1998 Cadillac Catera review from North America
"It costs too much to own one of these cars new or used, due to all of the reported problems"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Had to fix the cup holder when we first bought the car $230. Wow.
Timing belt done at 140K, and that cost $1200.
Had the spark plugs and wires done at 150K, and that cost $1100.
Took it in for valve cover gaskets, head gasket and heater control valve at 220K, and that was $5000.
Now it needs shocks. Non air ride cheap ones are over $1000.
General comments?
Very nice car when it runs. Cockpit type interior made for sport drivers. Very smooth ride, like a Cadillac.
I used to do all my own work myself. It is way too expensive to own one of these cars, even if you know how to do it. This is a German car with a Saab motor and higher than normal Cadillac prices. Almost no after market parts for this car, and that sucks.
Expensive to repair, and not many can or will work on it.
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| A high priced piece of trash!!! |
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| Worth it if you have the money to maintain it |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 110000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 265000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 27th February, 2009 |