Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Iffy - 1997 Cadillac Catera
  By Mike43 - December 25 - 2:00 am

  The day after I bought the car at 43,500 miles the transmission went out. The dealer did fix it, but still lags on a cold start from 1st to 2nd gear. The handling of the car is good and the power is sufficient. The car engine sounds great and the car loves to purr and hum at highway speeds which the Catera thrives on. The car is fun and exciting to drive. I just had the right tie rod replaced and there is a rattle on the left side, the repair place said its fine. I hope it will last 100,000 miles with low maintenance costs????

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  Ill be glad when its gone - 1998 Cadillac Catera
  By Kcsmom98 - December 24 - 2:00 am

  I found a really cute Catera for 15,000 with 24000 miles and thought I was getting a good deal. I was very wrong. Since the date of purchase, about 18 months ago, its been in the shop numerous times. Once for recalls, then back again because the belts that were replaced were squeaking, the exhaust rattles, the steering wheel squeaks when you turn, it leaves a "mystery puddle" on the garage floor everyday, revs too high when casual driving. Overall I would NOT recommend this car to anyone. It is cute to look at but that is it not worth the headache.

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  Run, dont walk away from this one - 1997 Cadillac Catera
  By Vinman - December 24 - 2:00 am

  This was by far the worst vehicle I have ever owned. I constantly had the car in the shop for nuisance repairs to the brakes, electrical system, and finally a completely dead engine. Anyone considering buying one of these cars MUST have an extended warranty because you WILL use it. Unfortunately the first engine gasket blowout that I had leaked oil onto the spark plugs and wires. Those parts are not covered under warranty because they are maintenance items, yet cost $800.00 to replace. Whatever happened to $5 plugs and $50 wires? In addition, I thought that Cadillac (Opel) engines should at least last more than 60,000 miles before deemed DOA.

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  catera turbo 2000 - 2000 Cadillac Catera
  By john Age - December 24 - 2:00 am

  Apart from tire trouble on rear wheels requiring replacement of 2 within 20000 miles there has been little problem. A recall on the pump system affecting the radiaror has been implemented wihout trouble.

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  Zig Review - 1999 Cadillac Catera
  By tom repp - December 15 - 2:00 am

  Other than a few maintenance problems which the dealer pleasantly took care of it has been a great car. Most Cadillacs look like tanks and this one has some style to it.

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  Worst car ever owned - 2000 Cadillac Catera
  By Jcc5522 - December 14 - 2:00 am

  What on earth went wrong with this model? Everything went wrong, it was in the shop ALL THE TIME. We had friends with one that was as bad as ours. The driver had to climb into the passenger seat to exit the car because he couldnt get the drivers door open! This is the worst car we have ever owned. It was a lovely car, but the quality was te

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  Mikes Catera - 1997 Cadillac Catera
  By M CAngialosi - December 12 - 2:00 am

  Ive owned this car since new. Aside from a recall or two it has been great. The Caddy dealer has been 1st class in servicing the car and has even added baby seat tethers to the 1997 model car during the last few months.

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  Great car - 1997 Cadillac Catera
  By mfan - December 2 - 2:00 am

  A great vehicle--mine has been perfect! Love it-handles like a BMW

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  Great - 2001 Cadillac Catera
  By Natedoggnt - November 27 - 2:00 am

  I LOVE THIS 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!