Bad engine? LOL I have had great luck with mine and many are on the road with over 300K+ miles. All it takes to keep these going strong is premium gasoline and routine oil and collant changes. @@thestarlightalchemist7333
My first Cadillac was a ‘92 STS‼️ It truly was a head turner; the design was superb, even when my back lights would fog up. Lol. The engine was extremely strong.
Nupe Life did you have the car back in the 90s? Boy I feel like even now this car is an attention grabber by people that are into cars, I can’t even imagine how cool it must have been to have a brand new one back in the 90s when they first came out. My first car and first Cadillac was a 1999 Seville SLS back in 2012... and even tho it was an almost 15 year old car then, people still gave me compliments about it. Ever since I’ve been looking for an 03 STS All Black, inside and out, but they’re incredibly difficult to find in decent conditions. Most of them are owned by people that don’t seem to know how to take care of a car lol. Since I was never able to find one like that I ended up finding an 07 STS with that same exact color combination. Did I love that car man. Also got so many compliments even tho it was a nearly 7 year old car back in 2014 when I got it. For some reason people thought it was a brand new car lol. The only thing I hated is that some people would confuse it with a CTS so I had to teach them a thing or 2 about the differences between the CTS and STS. Would you agree that the 4.9 was much better than the Northstar?
@@Maximus20778 That's exactly what i was thinking. This Caddy is beautiful, but my understanding is those Northstar V8 later turned out to be really unreliable. Mechanics joke about em.
@@Maximus20778The Northstar came in 1993. The Cadillacs could come with the 4.9 pushrod V8 prior. Talk about not watching the video or doing research...
@@RobertGarcia-wb4hy I had a Northstar Caddy from '97 - '07, the high output 300 hp version, and never had a problem with it or the car in general. It was a beautiful car that I'd like to have back, at least in the condition it was when I owned it. When I put it up for sale, the first person who looked at it bought it on the spot without haggling. That was a sign of two things - it showed very well, and I my asking price was too low. 😄
Micheal Micheal Go ahead and line up every crossover and sedan, in their respective classes, and remove the badges. I can guarantee you that you will never be able to tell the difference between any of them.
My oh my, I do want one of these! A semi-classic cruiser with somewhat modern safety and amenities - what's not to love? Finding a perfect example today will be very difficult, but would absolutely be worth it.
Jason M i had the 1999 Seville SLS with the Northstar and I loved it. It was so smooth and felt strong as heck too. It had 150k miles at the time, but the interior was in good condition. I miss it. I traded it in for a 2008 Cadillac STS at around 155k miles. So I didn’t drive it that much lol.
I loved this car when it came out, and despite the shortcomings of the Northstar V8 , I loved it even more afterwards. Smooth classy lines, super comfortable and great looking interior. A solid reminder of times when simplicity was better.
>Robert D: There were no shortcomings with the Northstar. They ran it all the way up to 2011 and even managed to supercharge it while backing it with one of the best warranties in the business.
@Matthew Caughey: No. GM was panicking because Lexus put a DOHC V8 in the LS400 in 1989. The InTech showed up late to the DOHC V8 party and was just a wannabe Northstar.
"Yes, it's as good as a Lexus" Wow, that statement blew my mind. At this point Lexus had only been around for 2 or 3 years and was apparently already the benchmark! Now it's 30 years later and Cadillac still hasn't regained it's crown back from Lexus.....kinda sad.
@@johnplayer3093 I know, and it's a real shame buyers aren't rewarding Cadillac for the tremendous work they've been doing over the last few years. They're building some of the best-looking cars on the market, hands down, meanwhile the current Lexus lineup all just look like angry fish-aliens.
@@mkratos17 that might be true, but from the way John says it here it sure seems like after just a few years in existence Lexus was being used as the standard and Cadillac was just trying to keep up....sad and crazy considering how Caddy was the worldwide luxury standard for decades
brian weymouth yea, this car looks so sexy and sleek. I had a 1999 Seville SLS with the V8 Northstar. I loved it too, but that engine always had me paranoid that something was going to happen to it based on all the horror stories I read regarding the headgaskets lol. Riding in it felt like you were on a soft cloud and boy was it fast even tho the SLS only had the 275HP rather than the 300HP that the STS had. Anyway, I always wanted this model year but was never able to find one the exact same way that I wanted it, which was a black Exterior with a black interior. I ended up trading my 1999 SLS for an 07 Cadillac STS. Now that’s a whole other car, that I also loved but had many issues. It was the 3.6 v6 which had a very common issue with the timing chains, thankfully I was able to get mine replaced without paying a cent due to it being so common that Cadillac put a recall on it. I had it for about 3 years before also trading it in for a 2012 Malibu. Man I miss the feel of that luxury car.
