Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  US and quality, just does not exist - 2001 Cadillac Catera
  By SrMast - May 8 - 10:01 am

  I bought this car because it was built in Germany. Shortly after I found out that many components have been altered to fit GMs US-requirements, which do not include quality. I have the same issues as many posted here, electrical issues (US version has an extensive OBD-II emission system which is not even cleaner than Europes)and mechanical issues (rough running engine, stalling).

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  PERFECT CAR - NO PROBLEMS - 2001 Cadillac Catera
  By PAveL - May 1 - 5:36 pm

  I bought cadillac almost year ago with 86k miles. sport package, winter package, xenon headlights, bose audio, 17 inch rims and many more. ABSOLUTLY NO PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR!!! Vehicle in great shape without breaking the budget. perfect car for every day luxury transportation. Reliable and comfortable.

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  Disappointed Driver - 2001 Cadillac Catera
  By catera cruiser - January 8 - 9:53 pm

  This was my first Cadillac. Two year after owning this car nothing worked correctly. Every 3 months I,m spending $1000 in repairs at the dealer. Usually I have to make several trips to the dealer to fix the same problem. Currently,I have no heat in the car, the headlights have died (the dealer is charging $340 per bulb.) The odometer has stopped working, the light on the dash board has gone out. So far its been to the dealer three time for this heating problem.

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  Expensive Blessing - 2001 Cadillac Catera
  By Travis Lww - August 22 - 4:43 pm

  I bought this Cadillac very inexpensive with 112,000 miles and it was nearly perfect for a year. It is a NICE car! It is definitely the nicest car Ive ever owned but it has taught me how to be a mechanic. I had some problems with Actuator motor on the AC, automatic levelers, ticking noise caused by me pinching a wire going to the hazard lights. It took me forever to figure that one out. Recently Motor went bad at 137,000 miles after a timing belt broke. Interference motor, terrible idea. I bought the updated replacement motor. Hoping it will be around a long time now. Still love the car and its been worth the money. My biggest advice is by the DEALER manuals and work on it.

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  WORST cadillac ever to be made!!!! - 2001 Cadillac Catera
  By Dustin - June 24 - 6:05 pm

  I have had this car since 2004 and have had nothing but problems. It had between 20 and 30k miles on it when I got it. Thought I was getting a steal at 14k. Now that Ive had it a while, I realize why it was only in production for 4 years. Since 2006, I have replaced not only 1 but 2 engines and now this one quit yesterday. There are problems with the electrical system in it. The sunroof opens and closes when it wants to, the car is definitely a lemon and Cadillac should do something to alleviate some of the cost since it was their bright idea to sell an American made car that was produced in a foreign country. All together Im at $9,000 in repair costs. And its not paid off yet.

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  Great interior,unreliable engine area - 2001 Cadillac Catera
  By dcmertz - April 19 - 6:55 am

  My husband and I purchased this car 6 months ago. We have since then had the spoiler fall off (without the dealer taking ownership of this) the headlights are already clouded, replaced the front tires, and these are not inexpensive over $200 each. We have also replaced the idle arm, the coolant leaked behind the engine and only one place to get the part, and not inexpensive to fix, We paid 6000. However have in 6 months put in 2600 in repairs. whats next? The car handles great in the winter with over 6" of snow, no complaints there, its just the maintenance is not what we paid for and for the Cadillac name this is very disappointing. Wish we would have read up on it more. Buyer beware.

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  Love the car ! - 2001 Cadillac Catera
  By William H. Helfer - April 16 - 10:15 am

  The car looks great, drives great and has gives me excellent gas mileage. The engine should have more pep. The engine should run a bit more quietly.

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  Still perfect after 100,000 miles - 2001 Cadillac Catera
  By Heckofaman - April 7 - 7:38 pm

  This has been a great car and a real bargain. Mine was purchased as a low mileage certified car and is still flawless after over 100k miles driven over some very rough Detroit freeways. I have every option including sunroof, factory chrome wheels, rear sunshade, and Bose system...and every thing works. The dealer has replaced small items like the headlights under warranty and has done a good job of normal maintenance without ever overcharging or suggesting unnecessary service [Ive owned a BMW 6 Series that always needed expensive service]. The ride is firm enough without being harsh...good even over Detroits rough roads, and the steering is still tight. MPG = 28 highway at 75 MPH+

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  2001 Base Catera - 2001 Cadillac Catera
  By Good Car - February 2 - 10:02 pm

  Runs great, smooth ride. For under $6000 with 58,000 miles, it is a great car for the money. I would have never spent $30,000 for a new one.

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  Great Cadillac - 2001 Cadillac Catera
  By Ken Bott - May 23 - 2:30 pm

  I have had my Catera for two years now and except for an oil leak it has ran flawlessly. From minus 30 to 120 degress all acros the nation not problems.