Cupillac Posted July 4, 2006 Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 Hey there guys, just a few questions. My g/f is looking into a newer car purchase and she is in love with the cateras. She doesnt have the budget for a CTS and I guess the cateras just turn her head. So my question is: What engines are in the Catera? Any problems? I noticed rearwheel and frontwheel drivetrains mentioned? and what years where they in production? Thanks for any input. "Cadillac, it's not a car, it's an obsession" -W.Kingdon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonA Posted July 4, 2006 Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 The Cateras had timing-belt driven 3.2L V6 engines (I believe, not exactly sure on the displacement). I don't think they're known for their reliability. They are RWD and relatively fun to drive I understand. I think 1997 was the first year for them, until when the CTS was brought out I do believe. Jason(2001 STS, White Diamond) "When you turn your car on...does it return the favor?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill K Posted July 4, 2006 Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 Here is some info. http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/used/re...ex.cfm/id/2297/ A Google search brings up lots of info... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Nunnally Posted July 4, 2006 Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 The Catera had a 3L V6. It was a Cadillac version of an Opel Commodore. The later Pontiac GTO was based on a similar platform, although with a V8. The Catera was not a bad car all in all, and it looks tons better in person than in pictures. It is heavy, and does not get better mileage than the larger V8s in the same year Deville or Seville. I would look at those models instead of a Catera. Bruce 2023 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Follow me on: Twitter Instagram Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted July 4, 2006 Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 There aren't too many of those left on the road, that should tell you something. On the other hand if you are mechanically inclined, you can have a very unique car for not much money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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