I had this car twice (because I don’t learn) and the head gasket blew on me both times. But it was a pretty car. Still miss it and look what’s out there from time to time (I should know better) 😂
I remember these beauties back during their debut. I knew Cadillac was onto something with that LED stop lamp (probably first car ever to use LED lighting). I remember these being Ivory White, Black, or that Crimson Red color that was popular back then.
I bought this dirt cheap used and I never driven in a smoother ride. Didn't feel a bump in the road. Had a lot of room in it was comfy. Loved that thing.
Everytime I see this young blonde boy on these old videos, I think wow he is an old middle age man now. I just hope he enjoyed his Youth and made the most of it while he was young. Because we only have a very short time to be young, and a very long time, thanks to many people living into their 80s now, to be old.
My mom had 3 STS's. The first one was like this in forest green and man did it have a great engine note. Not fast, but sounded great and handled the best out of the three too. The later 2 had Northstar's and they were quick, and she had NO issues with them. She only kept cars 3-4 years though.
Nice! My mom still drives the same 1994 Seville that I grew up with. We bought it back in the 90s and still runs flawless with well over 300k now. I have a newer 2000 Seville STS that I drive daily.
Cadillac was always my Dr uncle’s car of choice. I have many fond memories of me and my cousins cruising around in his Seville STS. Thing of beauty back in the early 90s
I've owned a bunch of luxury and sports cars, and I'd still love to find one of these in prestine condition and buy it. Problem is, the few of these still on the road are all completely ragged out because they were owned by drug dealers, and later, by methheads. Still, a clean, early STS, before they gimmicked out the look later in its life, would be awesome. I want it forest green with an all-white interior.
I got lucky and got one for 1400 with a rebuilt intake manifold and engine (222k miles because of me now, bought it at around 216k), and it's the best feeling car I've ever driven.
@@MagikSpellzz I was looking for one that was more like 45000 miles and had been stuck in the garage of an elderly couple for the last 30 years. I'm in Florida, so I know they're around.
Had a 1991 Seville STS with same engine. Same steering wheel. Previous small bodystyle. White Diamond on Beechwood leather. Vogue tires and wheels. Then got a 2002 Seville STS with Northstar. Loved that car. Never had this body style. If I got this body style, I would have to get a 1996 or 1997. The radio and center console were more modern in those. Steering wheel from 1995-1997 looks better than this steering wheel from 1990-1994. Plus you get more horses out of the Northstar.
now, imagine CADILLAC producing a modern day northstar, all updated, naturally aspirated V-8. it's certain that the aging loyal customers would prefer the customary 8cyl, to all that turbos &/OR supercharged. ....
@@dinopappous6639 I've literally seen 100's of Northstar Caddies this year alone, from a '92 Seville to a '11 DTS, so Cadillac must have done something right.
That interior looks extremely nice, even for 1992. Love the beige with black exterior too; really makes the car look sleek. From the side, if you didn’t know it was a Cadillac, you’d swear it was a European car. Gives me Alfa Romeo vibes.
Even for 92? The 70’s American luxury cars had interiors that were the epitome of luxurious. Cadillac Talisman, BuickElectra, Oldsmobile Regency’s, Chrysler’s New Yorker, Lincoln Continental. Even for the 70’s whatever that means
@@dontellgucci1117 I guess it's all just a matter of taste. The 70's interiors were nice, but usually made with cheap materials (plastic wood veneer, anyone?) and of course reflect that decade's idea of "luxury", which doesn't always age well. What I'm saying more is that, the 92 Cadillac's interior still looks surprisingly modern and tasteful for a car that was made almost 30 years ago. THAT is timeless design.
I have a 93 seville sts in ruby red with 102k miles and these cars are insanely powerful for their cost nowadays. I have a tune from chrfab, exhaust, and a few other mods but these cars for their prcing are redic. The northstar engine is absolutely insane in terms of raw power. No turbo or supercharger but these engines run great with a tremendous amount of power. Solver the problems with coolant leaking to head bolts pulling (which i did) and solve the seal leaks and you have an indestructible engine with more power and longevity than most cars on the market. An insane car for the price nowadays. Don't believe me? Buy one. You wont regret it.
My parents still drive their 1994 Seville from the 92 Seville that failed around the time it was still a new car. The Northstar is insanely fast and are fantastic. They are my favorite engines for a modern day Cadillac.
