I've been driving and owning cadillacs for 4 Decades , I drive an 88 Brougham now, but I've owned a 07 DTS for 10 years.... great car, I would buy another, I can fix it myself .... and it looks like a real Cadillac...
@@angelherrera8077I had a 2004 deville up to about 150k miles. Not a single issue with mine. I read that it was pre-2003 models that had the most troubles. But still would believe some still had issues past that year
@@cadillac9142you can find great deals online- carfax them - I wasn’t looking for one, knew nothing of them , found one and bc it was one of the decent vehicles avail in price range , clean, and under 100k , I got it - hope it’s going to be ok, one thing that concerns me is that I did find one under 100k mi, but nothing can turn back the 22years on the plastic and electronic and metal , but, I would love to be the one everyone ask, how I got that kind of service from the car
I just picked up a 2007 DTS with 55K miles. Looks brand new and rides like a dream. I have been driving a 2017 Suburban, which is a great vehicle for my family, but this Cadillac is amazing.
i just bought my first car which happens to be a 2006 Cadillac DTS Luxury ii. Fucking love this car. Its so comfy. Quick enough. And the best part, It was 6 grand with 62k miles, IN THE DARK BLUE. By far the best color. Plus remote start and the 17 inch chrome wheels.
I finally retired my DTS a few years ago at 250k miles but it's STILL on the road with the next driver today. I have owned every gen Northstar and they FINALLY got it together with the 06 and up DTS but it took them too long to get it right.
Hey so I'm looking at a 2010 dts pearl white Cadillac chromed out rims around the mirrors etc . All black interior with the caddy emblems sewed into the seats. Wood grain wheel dash an doors. Mint condition outside an in. No rips dents scrapes. .I love that she's a 2000 area an she has that classic look. But ppl who claim to no cars tell u forget it if it's a north star. But she's so gorgeous an everything I want. She has a sun roof heated cooled seats. Has the screen in the dash. Everything about the look and feel tells me yes this is. It. It's at a used dealership obvi. And it has 97k on it. Seems very expensive
@@johnnaphier2823 Yeah, the head bolts were loosening / stripping out of their aluminum heads....this was all corrected from about 2005 and up from what I've read / recall...maybe 2004 and up. This same issue is currently happening with NEWER KIA'S / HYUNDAIS!
Have a 2004 .. DTS .. bought used . In 2006 .. certified .. been a wonderful ride … and still a classic looker .. crimson red pearl with light shale grey leather !!!
Yeah, I think I’m sold man. Looking at a silver 08 with 122k on it for 3500. I adore the comfort aspect while still having that v8 power. Solid review from someone unbiased.
I had a '94 DTS in the "Black Cherry" color and Neutral leather. That thing had such a freakin GROWL when you put your foot into it on the freeway and would just GET UP AND GOOOO!!!!!!!!!!! Totally awesome vehicle. Friends had no idea what that thing was capable of and I LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!
My grandfather 2010 DTS I now own he passed away last year, but he really didn't drive it that much my grandfather owned like 8 cars. He left me his 67 coupe DeVille and 2010 DTS and 2002 Lincoln Continental. The DTS currently sitting at 22k miles I barely drive it myself.
Me as a German, I have had a 1989 Sedan de Ville for almost 8 years. Although having some issues, I loved it and still miss that traditional american way of drive...
BMW: Break My Wallet . . . 2006 and newer DTS Northstars are exceptional machines; just maintain them. I have bought three Buick Lucernes (2007 CXS, 2008 Super and 2011 CXL), all converted into WILDCATS. The Lucerne was built along with the DTS and shares the same GM platform.A DTS like yours is next on my list!
A very good analysis of this car!!! I have owned four, that is 4 of them so far, and my current one, a daily driver, is a 2009 DTS. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE it. They are great cars, no doubt. Just put 4 new tires and had the front suspension done. Oil changes regularly, and you will not be disappointed for a long, long time, my friend! Enjoy your baby.
I am the proud owner of a 2009 DTS Dark blue/dark grey cloth hard top with only 37,000 miles on her! I got let go of my job back in March of 9 years and 50 weeks ...ahhh f'em....so naturally, I took some time off, cashed in more of my 401 k than I should ( meaning all of it as of two months ago) but I finally recorded my first music album, spent time with my cousins in Austin, Tx , bought a nickel plated 9mm that shines, black gator boots and a mink coat from the 60's. life is short, right? or at least it goes fast..anyways, I always wanted a Cadillac since I was 12 when my brothers older friend had a 2001 beautiful Red Cadillac Eldorado with peanut butter tone leather on the inside with so many mind blowing features and buttons. I finally got mine, I never thought it would be a DTS!, but I love her and can't foresee myself in anything else other than a coupe devill or elde, but recently I have been looking at Fleetwoods more than my best friends hot cousin, Any wisdom or comments on the coupe devilles?? I would work 3 jobs to get in a nice, classic one of those,... is convertible coupe deville a thing? Im still learning , and I'll be 35 in March.. Thanks for reading. It's kinda a moment for me, gang. nuthin but love from H,TX
Bought a 2008 DTS, retired it. Bought a 2016 Cadillac SRX. Drove it 2 years until I could find another DTS. Driving my second DTS the last few years. I prefer it over any other car, even my XLR-V parked in storage.
I own an '07 and I love it, it's everything you have said. I first drove one (an '06) in 2007 my dad had, and fell in love with these cars. My son has the platinum triple black edition (2010) and THAT was my dream car back in 2010 (no way I could afford it though). They are wonderful cars. They are still around today but thier numbers are dwindling. Love your presentation on this car.
I have a 2007 DTS Silver in Color. I do not drive it everyday but I love the car and plan to keep it. They did better improvements on the Northstar and I have seen them with high miles especially in these years. I love that fact that people are scared of them because I can buy them cheap. I have 94,000 miles and the car is in outstanding condition for $4750.00 out the door from a private owner.
