Bad engine? LOL I have had great luck with mine and many are on the road with over 300K+ miles. All it takes to keep these going strong is premium gasoline and routine oil and collant changes. @@thestarlightalchemist7333
My first Cadillac was a ‘92 STS‼️ It truly was a head turner; the design was superb, even when my back lights would fog up. Lol. The engine was extremely strong.
Nupe Life did you have the car back in the 90s? Boy I feel like even now this car is an attention grabber by people that are into cars, I can’t even imagine how cool it must have been to have a brand new one back in the 90s when they first came out. My first car and first Cadillac was a 1999 Seville SLS back in 2012... and even tho it was an almost 15 year old car then, people still gave me compliments about it. Ever since I’ve been looking for an 03 STS All Black, inside and out, but they’re incredibly difficult to find in decent conditions. Most of them are owned by people that don’t seem to know how to take care of a car lol. Since I was never able to find one like that I ended up finding an 07 STS with that same exact color combination. Did I love that car man. Also got so many compliments even tho it was a nearly 7 year old car back in 2014 when I got it. For some reason people thought it was a brand new car lol. The only thing I hated is that some people would confuse it with a CTS so I had to teach them a thing or 2 about the differences between the CTS and STS. Would you agree that the 4.9 was much better than the Northstar?
@@Maximus20778 That's exactly what i was thinking. This Caddy is beautiful, but my understanding is those Northstar V8 later turned out to be really unreliable. Mechanics joke about em.
@@Maximus20778The Northstar came in 1993. The Cadillacs could come with the 4.9 pushrod V8 prior. Talk about not watching the video or doing research...
@@RobertGarcia-wb4hy I had a Northstar Caddy from '97 - '07, the high output 300 hp version, and never had a problem with it or the car in general. It was a beautiful car that I'd like to have back, at least in the condition it was when I owned it. When I put it up for sale, the first person who looked at it bought it on the spot without haggling. That was a sign of two things - it showed very well, and I my asking price was too low. 😄
I loved this car when it came out, and despite the shortcomings of the Northstar V8 , I loved it even more afterwards. Smooth classy lines, super comfortable and great looking interior. A solid reminder of times when simplicity was better.
>Robert D: There were no shortcomings with the Northstar. They ran it all the way up to 2011 and even managed to supercharge it while backing it with one of the best warranties in the business.
@Matthew Caughey: No. GM was panicking because Lexus put a DOHC V8 in the LS400 in 1989. The InTech showed up late to the DOHC V8 party and was just a wannabe Northstar.
My oh my, I do want one of these! A semi-classic cruiser with somewhat modern safety and amenities - what's not to love? Finding a perfect example today will be very difficult, but would absolutely be worth it.
Micheal Micheal Go ahead and line up every crossover and sedan, in their respective classes, and remove the badges. I can guarantee you that you will never be able to tell the difference between any of them.
Everytime I see this young blonde boy on these old videos, I think wow he is an old middle age man now. I just hope he enjoyed his Youth and made the most of it while he was young. Because we only have a very short time to be young, and a very long time, thanks to many people living into their 80s now, to be old.
I bought this dirt cheap used and I never driven in a smoother ride. Didn't feel a bump in the road. Had a lot of room in it was comfy. Loved that thing.
brian weymouth yea, this car looks so sexy and sleek. I had a 1999 Seville SLS with the V8 Northstar. I loved it too, but that engine always had me paranoid that something was going to happen to it based on all the horror stories I read regarding the headgaskets lol. Riding in it felt like you were on a soft cloud and boy was it fast even tho the SLS only had the 275HP rather than the 300HP that the STS had. Anyway, I always wanted this model year but was never able to find one the exact same way that I wanted it, which was a black Exterior with a black interior. I ended up trading my 1999 SLS for an 07 Cadillac STS. Now that’s a whole other car, that I also loved but had many issues. It was the 3.6 v6 which had a very common issue with the timing chains, thankfully I was able to get mine replaced without paying a cent due to it being so common that Cadillac put a recall on it. I had it for about 3 years before also trading it in for a 2012 Malibu. Man I miss the feel of that luxury car.
