Overview & Reviews
All Sevilles receive body structure, suspension, brake system and interior enhancements. STS models get a new stability enhancement feature designed to correct lateral skids, and road texture detection, which helps modulate the ABS more effectively on rough roads. Enhanced programmable memory systems are new to both models, as is a revised rear seat back and the availability of OnStar, a vehicle information and communications service. SLS models get MagnaSteer variable-effort steering.
- Excellent Northstar powertrain
- Aging design
User Reviews:
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2.5 Quarts of Oil Every 1,500 Miles - 1997 Cadillac Seville
By edwin hall - April 12 - 7:57 pmI love my car, except it has burned oil ever since I got it. Also, the headlights only work when they want to. Everything else works, light-wise. The air conditioner does not work. The front grill underneath the hood is falling down. I dont like how I have to use premium gas either. I get 18-19 miles per gallon. This car has a great stereo.
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Too bad its FWD - 1997 Cadillac Seville
By Silvester - February 26 - 4:44 amMy 1997 Cadillac Seville provides fantastic value for the money, especially as a used vehicle. I bought mine in 2002 for $8,000 with 101,000 miles on it and traded it in yesterday for a 97 Infiniti Q45. I traded the car for an Infiniti because I wanted a rear wheel drive car again as I dislike FWD but I could not afford the newer RWD STS that came our in 04. My car needed a few repairs over last two years, nothing out of the ordinary for a luxury car of its type. The Northstar V8 started leaking a lot of oil at 140,000 miles but its not a reliability issue so I just added a quart every week, $3 a week is no big deal. Advice: If you need to get the struts/air ride replaced go with Arnott. Theyre a great aftermarket company and the cost for parts is $700 versus $2,000 through GM.
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Black Beauty STS - My Dream Car - 1997 Cadillac Seville
By marina - July 26 - 9:13 pmThis car is totally awesome. Performance and handling is fantastic! Cadillac put together a complete package when they built this one. The sound system (Bose) is the best. The leather seats still smell leather. The only problem and this will only pertain for guys who are over 64", you dont have a lot of head room, believe me, my husband knows... but he still enjoys riding in it. Overall, Ive had some routine maintenance issues with it, but for an almost 9 year old car and the money I paid for it, Im totally satisfied. Hopefully, shell last me several thousand miles and when it comes time to replace her, Ill be looking for STS #2. Im an STS lover forever.
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97 seville sls - 1997 Cadillac Seville
By rbenjmn - August 31 - 2:00 amGreat car- no problems yet-doesn go through a qt of oil between changes- recently took a trip to fl and back (2400miles) averaged 30.5 mpg.
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The Best Car Ever - 1997 Cadillac Seville
By ProudCaddyOwner - July 26 - 2:00 amWe bought this car in May of 98, pratically new It had 34k miles on it. The moment i drove it i fell in love...it handles great....this car has taken to and from Arkansas many times...and never once has it acted in any way like it was going to overheat...even with 105,672 thousand miles....the car has been great...mechanically i have only had to replace the O2 sensor and the fuel sensor both at 75k miles....other wise.....i cant think of anything i replaced....but here recently we almost lost her...we were in a bad wreck...we didnt think they would fix her up....but luckly the retail on a cadillac is really good...
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Untapped potential - 1997 Cadillac Seville
By Cadence - May 7 - 2:00 amIf Cadillac ever gets their act together, look out for the rising of the Seville.I found this car to be very exceptional on the road, especially for trips longer than 6 hrs. Never had a mechanical break down and the only issue that I can readily think of right now is the ridiculous use of plastic fasteners used for certain parts. Other than that, this car delievers you from point A to point B, and it tempts you to take it beyond the original planned trip altogether. Smooth pull aways from BMWs and other luxo rides, are frequent occurances. Now, if only they could put in that supercharger....
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STS dangers. - 1997 Cadillac Seville
By MarkAaron - February 28 - 2:00 amThe car is sharp, has a lot of power, and handles well. One huge problem! The seals start to go bad in the engine, particularly the oil pan. We have owned ours for a year and we are getting rid of it. It started leaking oil @ 80k miles. @ 90K miles the air compressor went up and our oil pan seal is bad. Without a warranty we would endure an expense of $5000 to fix both. We cleaned the engine very well and are certain the dealership was unaware of the oil pan seal. They gave us a low figure and said the car is notorious for worn seals and gaskets and wholesalers are hesitant to touch them. Could have been a line, but awfully coincidental.
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Love my caddy - 1997 Cadillac Seville
By jcenters - February 4 - 2:00 amThis car has provided wonderful service with minimum maintaince. It goes where ever I have needed it to go. Done what I have needed it to do. I have had Olds, Buicks, Dodges and Fords and none have delivered like this STS has! I Love My CAR!
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money green caddy - 1997 Cadillac Seville
By ernest parker - November 10 - 2:00 amI have owned this car for over a year now and I have had no problems with it,It runs like a rocket very comfortable and it rides so smooth,I never thougth that I would drive a Cadillac but now for trips and the power it has man its fast from this point on its caddies or nothing and my 1980 corvette for the rest,man you got to try one its a blast.
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whats up with cadilac - 1997 Cadillac Seville
By mmooreII - July 15 - 2:00 amI purchested this car on the dealerships raiting of this auto and before I could make the first payment I had to pay out$90.00 for o2 sensor, and two weeks later the charcole filter $400.00. three weeks later the check light is on and a slight knocking shound, this car purchest used with 53000 miles,service maintance history good, whats up. Im a sad cadilac owner.
