Auto loans: 1997 Cadillac DeVille
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 13.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 13.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 1997 Cadillac DeVille for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
1997 Cadillac DeVille specs
| Engine | 4.6L 8-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas |
| City | 15.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 13.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 307 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $22.93 |
1997 Cadillac DeVille: every figure
| Displacement | 4.6 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 566 L (20 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,586 |
| Dimension | De Ville 4dr Sedan Base/d'elegance | De Ville 4dr Sedan Concours | De Ville 4dr Sedan D'elegance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 5.33 m (210 in) | 5.33 m (210 in) | 5.33 m (210 in) |
| Width | 1.95 m (77 in) | 1.95 m (77 in) | 1.95 m (77 in) |
| Height | 1.43 m (56 in) | 1.42 m (56 in) | 1.43 m (56 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2.89 m (114 in) | 2.89 m (114 in) | 2.89 m (114 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,820 kg (4,012 lb) | 1,814 kg (3,999 lb) | 1,709 kg (3,768 lb) |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov); dimensions and curb weight are NHTSA vPIC Canadian vehicle specifications, by body. Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1997 Cadillac DeVille
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 269 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (73), engine and engine cooling (51) and fuel system (39). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04V110000 | 2004-03-04 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L V8 ENGINES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE NYLON TUBING USED IN THE FUEL RAIL CONSTRUCTION MAY DEGRADE AND CRACK. ADDITIONALLY, THE 1995 MODEL YEAR USES A UNIQUE UNDERHOOD FUEL RETURN LINE THAT MAY CRACK. CRACKING OF THE FUEL RAIL OR RETURN LINE TUBING CAN RESULT IN A FUEL... |
| 97V064000 | 1997-04-28 | service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip | THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE OR THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE AND TRACTION CONTROL MODULE CAN CAUSE THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) TO CYCLE DURING A NON-ABS BRAKE APPLICATION. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1997 Cadillac DeVille for buyers
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 1997 Cadillac DeVille for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. The 1997 Cadillac DeVille for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.
Recalls and complaints
Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Owners filed 269 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes, engine and engine cooling and fuel system; have those parts checked. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
What the specs mean
The 4.6L 8-cylinder does the work, through a 4-speed automatic. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Combined fuel use is 13.1 L/100 km: about 39 litres for 300 km. That works out to about $22.93 per 100 km at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$4,550 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Who rents the DeVille
It suits commuters, couples and business trips. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.
Living with the DeVille
A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. Measured bumper to bumper, it is 5.33 m. Measure your parking spot or garage first. With 566 litres of luggage space by the EPA's measure, it takes bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
Try before you buy
If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. If the DeVille is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Try the DeVille on your commute, then decide.
Picking a year and a trim
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
Running costs
The EPA estimates US$4,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $229.30 at our price setting.
Over to you
Ask us anything about renting before you buy.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1997 Cadillac DeVille from us first.
Ask us about the 1997 Cadillac DeVille
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1997 Cadillac DeVille for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1997 Cadillac DeVille
Does CarmaCars sell the 1997 Cadillac DeVille?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1997 Cadillac DeVille before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1997 Cadillac DeVille have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1997 Cadillac DeVille cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$4,550 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4586.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.