I had this car twice (because I don’t learn) and the head gasket blew on me both times. But it was a pretty car. Still miss it and look what’s out there from time to time (I should know better) 😂
Jason M i had the 1999 Seville SLS with the Northstar and I loved it. It was so smooth and felt strong as heck too. It had 150k miles at the time, but the interior was in good condition. I miss it. I traded it in for a 2008 Cadillac STS at around 155k miles. So I didn’t drive it that much lol.
I remember these beauties back during their debut. I knew Cadillac was onto something with that LED stop lamp (probably first car ever to use LED lighting). I remember these being Ivory White, Black, or that Crimson Red color that was popular back then.
My mom had 3 STS's. The first one was like this in forest green and man did it have a great engine note. Not fast, but sounded great and handled the best out of the three too. The later 2 had Northstar's and they were quick, and she had NO issues with them. She only kept cars 3-4 years though.
Nice! My mom still drives the same 1994 Seville that I grew up with. We bought it back in the 90s and still runs flawless with well over 300k now. I have a newer 2000 Seville STS that I drive daily.
Cadillac was always my Dr uncle’s car of choice. I have many fond memories of me and my cousins cruising around in his Seville STS. Thing of beauty back in the early 90s
"Yes, it's as good as a Lexus" Wow, that statement blew my mind. At this point Lexus had only been around for 2 or 3 years and was apparently already the benchmark! Now it's 30 years later and Cadillac still hasn't regained it's crown back from Lexus.....kinda sad.
@@johnplayer3093 I know, and it's a real shame buyers aren't rewarding Cadillac for the tremendous work they've been doing over the last few years. They're building some of the best-looking cars on the market, hands down, meanwhile the current Lexus lineup all just look like angry fish-aliens.
@@mkratos17 that might be true, but from the way John says it here it sure seems like after just a few years in existence Lexus was being used as the standard and Cadillac was just trying to keep up....sad and crazy considering how Caddy was the worldwide luxury standard for decades
I have a 93 seville sts in ruby red with 102k miles and these cars are insanely powerful for their cost nowadays. I have a tune from chrfab, exhaust, and a few other mods but these cars for their prcing are redic. The northstar engine is absolutely insane in terms of raw power. No turbo or supercharger but these engines run great with a tremendous amount of power. Solver the problems with coolant leaking to head bolts pulling (which i did) and solve the seal leaks and you have an indestructible engine with more power and longevity than most cars on the market. An insane car for the price nowadays. Don't believe me? Buy one. You wont regret it.
My parents still drive their 1994 Seville from the 92 Seville that failed around the time it was still a new car. The Northstar is insanely fast and are fantastic. They are my favorite engines for a modern day Cadillac.
now, imagine CADILLAC producing a modern day northstar, all updated, naturally aspirated V-8. it's certain that the aging loyal customers would prefer the customary 8cyl, to all that turbos &/OR supercharged. ....
@@dinopappous6639 I've literally seen 100's of Northstar Caddies this year alone, from a '92 Seville to a '11 DTS, so Cadillac must have done something right.
I've seen quite a few cadillacs in the junkyard that were in pretty good shape overall, except they all had Northstars that probably died and just not worth fixing the car.
How about all the old 4.9 engines sitting there....i bet they all spun bearings and overheated like mine did to me. thats all that i saw when I went to the junkyard. all the old 4.5 and 4.9 engines.
@@jakeabernathy1537 Yes exactly. Everyone seems to forget that all junkyards use to be loaded up with all the older Cadillac's. The HT engines were the primary engines used. And before that, they use to be all the older Cadillac's from the 50s, 60s and 70s. At one time, each of those cars were worthless and if there was an engine problem, they got junked too. Its no different today, same exact mentality people have. Sadly enough, people in other countries keep their cars, fix them if needed and continue driving them. Only here in America people get wasteful and junk something when something happens.
Had a 1991 Seville STS with same engine. Same steering wheel. Previous small bodystyle. White Diamond on Beechwood leather. Vogue tires and wheels. Then got a 2002 Seville STS with Northstar. Loved that car. Never had this body style. If I got this body style, I would have to get a 1996 or 1997. The radio and center console were more modern in those. Steering wheel from 1995-1997 looks better than this steering wheel from 1990-1994. Plus you get more horses out of the Northstar.