You love Cadillac because it's spacious, luxurious and new looking, yes its a Northstar but they can last with proper maintenance not doing half the work that's needed at the time. Just do it it will stay true and strong!! Love them caddy's
We've had Caddy's for decades. Recently, we had a used 2006 DTS Performance with the HO Northstar engine and a new 2007 DTS Luxury. The '06 had the oil leak issues, the 2007 was a new car so no issues. Don't count out the XTS. We had a new 2013 XTS Luxury, a used 2013 XTS4 Premium and now I drive a used 2016 XTS Premium. I wish it were all-wheel drive as I really liked that about the 2013. It's been a great car so far, only 56k miles and I don't drive as much as I used to so am looking forward to driving it for a long time!
I'm a Town Car Crown Vic fan, and all those cars require exhaust manifold replacement, and it's hard to find a low mileage car that isn't selling for top dollar. These cars are value for the money. Strikeout the headgasket issue and if you can find one with a good body, you're laughing. These and the 06+ RWD STS are good cars. Thankfully the DTS doesn't have the electronic door handle. I saw one with over 250,000miles/400,000km so they do stay together. Undercoat the chassis with oil, do yourself a solid and undercoat it because rust is what is killing these cars. You can spray a can of PAM up in the fenders and bumper seam if you are too cheap to take it somewhere. LOL!! The rust always seems to be the rear chassis, to the front of the rear wheel. Front mudflaps are a must on these cars, yet few ever have them installed. All that water and road debris (and salt, if applicable) ends up at the back, thus what's causing the rust forward of the back wheels.
I used to own a 2009 DTS with the front bench and the factory navigation system. Pearl white with the cashmere leather interior, I loved that car but it got stolen a few weeks back and I’m just left with my 2011 Escalade right now. I miss it.
Love this car. I just sold mine and realized I can't do without it. Consequently I'm looking to replace it with a newer low mileage one like a 2010 or 11. Looks like you found a good one.
It's only because the cars had got a bad rep about the overheating, but without that problem you just end up in love with these cars, they are simply fine made, not perfect but its own its own and the Northstar has this sound that you fall in love with, it's a strong mild bold sound that they all make, you have to own one to know smh ..
Hey so I'm looking at a 2010 dts pearl white Cadillac chromed out rims around the mirrors etc . All black interior with the caddy emblems sewed into the seats. Wood grain wheel dash an doors. Mint condition outside an in. No rips dents scrapes. .I love that she's a 2000 area an she has that classic look. But ppl who claim to no cars tell u forget it if it's a north star. But she's so gorgeous an everything I want. She has a sun roof heated cooled seats. Has the screen in the dash. It's the. Platinum version I think. 97k on the dash he's asking a lot at the used dealer. But I love that it has the elder school caddy look inside an out
I had a 89 and 99 Deville, they had what was called a governor which prevented the car from traveling over 85mph. Another great car was the Oldsmobile 98 Regency Elite from 1991, it was known as a Cadillac without the high price tag, same parts.
It's crazy because I find it a normal thing for one to decide to sale the car only to end up wanting to get another one it's like you end up missing the car, it really does that to you, it's not just me, it's common to most owners who ever had one ....
Had a 2006 DTS, 2002 Seville STS, and 1999 Seville STS. Although the 2002 Seville STS is my favorite of the 3. I liked the remote start factory feature in the DTS
I've got a 2006 DTS Crimson Pearl with the NHP motor. Needs work but I love it! Parts are middle of the road for cost but I do all my own work too. Barely touch the gas pedal and it literally takes off..scary fast. A wolf in sheep's clothing.
Add another great road car to add to your short list. I had an 87 Olds Aurora and absolutely loved it. I was covering 14 state territory as a sales person. Lots of long miles. 250k with no problems. Sold it and I’m still kicking myself.
Ben: I had a brand new 2007 BMW 530i. It was in the shop all the time!! I found myself driving their PT Cruiser loaners sometimes for weeks while they had my car. I traded it in 2 years. I couldn't take it anymore. The car was $60K!!! The sad thing is I had traded my 2003 Cadillac Deville that was awesome. Cadillac had fixed the issues with the Northstar and the leaks, and even replaced the piston rings! I was such a fool. That's life I guess.
You have my sympathies! Been there, done that as well! I gave in to the wife's desire and purchased a BMW 735iL. I admit I loved the sound, interior, the ride... all of it. BUT it almost immediately gave us mechanical issues that were, frankly, ridiculous. I turned around and sold it fairly quickly.
Im 55 years old i remember the okder cafillacs from the 70s and 80s , they was the best realible cars , i never even think about buying a 2007 20010 cadillac dts , then one day i was passsing by a nieghborhood, i see a 2007 cadillac 3 way black ! Icant lie the car looked amazing lol so i knocked on thr door ask if its for sale he said yes i bought it and love it , they are great running cars they do break and its exspesive to repair but hey iys a cadillac lol
I have almost that exact same car great car. My dad bought it in 2008 when he was 88 he passed away the next year so it’s the last of the eights I’m keeping it I only got 89,000 miles on it so far it runs like a top. The only bad part is when the front lightbulbs go out it’s a big job to change the bulbs
Good to note. I may have to change the covers on both, not sure yet. That annoying yellowing thing. I'm going to try a couple tricks I've had semi-success with in the past on other cars I own first. Fingers crossed!
I have a 92 Coupe DeVille I hope to RWD convert someday. 02 Deville, parked due to severe oil leaks. 08 DTS, parked because I have to deal with a moisture issue due to the sunroof. Oil leaks are starting. I'll be resealing that one eventually. Currently working on my 00 Pontiac Bonneville SSEi beater then I have to put an 07 Colorado back together. Then I'll be starting to work on they Cadillacs. I think my 08 is around 190k miles bought with 56k. I beat the crap out of the 02 and 08. Especially the 02. Probably going to steal the throttle body and brakes to put in my Bonneville from the 02. I modded my Bonneville to use the same style cabin air temp sensor as my 08 with the little blower fan instead of stubs that goes to the HVAC box.
