  By jonjon5000 - July 29 - 2:00 am

  My car was pushed to the limit by the previous owner, so its 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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  Lots of bugs after 40k miles - 1998 Cadillac Catera
  By bill1 - July 4 - 2:00 am

  Lots of small problems which are expensive to replace. Difficult engine compartment in which to work.

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  Was a great car - 1998 Cadillac Catera
  By Mhoebener - April 29 - 2:00 am

  Our car only went in the shop under warrenty and once for the timing belt to be replaced after warrenty and they did that free. I say this was great because my wife has since totaled it.She ran a red light and although the car is now trash she was unhurt. This is one tough car. There were things about the car I did not like ex. disposable rotors eeek and the cost of the tires. But all and all this is one safe car.

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  disappointed - 1998 Cadillac Catera
  By gpl96 - November 26 - 2:00 am

  We purchased the Catera without doing our homework, big mistake, it seems like we were in the shop every few weeks getting something fixed, fortunately the car was under warranty so we were able to get a loaner each time. after the warranty ran out, it seems like we left the car in the shop, at this point we are paying for the loaner out of our own pocket, the transmission was terrible- didnt shift right, the moonroof gave us problems, stereo was great when it worked, loved the look, loved the ride, too bad the engine was a nightmare, beware before you buy!

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  Luxury and speed - 1998 Cadillac Catera
  By mr. schmidt - November 25 - 2:00 am

  Ok the Catera may be Cadilac or is it. The leather seating adds a nice touch but is not very soft. One of the few to offer a v6 with a lot of punch. Its fast off the line and rides smoothly at hwy speeds. Compared to my previous Grand Prix it has more punch but the seating is not as comfortable.

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  Reliable Review 85000 miles and counting - 1998 Cadillac Catera
  By sandman - October 17 - 2:00 am

  This vehicle has a safe, well controlled ride that inspires confidence. It is a little expensive to maintain (ie, tires, brakes every 40,000)if you drive alot of miles. It has been very reliable. Maintainence is important with this car!!! I have had several German cars and this 1 is no different. Early models 97s early 98s had some electrical issues. If buying used look for late 98 or newer. Car rivals small BMW, Mercedes if you get one without eletrical glitches. Excellent room comfort and ride. Good used car buy resale is poor due to early eletrical issues. Recall Out for timing belt issue. Be safe change timing belt every 75,000miles.

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  98 Catera Nice German/American Car. - 1998 Cadillac Catera
  By MarkJU - September 12 - 2:00 am

  Solid feeling car, handles extremely well, great sound system, well crafted. Conservative style yet classy and understated. Completely overshadows the 1998 ES300 Lexus, or Camery, in luxury and feel but that does not take alot to do with boring Japanese cars in this price range. It may be true that you can drive japanese cars harder only then to toss them away, but if you want a nice car to own and you drive responsibly, Catera is a good choice. A great value in the used market.

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  german caddy - 1998 Cadillac Catera
  By qman - July 6 - 2:00 am

  car is fun to drive.passes better than any other vehicle that I have driven and I have had goats and 5l mustangs. I use mobil1 oil in every thing I drive and all my vehicles are trustworthy.

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  So, so - 1998 Cadillac Catera
  By lidogirl - May 6 - 2:00 am

  At 53", this is the first vehicle that I bought to fit me and not my 62" husband. I find the interior perfectly fitted to my stature. I find it fun to drive it has nice pick up and its 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!!!