Rented an STS once; it had the Northstar engine, stability control and adaptive suspension. To this day I still remember how impressed I was at it's level of equipment, how comfortable it was, and how well it drove. My aunt had a Lexus LS 400 at the time and my mom had a Mercedes 400E, so I was intimately familiar with both those cars. Build quality, reputation, and reliability notwithstanding, I actually felt the Cadi was a better car than the Lexus and Mercedes in every other way. Don't know why it wasn't a runaway success; it certainly deserved to be. Anyways, looking back now, it's funny how old things become new again: I remember when all the domestic brands had these fully digital dashes that would even talk to you... yet they were often criticized it back then, and eventually just went back to analog gauges. I guess they were just ahead of their time, seeing how virtual dashes are all the rage now and talking cars are even making a comeback - I'm looking at you Mercedes 😁
My first car was a 1995 Seville STS with the red pearl paint and black leather interior. My father bought it from my neighbor in 2003 when I was in high school, and I kept it until 2007 when the transmission was having issues. Never owned it long enough to deal with the dreaded Northstar head gasket issue despite it being at 130K miles. To this day in 2024, I still think it is one of the most beautiful sedans ever made and brings back memories of my youth. I only wish Cadillac would bring back these instead of trying to make BMW small sedan clones.
That interior looks extremely nice, even for 1992. Love the beige with black exterior too; really makes the car look sleek. From the side, if you didn’t know it was a Cadillac, you’d swear it was a European car. Gives me Alfa Romeo vibes.
Even for 92? The 70’s American luxury cars had interiors that were the epitome of luxurious. Cadillac Talisman, BuickElectra, Oldsmobile Regency’s, Chrysler’s New Yorker, Lincoln Continental. Even for the 70’s whatever that means
@@dontellgucci1117 I guess it's all just a matter of taste. The 70's interiors were nice, but usually made with cheap materials (plastic wood veneer, anyone?) and of course reflect that decade's idea of "luxury", which doesn't always age well. What I'm saying more is that, the 92 Cadillac's interior still looks surprisingly modern and tasteful for a car that was made almost 30 years ago. THAT is timeless design.
The 1990's was my favorite decade for the luxury car, & this STS is a perfect example of why. The latest in technology coupled with the classic elegance, luxury, & style that buyers had come to demand.
Praetorian 90s cars actually demand high standards. Especially luxury cars. The standard today is so low, that its considered a luxury car if it has a touchscreen, chrome, and 50 sensors that tell you how to drive. People dont even care that most 'luxury' models now are powered by garbage motors, most of the time even more unreliable than this caddy here.
LRulesTheWorld I agree. Nowadays “luxury” consists of things like backup cameras, 30 airbags, MPG, eco friendly, light weight, folding seats etc... I don’t care about any of that bullshit. Why can’t I have a damn ashtray if I want 1? I’m not here to save the planet, give me a real luxury car without forcing these pussy safety regulations while trying to pass them off as “luxury” amenities.
Samuelfish For real. My 1994 Mercedes had 3 ash trays. My 2017 Cruze has 0. It doesn't even have a CD player, I guess those are becoming a thing of the past. New cars are definitely safer and more reliable, but older cars have so much more character and were built to last
Samuelfish I have a 93 Typhoon. It has three ashtrays and a cigarette lighter! I love that truck for it's reliability, simplicity and performance. GM hasn't made anything like it since! These older vehicles are becoming quite collectable.
“…as good as a Lexus” really says a lot that a 3 year old company was able to be compared to an established 90 year old luxury brand. I think we really forget how much Lexus changed the industry.
I am so glad they're posting retro reviews!!! I saw this car on Sopranos Season 4 Episode 2 at 8min30sec in. I saw that red LED beam in the back, and am surprised for it to be on '92... But it had to be a Cadillac. I want one.
