2004 Cadillac Seville SLS review from North America
"An incredibly bargain in a used luxury car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Air leak in windshield. Repaired by dealer at no charge.
Check Automatic Stability Control message appears occasionally.
General comments?
The 2004 model was the last of this series, which started in 1998. Although technically it is a Seville, you won't find that name anywhere on the car. It simply says SLS. There was no STS model in 2004, probably because GM brought out an all new rear drive STS in 2005.
It uses no oil between oil changes. It is powerful and comfortable. It is more fun to drive than my wife's 2006 DTS.
These beautiful cars are amazingly cheap on the used car market. I wouldn't pay the $45,000 list price for a new one, but as used car, it is a screaming bargain. Real GM quality, performance and luxury for about the price of a mid-level Hyundai.
I have had 4 Cadillacs with the Northstar engine, and have never had ANY engine problems.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2004 |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.6 Northstar Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 20000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 55000 miles |
| Previous car | Cadillac Seville |
| Date of Entry | 28th March, 2009 |