Cadillac Just Gave Up on America and Why You Should Be Mad

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Cadillac Screwed America Over and Why You Should Be Mad. Japanese vs American Culture, DIY and car review with Scotty Kilmer. Japanese vs American luxury cars. What happened to Ford, GM, Chevy, and Dodge in America? Are Toyotas reliable? Who makes the best luxury cars? The most reliable luxury cars to buy. Car Advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 52 years.
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@scottykilmer 3 года назад

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@meatrocket1 3 года назад

Does Cadillac replace the valve cover gaskets for you? Free? 😆

@loganw.3520 3 года назад

Hey Scotty how was going to jail for indecent exposure after flashing FCA employees

@chrilos9106 3 года назад

No quality. No body buy

@friarfanatik1978 3 года назад

My pops just got a 2014 CTS V supercharged RWD 70k seems solid?? Any words of wisdom from the Scotty crew??

@Will-wp2cp 3 года назад

Scotty, My 2009 GMC Sierra with 95,000 miles has an ac system that almost always works just fine. But when it gets really hot outside like the other day, it sometimes keeps switching from pulling inside air to pulling outside air and not cooling properly. But then when I keep pushing the inside air button after a minute or so, it goes back to working just fine! What do you think - could it be the AC Pressure switch, and if so can I repair that myself or will I lose all the coolant when I disconnect the old one?

@jaredthibodaux6796 3 года назад

I used to work for a Cadillac dealership and I sold many CTSs, it was shockingly rare to have any customer complaints and honestly it was very rare to ever have a CTS in the shop for anything other than an oil change. I would know I was constantly prowling the service lounge for customers.

@koubicube 3 года назад

I have mixed feelings about this car. I want to purchase one, there are very good reviews but there's also people who had only problems, I can't decide smh

@capturingperfectionphotogr1144 2 года назад

This isn't completely true. Visit any cadillac cts forum and search timing chain and you'll see why. Two timing chains later (in less than 10k miles) and mine still burns oil.. This car is notoriously bad

@superque4 2 года назад

How long did you work there? I'd imagine it takes a few years for this sort of problem to start flooding svc depts.

@ghost9547 2 года назад

@@capturingperfectionphotogr1144 did you change the gasket scotty point

@nickking1510 Год назад

@@capturingperfectionphotogr1144 bet they put on the cheap Chain kit that sold on line 199$ as a replacement or the auto parts stores sold the inferior chains also . Instead the quality chain kits lasts and is much more money . But I believe the Ford F-150 and 3.5ecoboost and Gm 3.6 2.8 engineers were best friends and all had a chain fetish lolol

@HenryMcChanj 3 года назад

Clicked faster than a Cadillac breaking down after the warranty expires

@meatrocket1 3 года назад

Bravo 👏🏻😆

@jimmysapien9961 3 года назад

Oh plo

@bngr_bngr 3 года назад

Henry Henry at least its not a Range Rover. It has the record for breaking down the fastest than any car.

@aarontaylor6464 3 года назад

Lol

@jaya.0069 3 года назад

Wow! Speedy Gonzales!!

@toddtccummings 3 года назад

That's a shame. In my Grandpa's days, Cadillacs would stand the test of time. Also were elegant/rich people cars. He died in 1984.

@Ali-co5mj 3 года назад

May he rest in peace

@deli_g_ 3 года назад

Year I was born. RIP.

@toddtccummings 3 года назад

1901-1984

@Numbahz 3 года назад

Thankfully there are new kings of the road, the crown has passed on, power doesn't need to stay in one place.

@jamescarter2013 3 года назад

How did he die ...? If you don’t mind sharing 🙏🏽

@randomness1654 3 года назад

This car actually puts out 304 hp (with direct inject 3.6). The reason they didn't sell well last year was because they were way overpriced. Not because they broke down or were crappy, just 50,000+ was too high for what it was. Also this car is all wheel drive (did you see the little 4 by the CTS badge)?

@jeffzekas 3 года назад

I can remember Cadillac back in the 50s, when my dad bought his first caddy, and it was comparable to Mercedes or Lincoln, and my grandfather had a Cadillac in the 30s, when they were V 12 engines and Cadillac stood for luxury

@WALTERBROADDUS 3 года назад

That's the problem. Their customers are that old. They to sell to those under 60.

@alexanderbarcenas6224 3 года назад

Now they are not that good

@paulclancy2404 3 года назад

Yep it was thing do retire buy a caddy

@paulclancy2404 3 года назад

Old days competed for biggest engines who could bring biggest motor remember 500ci lol

@silasmcgee3647 3 года назад

Nowadays they’re just luxury lawn ornaments

@Nar01 3 года назад

The only luxurious thing about Cadillac is the dealership lounge when you have to take it in for repairs

@1985toyotacamry 3 года назад

I mean you have to because otherwise customers will cuss them out often

@somewhere-n-Texas 3 года назад

🤣🤣🤣

@ryansmotorsports2199 3 года назад

Good one, but they are very luxurious. The only issue is reliability and build quality.

@silasmcgee3647 3 года назад

Ryan's Motorsports form over function bud that’s what we’ve come to these days you spent 500 bucks on an expensive fan to cool your room five years later you have to replace it because warrantee won’t replace the motor that burned out because fire damage counts as misuse and voids it

@largetman 3 года назад

Which you are paying for when you go to the dealer.

@jayo_z 3 года назад

I inherited a 2007 CTS and on Monday I finally hit 25,000 miles! I love it. It has the 2.8L V6 and it runs as smooth as the day my grandfather bought it.