Cadillacs were all over the DiMeo family. Highlights are Silvio's Sevilles, Paulie's ETC and CTSs, and Vito's DTS. Big Pus-sy and Jackie Jr. had 90s Devilles. Tony and Chris had some Escalades. So much more class than Phil's hideous continental kitted Town Car or John's nouveau riche Maser.
These were great cars! I remember working at a Cadillac dealer back in the day and the STS was one of my favorites. It was comfortable like a DeVille, but a bit more sporty and modern feeling. The 4.9 V8 proved to be a better engine than the Northstar V8, in the long run.
In Italy this car was available, imported by but I've never seen it on the road, mainly due to the engine size, too big and heavily taxed ( car tax property here are paid based mainly to the engine size) and too expensive to maintain ( parts were difficult to find and the fuel here cost the equivalent of $6.6/gallon). That was a pity, because this car was very nice back in the days
I've owned a bunch of luxury and sports cars, and I'd still love to find one of these in prestine condition and buy it. Problem is, the few of these still on the road are all completely ragged out because they were owned by drug dealers, and later, by methheads. Still, a clean, early STS, before they gimmicked out the look later in its life, would be awesome. I want it forest green with an all-white interior.
I got lucky and got one for 1400 with a rebuilt intake manifold and engine (222k miles because of me now, bought it at around 216k), and it's the best feeling car I've ever driven.
@@MagikSpellzz I was looking for one that was more like 45000 miles and had been stuck in the garage of an elderly couple for the last 30 years. I'm in Florida, so I know they're around.
I had an 03 SLS for a few years and LOVED it. Pearl white, black tinted windows. Only my previous lincoln town car was more comfortable, but the SLS had far better handling. I sold it out of fear of head gasket issues, although I never had any engine or trans problems.
A revolution in design for Cadillac at the time and still a great-looking car today. Must be one of the top designs of the '90's...for style, anyway. Engineering? Um....
Daily driven a 93 4.9 Seville since 2010. Was my first car and still don't need or want a new one. Biggest issues I've had with it were the fuel pressure regulator in 2014 and the throttle position senor in 2018. Both very easy fixes, under a half hour each. Both factory parts as far as I could tell. Drive it like I stole it half the time and I live in the desert where its 100+ degrees for almost half the year. Amazing car.
GM put so much effort into updating and perfecting the Buick 3800, and ended up with legit accolades by the turn of the century for their efforts. I can only imagine what this engine could have been if GM had put some development dollars into updating it for OBDII and keeping a proven, reliable V8 in their parts bin for the significant customer base that is not interested in the latest hi tech gamble
This 1992 model year car is simply the best. Still had the rock solid 4.9 V8. One year too early to have the Northstar. Wish they would have continued with that engine a little longer.
@@jehadhjaya2767 there is a permanent fix for the head bolt issue, you retread the block with wider treads, put bigger arp studs and it will never fail again
This car from a styling/design standpoint is the high water mark for Cadillac in the fuel injected era. That along with its Eldorado counterpart. Both of these cars are just so subtly handsome, well designed, its hard to find a bad angle or body line on either of them. Granted the 2nd gen CTS might have been a lot more bold(especially in coupe and wagon form), but they are kind of showy, gaudy, like a 1950's Cadillac, not that more subtle style like a 65-70 or 77 to 79 Deville.
And here we are, almost 30 years later and new days are still dawning at Cadillac. Speaking of 30 years, I wonder what percentage of '91 LS 400's are still on the road vs. '91 Sevilles? Sadly, a front drive Seville is no match for the Lexus when it comes to reliability and longevity.
Good catch - this was "In the Heart of the Young" CD... Winger's two biggest hits, "Seventeen" and "Heading for a Heartbreak" were not on this album but their other well-known mainstream hit, "Miles Away", was. It's the tape that is playing but I don't recognize that song at all.
When this car came out I was a kid and I would quote figures about it to people. LOL! I was so enamored with it and the upcoming North Star. Which yes ended up have many issues.
also if you ever drive one don't be surprised if you think it is a custom exhaust system it sounds like it is borla but completely stuck they sound that good think Nextel Cup car from the 80s
Wow I didn’t know the first year sts didn’t get the 32 valve North Star. Back in the day I thought there was something wrong with my brothers 92 STS because my friends 97 model felt way faster. Also the interior was much nicer on the 96 and up models. I always loved the the look off the sts especially the later models but I heard that North Star motor was hell so my question is was the 92 sts with the non North Star more reliable? Are they more reliable motors?
