Car financing: 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.

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Recalls
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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

1997 Cadillac DeVille powertrains
Engine4.6L 8-cylinder
DriveFront-wheel drive
Transmission4-speed automatic
FuelPremium gas
City15.7 L/100 km
Highway9.8 L/100 km
Combined13.1 L/100 km
CO₂307 g/km
Cost to drive 100 km$22.93

1997 Cadillac DeVille: every figure

1997 Cadillac DeVille figures by powertrain
Displacement4.6 L
Cylinders8
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
1997 Cadillac DeVille dimensions and weight
DimensionDe Ville 4dr Sedan Base/d'eleganceDe Ville 4dr Sedan ConcoursDe Ville 4dr Sedan D'elegance
Length5.33 m (210 in)5.33 m (210 in)5.33 m (210 in)
Width1.95 m (77 in)1.95 m (77 in)1.95 m (77 in)
Height1.43 m (56 in)1.42 m (56 in)1.43 m (56 in)
Wheelbase2.89 m (114 in)2.89 m (114 in)2.89 m (114 in)
Curb weight1,820 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.
1997 Cadillac DeVille recall campaigns
CampaignDateComponentSummary
04V1100002004-03-04fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsSOME 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...
97V0640001997-04-28service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipTHE 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.

Buying the 1997 Cadillac DeVille

We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 1997 Cadillac DeVille for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Before you buy the 1997 Cadillac DeVille, see the figures and the checks worth doing.

A buyer's checks

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Owners filed 269 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes, engine and engine cooling and fuel system; have those parts checked. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.

What the specs mean

The powertrain here is the 4.6L 8-cylinder with front-wheel drive and 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.

By the EPA's combined rating of 13.1 L/100 km, 300 km takes about 39 litres. Every 100 km costs about $22.93 in fuel at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$4,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.

Living with the DeVille

Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. It is 5.33 m from end to end. Measure your parking spot or garage first. EPA lists 566 litres of luggage space, enough for bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.

When the DeVille makes sense

It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.

Drive it on your own roads

Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Rent the DeVille for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. A week with the DeVille answers more than any brochure.

What it costs to run

A 1,000 km month costs roughly $229.30 at our price setting. Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.

Choosing the right one

Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Within the 1997 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.

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A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.

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.

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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.

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.

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.