@mortimergladbreath 3 года назад

You might consider seeing if the fix Scotty talked about has been done. That is a jewel at 25K!

@alanbarrados4178 3 года назад

@@mortimergladbreath the 2.8 engine in the 2007 CT’s is different than the 3.6 in the 2008 CT’s.

@elavke5441 3 года назад

Congratulations I hope you enjoy it. But do make sure that problem was fixed.

@tashaouh4911 Год назад

That 2.8L v6 is a very good engine that car will last ya a long time bud

@airsickgrove 3 года назад

For any fans of Rush, the Caddy represented here was built in the home town of Neil Peart. St. Catharines, Ontario Canada

@j.t.cooper2963 3 года назад

BFD.

@macgyver_7_6 3 года назад

rip Neil

@BillLaBrie 14 дней назад

Well it’s got that going for it.

@Mastkal 3 года назад

Love how scotty’s cat made it in the video

@Snookynibbles 3 года назад

...yeah, but only after a paw print on to a ‘model release form’. 😸

@bruhh_007_ 3 года назад

Someone asked for an Cat update in the live, there it is ! 😅

@jimmysapien9961 3 года назад

Time to be truthful. The new generation could give a care 👎 nuff said

@lopez12345ml 3 года назад

KITTY!

@markallison8108 3 года назад

If you look carefully that cat is just about in every video Scotty does.

@ntstudio28 3 года назад

Very sad because its so true. I have a 2009 CTS4. Beautiful car, but far less reliable than my 1993 Honda civic. Never buying another Cadillac.

@mercedesbenzs600bash 3 года назад

Wowwwwww smh....

@CRAPO2011 3 года назад

The styling of this generation was concept car cool back in 2007, they still look pretty modern 10+ years later.

@fleurdewin7958 3 года назад

That 93 EG Civic can last you very long if you do not skimp on the timing belt kit change.

@CRAPO2011 3 года назад

@@fleurdewin7958 a 1993 civic will develop other annoying old car issues afterall its nearly 30 years old

@cocmaster4474 3 года назад

@@CRAPO2011 And the Cadillac will develop 40 years worth of issues & headaches within a matter of atleast 6 months

@antonfarquar8799 3 года назад

When I was 3 yes, Three , I had already gotten the car bug. One of the first cars I recall was a 1956 Cadillac Fleetwood - I went over to it and hugged the tire - when I was in College in Oklahoma I bought a 12 year old 1960 Cadillac Fleetwood - I grew up in Houston, Tx and on break I would drive the Fleetwood from OKC to Houston - leaving @ midnight I would arrive in Houston @ 5:00 AM . Try that with a Cadillac today - - the engine would melt like an ice cube in Tucson. The comfort space and elegance of my '60 far surpasses ANYTHING they make today !!! The bean counters destroyed GM and Cadillac.

@mercedesbenzs600bash 3 года назад

I guess Cadillac just doesn't care any more,smh.... Hugging that tire was FUNNY,LOL,you was very happy,lol, totally understandable though....

@josephgaviota 3 года назад

You should watch the movie "North by Northwest," and see the nice Cadillac in there.

@antonfarquar8799 3 года назад

@@josephgaviota Oh but I have watched it - the Cadillac in that movie is a 1958 Sixty Special Limousine - back when they made real limos not these stretched jokes that you see nowadays.

@josephgaviota 3 года назад

@@antonfarquar8799 Nice!

@MrBlonde294 3 года назад

we should make a race Cadillac vs Jaguar, which one is going to breakdown first

@mercedesbenzs600bash 3 года назад

It's unbelievable that money that people pay for these cars and Cadillac won't build them to last,smh....

@mattblaster1470 3 года назад

MERCEDESBENZS600 BASH And the worst part is when they inevitably do break you can’t find parts for them.

@MrBlonde294 3 года назад

@@mercedesbenzs600bash her in Germany they telling you how great and reliable American cars are, but the truth is, that it isn't the case anymore and its very disappointing what kind of cars we get from the car producers, i am sad that there are no greate us sedans anymore, the only one is the crow vic platform that is reliable but i heard that the pre 2005 had problems with the radiator. i like rear wheel drive sedan, i personally drive a merc w210 e280 from 1997 and its got over 280000 km ~ 174000 miles on the clock, and its still got the original engine and transmission, of course it needs repairs, the worst parts are some electronic components, but its a nice car and has a smooth ride

@benjigruber9292 3 года назад

At least a jaguar is a nice car tho. Cadillacs are cheap inside

@joshbacon8241 3 года назад

MERCEDESBENZS600 BASH It’s like Cadillac don’t want them to last...

@floydefisher 3 года назад

This Cadillac is so bad, even Scotty's cat is running away from it....smart cat.

@RaoulThomas007 3 года назад

He would have stayed if it had been named a Catillac!

@floydefisher 3 года назад

@@RaoulThomas007 Maybe a Catnipac? 🤣

@RaoulThomas007 3 года назад

floydefisher 😂😂 🐈😂😂

@timothykeith1367 3 года назад

The WatchJrGo channel is fixing this 3.6 "high feature" timing chain issue on a 2010 Camaro - same engine, same PCV problem. GM engineers probably wrote internal memos on this issue a long time before it was common knowledge. I think it would have been a simple and cheap recall to fix the PCV issue - otherwise the 3.6 engine isn't too bad, but that's not what the public thinks now. Why didn't GM fix the issue for free a decade ago?