Just bought my first Cadillac..an 08 DTS. Little old lady owned, only 17,600 miles on the odometer. My great grandfather owned one before he passed. I couldn’t believe the miles and picked it up immediately.
@@spiriteddrivesunreliablecars totally. Really enjoying it. Keeping my eye on the oil when I fill up. I’ve been using premium fuel only. Balanced and mounted the tires.. new engine air filter and cabin air filter.. going to moisturize and protect the seats with some 303.. it sat in a garage most of its life. As far as ride quality, just as good as my 22 Silverado RST on 20’s.
We are becoming a Cadillac family. My dad owned 10 of them over his life and although he passed away in 1994, my wife picked up the tradition in 2002 buying a brand new White Diamond Deville. She still has it- That's our number 1. Then she bought a 2017 CT6 black over black. Then she goes to a garage sale in 2021 and finds a 2011 DTS that's being sold by owner. Only 32,000 miles. Cherry Red .She buys it. Now we are up to three. Then I see on Bring a Trailer a beautiful Silk Green 2006 DTS with a dark green canvas top. I buy it. Now we are up to four. The favorite? All three 'old school' Deville/ DTS's. You can have the CT6- too much 'performance suspension' for us- it's just not a Cadillac anymore. Still a nice car and beautiful too but give me the old ones with the Northstar. By the way my wife's 2002 has 161,000 miles and she's running strong with only minor repairs in 22 years! AC Still blows cold too.
Man I hear you I was the same way about Cadillac. But then my daughter totaled her car and I decided to give her my old truck rather than getting her something newer to wreck. That put me in the market for a used car and like you said that sucks right now. Long story short I scored a 2011 DTS, looks just like yours, with only 30K miles and I freaking love it! I get happy every time I drive it. Like you I was concerned over the NorthStar but after talking to a few guys that know and doing my research I was comfortable with the later models, wouldn't touch one before 2006. But man I am so jealous you have the column shift! I don't know the numbers but you rarely see them but man I like that in a Caddy so much more than the floor shift. Enjoy the ride man I know I do every time!
Hopefully the previous owner kept up on the fluid changes as it has 100k mi on it. I've had mine for 8 years and the only major repair I've had was the fuel pump, otherwise it's been just a few minor things like a power steering line and my radio went out. It's recommended you have coolant flushes done every 4-5 years at the GM dealer because this car can't use anything but DexCool. Green coolant or universal causes problems with this engine. Transaxle service should be done every 50k mi at the GM dealer. 10:1 compression means High Octane gas is recommended, Full Synthetic oil is required. The dash screen was standard on Platinum, optional on the lesser trims. The dash screen with bench seat is rare which is what you have.
Fuel cuts off at 120. I've had it cut out at 119, 120, and 121. I removed the limiter but haven't topped it out since. Just went above 120 to make sure it was disabled. Had my Bonneville up to 137. That was rather sketch with suspension that is shot. In Mexico of course.
Good tour. Well said! It's neither super firm nor obnoxiously soft. Really a happy medium in most every area. The nav radio is definitely tragically under-equipped on this model (nav wasn't standard with any trim until maybe the last couple of years, sadly). Most of the used examples of the DTS that I've seen are the middle-class, (with ventilated seats and heated steering wheel, but the base-level sound system and leather wheel) but what you've got here is the best one (adds wood steering wheel and better sound system, but without the "performance" trim's expensive active suspension system). It's a delightful balance of performance, efficiency, and practicality. The 4T80E transmission is also said to be far more robust than the 4T65E that made its way into the other GM cars of the era with less "scary" engines.
I have a 03 deville ,with 140 k that wasn't maintained but I love it ,I have found a 07 dts that I'm going to look at with 70k I'm so excited and they still get 21 ish mpg around town and can pull almost 30 on the highway if your mindful I would love one of the last Eldorado
Fabulous video I'm buying a 06 dts black real nice I'll have it Saturday I love big cars I also have rims raptor 19 inch rims tires been sitting in garage new for years just so happens they will fit 5.115 so lucky so wipe the dust from them get them ready I'm going to chrome out this car all stainless
About the nav screen....it is rare to find one with the screen and the column shift. But on other trims like the sport with the front buckets alot of them have nav!
IMO that head unit is junk. Interference when using the auxiliary port. GMs solution was a ground loop isolator instead of making a quality head unit to begin with. GM headunits generally suck in my experience. I'm not too fond of the one in my 2019 Equinox either. I did like the one in my 07 Colorado with 6 disc changer integrated in the head unit. Swapped it out for my old school Pioneer though for nostalgia after I refurbished it.
Also the nav is mainly useless at this point in time. Not even sure if you can get update DVDs for it anymore. If you can I'm sure GM still wants a stupid price for them.
I love my mint condition 07 DTS on Vogues with only 55k miles. Garage kept and it does not see rain or snow. I have it on top of a 3 inch rubber mat that covers the length of the car to separate it from the concrete….I call it Pharaoh’s Chariot💪🙂
Hi I just started watching your videos like your videos I bought a Cadillac DTS new in 2008 I still have it now the car has 34 thousand miles on it I don’t drive it much but it’s been a great car
After 2005 the northstar became a little better with head gasket issues, however not 100% i absolutely love love these older cadillacs just wish they gave another powertrain option 😐
That's exactly how I end up with a 06 dts lol I really didn't want it because it was my 3rd cadi 97,01 some how I bought it anyway smh now it's growing on me sheesh but the ride is exactly how you explained it but have to say it spoiled me,it's like a love and hate relationship with it long as it don't start hitting me to hard in the pocket I'll hold on to it as long as I can because of the ride...