The Northstar V8 are some excellent engines. My parents had a 1992 Seville around when it was new. That engine failed from the rocker rails shattering. The next car was the 94 Seville that they still drive today with the Northstar V8. Still one of the best running cars with practically no trouble at all. The 4.9L was a much improved 4.1L/4.5L engine. Still a good engine but the 4.6L Northstar is much more rewarding to own. And after driving a Northstar and going back into the older 4.9, the power is just not there at all.
1992 STS matches it’s chasis dynamics better than later 275+ hp powered models. GM modified this car in order to compete with European rivals. GM should design rwd sport sedan at 1993.
Rare combo here, most Seville 93 and later were Northstar. The 4.9 was far more common in the Eldorados and the SDV until 95. Cadillac would have ended up in a very different position if they had adapted the 4.9 to OBDII and continue it as a credit option or something like that.
@@peter455sd Depends which model and year you had. I had both engines myself. The 4.9L doesn't have the power that the Northstar 32 valve has. I'm not saying that the other is bad, but there are some other improvements that made the Northstar engine and systems even more delightful to drive.
My friend,in order to explain to you my point of view i have to go back to 1979-80 when they decided to get on their knees and bow to the all powerful CAFE and their army of bolsheviks,the automobile died after that,sorry i don't have time or disposition to engage in a debate,some other time perhaps
I remember I drove a 94 Deville with the 32v north star with like 270-300 HP, I kicked it down at 15mph and had to hang on for dear life, I was use to a1.8l 81HP vw fox lol. Anyway it would be all over the road torque steer galore. I think it was a 4.6 dohc 32v
first time i drove my buddys 99 sts i could not believe the torque...this was 15 years ago and no other front wheel drive car ive driven has even come close...to bad they never really fixed the head bolt problem cause i would buy one tommorow..
working shlub They did fix the issue, bolts were redesigned in 01 and they were solid afterwards. My old 99' had the upgraded bolts and was fine with 205k. My current 11' DTS is super reliable and just hit 205k last week and still runs, feels, cruises, smells and sounds like a Caddy should. Love these cars.
What was striking, and odd, was to go to a Cadillac showroom in '92 and see that next to a Fleetwood that didn't look much different than in the 70s...
Matches the Lexus in all areas hahaha yea right they wish or thought it did. Lexus is reliable and still many on the road whereas the Caddy is m.i.a but i do like this gen STS
All these years and it still looks good.
Yezzir
no it doesn't
Typical gm bargain bin gm
@kjh 1 very unintellectual comment.... whos dumb now?
YIA SOU PATRIDA !!!
That car is gorgeous. I remember going to the Caddy dealer on Sundays to look at it because it was way out of my price range.
That was a sexy Cadillac for the time.
Brandie loved the back seat 💕
Still is!
Still is
@Ale Bob Oh yes... that is why it is one of the most well known and admired car brands worldwide...
It STILL is. 100x better looking than any 2020 Caddy.
Loved that car. The fact that Cadillac used real wood showed they were serious about competing with the German imports.
Loved this car. Beatuifull Cadillac STS. I love old Cadiilac, authentic cadillac style
Yep, real wood and cheap head gasket bolts. What a joke.
@@mattvallance614 Not on the 4.9 V8 in 1992 and 1993 SLS
@@perfectjazz78that was still a relatively bad engine tho, they should've just stuck with a normal GM engine like a 3800 V6 or an LT V8
Bad engine? LOL I have had great luck with mine and many are on the road with over 300K+ miles. All it takes to keep these going strong is premium gasoline and routine oil and collant changes. @@thestarlightalchemist7333
That shade of tan for the interior is freakin' gorgeous! It's my favorite automotive interior color.
Carlos Clivilles - That shade is often referred to as cognac, or saddle. Saddle is typically lighter than cognac.