@honeybadger0559 3 года назад

This is completely off topic but i decided to post it here since this is one of the top comments. Has anyone here ever wondered why every comment is so positive? Because anything remotely negative will be displayed way down in the comment section and because Scotty is 5had0w b4nn1ng people who say stuff like the cb word. You can try this yourself, post something about cb and then logout of your youtube account. When you go to the video without your account you will see that your comment is invisible.

@guffey8 3 года назад

I have an 08 CTS4 and love it. I baby the thing and change the oil a lot so it's been very reliable for me.

@paoxiong8608 3 года назад

"I'm a mechanic. I don't want to spend my spare time working on my own car." Nailed it.

@BrandonHanson 3 года назад

You knew when you spotted the first generation Escalade as a rebadged GMC Denali in 1999. It was like Cadillac hitting a wall in quality.

@CRAPO2011 3 года назад

While work truck looking the 1st fen escalades are tough as nails with the good ol vortec 5.7

@axemasterson9027 3 года назад

My 2000 Escalade still drives like it's new,and I tow a 4000lb trailer with no problems....

@anthonysloan1669 3 года назад

Sure Did I saw that one too

@ryansmotorsports2199 3 года назад

I'm having the worst experience with my Cadillac

@H1storybr3akdown 3 года назад

What’s wrong with it bro?

@ryansmotorsports2199 3 года назад

@@H1storybr3akdown Between the 2014-2015 Cadillac CTS V sport models, there is just recently a highway safety recall on the rear axle/ slip differential failing. The pins with a single sheer design tend to get overwhelmed over time and break off which leads to the differential locking up. The parts were made in many locations and with various parts, so not every model is affected. I went and did the job anyway as a prevention, but my service provider at heritage cadillac in Morrow, GA didn't do a VIN search to see if my car needed it. I believe mine didn't from latter research. Anyhow, my differential locked up and failed a month and a half after the recall work and I'm ruing this entire car at this point. I'm also dealing with a P0017, crank position sensor code, it's bank 1 exhaust position, so that's B, which is over the passenger side of the engine bay. I did my ignition coils and spark plugs and had to do an EVAP purge valve replacement since the code before this was a leak in the EVAP system.

@alexanderbarcenas6224 3 года назад

@Supreme Tuner or a Lexus rcf if he has the money

@mercedesbenzs600bash 3 года назад

Not cool at all,smh...

@H1storybr3akdown 3 года назад

Ryan's Motorsports WOW! That’s insane. Whoever you took it obviously just wanted to grab cash from you I would’ve just got rid of the car

@Niro.C 3 года назад

I really love that generation CTS (2008-2013), it has a great American design, very good interior and engine choices were all V6. Speaking of which, does the 3.0L V6 (272 HP) a better option for the CTS and more reliable ? Did GM fix the problem on those 3.6L in later models of that CTS. By the way, they didn't stop making them, they just call it the CT5 now ...

@mitchcross6271 3 года назад

"It only puts out 265 HP" - actually that's true of the smaller engine. The engine in this Cadillac has 304 HP. Just saying.

@aluisious 2 года назад

Wow, that's 3 HP more than a V6 Camry. LOL

@blackspider9561 3 года назад

I was fascinated with cadillacs as a kid growing up in the 70's. I wouldn't dare buy one these days

@ThatOneMule Год назад

I have an 07 STS. My Dad gave it to me years ago. It is still running great. I was taught to check oil when I fuel up. I replaced motor mounts and ujoints. This car is wow.

@johnrecaptcha4504 3 года назад

Scotty: Cadillacs are junk, poor designed....etc... Also Scotty: Looks pretty nice, solidly put together, rides pretty well, not a lot of noise, handling is pretty good, makes decent power, brakes well. Soctty's Deadly Sin: guilty pleasures

@nickc530 2 года назад

The guy really doesn’t process the things in his brain before talking

@user-bz3et5gm7n 3 года назад

I owned a 2008 CTS and had it for 11 years. This was a fantastic car that was very reliable. Never an engine problem. The only issue was I had to replace the bearings all around over the life of the car. Other than that very few issues. The only reason i got rid of it is because it got into an accident and it cost too much to repair vs the value of an 11 year old car. So i bought a 2018 CTS and love it. Scotty makes so many generalizations it's crazy. Funny how Cadillac has recently been second in initial quality while BMW and Mercedes are at the back of the pack. I also own a Cadillac XT5 which was not moving and smashed into by a Lexus RX. The Lexus came out way worse than my XT5 in that collision. Be honest and stop with your biased reviews. There are other brands than Toyota and Lexus, and GM makes some great cars these days, Cadillac being one of them. How do I know, cause I've owned many brands and keep going back to Cadillac cause they have been the most reliable for me. How people trust his feedback is beyond me, this dude has zero credibility.

@rafidalbotany1109 2 года назад

Most of these cars have issues overtime either you just got lucky with it or just maintained it really well!

@djkdawg 2 года назад

@@rafidalbotany1109 there is no luck with it, I buy used luxury cars at auctions, and I found alot of luxury brands, not just Cadillac has issues used, the reason the first owner got rid of it and now the dealer is auctioning it off, is because the first owner dogged it out and left all of the issues for the next man, and if you are not the type that can fix any issue with the car, I would avoid buying any luxury brand used, they normally have issues. cheap cars no matter the brand will outlast a luxury version because it has less electronics and gadgets to go wrong, that's just how cars work, also if you dont drive the v6 like a v8, they tend to last longer, it all comes down to the person that drives the car and how they keep their foot in the gas peddle everyday like its a nascar

@heiltd1286 2 года назад

Cadillac, Camaro and Corvette are all pretty decent.

