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#16 of 50 Seville headaches by ohgeez Feb 24, 2007 (6:18 pm)
Amazing, a few years back I owned a 94 STS and did some posting, nothing has change with Cadillac. Chronic vibration, oil leaks, wobble handling. I just don't get it, GM makes an excellent car like Pontiac GP or the Impala then they fail with Cadillac by giving us junk at double the price. Replies to this message: dmathews3 (Feb 25, 2007 8:31 am)
#17 of 50 Re: 2002 Seville headaches [drkforce] by dmathews3 Feb 25, 2007 (8:30 am)
Replying to: drkforce (Jan 10, 2007 3:46 pm) First off you can't blame Cadillac for problems with a used car. How do you know that this vehicle was treated right. It could have been used, abused, and misused. I once sold a 76 Ford truck to a Olds dealer on a new 98. The following spring I came across the same truck on a sod farm. Guy said the dealer said he bought it from a lady who's husband had died suddenly. I said, guess what, I'm still alive. I have had 4 STS's, my buddy 2, my dad one and none of them have had the kinds of problems you are talking about. My 99 had a short in the main wire harness and that was fixed and only problem. None of the above ones have had a problem that put it in the shop for over night. Mostly just growing pains. I can remember a road test in one of the car mags that was complaining about a Lexus they were testing that everytime they parked it they would come back and the sunroof was open the windows were down or going up and down on their own. Also got wet inside a couple times. Seems Lexus could find nothing wrong with it. When you buy used it a big gamble.
#18 of 50 Re: Seville headaches [ohgeez] by dmathews3 Feb 25, 2007 (8:31 am)
Replying to: ohgeez (Feb 24, 2007 6:18 pm) Ive had my share of STS's and Devilles without any of these problems. Northstar is a very smooth engine. Vibration could have been a tire out of round.
#19 of 50 Re: 2002 Seville headaches [drkforce] by ohgeez Feb 25, 2007 (5:10 pm)
Replying to: drkforce (Jan 10, 2007 3:46 pm) I owned one of these used 3-4 year old STS's and experienced same exact things. Used cars are not a problem, this car is. A)Engine gasket, believe it or not i resolved this my self by loosening on the front as many bolts i could, soaked area with engine cleaner, dried it up with alcohol, finger applied silicone engine gasket seal, retightned bolts, leak stopped. re occurring northstar engine problem, GM doesn't care to end the disease. B) Chronic vibrations "at any speed", In my opinion the Electronic ride control that sounds fantastic but is inferior than a shock system, is temperamental and develops a basketball bouncing effect. Out of round is the usual excuse, nobody has this problem, only Cadillac...nothing worse than a shaking car, can't enjoy it. Changing tires or rims will not work, been down that road. MY friend you are probably thinking of selling and you will realize that It's very hard to find a Cadillac buyer and you will only get about as much as good 2002 Taurus if not less. Service Ride Control should be flashing very soon, fixing it may not improve the ride, 6K+?. A conventional shock absorber suspension system will run flat and perfect rebound control on a 20K car.
#20 of 50 Possibly getting an SLS by camry1090 Mar 31, 2007 (2:43 pm)
Hey everybody! I'm considering selling my '00 Toyota Camry LE and and looking at getting a '00 Cadillac Seville SLS with 58k... I was wondering how the quality of these are during the '98-'04 models? My Toyota has been trouble free for the past year and I'm ready to upgrade to something a little faster and alot more comfortable. I have found a SLS for around $9,950 (shocked at the low prices of these cars) Do you think that is a good deal? Thanks for the help. Replies to this message: mediapusher (Apr 05, 2007 2:44 pm) tricky73 (Apr 06, 2007 5:04 pm) BeamerMan (Apr 09, 2007 11:15 am) exalteddragon1 (Apr 14, 2007 10:39 am) and 1 more... leonhard (Feb 27, 2008 10:49 am) larryg6 (Mar 25, 2009 6:52 am) kqqlv (Apr 12, 2009 6:25 am) and 1 more...