I like them Lincoln town cars especially the cartra top of the Lincoln think the cadillac rides smooth the Lincoln rides like a cloud great cadillac though
Keep that antifreeze clean, cause that's the biggest problem on them northstar engines, they will blow head gaskets, and only use DeX cool antifreeze .
Unless you have driven the preceding Deville models you can't truly appreciate this car. Having driven Devilles exclusively for the last 2+ decades I consider the DTS to be a sport model. The handling and cornering are much better and the acceleration feels almost race car level.
Are you saying that this car is much better than the 2000-2005 Devilles? I currently own a 2000 DHS and I’ve always thought this new interior in the DTS looks like what you’d find in a Buick.
@@Samuelfish2k That is the only generation I've not owned. 2 years ago I went from a 1996 deville straight to a 2008 dts. Interior is adequate but driving/handling is better.
Have a 2006 DTS Luxury 3 with same bench seat, moonroof and nav screen in black raven with shale interior with 64k since new. Just brakes n tires. Have a 1993 Fleetwood Brougham with 127k. (Best Caddy I've ever owned). Firemist red with red leather. Have a 2005 Escalade Platinum with 230k in white diamond with shale leather. And the toy, a 2006 XLR Star Black limited edition with 32k. Love older Caddys.....they ride like a dream. I'd never buy one of those foreign pieces of crap. All American All Cadillac.
You are 100 percent right on bmw. Very very expensive to maintain. On the Cadillac DTS, Head gaskets. Put 2 motors in my wife's 2011 DTS. American car manufacturers still don't get it.
Whats not to like about this car? I get that the Northstar is questionable but by 2008 they were much improved. At one time you could get these very reasonable but everything now is priced way more than they are worth. I would have no problem having that car as my everyday driver.
Gday I am arriving in Orlando and staying in the U.S for 3 months and I am looking at buying a car for around $5000 max I could buy a pick up , a toyota yawn ! but the Cadillac DTS keeps catching my eye but that Northstar engine plus front wheel drive concerns me. But a big thanks about letting me know that Gen 3 Northstar has finally been seen to :) I want a car to tour the U.S and be comfortable in,not bounce around in like a pick up or be bored to death in a Toyota . I'm currently in France on tour from Australia and I bought a Jaguar XF 2009 3.0 diesel for $5000 U.S, so far no issues at all. I wanted something that was comfortable to tour France in and it has met that criteria. So it's the USA in two weeks so it looks like I'm buying a Caddy DTS 🤣🤣🤣 (It's better to buy a car than rent because I will get something back when I sell before I head on back to Australia)
The Northstar system is very expensive to repair and maintain because of how it's built (where certain parts are located) and how tight the engine bay is. I was thinking of getting one but I think I'll get a Lincoln Town car instead, cheaper to fix and definitely an engine that goes 300-400K
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I've been driving and owning cadillacs for 4 Decades , I drive an 88 Brougham now, but I've owned a 07 DTS for 10 years.... great car, I would buy another, I can fix it myself .... and it looks like a real Cadillac...
The said that the norstar engine is the worst.. did u have any bad experience
@@angelherrera8077I had a 2004 deville up to about 150k miles. Not a single issue with mine. I read that it was pre-2003 models that had the most troubles. But still would believe some still had issues past that year
05 and under are the problematic Northstar engines.
I’m thinking about buying one from GMC Cadillac and it’s got 125,000 miles and it’s for $7300
@@cadillac9142you can find great deals online- carfax them - I wasn’t looking for one, knew nothing of them , found one and bc it was one of the decent vehicles avail in price range , clean, and under 100k , I got it - hope it’s going to be ok, one thing that concerns me is that I did find one under 100k mi, but nothing can turn back the 22years on the plastic and electronic and metal , but, I would love to be the one everyone ask, how I got that kind of service from the car
I just picked up a 2007 DTS with 55K miles. Looks brand new and rides like a dream. I have been driving a 2017 Suburban, which is a great vehicle for my family, but this Cadillac is amazing.
They are great cars. Hard to find anything that rides better.
The CITROEN C6 have the best Suspension of the Word, not Benz und Cadillac,.... 😉
@@christinajoachim386 The sad thing about them is they could never look good doing anything.
Citroen Cars with Hydropneumatic Suspension are the best. In all Propertys.
i just bought my first car which happens to be a 2006 Cadillac DTS Luxury ii. Fucking love this car. Its so comfy. Quick enough. And the best part, It was 6 grand with 62k miles, IN THE DARK BLUE. By far the best color. Plus remote start and the 17 inch chrome wheels.
I just bought one last week and I’m in love. I got mine for $4500 and it has 114k on it. Drives like a dream.
I’ve always loved the DTS. They are gorgeous
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I can drive pretty much what I want to. I love my 2010 DTS.
I love my 06 DTS very clean car had it for 8 years now. Had to do some work too it but runs very good at 100,000 miles.
I finally retired my DTS a few years ago at 250k miles but it's STILL on the road with the next driver today. I have owned every gen Northstar and they FINALLY got it together with the 06 and up DTS but it took them too long to get it right.
Hey so I'm looking at a 2010 dts pearl white Cadillac chromed out rims around the mirrors etc . All black interior with the caddy emblems sewed into the seats. Wood grain wheel dash an doors. Mint condition outside an in. No rips dents scrapes. .I love that she's a 2000 area an she has that classic look. But ppl who claim to no cars tell u forget it if it's a north star. But she's so gorgeous an everything I want. She has a sun roof heated cooled seats. Has the screen in the dash. Everything about the look and feel tells me yes this is. It. It's at a used dealership obvi. And it has 97k on it. Seems very expensive
So true those early Northstar were bad ones. I'm glad I took the time to get mine right. Very reliable car.