@clarkgriswold4057 2 года назад

@@LC_1974 Japanese and Koreans make better cars though. I'd rather take the bus than buy a Chrysler lol. Let's tell our US auto makers to do better.

@X56th_SFS 2 года назад

It's the opinion of a grown man that calls himself Scottie, take his opinion with a grain of salt.

@sergeeternal3778 3 года назад

GM should of been bankrupt long ago but governments help them survive, how cute!

@subhan7782 3 года назад

Yah by using American tax payers money

@sergeeternal3778 3 года назад

@Zilla Deliva Totally true. I believe it was an unpaid bill of nearly $2 billion.

@KyprosEc 3 года назад

@@sergeeternal3778 our Federal government bought their shares and sold them back to gm at 1/2 price during the 2009 recession. I think it was closer to 4 billion loss.

@weebsary9846 3 года назад

Remember toyota and bmw took some bailout money too but it was gm who begged to get that money

@hacatan24 3 года назад

Government??? More like us lol

@stephenhenderson2840 3 года назад

My wife is driving a 2011 3.0 CTS with 53,000 miles and she noticed that a change engine oil light warning occurred. I checked the oil dip stick and to my surprise it showed none. I added 2.5 qts which brought the level to full. Thanks for the video. I will be paying closer attention to the oil in this car which has had no issues during the 25,000 miles of our ownership. I have been trying to talk her into a new Lexus but she loves her Caddy.

@bcgrittner 3 года назад

In the early and mid ‘60’s my family had a ‘56 Caddy Sedan de Ville. It had A/C and the gold Sabre Spoke wheels. That was a very comfortable car. Changing the battery required an engine hoist. So Dad spent for tires, brakes, a battery, oil changes, etc. Back then the Cadillac name meant something.

@ansonpanz1100 3 года назад

Our town undertaker had. 57 roadmaster with AC. Really proud of it till time to change plugs. Had to pull out the AC. Big bill.

@willfull1604 3 года назад

US Military in the middle east call the bathroom "the Cadillac"

@edrader 3 года назад

in prison a tumbler of coffee with cream and sugar is called a cadillac

@ecoRfan 3 года назад

My grandpa always called it the head. Was in Marines back in the 1950s.

@edrader 3 года назад

@@ecoRfan early 70s the head or latrine

@kanethompson708 3 года назад

Lol

@ivanmachmueller7264 3 года назад

Bought a 2 yr old Xts with low miles and it was junk , engine lite on , missed fired , in shop 14 times , junk

@mercedesbenzs600bash 3 года назад

Dam shame cause they look so GOOD,smh....

@CRAPO2011 3 года назад

Really didnt know those were trouble

@paulnadratowski3942 3 года назад

Holy cow

@Bongwater123 3 года назад

Sounds like an Audi I had lol

@TOLMEX79 3 года назад

Sounds like an astra i had, no more GM for me thank you

@BELCAN57 3 года назад

At least it doesn't have the "V 8-6-4" engine. That was a stinker.

@robertthomas5906 3 года назад

I thought so to. I ran across a guy that claimed he had one and it never did fail. Eventually the rest of the car fell apart. Ran across a guy at the airport that has a GM diesel caddy recently. Still running, 500K+ miles. That one was fine. Maybe if they don't put the connecting rod through the side of the crank case in the first 100K miles you're fine.

@anthonybarrow1142 3 года назад

Yes my mom had one. Pieces of crap.

@raymondtuckerjr1886 3 года назад

You've got That right! I had an 81' El Dorado. It committed suicide.

@apolloniaaskew9487 3 года назад

The V 8-6-4 engine is now the Active Fuel Management/Dynamic Fuel Management.

@TeeroyHammermill 3 года назад

>Steve P: V8-6-4 is ancient history. 1981.

@carlife6529 3 года назад

Drove a 2014 Cadillac ATS, I loved it. Smooth, premium speakers, amazing for a while

@gerardogonzalez1217 3 года назад

In Southern California a Cadillac CTS is worth more than a Mercedes E class around the same year 🤷🏻‍♂️

@apprenticefelix7740 3 года назад

w212

@md-oz8te 3 года назад

how

@anonymousandy2139 3 года назад

Mercedes sucks unless it's made in germany

@apprenticefelix7740 3 года назад

@@anonymousandy2139 better then a caddy

@anonymousandy2139 3 года назад

@@apprenticefelix7740 performance wise yes but they break just as much and Mercedes and BMW are the top 2 most expensive mass produced cars to repair

@zeroxlulu 3 года назад

I've had a 2012 CTS for the past 5 years, has almost 150,000 miles and the only issue I ever had with it is when the OEM alternator started going out a few months ago at around 140,000 miles. Other than that it's given me no trouble 🤷‍♂️

@robertlamont9712 2 года назад

I have had to change the ignition coils... started around 50,000... must have done 7 of them... its a 3.6l 6 cyl. Have 140,000 miles on the car now... 2006.

@garcjr 3 года назад

Luxury cars with plastic headlights (scratching my damn head).

@mercedesbenzs600bash 3 года назад

Totally unacceptable....

@garcjr 3 года назад

@ycart tosey That too.

@mercedesbenzs600bash 3 года назад

@ycart tosey Just sad,smh....

@luka_abh 3 года назад

All cars for at least last 15 years had plastic headlight lenses. You just can't make the glass in the shapes you can make plastic lenses

@robertthomas5906 3 года назад

I think all of them are plastic today.