#22 of 50 Re: STS Quality, What quality? [cumptrnrd] by mediapusher Apr 05, 2007 (2:20 pm)
Replying to: cumptrnrd (Apr 30, 2006 4:51 pm) Sir-    If you want a trouble free car, please don't buy a Cadillac Buy a Lexus or a Toyota. If you don't believe me just take a look at their track record throughout the years compared to GM's vehicles. If you want trouble free the chances of you getting one from General Motors is like the chances of getting a WILD CARD.   The horror stories you mentioned that you had with your GM vehicles are notaberrations, they are the normal experience. I know, because I've had friends that have had their cars. They are designed and built to break. That's how they make their money. They make their money on parts.    If loyalty is important to you, then buy a Cadillac, however, think about what loyalty is going to do to your wallet in the long run. ____________________ reference text:::: I'm thinking about buying a new car and the Cadillac STS is one of my considerations. I was wondering if owners could tell me any griefs they've had with the car, major or minor. I just want a car that will be as trouble free as possible> Replies to this message: BeamerMan (Apr 09, 2007 5:50 am) larryg6 (Jul 11, 2008 9:38 am)
#23 of 50 Re: STS Quality [cumptrnrd] by mediapusher Apr 05, 2007 (2:29 pm)
Replying to: cumptrnrd (May 01, 2006 3:27 pm) First, to answer your question. The STS isn't as good as the competion. If you don't believe me, drive a Lexus or a BMW, then go test drive an STS.   Actually, I don't think GM really cares if people buy cars that have their nameplates on them because they are a global entity car manufacturing and distribution conglomerate with cosmetic engineering and cosmetic galore. Case in point. Did you know that the Chevrolet Prizm is actually a Toyota Corolla in GM skin. The Chevrolet Aveo is built in South Korea.   More profound is the fact that Daimler Chrysler's headquarters are in GERMANY. _________________________ reference text:::::   All I'm saying is to give me a reason to buy the STS, other than because it's 'just as good' as the competition and because I'll be helping the economy. Isn't that how every car owner should feel, especially at this level?
#24 of 50 Re: 2002 Seville headaches [drkforce] by mediapusher Apr 05, 2007 (2:35 pm)
Replying to: drkforce (Jan 10, 2007 3:46 pm) Yes, I have a suggestion, take them to court with the lemon law, and please stop buying GM origin cars. They're not worth anyone's money.   I have a Toyotta Corolla. The cheapest car Toyota makes. The fist time I had any major problems with it, was at 150,000 miles, so there is no way anyone can convince me I should waste my money on a General Motors origin car. Not in this life and not in the next.
#25 of 50 Re: Possibly getting an SLS [camry1090] by mediapusher Apr 05, 2007 (2:44 pm)
Replying to: camry1090 (Mar 31, 2007 2:43 pm) Why would you "downgrade" to a Cadillac SLS if you've owned a trouble free Toyota product. I don't get it. Why not upgrade to a used Lexus luxury model?   The reason why the price of the Cadillac you were looking at is so cheap is because it wasn't worth it's overinflated price to begin with and didn't hold its value anywhere near as well as a Lexus or Toyota.   _________________________________   Hey everybody! I'm considering selling my '00 Toyota Camry LE and and looking at getting a '00 Cadillac Seville SLS with 58k... I was wondering how the quality of these are during the '98-'04 models? My Toyota has been trouble free for the past year and I'm ready to upgrade to something a little faster and alot more comfortable. I have found a SLS for around $9,950 (shocked at the low prices of these cars) Do you think that is a good deal? Thanks for the help. Replies to this message: tricky73 (Apr 06, 2007 5:04 pm) BeamerMan (Apr 09, 2007 11:15 am) exalteddragon1 (Apr 14, 2007 10:39 am) BeamerMan (Apr 14, 2007 11:56 am)

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