@@shaneconnolly7796how much was asking ? Did you get it ?
@@johnnaphier2823 Yeah, the head bolts were loosening / stripping out of their aluminum heads....this was all corrected from about 2005 and up from what I've read / recall...maybe 2004 and up. This same issue is currently happening with NEWER KIA'S / HYUNDAIS!
Have a 2004 .. DTS .. bought used . In 2006 .. certified .. been a wonderful ride … and still a classic looker .. crimson red pearl with light shale grey leather !!!
Yeah, I think I’m sold man. Looking at a silver 08 with 122k on it for 3500. I adore the comfort aspect while still having that v8 power. Solid review from someone unbiased.
I had a '94 DTS in the "Black Cherry" color and Neutral leather. That thing had such a freakin GROWL when you put your foot into it on the freeway and would just GET UP AND GOOOO!!!!!!!!!!! Totally awesome vehicle. Friends had no idea what that thing was capable of and I LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!
Drove my gold 06' DTS from the Florida Keys to S. Kentucky. Non stop, like a dream
My grandfather 2010 DTS I now own he passed away last year, but he really didn't drive it that much my grandfather owned like 8 cars. He left me his 67 coupe DeVille and 2010 DTS and 2002 Lincoln Continental. The DTS currently sitting at 22k miles I barely drive it myself.
Me as a German, I have had a 1989 Sedan de Ville for almost 8 years. Although having some issues, I loved it and still miss that traditional american way of drive...
BMW: Break My Wallet . . . 2006 and newer DTS Northstars are exceptional machines; just maintain them. I have bought three Buick Lucernes (2007 CXS, 2008 Super and 2011 CXL), all converted into WILDCATS. The Lucerne was built along with the DTS and shares the same GM platform.A DTS like yours is next on my list!
I hav a 17 ct6 n still want a 94 Deville n 11 DTS it's jus something about em 🤩
A very good analysis of this car!!! I have owned four, that is 4 of them so far, and my current one, a daily driver, is a 2009 DTS. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE it. They are great cars, no doubt. Just put 4 new tires and had the front suspension done. Oil changes regularly, and you will not be disappointed for a long, long time, my friend! Enjoy your baby.
I had mine for 10 years got a lot of miles on it and still drives great best car I I bought
I made that growl better by removing my mufflers and replacing the resonator with a magnaflow magnapack, the sound is unique.
I come from a Buick family. Weve had several. I owned 2 LeSabres. They were so solid & reliable.
I am the proud owner of a 2009 DTS Dark blue/dark grey cloth hard top with only 37,000 miles on her! I got let go of my job back in March of 9 years and 50 weeks ...ahhh f'em....so naturally, I took some time off, cashed in more of my 401 k than I should ( meaning all of it as of two months ago) but I finally recorded my first music album, spent time with my cousins in Austin, Tx , bought a nickel plated 9mm that shines, black gator boots and a mink coat from the 60's. life is short, right? or at least it goes fast..anyways, I always wanted a Cadillac since I was 12 when my brothers older friend had a 2001 beautiful Red Cadillac Eldorado with peanut butter tone leather on the inside with so many mind blowing features and buttons. I finally got mine, I never thought it would be a DTS!, but I love her and can't foresee myself in anything else other than a coupe devill or elde, but recently I have been looking at Fleetwoods more than my best friends hot cousin, Any wisdom or comments on the coupe devilles?? I would work 3 jobs to get in a nice, classic one of those,... is convertible coupe deville a thing? Im still learning , and I'll be 35 in March.. Thanks for reading. It's kinda a moment for me, gang. nuthin but love from H,TX
Bought a 2008 DTS, retired it. Bought a 2016 Cadillac SRX. Drove it 2 years until I could find another DTS. Driving my second DTS the last few years. I prefer it over any other car, even my XLR-V parked in storage.
How did it treat you?
I own an '07 and I love it, it's everything you have said. I first drove one (an '06) in 2007 my dad had, and fell in love with these cars. My son has the platinum triple black edition (2010) and THAT was my dream car back in 2010 (no way I could afford it though). They are wonderful cars. They are still around today but thier numbers are dwindling.
Love your presentation on this car.
I love a good car story. Great story on the Buick and of course, on the Cadillac. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for watching!
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Trust me when I say this, if you sale this car you gone end up upset later you did , just take care it , it's well worth it,
I have a 2007 DTS Silver in Color. I do not drive it everyday but I love the car and plan to keep it. They did better improvements on the Northstar and I have seen them with high miles especially in these years. I love that fact that people are scared of them because I can buy them cheap. I have 94,000 miles and the car is in outstanding condition for $4750.00 out the door from a private owner.
I own an 08 performance pkg with 75k in white diamond. Bought it for $1000 for the same reasons. They are definitely available for great prices🤑
@@cadillacandy3582 u got real lucky bro. I’m currently in the market for one as my first car, can’t find one for less than 6000
i am one of those people lol i would love to own one but i am scared of the maintanence. i own a '12 eskie
We had a Cadillac STS years ago, northstar engine, no trouble. Would own again one day.
I always tell my son,
"Every Cadillac will break your heart."
Why
Got my 06 DTS muffler and resonator delete and it never fails to turn heads
I own a 10 and I'm very very happy
With it n9 repair issue
Thanks Cadillac
You love Cadillac because it's spacious, luxurious and new looking, yes its a Northstar but they can last with proper maintenance not doing half the work that's needed at the time. Just do it it will stay true and strong!! Love them caddy's
The undercover brother pic is hilarious cuz I completely understand! Lmfao
I’ve got a 2005 SRX with Northstar 4.6 VVT. I ADORE IT! 2005 is when the head gasket issue got fixed and these things are good to go.