@hershell973 3 года назад

My 2008 CTS has 281000 miles and has been a great car. The only major repair was the timing chain like Scotty mentioned.

@QueElevenSpeaks Год назад

about how many miles when changed

@MrFindoutman 2 года назад

1. They still make them, just called CT6 now 2. I had one, very reliable (as long as you maintain it like you’re supposed to) and I drove it very spiritedly lol 3. It CLEARLY said CTS4 on the back which means it IS AWD 4. It has the 3.6L DI (again, says it right on the back by the 3.6L badge) engine so it makes 304hp (not 265 like the PFI model) Cmon Scotty, at least know your facts on the car you’re working on!

@valeriephilmore1870 10 месяцев назад

I drive mine spiritedly to

@jwelchon2416 3 года назад

I was at dinner a while back and one of the diners announced that he bought a new Cadillac. Everyone else started laughing. What a shame. When I was a kid people would swoon over a Cadillac.

@youarerightboss 3 года назад

GM Gigantic Malfunction

@mikefoehr235 3 года назад

Goodone.

@mikefoehr235 3 года назад

Godly Mistake

@youarerightboss 3 года назад

@@mikefoehr235 GM Ghoulish Manure

@Scooter30FTW 3 года назад

Government Motors (bailout)

@jamescosta8270 3 года назад

I have that exact same car with only 20,000 miles on it thanks for the heads up Scotty you saved me a bundle...

@bobbates6595 3 года назад

T O Y O T A!☺

@AbronHawkins 3 года назад

Cadillac: The Standard of the Endless Money Pit

@darrylt8502 3 года назад

"He wound up buying himself an Acura: it handles better, get better gas mileage, and it doesn't break down." Acura in a nutshell.

@mikefoehr235 3 года назад

Like Lexus

@devilsmetsfan6393 3 года назад

Acura is just a dressed up Honda, no luxury at all.

@sentero1856 3 года назад

Cadillac is just a dressed up GM Though?

@teamskdm1 3 года назад

;exus is far superior. more reliable and they actually make rwd sports cars. acura has nothing that compares to the powerful cars of lexus.

@vinzclortho7766 3 года назад

I was considering an 04-08 CTS, and now i realize, even more now, that i should probably look at something else. It seems that the low mileage Audi i bought was probably the best car purchase i had made in a while. 3200$ for 310hp= 10.62$/hp= good investment. Still runs and drives great.

@Kryptic1046 3 года назад

I've had my '07 CTS for over 4 years now (110,000 miles on it currently), and I've only had to do one $200 repair in all that time. Car's been solid af. Then again, I stay on top of the oil levels religiously since I had another Cadi a long time ago that burned oil so I already assumed this one would too (and it does). Overall I have no complaints though.

@SuperBigdaddyjohn Год назад

Have mine for 17years love it. I stay on top of it as well.

@IyadElBaz Год назад

@@SuperBigdaddyjohn how often do you check and change the oil

@SuperBigdaddyjohn Год назад

@@IyadElBaz every 3mos change it plugs 6-8 mos at the most i put fuel cleaner once a month engine cleaner as well it helps keep it running smoothly

@abrahambustos4843 Год назад

I just saw a 2007 cts manual transmission V6 for sale. 120k miles and the car looks like it's in really good shape. Would you recommend it?

@Kryptic1046 Год назад

@@abrahambustos4843 - I would say it depends on the price and service history. Make absolutely sure it's had regular oil changes all its life, especially if it's the 3.6 because they are especially sensitive to that. If it's a good price and it's been well-maintained, I'd say go for it. I still have mine to this day, and if I had to pick one of my 3 cars I'd trust with my life to make a long-distance run, it'd still be the CTS. It has never let me down.

@jamesjames3525 3 года назад

In the 60s the Cadillac was the American Rolls Royce. No more.😒😒😒

@pague83 3 года назад

Scotty, I had a neighbor who in the 1980s bought one of the first diesel cadillacs that came out. It was a gasoline engine that they (gm) made into a diesel. He had nothing but problems with it. It was always in the shop.

@tristana.8304 3 года назад

I find this off, my father owned one from 2009. His had basic maintenance and serviced it himself. He did replace the timing chains a few months prior to selling it. He sold it about a month ago and at the time it had 257k miles on the odometer on the original engine and trans.

@scooterbeast100 3 года назад

Scotty does better reviews in his 5 second neighborhood drives than any other car reviewer on youtube.

@elfpimp1 3 года назад

@5:33 did anyone else hear that rattling noise coming from the engine?? Woof..

@jaygee404 3 года назад

I thought it was the lifters.

@ailtorres 3 года назад

I had this model CTS and it did make a rattling noise. When I took it to the Cadillac dealership he said it was “normal” and nothing they could do. It was the PVC valve.

@elfpimp1 3 года назад

@@jaygee404 same here.

@elfpimp1 3 года назад

@@FoDaddy I've never heard a dis make that kind of loud rattling.

@TeeroyHammermill 3 года назад

>mark price: all I saw was a tire pressure light. Being an 08, the tire sensors are probably all dead and cost $75-$100 each to replace. Most people don't bother replacing them.

@CoolCalmCollected_offical Год назад

I currently have a 2012 CTS with 103000 on it and I bought the CTS with 68000 on it. Other than regular maintenance like oil changes & replacing head lights. It has been a privilege driving that car. Absolutely no issues.

@user-Timothy1 3 года назад

1:33 Scotty's cat wondering around looking for another money pit!

