Who owns a Catera?

[Jayinmd]

5 x 110 means you have to go to Europe for wheels.
Good thing is, if they're ever stolen, the moron that takes them will find a hard time dumping them.

[northjerseynick]

Maybe its because people never really considered a Catera to be a "real" Cadillac??

[tuttlejr]

I had a 1997 Catera. Liked the car but had problems. Ran hot but dealer said they all ran hot. Found out after the warranty had expired that several of the vertical tubes in the radiator were clogged and had been that way from day one. Later had some problems with the braking systems and the cost to repair was about what the car was worth. They do not have good resale. All parts are very expensive vs other Cadillacs. Cadillac does not have good luck with rebadging models. See the old Cimarron.

I no longer have the car and due to lack of communication with Cadillac Division, probably would not purchase another Cadillac.

[CateraSport]

Originally Posted by northjerseynick

Maybe its because people never really considered a Catera to be a "real" Cadillac??

Because it's not a Cadillac. It's an Omega with a Cadillac badge on it.

And you don't have to go to Europe for 5x110 wheels. I got mine custom machined here in the US. They're for sale, check my thread out.

[Dar Fosse]

I own a 2001. Bought it in bebruary 2004. It had 9,300 miles on it. I love the car. Well worth the $15,000 I paid for it....

[Jose_in_a_Cadi]

98' sand catera 52,000 miles

[cattydrvr]

I got a Black 2000 Catera...I will be in the poorhouse with all the repairs but at least I'm pushing a Caddy....

[CateraSport]

Originally Posted by cattydrvr

I got a Black 2000 Catera...I will be in the poorhouse with all the repairs but at least I'm pushing a Caddy....

An Omega with a Caddy badge* :coolgleam

[thuss239]

I just got a 2001 with 50,000 miles on it. Its been great so far...does anybody know where I can get the factory Xenon Headlights? If so, how much and do I have to make mods? Thanks!!

[stevehogan]

(You'll probably have more success finding the lights if you post this as a new thread.) You can get a good price on the OEM versions from GMpartsdirect.com. However, be prepared to invest over $1K between the bulbs themselves and the electronics to run them. Keep in mind that the headlight assemblies themselves really don't do a lot to make the HID lamps really perform. Frankly, you can get just as good results IMHO using one of the higher-performing aftermarket halogen bulbs such as the Eurolite Xenon Super Plasma. If you really want the HID lights, look into one of the aftermarket conversions. You can get away for less than $300. I've seen them for $200 on eBay (but I have no idea of the quality). Hope this helps.