We've had Caddy's for decades. Recently, we had a used 2006 DTS Performance with the HO Northstar engine and a new 2007 DTS Luxury. The '06 had the oil leak issues, the 2007 was a new car so no issues. Don't count out the XTS. We had a new 2013 XTS Luxury, a used 2013 XTS4 Premium and now I drive a used 2016 XTS Premium. I wish it were all-wheel drive as I really liked that about the 2013. It's been a great car so far, only 56k miles and I don't drive as much as I used to so am looking forward to driving it for a long time!
I drive a 2003 Deville, it has 170,000 miles on it . I really like it.
I'm a Town Car Crown Vic fan, and all those cars require exhaust manifold replacement, and it's hard to find a low mileage car that isn't selling for top dollar. These cars are value for the money. Strikeout the headgasket issue and if you can find one with a good body, you're laughing. These and the 06+ RWD STS are good cars. Thankfully the DTS doesn't have the electronic door handle. I saw one with over 250,000miles/400,000km so they do stay together. Undercoat the chassis with oil, do yourself a solid and undercoat it because rust is what is killing these cars. You can spray a can of PAM up in the fenders and bumper seam if you are too cheap to take it somewhere. LOL!! The rust always seems to be the rear chassis, to the front of the rear wheel. Front mudflaps are a must on these cars, yet few ever have them installed. All that water and road debris (and salt, if applicable) ends up at the back, thus what's causing the rust forward of the back wheels.
I used to own a 2009 DTS with the front bench and the factory navigation system. Pearl white with the cashmere leather interior, I loved that car but it got stolen a few weeks back and I’m just left with my 2011 Escalade right now. I miss it.
I can't give a "like" on that comment. Oh no, I am SO sorry! Very sad! I hope your insurance company is helping you out!
Love this car. I just sold mine and realized I can't do without it. Consequently I'm looking to replace it with a newer low mileage one like a 2010 or 11. Looks like you found a good one.
They really are cheap .Nice ride.
It's only because the cars had got a bad rep about the overheating, but without that problem you just end up in love with these cars, they are simply fine made, not perfect but its own its own and the Northstar has this sound that you fall in love with, it's a strong mild bold sound that they all make, you have to own one to know smh ..
Great video I owned a buick road master miss it
Hey so I'm looking at a 2010 dts pearl white Cadillac chromed out rims around the mirrors etc . All black interior with the caddy emblems sewed into the seats. Wood grain wheel dash an doors. Mint condition outside an in. No rips dents scrapes. .I love that she's a 2000 area an she has that classic look. But ppl who claim to no cars tell u forget it if it's a north star. But she's so gorgeous an everything I want. She has a sun roof heated cooled seats. Has the screen in the dash. It's the. Platinum version I think. 97k on the dash he's asking a lot at the used dealer. But I love that it has the elder school caddy look inside an out
Dude, nice video! I have an 07 with 110k miles and looks brand new and rides better than a 2007 Mercedes S550!
I had a 89 and 99 Deville, they had what was called a governor which prevented the car from traveling over 85mph. Another great car was the Oldsmobile 98 Regency Elite from 1991, it was known as a Cadillac without the high price tag, same parts.
I worked at PoleTown plant in Detroit and built many of those DTS....
Now you are definitely somebody I'd love to talk to over a beer!
It's crazy because I find it a normal thing for one to decide to sale the car only to end up wanting to get another one it's like you end up missing the car, it really does that to you, it's not just me, it's common to most owners who ever had one ....
Had a 2006 DTS, 2002 Seville STS, and 1999 Seville STS. Although the 2002 Seville STS is my favorite of the 3. I liked the remote start factory feature in the DTS
I've got a 2006 DTS Crimson Pearl with the NHP motor. Needs work but I love it! Parts are middle of the road for cost but I do all my own work too. Barely touch the gas pedal and it literally takes off..scary fast.
A wolf in sheep's clothing.
Add another great road car to add to your short list. I had an 87 Olds Aurora and absolutely loved it. I was covering 14 state territory as a sales person. Lots of long miles. 250k with no problems. Sold it and I’m still kicking myself.
I've had two of them Cadillac DeVilles 2005 and they're excellent cars
Ben: I had a brand new 2007 BMW 530i. It was in the shop all the time!! I found myself driving their PT Cruiser loaners sometimes for weeks while they had my car. I traded it in 2 years. I couldn't take it anymore. The car was $60K!!! The sad thing is I had traded my 2003 Cadillac Deville that was awesome. Cadillac had fixed the issues with the Northstar and the leaks, and even replaced the piston rings! I was such a fool. That's life I guess.
You have my sympathies! Been there, done that as well! I gave in to the wife's desire and purchased a BMW 735iL. I admit I loved the sound, interior, the ride... all of it. BUT it almost immediately gave us mechanical issues that were, frankly, ridiculous. I turned around and sold it fairly quickly.
New subscriber here!! I love your review and that is the last of the big luxo bars, I love it! Hope to see more videos soon!
Im 55 years old i remember the okder cafillacs from the 70s and 80s , they was the best realible cars , i never even think about buying a 2007 20010 cadillac dts , then one day i was passsing by a nieghborhood, i see a 2007 cadillac 3 way black ! Icant lie the car looked amazing lol so i knocked on thr door ask if its for sale he said yes i bought it and love it , they are great running cars they do break and its exspesive to repair but hey iys a cadillac lol
You think the 08 DTS is a Euro-killer, test drive an 01 Eldo with the same 4.6. Romp on the throttle at 80mph and see how fast the speedo maxes out.
I have almost that exact same car great car. My dad bought it in 2008 when he was 88 he passed away the next year so it’s the last of the eights I’m keeping it I only got 89,000 miles on it so far it runs like a top. The only bad part is when the front lightbulbs go out it’s a big job to change the bulbs
Good to note. I may have to change the covers on both, not sure yet. That annoying yellowing thing. I'm going to try a couple tricks I've had semi-success with in the past on other cars I own first. Fingers crossed!
