Auto loans: 1998 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). 3 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
- 3

For sale
We do not have a 1998 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.
1998 Cadillac DeVille specs
| Engine | 4.6L 8-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular 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 | $20.31 |
1998 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$3,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,062 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). 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 1998 Cadillac DeVille
- NHTSA lists 3 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 237 complaints with NHTSA, most often about exterior lighting (44), service brakes (41) and air bags (39). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00V217000 | 2000-08-11 | air bags:side/window | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THE SIDE IMPACT SENSOR MODULES HAVE QUALITY PROBLEMS THAT CAN CAUSE AN INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS. THESE SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOY WITH LESS FORCE THAN A FRONTAL AIR BAG AND ARE DESIGNED TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY. |
| 97V232000 | 1997-12-18 | structure:body:hood:hinge and attachments | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH HOOD HINGE PIVOT BOLTS WHICH CAN BREAK DUE TO AN IMPROPER HEAT TREAT CONDITION. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 219, "WINDSHIELD ZONE INTRUSION." A BROKEN BOLT CAN CAUSE EITHER THE CORNER OF THE HOOD NEAR THE WINDSHIELD... |
| 97V183000 | 1997-10-27 | vehicle speed control | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, HEARSES AND LIMOUSINES. THE CANISTER PURGE EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS HARNESS ON THESE VEHICLES WAS MISROUTED. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Auto loans: the 1998 Cadillac DeVille
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 1998 Cadillac DeVille; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. This page puts the 1998 Cadillac DeVille in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.
A buyer's checks
A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. NHTSA has 237 owner complaints on file, mostly about exterior lighting, service brakes and air bags. 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 runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
The combined figure, 13.1 L/100 km, means roughly 39 litres for 300 km. That works out to about $20.31 per 100 km at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,700 a year for 15,000 miles.
Who rents the DeVille
It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. It suits client visits, weddings and special weekends.
Practical details
A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. At 566 litres, the trunk fits bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
Drive it on your own roads
Drive the DeVille on your commute before you commit to it. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer.
Picking a year and a trim
A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. 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.
What it costs to run
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$3,700 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $20.31 in fuel.
Talk to a person
A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.
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 1998 Cadillac DeVille from us first.
Ask us about the 1998 Cadillac DeVille
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1998 Cadillac DeVille for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1998 Cadillac DeVille
Does CarmaCars sell the 1998 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 1998 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 1998 Cadillac DeVille have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1998 Cadillac DeVille cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,700 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4062.00.
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.