@korzym 3 года назад

*I have that engine in my Pontiac G8. It's called the LY7 3.6L V6. I'm going to replace my chain myself next month, it's a long process but I don't think it'll be too hard. My car has 1 or 2 feet between the radiator and front engine cover, my Milwaukee stubby impact should fit in there fine. You inspired me Scotty!!!!*

@CRAPO2011 3 года назад

Some swap this engine into mazda rx8s and old pontic fieros. Some say with super frequent oil changes they havent had timing chain issues

@korzym 3 года назад

@@CRAPO2011 well I wish that was true because I changed my oil regularly, 8,000km or roughly 5,000 miles at most and I still got the problem. I don't think the repair will be too bad

@CRAPO2011 3 года назад

@@korzym Oh really sorry to hear, you can save a little coin by getting the kit with all the parts necessary for the Timing Chain replacement. G8/SS so you have a baseball field of space / longitudinal config in a traverse/acadia it looks like a giant pain.

@sinaguso1 2 года назад

I have a 2012 srx premium . I changed plugs and coils myself and regularly change oil with full synthetic. Hasn’t given me problems , only my factory battery died a few months ago. One of the more reliable caddys i think

@makevet6531 10 месяцев назад

Thinking of buying a 2016 one would you recommend it?

@sinaguso1 10 месяцев назад

@@makevet6531 depends on if it’s a good deal or not. I’ve had to repair my rear diff on my awd drive twice it’s expensive so know that with the awd.

@kccodex8931 3 года назад

I drove a gold 1972 Coupe de Ville, loved it, 472 cubes of gas guzzling smoothness, when I pulled up to the pump, I would usually bring it in on the starboard side.

@andred2936 3 года назад

My mother has a 2007 CTS with that same engine and the oil burning issue is very true, always pouring in a significant amount every couple weeks. Not many miles on it. Also had to deal with an oil leak that appeared when it only had 85k miles.

@nathanwright8477 3 года назад

Compare this with a Lexus, you can't compare them Love it Scotty 😂

@oveidasinclair982 3 года назад

My dad learned his lesson on owning a Cadillac when he purchased a 6 year old 96 El Dorado with 92,000 miles for $6000, of course it had the death-star engine in it, but he changed his oil every 3000 miles and after one year he had to put a quart in it every 3-4 weeks because the oil pan gasket developed a bad leak. He took it to the neighborhood garage where he gets a lot of things done and they called him back 2 hours later, come and get your car, we can't change the gasket without pulling the engine. He keep it for 6 more months and in that time frame, anything that had a fluid in it leaked, including the freon in the AC system. He got $3500 on a trade in for a 99 Lincoln Continental, that was a GOOD car until my older sister totaled, that poor car was laid to rest at the local LKQ Salvage Yard.

@robertblacksmith4355 3 года назад

Scotty does his homework! Knows his stuff Love his stories about his customers..& the cars..

@T0tenkampf 2 года назад

does he? he doesn't know the engine he is looking at nor that the sales "went down" because they renamed the platform and still sell it

@johnnash297 3 года назад

My parents had a 1949 Fleetwood. Had afoot button near the brake, rang a bell for the servant to come out and open your door.

@luxurreview 3 года назад

I don’t care what Scotty says, I still love my Cadillac CT6!!

@tipdog36 2 года назад

Same...luv my XTS

@lukespack 3 года назад

I remember 1980 when GM brought out all those front wheel drive cars. It was a disaster.

@paulclancy2404 3 года назад

Yep remember how bad v6 were too 60 80 k in junker

@angryshoebox 3 года назад

Chevy Citation. Yikes!

@paulclancy2404 3 года назад

Yes exactly I worked in salvage yards in 80s , citation was big seller for parts lol

@trizkial7592 3 года назад

What about them V8 northstar FWD cars lmfao have fun working on one of those

@matan7668 3 года назад

Thanks Scotty, love your videos and personality! Learning lots from you wisdom. Take care.

@jasonhudson8336 3 года назад

The tuxedo cat should’ve been inside the Cadillac to give it a more luxurious look.

@leonardceres9061 3 года назад

I bought a 2011 CTS 3.6 with the all wheel drive and premium package was pretty well-maintained it was an older couple all highway miles when they drove back-and-forth to North Carolina car runs pretty good engine starts right up it’s got around 150,000 miles but no real issues I change the oil every 4 to 5000 miles I put full synthetic in it mobile one with the mobile one filter that’s that’s about it no problems

@joegreen8687 5 месяцев назад

I’m about to buy the same car, from an older gentleman, near perfect condition with 117k miles. Any advice?

@wesbrown3979 3 года назад

I owned a 2007 CTS and traded(gave it away) to dealer after 175K miles and bought a 2018 Avalon Hybrid. My CTS was using 1 quart of oil every 500-600 miles. None of the dealer mechanics provided your explanation. The dealer wanted to replace the engine heads for $3-4K. I did not believe them. thanks for the information Scotty. I agree GM cars including Cadillac are poor performers and have fallen way behind the competition.

