Cadillac Seville

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

Visitors rate this review
4.00 of 5, 4.00 votes

Price Paid:  $40.00 from Orr Auto

Year / Model Reviewed:
2004 Cadillac SLS Northstar

Strengths:
I like the sound system, the heated seats, the "beep" when something's behind you when you're backing, the fast pick-up, the smooth as silk ride, the gas mileage and the lumbar "pillow." At 18mpg in town it's a good value for the luxurious ride. I like the way the seatbelts pull out at shoulder level instead of up nearer the ceiling. It is such a pleasure to drive.

Weaknesses:
I do not care for the way you have to install your CD's in a magazine between the front seats. I almost need a magnifying glass to get the job done. It takes some practice to switch from radio to the CD's; I've not mastered that chore yet! Plus, I couldn't find it in the drivers' manual. You are supposed to add a quart of oil every thousand miles, too. Or, you have to. There is a blockage of your view on each end of the windshield which could pose a problem. The horn needs quite a firm push to activate. There is a slight hesitation on the a/c on the fan speeds. I cannot get the windows to go down just halfway.

Summary:
This is a very fine automobile. Floats down the road; fast, too! I cannot find the word, "Cadillac" anywhere on the outside of the car which is strange. It just has the insignia on the back and Northstar in small letters. It does Not vibrate at 60 mph; rides great. This came with the Symmetry tires. It's about as perfect a car as I could hope to own.

Similar Products Used:
Lexus ES300; Mercedes; BMW 325i

Price Paid:  $32000.00 from Baker Cadillac Olds

Strengths:
Engine very responsive and quiet handling very good,all detail very nice workmanship very good

Weaknesses:
Seat belt keeps draging on your back when you seat,center arm rest a little to high,traction button could be installed on better location,driving at highway speed you will have wind noise it could have some improvemente

Summary:
I had a 98 Deville before, I trade for a Seville SLS 2002 very nice car to handle to park it turn on dime

Price Paid:  $33000.00 from Marble Motors

Strengths:
None

Weaknesses:
Vibration due to lateral rideout headlights don't project far enough in front of car noisy (too much road noise) quality control of exterior

Summary:
If I could turn this car back into the dealer and get my money back, there would be no hesitation.

Similar Products Used:
Mercedes Town Car Grand Marquis (I'd rather have this car than a Seville)

Price Paid:  $46000.00 from Cadillac dealer

Year / Model Reviewed:
2002 Cadillac Seville STS

Strengths:
Nice looking

Weaknesses:
OVER RATED To many problems

Summary:
This car has been the absolute worst car I have ever owned. Nothing but problems from day 1. It has terrible vibration at 60-70 mph (Cadillac dealer said there is nothing they can do to correct this. Its a design flaw) Electrical problems, suspension problems. The car is great as long as you just look at it and don't drive it. Wish I could just give it back.

Price Paid:  $40000.00 from cadillac dealership

Year / Model Reviewed:
2002 CADILLAC STS

Strengths:
good looks and lots of fun options

Weaknesses:
the vibration , suspension, and steering are unacceptable for the classification of a luxury car or truck for that matter.

Summary:
I thought this would be the car of my dreams, but instead has become my worst nightmare. purchased with only 5000 mi. on it, and impressed with the look of the car I found out after driving it, beauty is only skin deep. This car does nothing but vibrate, especially between 60 and 70 mph. It's like driving a jack hammer! After being told that the probem is caused by the Goodyear tires, they were replaced with Michelins. Unfortunatley, Cadillac is wasting alot of good tires because the ride has not improved at all. Many other owners are having the same problem as stated by the service manager I have been dealing with. The car is now having new control arms installed which is the next step in fixing this vibration. This is according to the technical bulletin that was put out by GM. The technical bulletin also states that this fix will only dampen the vibration, not really stop it completely. I haven't told them about the heater cutting out, or the front end "knocking sound" when taking turns. One problem at a time. I gave up a 1995 Lincoln Continental with 80,000 mi. that drove like a dream. I sincerely hope this review opens the eyes of future buyers to stay away! Don't let the beauty and gadgets of this car woo you, like they did me. Cadillac has a very serious problem that your sevice dept. won't be able to fix.

Similar Products Used:
lincoln continental