Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Cause Now Its Gone - 2000 Cadillac Catera
  By Do the Happy Dance - February 6 - 2:00 am

  Compared to my 1st two Cadillacs, they should be ashamed - not for experimenting, but for not admitting their failure and offering to buy them back. I thought Cadillac had more class than that. Major recalls. Broken A/C valve and vacuum connection, and loose battery cables at 3500 miles. Steering wheel not centered - awkward for driving. Steering wheel squeaked in cold. At 15500 miles, broken coolant valve and bald tires. Custom cloth top was ruined by Cadillac make-ready guy because he didnt know what he was doing. Back seat rattled. Suction noice when heater was on. Bad window seals. Burnt headlight at 10000 miles. Would die when turning corners.

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  What was I thinking? - 2000 Cadillac Catera
  By nterneta - January 27 - 2:00 am

  The Catera provided the image but the issues were driving me nuts. The glove compartment pops open if the temp is below 12 degrees. The auto cup holder stick, the ignition key always stick. I had a hollering match with the owners of the dealership over the tire thread damage on the drivers side. They said it was normal wear and tear. Replace a battery, the steering column leakage caused car to lock up and I was stranded for hours waiting for roadside. Error lights are always on. Im taking things very well but today is my last day with it and look forward to something less classy and more fun. PT Cruiser, here I come baby!

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  Most overlooked sport "import" - 2000 Cadillac Catera
  By DTF - December 27 - 2:00 am

  The best used car value available today. Period. Fit, finish, and road feel are on par with very good European sedans. To date, service and reliability have been outstanding (has needed virtually nothing). Relative to other cars that Ive owned (Saab, BMW, and Audi), Id have to say that its not as good as any of them - but very close. On a cost adjusted basis, its the best car Ive ever come across by far. My dealer has commented that the cars are generally excellent, but when they get a lemon its an aweful car. A used car with history is an absolute joy to own and a real bargain.

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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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  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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  My Last Cadillac - 2000 Cadillac Catera
  By DavidE - November 11 - 2:00 am

  I bought my Catera for luxury, dependability and looks--because my father has owned eight Cadillacs. I have a car with tire, alignment and electrical problems, is expensive to maintain and gave me many other headaches. Despite textbook care, I am on my third set of tires and fourth battery. My AC has never cooled properly and re-programmed the sunroof at least 100 and the power windows and locks, the radio, headlights and trunk release have all been broken. I wanted Cadillac luxury, I got the Cadillac runaround and a lot of knowing nods from service people who know what a lemon this car is. Cadillac should be ashamed to put their name on this vehicle.

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  Good performer. - 2000 Cadillac Catera
  By northern driver - October 13 - 2:00 am

  So far, the Catera has not had one mechanical problem nor warranty repair save the key fob. The seats are comfortable and the controls are all within reach. The car is larger than others i looked at making it comfortable for four and luggage. It handles well though not razor sharp. The Goodyear RSAs are not adequate.

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  DONT BUY IT!! - 2000 Cadillac Catera
  By MLB - October 10 - 2:00 am

  Not a reliable car. Resale is horrible. Ive been told by the mechanics at the dealership that its impossible to fix a Catera because its a foreign car. NOT A GM!

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  Dont buy one new or used - 2000 Cadillac Catera
  By ech - September 11 - 2:00 am

  Have had nothing but problems since Nov98 when I purchased it. In the shop appox 30x you name it has broken GM gave me an extened warranty 75000 or 60 months to make up but. I wanted to trade it in after a year and a half but this thing was worth 1/3 of purchase price due to problems with them. Dealer I bought from didnt want it. I will never buy a Cadillac again.

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  Oye, Cateras break down a lot! - 2000 Cadillac Catera
  By Joef - August 15 - 2:00 am

  Lets see, before 20k miles, New tires, 10 balances on the old tires, new breaks and rotors, 8 new window sensors, rear subframe was not bolted on from the factory (car drove sideways ate tires) which Cadillac was kind enough to make me pay for (12k miles). Car is rusting (again Cadillac is letting me pay for the fix). 5 different times the check engine lights came on. Puked radiator fluid allover my garage, (towed), puked tranny fluid in my garage (towed). Moon roof locks up pretty much all of the time, but I figured out how to reset it. I will never buy another Cadillac