@nickking1510 3 года назад

Wes Brown bought a 2006 cts 2.8 as is from a Kia dealership trade in un certified 2018 . The cts was in mint condition I checked for sludge none transmission was nice and clean diamond white 18 inch factory rims . I redid all the brakes cost me $ 300.00 4 new tires $560 checked lights changed oil. Oil undercoated. Repaired sunroof leak and some wiring minor issues $ 130 for local mechanic to do the inspection car must have been in the south during winters it had 0 rust on under body . Any way the cts cost me grand $2500.00certified doing all the work myself .I change oil every 5000 km runs great I also did a upper induction cleaning and it made a huge improvement to performance . Besides using 5-30 synthetic +5 oz motorkote and a quality low restriction quality oil filter I also check oil weekly it uses about a pint between oil changes . The only problem I have is one rear wheel bearings is slightly noisy and I purchased a replacement from car quest $74.95 with abs sensor will be changing it in 2 weeks . Like the car handles well decent milage . Waxed the car couple of times it literally looks new , the cts won’t be winter driven here in Ontario Canada as road have more salt on them than some of the fast food French fry’s and kill cars and trucks in less than 8 years . My daily driver is a 3.8 2004 Grand Prix with 408000 km on the clock which also gets regular maintenance . As a teen student I worked at a village gm dealership and did everything from body work ,paint ,detailing, paint restoration,assisting mechanics rebuilding engines and transmission, undercoating, and many other duties it was a great addition to shop class . Once I graduated from college electronics I gave up the car business but not my love of cars and my home shop is well equipped to paint and do most mechanical repairs

@MR..181 3 года назад

My thought about medical schools.!

@bigpapab 3 года назад

Thank you Scotty for the praise. I'm from St.Catharines Always good videos.

@williamschultz2326 3 года назад

Scotty i used to have a 99 Cadillac sls but i ended up junking it due to it blew the head gasket and i wasn't going to pay 5 grand just to do a engine overhaul on a junky northstar engine that had overheating issues when i got rid of it the car only had 114,000 miles on it. I ended up buying a 97 Ford Crown Victoria with only 70,000 miles and have no issues

@bohan9957 3 года назад

Why every single customer who bring their vehicle to Scotty for repair has a crap ton of stuff in the trunk?

@alanbarrados4178 3 года назад

I agree it’s like they live in their car....disgusting.

@eliezermayteles5687 3 года назад

I like the way Scotty say's 1:17 "Lexus can easily go 300k-400k miles"🙄 Well mine started costing me repairs @ 175k..☹️

@Drod11z Год назад

If you take care of it probably

@joesailor61 3 года назад

My 2010 Camaro had that same engine. Had to change the timing chain at 68,000 miles. Then everything else started wearing out. Now have a 2019 Mazda 6. One of the best cars I ever owned so far.

@keithlane4343 3 года назад

You should review a CTSV. Plenty of power. I've had Cadillacs for decades. Never had a problem. I always maintain my equipment. My current Escalade has almost 300k highway miles and has never had a problem. Keep up on the brakes, tires, and oil changes any thy last forever. Take care Bud. Stay healthy.

@henryperez5111 3 года назад

Correct me if I’m wrong but I think that the 4 at the end of the CTS emblem means that it’s AWD.

@alanbarrados4178 3 года назад

Correct. I bought a used 2008 cts4 3 years ago with 8ok mikes and have put 24k miles in with zero problems so far considering I only drive it in winter. Guess I have been lucky just changed oil regularly I change it with 25% left on oil change indicator.

@t.khattabi7727 3 года назад

I think St. Catherines, Ontario is just across from where Scotty's originally from. Pass by it when we go to Toronto

@animock3051 3 года назад

He's nowhere near there

@t.khattabi7727 3 года назад

@@animock3051 wouldn't be too sure about that bud

@nickking1510 3 года назад

Taha Khattabi hey the motors are ok just change the oil,every 5000 km and use low restriction oil filter and I use 5oz motorkote in the oil also. Until I read about the motors are made in st Catherines

@DranioK 2 года назад

I got my '05 CTS in 2015 Used for 2k (265k miles on it). had very little repair costs till now when the fuel injectors started to fail. I wouldn't buy a brand new one but 2k and not having to really pay hardly anything in repairs for 6-7 years? I'm satisfied with it. I only recently found your channel and am enjoying the videos considering I know very little about cars.

@TilcTac 3 года назад

My dad has an 06 Escalade with around 250,000 miles. It’s not his only vehicle and it isn’t daily driven. It was owned by an old lady before he had it and it’s his workhorse/tower/beater. Not a bad way to use an old escalade in my opinion. Still running alright today. 👍

@MuteCrimson 3 года назад

we live in a weird time when a new kia is more reliable than a new Cadillac...or any new GM car

@lukespack 3 года назад

The Korean vehicles have passed GM. Sad but true.

@WarriorOfEden3033 3 года назад

Yet I would still by a Ford over a Kia 😂

@kindbud 3 года назад

ur logo is awfully copycat like of Humble Performance's, also I wouldn't trust a Korean manufacturer at all

@Lianpe98 3 года назад

Well I'm young so these times are the norm to me 🙃

@MuteCrimson 3 года назад

@@kindbud its a copycat of the HH logo XD

@HealeyBrianT 3 года назад

1:59 Hm a GM with a beauty cover rather than plastic crap

@mikeschiavoni5973 3 года назад

Or just change the pcv more often. The new part has better sized holes. So far so good. I was burning a ton of oil before changing it out. Cant believe such a small part does so much. Also went to mobile 1 and 3800mile oil changes. The oil % monitor on my 2005 is way wrong. It took 4 oil changes to desludge the engine but it worked! Plus a few italian tine ups :)

@philancell884 3 года назад

I have a 2005 Cadillac SRX. I love the car! It was my Mother's and she left it to me when she passed in 2015. It definitely is expensive to care for! It's especially hard on brakes and tires. I replaced catylectic converters that were part of the exhaust manifold and that really broke me it was almost 2000 dollars

@jannambio9210 3 года назад

Thanks to Scotty I now know that all car makes are endless money pits except toyota and lexus

@AshtonColby 3 года назад

They are one of my favorite looking cars though... 😩🙏

@CaptainFeathersword 3 года назад

It makes sense for Cadillac to be moving fast toward 100% electric cars....they've definitely shown that they do not know how to design internal combustion engines.

