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1998 Cadillac Catera

 
17 reviews
 
$4,679
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  • Model: Catera
  • Year: 1998
  • Engine Size: 3.0L - 6 Cylinders
  • Seating Capacity: 5 Seats
  • Fuel Type: Gasoline
  • Size: Midsize
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Average Rating: 3.0
 
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34 out of 34 people found this review helpful.

The Caddy That Zigs

Date of Review:  Dec 19, 1999
Review: We get a lot of snow and you would think a rear wheel drive car would not handle very well here, but thats where you are wrong. Maybe not ever car handles so well but the Catera with it's winter package is great. It has heated seats, heated mirrors,...
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  5.0

by: ruler88
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Winter Package
Cons
Small
 
12 out of 12 people found this review helpful.

I enjoy it, but I miss my Saab

Date of Review:  Sep 9, 1999
Review: I sold a 1993 Saab 9000 Aero when I bought my Catera in 1998, and I have rarely taken my Cadillac out on the open road without regretting that decision. Do you want to know why?

Let me start with some basics about the Catera: I think it?s a...
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  3.0

by: hweaver
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Good value, good luxury features
Cons
Lacks spirit, speed and space
 
9 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

What's yellow and sour?

Date of Review:  Mar 21, 2000
Review: I have to say I had been spoiled. The Infiniti J-30 I had leased for three years was close to the perfect car. Looking back, I should have bought it outright. But no, I had to have a new car after three years of fun, trouble-free driving. And...
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  1.0

by: marcsimons
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Cushy seats
Cons
totally unreliable
 
13 out of 14 people found this review helpful.

Cadillac Catera - More like Dog-tera

Date of Review:  Dec 11, 2001
The Bottom Line: Not recommended, with its high price, bad reliability ratings, plain looks, and average performance, There is much more out there for less money.
Review: Cadillac apparently thought that the best way to fight back against German and Japanese premium compact sedans i.e. the BMW 328i and Acura CL , was to build its own.. While not nearly as refined as the 328i, the 1998 Catera does have its positive...
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  2.0

by: shoplmart
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Optional Onstar system, Smooth...
Cons
Only a 200 horsepower 3.0 V6, Plain...
 
7 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

Glad to get away from the "Zig"

Date of Review:  Jun 22, 2001
The Bottom Line: Much better options available through Honda, BMW, even Pontiac.
Review: Prelude
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The wife and I were searching for a reliable near-luxury auto to replace ou venerable Grand Am. After much research, we looked at all of the biggies: Accord, Camry,...
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  1.0

by: erconley
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Looks, Cadillac reputation
Cons
Reliability factor, power, Cadillac's...
 
7 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

A Real Lemon

Date of Review:  May 4, 2000
Review: I leased a new Catera from Williamson Cadillac in Miami, FL in 03/98 because of recommendations made to me by friends who had just purchased one. Needless to say, that was one of the worst mistakes I have ever made.
The car made it's first trip...
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  1.0

by: demc
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
At best only OK when working properly
Cons
Terrible amount of time and money...
 
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

First Year - 8,000 miles

Date of Review:  Jul 22, 2000
The Bottom Line: Too many small problems - it can get quite annoying. Mazda Millenia and Infiniti I30 are better choices in the same price range.
Review: Comfort and Amenities:
Very comfortable but seats could be better designed, only missing item - built in digital compass

Performance and Handling:
Average performance despite 200 hp 3.0 L engine (heavy car - 3,800 lbs).
You...
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  2.0

by: galant95s
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
features, sound system, smooth ride,...
Cons
reliability, under powered, low gas...
 
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

It does Zig!

Date of Review:  Dec 17, 1999
Review: The Catera is a fun car. In the near luxury class the choices are limited and I wanted something American made (although I now know that Opel makes them in Germany). The car is fun, solid and comfortable. All of the comforts found in more expensive...
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  4.0

by: tomluke
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Fun to Drive
Cons
No where to put a coffee mug
 
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

OUR ENGINE DILEMMA

Date of Review:  Mar 3, 2002
The Bottom Line: PROBLEMS CADILLAC IS AWARE OF THIS AND TRYING TO COVER UP. ANYONE INTERESTED IN A CLASS ACTION, PLEASE CONTACT US AT tonieb78@hotmail.com
Review: WE BOUGHT A USED 1998 WITH ~ 48K MILES, WORKED WELL FOR ABOUT 3MONTHS, COMPLETE NEW BRAKE JOB. NOV 2001 - NOW SEVERE ENGINE PROBLEMS, TIMING BELT AND TENSIONER BROKE AND REPLACED W/NEW ENGINE. DURING THIS TIME, WE WERE TOLD BY CADILLAC THEY HAD 4...
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  1.0

by: tonieb78
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
PRETTY ON THE OUT - VERY UGLY IN
Cons
PROBLEMS TIMING BELT & TENSIONER BROKE...
 
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Buyer Beware

Date of Review:  Jan 9, 2001
Review: My "luxury" car has spent more time in the shop than on the road. Apparently an engineering flaw in the alignment specs have caused all four tires to "wear excessively" (bald in less than 25K miles). My car has been aligned four times in eight...
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  1.0

by: kczarnecka
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Good Bose Stereo
Cons
Everything Else
 

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