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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  Cadillac is the way to go - 1997 Cadillac Seville
  By Mrkayster - August 9 - 9:49 pm

  I purchased my 97 Cadillac SLS used in 02 with 90k miles on it. It is now 2010 and has 160,000 miles and not 1 major repair has been needed. The only thing that was done was Ive changed the shift solenoids in the trans twice at $500 per pop. That was the only problem I have had. I love this car and the reliability that she has given me.

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  Great highway commuter car - 1997 Cadillac Seville
  By Karl - July 6 - 1:30 pm

  I just got this car from Ebay a month ago with almost 170K miles. However, everything works as it should and the 300HP engine is still going strong when I paunch it to the floor. Used primarily as commute car to out-of-state job and have found it can do 28-29MPG on highway. For a 4600CC engine and 4000lb car, this is incredible. So far Ive put on 2000 miles and there is no issue at all. I have never thought a cheap 2nd-hand car can be this much fun and economical.

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  Personal impressions - 1997 Cadillac Seville
  By Joe - March 30 - 12:45 pm

  Considering overall cost and quality of the vehicle, I cant help but feel it more than holds its own in the luxury class of vehicles priced below $50k.

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  Great car - 1997 Cadillac Seville
  By bfdf101 - April 26 - 3:33 pm

  I have been very happy with my Cadillac. It has 120,000 miles on it now and I had to replace the a/c pump. Car runs good on open road. Love the sound system. Handles very good. 24.7 on the road at todays highway speeds.

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  Too bad its FWD - 1997 Cadillac Seville
  By Silvester - February 26 - 4:44 am

  My 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 pm

  This 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 am

  Great 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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  Untapped potential - 1997 Cadillac Seville
  By Cadence - May 7 - 2:00 am

  If 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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  Love my caddy - 1997 Cadillac Seville
  By jcenters - February 4 - 2:00 am

  This 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 am

  I 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.