1990 Cadillac Seville STS review from North America
"A four door Corvette with awesome styling"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Magnetic clutch on A/C compressor came apart at 122297 miles (I never use A/C anyway)
Original right front brake hose collapsed in at 123409 miles making the pads release fairly slow. Fixed myself.
Original drivers side low beam just went after 16 years. Fixed myself.
Muffler is going to need to be replaced soon as it is starting to get thin in spots from rust.
Dash lights sometimes flicker off and on with headlights turned on at night, but not with Twilight Sentinel on, I have traced it to the switch in the dash. Easy fix.
General comments?
I am 17 and this is the first car I've ever owned. I was drawn to this model by its sleek and sporty styling.
I bought the car off eBay in August of 2005 for $1800, and it has been a super car.
People warned me about the electrical problems with Caddys, but I have yet to see anything major go wrong with the electricals that I can't fix myself.
Handling is superb along with power, and the note from the exhaust makes me feel like I'm driving a hot rod!
The paint is in perfect condition because the car had been garaged its whole life and the interior is the same way.
All the accessories work perfectly and the engine runs like it's new.
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| In spite of its quirks, this is a fantastic car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.5 Liter V8 PFI Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 122232 miles |
| Most recent distance | 125427 miles |
| Date of Entry | 23rd February, 2006 |