@@spiriteddrivesunreliablecars if you do that have the camera running
I have a 92 Coupe DeVille I hope to RWD convert someday.
02 Deville, parked due to severe oil leaks.
08 DTS, parked because I have to deal with a moisture issue due to the sunroof. Oil leaks are starting. I'll be resealing that one eventually.
Currently working on my 00 Pontiac Bonneville SSEi beater then I have to put an 07 Colorado back together. Then I'll be starting to work on they Cadillacs.
I think my 08 is around 190k miles bought with 56k.
I beat the crap out of the 02 and 08. Especially the 02. Probably going to steal the throttle body and brakes to put in my Bonneville from the 02.
I modded my Bonneville to use the same style cabin air temp sensor as my 08 with the little blower fan instead of stubs that goes to the HVAC box.
Loved my Cadillacs
Reliability is pretty good on this year.
Have fun with it!
Just bought my first Cadillac..an 08 DTS. Little old lady owned, only 17,600 miles on the odometer. My great grandfather owned one before he passed. I couldn’t believe the miles and picked it up immediately.
That's wonderful! So far so good? Happy with your purchase?
@@spiriteddrivesunreliablecars totally. Really enjoying it. Keeping my eye on the oil when I fill up. I’ve been using premium fuel only. Balanced and mounted the tires.. new engine air filter and cabin air filter.. going to moisturize and protect the seats with some 303.. it sat in a garage most of its life. As far as ride quality, just as good as my 22 Silverado RST on 20’s.
We are becoming a Cadillac family. My dad owned 10 of them over his life and although he passed away in 1994, my wife picked up the tradition in 2002 buying a brand new White Diamond Deville. She still has it- That's our number 1. Then she bought a 2017 CT6 black over black. Then she goes to a garage sale in 2021 and finds a 2011 DTS that's being sold by owner. Only 32,000 miles. Cherry Red .She buys it. Now we are up to three. Then I see on Bring a Trailer a beautiful Silk Green 2006 DTS with a dark green canvas top. I buy it. Now we are up to four. The favorite? All three 'old school' Deville/ DTS's. You can have the CT6- too much 'performance suspension' for us- it's just not a Cadillac anymore. Still a nice car and beautiful too but give me the old ones with the Northstar. By the way my wife's 2002 has 161,000 miles and she's running strong with only minor repairs in 22 years! AC Still blows cold too.
Rear seats are only heated not cooled
I've had a a Cadillac since 78/02/06/10
I had a black one back in the day. Low miles, it was a great car...with low miles. Now I will only ever drive towncars
Man I hear you I was the same way about Cadillac. But then my daughter totaled her car and I decided to give her my old truck rather than getting her something newer to wreck. That put me in the market for a used car and like you said that sucks right now. Long story short I scored a 2011 DTS, looks just like yours, with only 30K miles and I freaking love it! I get happy every time I drive it. Like you I was concerned over the NorthStar but after talking to a few guys that know and doing my research I was comfortable with the later models, wouldn't touch one before 2006.
But man I am so jealous you have the column shift! I don't know the numbers but you rarely see them but man I like that in a Caddy so much more than the floor shift. Enjoy the ride man I know I do every time!
The ones with the floor shifter supposedly are the performance package. So you should be proud to have it😎
An owner of a new to me 01 for a week and 1 day 😢- these bad reviews and soul crushing
Just got one with 100k km for my first car and it’s awesome so far you feel like a pimp.
Hopefully the previous owner kept up on the fluid changes as it has 100k mi on it. I've had mine for 8 years and the only major repair I've had was the fuel pump, otherwise it's been just a few minor things like a power steering line and my radio went out. It's recommended you have coolant flushes done every 4-5 years at the GM dealer because this car can't use anything but DexCool. Green coolant or universal causes problems with this engine. Transaxle service should be done every 50k mi at the GM dealer. 10:1 compression means High Octane gas is recommended, Full Synthetic oil is required. The dash screen was standard on Platinum, optional on the lesser trims. The dash screen with bench seat is rare which is what you have.
I have one with the nightshade in the back
Fuel cuts off at 120. I've had it cut out at 119, 120, and 121. I removed the limiter but haven't topped it out since. Just went above 120 to make sure it was disabled.
Had my Bonneville up to 137. That was rather sketch with suspension that is shot. In Mexico of course.
Good tour. Well said! It's neither super firm nor obnoxiously soft. Really a happy medium in most every area. The nav radio is definitely tragically under-equipped on this model (nav wasn't standard with any trim until maybe the last couple of years, sadly). Most of the used examples of the DTS that I've seen are the middle-class, (with ventilated seats and heated steering wheel, but the base-level sound system and leather wheel) but what you've got here is the best one (adds wood steering wheel and better sound system, but without the "performance" trim's expensive active suspension system). It's a delightful balance of performance, efficiency, and practicality. The 4T80E transmission is also said to be far more robust than the 4T65E that made its way into the other GM cars of the era with less "scary" engines.
I have a 03 deville ,with 140 k that wasn't maintained but I love it ,I have found a 07 dts that I'm going to look at with 70k I'm so excited and they still get 21 ish mpg around town and can pull almost 30 on the highway if your mindful I would love one of the last Eldorado
Fabulous video I'm buying a 06 dts black real nice I'll have it Saturday I love big cars I also have rims raptor 19 inch rims tires been sitting in garage new for years just so happens they will fit 5.115 so lucky so wipe the dust from them get them ready I'm going to chrome out this car all stainless
I got a 2012 srx I’m loving it
About the nav screen....it is rare to find one with the screen and the column shift. But on other trims like the sport with the front buckets alot of them have nav!
IMO that head unit is junk. Interference when using the auxiliary port. GMs solution was a ground loop isolator instead of making a quality head unit to begin with.
GM headunits generally suck in my experience. I'm not too fond of the one in my 2019 Equinox either.