I've seen quite a few cadillacs in the junkyard that were in pretty good shape overall, except they all had Northstars that probably died and just not worth fixing the car.
How about all the old 4.9 engines sitting there....i bet they all spun bearings and overheated like mine did to me. thats all that i saw when I went to the junkyard. all the old 4.5 and 4.9 engines.
@@jakeabernathy1537 Yes exactly. Everyone seems to forget that all junkyards use to be loaded up with all the older Cadillac's. The HT engines were the primary engines used. And before that, they use to be all the older Cadillac's from the 50s, 60s and 70s. At one time, each of those cars were worthless and if there was an engine problem, they got junked too. Its no different today, same exact mentality people have. Sadly enough, people in other countries keep their cars, fix them if needed and continue driving them. Only here in America people get wasteful and junk something when something happens.
Rented an STS once; it had the Northstar engine, stability control and adaptive suspension. To this day I still remember how impressed I was at it's level of equipment, how comfortable it was, and how well it drove. My aunt had a Lexus LS 400 at the time and my mom had a Mercedes 400E, so I was intimately familiar with both those cars. Build quality, reputation, and reliability notwithstanding, I actually felt the Cadi was a better car than the Lexus and Mercedes in every other way. Don't know why it wasn't a runaway success; it certainly deserved to be. Anyways, looking back now, it's funny how old things become new again: I remember when all the domestic brands had these fully digital dashes that would even talk to you... yet they were often criticized it back then, and eventually just went back to analog gauges. I guess they were just ahead of their time, seeing how virtual dashes are all the rage now and talking cars are even making a comeback - I'm looking at you Mercedes 😁
The 1990's was my favorite decade for the luxury car, & this STS is a perfect example of why. The latest in technology coupled with the classic elegance, luxury, & style that buyers had come to demand.
Praetorian 90s cars actually demand high standards. Especially luxury cars. The standard today is so low, that its considered a luxury car if it has a touchscreen, chrome, and 50 sensors that tell you how to drive. People dont even care that most 'luxury' models now are powered by garbage motors, most of the time even more unreliable than this caddy here.
LRulesTheWorld I agree. Nowadays “luxury” consists of things like backup cameras, 30 airbags, MPG, eco friendly, light weight, folding seats etc... I don’t care about any of that bullshit. Why can’t I have a damn ashtray if I want 1? I’m not here to save the planet, give me a real luxury car without forcing these pussy safety regulations while trying to pass them off as “luxury” amenities.
Samuelfish For real. My 1994 Mercedes had 3 ash trays. My 2017 Cruze has 0. It doesn't even have a CD player, I guess those are becoming a thing of the past. New cars are definitely safer and more reliable, but older cars have so much more character and were built to last
Samuelfish I have a 93 Typhoon. It has three ashtrays and a cigarette lighter! I love that truck for it's reliability, simplicity and performance. GM hasn't made anything like it since! These older vehicles are becoming quite collectable.
I am so glad they're posting retro reviews!!! I saw this car on Sopranos Season 4 Episode 2 at 8min30sec in. I saw that red LED beam in the back, and am surprised for it to be on '92... But it had to be a Cadillac. I want one.
Cadillacs were all over the DiMeo family. Highlights are Silvio's Sevilles, Paulie's ETC and CTSs, and Vito's DTS. Big Pus-sy and Jackie Jr. had 90s Devilles. Tony and Chris had some Escalades. So much more class than Phil's hideous continental kitted Town Car or John's nouveau riche Maser.
In Italy this car was available, imported by but I've never seen it on the road, mainly due to the engine size, too big and heavily taxed ( car tax property here are paid based mainly to the engine size) and too expensive to maintain ( parts were difficult to find and the fuel here cost the equivalent of $6.6/gallon). That was a pity, because this car was very nice back in the days
GM put so much effort into updating and perfecting the Buick 3800, and ended up with legit accolades by the turn of the century for their efforts. I can only imagine what this engine could have been if GM had put some development dollars into updating it for OBDII and keeping a proven, reliable V8 in their parts bin for the significant customer base that is not interested in the latest hi tech gamble
This 1992 model year car is simply the best. Still had the rock solid 4.9 V8. One year too early to have the Northstar. Wish they would have continued with that engine a little longer.
@@jehadhjaya2767 there is a permanent fix for the head bolt issue, you retread the block with wider treads, put bigger arp studs and it will never fail again
Matches the Lexus in all areas hahaha yea right they wish or thought it did. Lexus is reliable and still many on the road whereas the Caddy is m.i.a but i do like this gen STS
A revolution in design for Cadillac at the time and still a great-looking car today. Must be one of the top designs of the '90's...for style, anyway. Engineering? Um....