@flippertheskipper1840 3 года назад

2014 xts, rear suspension went out at 55k miles. Compressor went bad for the air ride, causing the bags to deflate on the magneride, ruining it. CPO warranty didnt cover the shocks, ended up costing me a good amount of money. Then, the rear shocks went out again, this time only 12k miles later, luckily covered by a parts warranty. Will never buy another one, or any GM product.

@lynchinjesus 3 года назад

The cts is one of my favorites

@some_thicc_sedan 3 года назад

My 05 STS with the V6 has been doing me very well. I did my research on the engine and it's got good power at 135k miles. I'm on top of that oil lol.

@SammyTactical 3 года назад

You better be the way you whip your caddy on your channel. 😂😂 love the channel 💪🏽👍🏽

@miguelcossabundio3362 3 года назад

Hey bro!, I’m 17 and just bought my first car it’s a 2008 Cadillac STS with 60,000 miles on it do you have any tips?

@some_thicc_sedan 3 года назад

@@miguelcossabundio3362 If it's the V6, change the oil every 3k miles with a high quality oil filter.

@miguelcossabundio3362 3 года назад

@@some_thicc_sedan yeah bro I have the 3.6 liter v6, also should I replace the valve cover gasket like Scotty said in the video, in your opinion?

@some_thicc_sedan 3 года назад

@@miguelcossabundio3362 I would and also the PCV valve

@BikeronaTrek 3 года назад

I have a 2008 Cadillac CTS with the 3.6. I bought it 5 years ago with 37000 miles and am still driving it with 94000 miles. It burns a half a quart every 3000 miles. I change the oil with Mobil 1 every 5000 miles myself. It runs great! By the way, it has 304 hp! I looked it up!

@gearedsteam12 7 месяцев назад

I've had 2, a 2004 and a 2012. Still running, little to no problems, Fun as hell to drive

@Sethnotasithsr 3 года назад

9:40 Ya gotta love Scotty haha😂😂

@DNNYYCLR 3 года назад

Even the cat is running away from the car🤣🤣

@mitch3443ful 3 года назад

Good luck changing a headlight in these things. You have to basically take the whole bumper off to do it right. Yes the engine blew up on me too.

@robertthomas5906 3 года назад

I own two DTSs. I should get to punch someone over those headlights. Punch them a few times. That has to be the most hostile service I've seen. Eventually I'm dexterous enough I can switch out the ballast with just one hand.

@kevinkern4661 3 года назад

I don’t understand how anyone can give this guy a thumbs down!

@taimurray04 3 года назад

Me watching with my 2016 Cadillac SRX in the garage👁👄👁

@countleoponevonflikinstein8832 3 года назад

get rid of it before its too late!

@Marcosrivera101 3 года назад

I have a 2012 srx and I'm nervous

@taimurray04 3 года назад

BeAsTLy CT lmao, does yours have the 3.0 motor or the 3.6 like mine?

@Marcosrivera101 3 года назад

@@taimurray04 3.6

@taimurray04 3 года назад

BeAsTLy CT Oh good, I heard those are deemed a little more reliable...😂

@nicholasfield6127 3 года назад

Leased an Equinox. What a mistake. Had access to the employee discount is why we decided to go GM.

@elavke5441 3 года назад

What happened? My dad's equinox was great

@garylangley4502 3 года назад

My Dad would buy used Cadillacs. In 1968, his 1958 Chevrolet Yeoman Station Wagon was having problems with the Powerglide transmission, and he bought his first Cadillac, a 1963 model 62 four door. Later, he sold that and bought a used 1965 Calais. I loved the next one. It was a 1970 Fleetwood. Pure Luxury. The last one he had was a 1975 Sedan DeVille. My favorites were the '63 and the '70. Although, when they needed to be serviced or repaired, I would take care of that, and he would drive my car. A Studebaker.

@robertdavis5714 3 года назад

Always good seeing Scottys Cat helping out on the video.

@NeverTalkToCops1 3 года назад

1:33 Scotty's cat using the sidewalk, rather than trespass on the grass.

@kanethompson708 3 года назад

Lol

@michaelbaka4777 3 года назад

Good afternoon Scotty! I've got an '08 CTS Performance. 301 hp, 6-speed trans. All the goodies except nav. Had it for 6 years now, and it's been pretty trouble-free. Doesn't use oil, shifts well, handles well for a car with a fat @ss! Got from original owner; he used it for long distance travel. Chicago,Il. to Phoenix,Az. between 6 to 10 times a year. Maybe that's why mine runs so well, she was broke in right. Now she's for sale, I just don't drive her anymore [I've got 4 cars!]. I'm asking $6500. Got 90k on the clock. Gorgeous car, though!!

@juanitoperez8148 2 года назад

Where u at

@joec4251 3 года назад

Always love the kitty photo bomb :P Thanks for the nugget of wisdom Scotty....you rock!

@deadlydavem 3 года назад

loved the one I had except the oil problem will ruin the cats. Rear wheel drive independent suspension is only second to BMW. Get a CTSV and you've got a real fun driver.

@rolandmetayer7210 3 года назад

We Canadians build engines according to what the Mechanical Engineers designed ! ! ! That's it and that's all ! Cheers from Canada, Polar Bear country.