I did like the one in my 07 Colorado with 6 disc changer integrated in the head unit. Swapped it out for my old school Pioneer though for nostalgia after I refurbished it.
Also the nav is mainly useless at this point in time. Not even sure if you can get update DVDs for it anymore. If you can I'm sure GM still wants a stupid price for them.
I love my mint condition 07 DTS on Vogues with only 55k miles. Garage kept and it does not see rain or snow. I have it on top of a 3 inch rubber mat that covers the length of the car to separate it from the concrete….I call it Pharaoh’s Chariot💪🙂
love the looks of the 06 and up dts
I Have a 2007 Cadillac DTS and man it is very fast with the north star V8 take care your car and it will take care of you love it.
Hi I just started watching your videos like your videos I bought a Cadillac DTS new in 2008 I still have it now the car has 34 thousand miles on it I don’t drive it much but it’s been a great car
After 2005 the northstar became a little better with head gasket issues, however not 100% i absolutely love love these older cadillacs just wish they gave another powertrain option 😐
Pretty much 100% as far as the head gaskets after 2005
I have three 2005 five ......best ride ever!
That's exactly how I end up with a 06 dts lol I really didn't want it because it was my 3rd cadi 97,01 some how I bought it anyway smh now it's growing on me sheesh but the ride is exactly how you explained it but have to say it spoiled me,it's like a love and hate relationship with it long as it don't start hitting me to hard in the pocket I'll hold on to it as long as I can because of the ride...
I like them Lincoln town cars especially the cartra top of the Lincoln think the cadillac rides smooth the Lincoln rides like a cloud great cadillac though
My brother has a 2007 DTS. Hopefully you don't have to do the headlights. $2k. It's a beautiful car but it can get pricey.
I paid 300 for a crappy one from the junkyard after hitting a deer.
i think thats the antenna you heard in the back sir i could be wrong. bough a 08 dts with 16k miles love it.
This car doesn't have a power or full antenna. Just the small satellite stub antenna on the roof.
@@spiriteddrivesunreliablecars I hear the same noise in my car it seems to me that’s the sound
Correction I stood outside the car and the noise came from the area of the back right exhaust tips who knows what it is 😆
Fuel pump.
@@youheardmeright7294 thanks!!!
Keep that antifreeze clean, cause that's the biggest problem on them northstar engines, they will blow head gaskets, and only use DeX cool antifreeze .
Thanks for info i almost catty cts but was nerve. Got 2011 lexus 60k mile. Hope everything goes well with it.
Unless you have driven the preceding Deville models you can't truly appreciate this car. Having driven Devilles exclusively for the last 2+ decades I consider the DTS to be a sport model. The handling and cornering are much better and the acceleration feels almost race car level.
Are you saying that this car is much better than the 2000-2005 Devilles? I currently own a 2000 DHS and I’ve always thought this new interior in the DTS looks like what you’d find in a Buick.
@@Samuelfish2k That is the only generation I've not owned. 2 years ago I went from a 1996 deville straight to a 2008 dts. Interior is adequate but driving/handling is better.
I have the 08 platinum performance edition 😎
Have a 2006 DTS Luxury 3 with same bench seat, moonroof and nav screen in black raven with shale interior with 64k since new. Just brakes n tires.
Have a 1993 Fleetwood Brougham with 127k. (Best Caddy I've ever owned). Firemist red with red leather.
Have a 2005 Escalade Platinum with 230k in white diamond with shale leather.
And the toy, a 2006 XLR Star Black limited edition with 32k.
Love older Caddys.....they ride like a dream. I'd never buy one of those foreign pieces of crap.
All American All Cadillac.
You are 100 percent right on bmw. Very very expensive to maintain. On the Cadillac DTS, Head gaskets. Put 2 motors in my wife's 2011 DTS. American car manufacturers still don't get it.
Did u gave to replace 2 engine s??
Cadillac And Lincoln’s Are Much Better Than European Cars. Lexus IS A Close Second. Experience. 💛
That's actually normally for people who ski to open the door load skis in the trunk and let them stick in the cab and still ride 4
I never thought of that! That's great!
Fishing poles too
Nothing pleased more
Nice cadilac
Best looking caddy ever .. to me , on my 2nd one 07 DTS yeah there's some trials & tribulations with them this old but it's worth it
Whats not to like about this car? I get that the Northstar is questionable but by 2008 they were much improved. At one time you could get these very reasonable but everything now is priced way more than they are worth. I would have no problem having that car as my everyday driver.
I love it!
Gday I am arriving in Orlando and staying in the U.S for 3 months and I am looking at buying a car for around $5000 max I could buy a pick up , a toyota yawn ! but the Cadillac DTS keeps catching my eye but that Northstar engine plus front wheel drive concerns me. But a big thanks about letting me know that Gen 3 Northstar has finally been seen to :) I want a car to tour the U.S and be comfortable in,not bounce around in like a pick up or be bored to death in a Toyota . I'm currently in France on tour from Australia and I bought a Jaguar XF 2009 3.0 diesel for $5000 U.S, so far no issues at all. I wanted something that was comfortable to tour France in and it has met that criteria. So it's the USA in two weeks so it looks like I'm buying a Caddy DTS 🤣🤣🤣 (It's better to buy a car than rent because I will get something back when I sell before I head on back to Australia)
I'll be watching for the sale ad when you go back :)
I love the buick lasabre beleive me I own 3 of them yes 3 one is PGA tour and one decked out chromed top to bottom
The Northstar system is very expensive to repair and maintain because of how it's built (where certain parts are located) and how tight the engine bay is. I was thinking of getting one but I think I'll get a Lincoln Town car instead, cheaper to fix and definitely an engine that goes 300-400K
Purchased my 06 DTS 1SE from
My straight piped DTS isn't quiet anymore
thanks for the video. very helpful.
Thank you for watching!