These were great cars! I remember working at a Cadillac dealer back in the day and the STS was one of my favorites. It was comfortable like a DeVille, but a bit more sporty and modern feeling. The 4.9 V8 proved to be a better engine than the Northstar V8, in the long run.
When this car came out I was a kid and I would quote figures about it to people. LOL! I was so enamored with it and the upcoming North Star. Which yes ended up have many issues.
@@ph7715 The tail lights had a clear/ fogged look from the factory, they were designed to look that way,. you can tell by looking at this brand new example.
distinctively remember my gramps had his back to dealer multiple times with condensation in taillights. they replaced both of them, it happpened again and they said he had to live with it. very poor design. they accused him of over washing car can you believe it, lol?
I always remember seeing them with condensation behind the fogged clearish panel, everyone I ever saw had moisture in them, probably a way to seal em up tight and make them water tight.
“…as good as a Lexus” really says a lot that a 3 year old company was able to be compared to an established 90 year old luxury brand. I think we really forget how much Lexus changed the industry.
And here we are, almost 30 years later and new days are still dawning at Cadillac. Speaking of 30 years, I wonder what percentage of '91 LS 400's are still on the road vs. '91 Sevilles? Sadly, a front drive Seville is no match for the Lexus when it comes to reliability and longevity.
I had an 03 SLS for a few years and LOVED it. Pearl white, black tinted windows. Only my previous lincoln town car was more comfortable, but the SLS had far better handling. I sold it out of fear of head gasket issues, although I never had any engine or trans problems.
What was striking, and odd, was to go to a Cadillac showroom in '92 and see that next to a Fleetwood that didn't look much different than in the 70s...
Good catch - this was "In the Heart of the Young" CD... Winger's two biggest hits, "Seventeen" and "Heading for a Heartbreak" were not on this album but their other well-known mainstream hit, "Miles Away", was. It's the tape that is playing but I don't recognize that song at all.
I remember I drove a 94 Deville with the 32v north star with like 270-300 HP, I kicked it down at 15mph and had to hang on for dear life, I was use to a1.8l 81HP vw fox lol. Anyway it would be all over the road torque steer galore. I think it was a 4.6 dohc 32v
first time i drove my buddys 99 sts i could not believe the torque...this was 15 years ago and no other front wheel drive car ive driven has even come close...to bad they never really fixed the head bolt problem cause i would buy one tommorow..
working shlub They did fix the issue, bolts were redesigned in 01 and they were solid afterwards. My old 99' had the upgraded bolts and was fine with 205k. My current 11' DTS is super reliable and just hit 205k last week and still runs, feels, cruises, smells and sounds like a Caddy should. Love these cars.
Daily driven a 93 4.9 Seville since 2010. Was my first car and still don't need or want a new one. Biggest issues I've had with it were the fuel pressure regulator in 2014 and the throttle position senor in 2018. Both very easy fixes, under a half hour each. Both factory parts as far as I could tell. Drive it like I stole it half the time and I live in the desert where its 100+ degrees for almost half the year. Amazing car.
This car from a styling/design standpoint is the high water mark for Cadillac in the fuel injected era. That along with its Eldorado counterpart. Both of these cars are just so subtly handsome, well designed, its hard to find a bad angle or body line on either of them. Granted the 2nd gen CTS might have been a lot more bold(especially in coupe and wagon form), but they are kind of showy, gaudy, like a 1950's Cadillac, not that more subtle style like a 65-70 or 77 to 79 Deville.
This car was revolutionary at the time. Comment on the Bose stereos Bose slogan should be-“Bose ....Putting shitty speakers in Cadillacs since the early 90’s“
4:28 This guy looks like a Chip, lol. Anyway, I love this car. My grandpa had one and its a beast for a car this big. The later models with the Northstar v8 just make it better.
Glenn Sundin those lumbar supports sounded like an air compressor designed to inflate large truck tires. Horrid. The Oldsmobile Aurora was a much, MUCH better effort....but they fucked that up too in the second generation format.
@@peter455sd Depends which model and year you had. I had both engines myself. The 4.9L doesn't have the power that the Northstar 32 valve has. I'm not saying that the other is bad, but there are some other improvements that made the Northstar engine and systems even more delightful to drive.
My friend,in order to explain to you my point of view i have to go back to 1979-80 when they decided to get on their knees and bow to the all powerful CAFE and their army of bolsheviks,the automobile died after that,sorry i don't have time or disposition to engage in a debate,some other time perhaps
