Car leasing: 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.
Thinking of buying the 1997 Cadillac DeVille?
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 1997 Cadillac DeVille; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. We do not lease cars. A monthly rental has no long contract: each booking runs up to 365 days. Here is what to know about the 1997 Cadillac DeVille before buying one.
What to check on the DeVille
Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent.
The figures, translated
It uses the 4.6L 8-cylinder and front-wheel drive. 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.
The combined figure, 13.1 L/100 km, means roughly 39 litres for 300 km. The fuel for 100 km comes to about $22.93 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$4,550 a year for 15,000 miles.
How big it is
Being a large sedan, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. Its length is 5.33 m, so it is long. Measure your parking spot or garage first. The EPA lists 566 litres for luggage, roughly bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
When the DeVille makes sense
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
Try before you buy
Rent the DeVille for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. A test week in the DeVille tells you more than any review. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.
Money matters
The EPA estimates US$4,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $22.93 in fuel. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.
Choosing the right one
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
Get an offer
Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.
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.