1997 Cadillac Seville SLS Owner Ratings (0 ratings)
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Cadillac Seville SLS Owner Reviews
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The '94 version of transverse NorthStar is an absolute racehorse. It is a thoroughbred. It will flat crawl up and get naked with you! I mean it is STOUT!
I'm the original owner of my Seville SLS. 147,000 miles! Only 3 tuneups.
I broke the engine mounts twice (I think from hard accelerating) . I think this is a very weak component in the engine compartment.
Oil & filter every 3,000 miles
The brakes and suspension work well when functioning properly. Air suspension parts are VERY expensive. around $9,000
Rear deck pull down motor broke. Dealer wanted $275 to replace it. My local mech. changed the switch for $10.
CD player only lasted a couple of years. Suggest third party CD/nav unit replacement.
On the highway, the engine creeps up to 85 without even thinking! Not a bad thing. Just use cruise control. It will accelerate effortlessly.
One complaint about the HVAC. This applies to many cars I own but especially this model. I can't control where the air flows. If I want it on my feet, I can't direct it there. The controls are all automatic. It blows the air where the car wants it. Of course I can switch to defrost but if I want the hot air from the heater to blow out the AC vents and on my face....can't do it.
This car drove like a dream when new. It must be maintained properly to continue that ride. Very expensive parts. There are cheaper aftermarket non-air systems but I prefer my car to remain stock.
I'm 6 ft 6 inches tall. Very comfortable car with lots of knee, hip, and head room. (no moonroof)
MPG new was 29mpg on hwy.
Currently getting 21-25 on hwy (note: 147,000 miles)
Engine is still VERY strong.
Front wheel drive is very stable.
I love this car.
$34,999 off the showroom floor in 1994
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The race-bred Northstar engine is awesome. It will spank a 5.0 Mustang and yet still gets 25 mpg hwy. Comfortable interior and ergonomic controls.
The PCM wiring cracks easy and develops shorts/ground problems.
Suspension is great...when it works properly. I recommend switching to the passive suspension components.
Overall a very good car.
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