1997 Cadillac Seville SLS review from North America
"What a kick to drive!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear brakes replaced. Cost to turn rotors, $20, new rotors, $26. Rear brakes had rust build up and caused a slight vibration. Total rear brake rebuild, $240.
Relay problems. Auto headlights relay bad, swapped it with the horn relay. Traction control rely intermittent first time it snows. Use it a few times and the problem goes away.
Battery drain. Battery checked out good, but replaced it and no problems. Heavy electrical use and requires a good battery.
Gremlins that come and go. All minor and not of any importance.
Very minor oil leak as do most. Cadillac juice. Does not burn oil, but you cannot baby this engine.
General comments?
The North Star engine is outstanding! The handling is surprising and very responsive. 30 mpg highway/17 city on mid-grade fuel.
Great visibility and comfort.
You never forget what you are driving.
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| 1996 - Seville SLS 4.6 Northstar 32 Valve DOHC High perfomance sedan, effortless handling, great if you know how to look after one, built to last |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | Northstar 278 ci Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 38000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 54000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Astro |
| Date of Entry | 23rd February, 2009 |