Mista Butterworth, and Beechwood as well.
This interior of Cadillac STS is beautifull
That's one of the best looking cars Cadillac ever made. The styling holds up very well today, much better looking in fact than many/most cars.
Telling yourself that boomer
I agree. I love squared off boxy cars like this. Boxy with ever so slightly rounded corners.
@@Maximus20778 I am a millennial and you are wrong. Better looking than the modern shitboxes on the road that all look the same.
That interior looks like a blend of toffee and caramel, love the zebrano wood. A handsome car overall
No will ever duplicate that Motorweek slalom one of my personal favorite part of any Motorweek show!
Car & Track was doing it in the '60s and '70s
My first Cadillac was a ‘92 STS‼️ It truly was a head turner; the design was superb, even when my back lights would fog up. Lol. The engine was extremely strong.
Nupe Life did you have the car back in the 90s? Boy I feel like even now this car is an attention grabber by people that are into cars, I can’t even imagine how cool it must have been to have a brand new one back in the 90s when they first came out. My first car and first Cadillac was a 1999 Seville SLS back in 2012... and even tho it was an almost 15 year old car then, people still gave me compliments about it. Ever since I’ve been looking for an 03 STS All Black, inside and out, but they’re incredibly difficult to find in decent conditions. Most of them are owned by people that don’t seem to know how to take care of a car lol. Since I was never able to find one like that I ended up finding an 07 STS with that same exact color combination. Did I love that car man. Also got so many compliments even tho it was a nearly 7 year old car back in 2014 when I got it. For some reason people thought it was a brand new car lol. The only thing I hated is that some people would confuse it with a CTS so I had to teach them a thing or 2 about the differences between the CTS and STS. Would you agree that the 4.9 was much better than the Northstar?
Engine extremely strong???? Hahahahaha your funny this is the Northstar V8 were talking about.
@@Maximus20778 That's exactly what i was thinking. This Caddy is beautiful, but my understanding is those Northstar V8 later turned out to be really unreliable. Mechanics joke about em.
@@Maximus20778The Northstar came in 1993. The Cadillacs could come with the 4.9 pushrod V8 prior. Talk about not watching the video or doing research...
@@RobertGarcia-wb4hy I had a Northstar Caddy from '97 - '07, the high output 300 hp version, and never had a problem with it or the car in general. It was a beautiful car that I'd like to have back, at least in the condition it was when I owned it. When I put it up for sale, the first person who looked at it bought it on the spot without haggling. That was a sign of two things - it showed very well, and I my asking price was too low. 😄
I loved this car when it came out, and despite the shortcomings of the Northstar V8 , I loved it even more afterwards. Smooth classy lines, super comfortable and great looking interior. A solid reminder of times when simplicity was better.
>Robert D: There were no shortcomings with the Northstar. They ran it all the way up to 2011 and even managed to supercharge it while backing it with one of the best warranties in the business.
@Matthew Caughey: No. GM was panicking because Lexus put a DOHC V8 in the LS400 in 1989. The InTech showed up late to the DOHC V8 party and was just a wannabe Northstar.
My oh my, I do want one of these! A semi-classic cruiser with somewhat modern safety and amenities - what's not to love? Finding a perfect example today will be very difficult, but would absolutely be worth it.
I love the 1980-2000 cars.Every brands have an identity.
tarin theera I agree
Yea. Everyone was trying to be unique, and you could tell them all apart. Now, you cant tell a lexus from a chevy. Sad.
LRulesTheWorld it is sad that you can't distinguish between two cars that look totally different.
Micheal Micheal Go ahead and line up every crossover and sedan, in their respective classes, and remove the badges. I can guarantee you that you will never be able to tell the difference between any of them.
LRulesTheWorld Yeah sure whatever.
Everytime I see this young blonde boy on these old videos, I think wow he is an old middle age man now. I just hope he enjoyed his Youth and made the most of it while he was young. Because we only have a very short time to be young, and a very long time, thanks to many people living into their 80s now, to be old.
My most favorite Cadillac to this day.
I bought this dirt cheap used and I never driven in a smoother ride. Didn't feel a bump in the road. Had a lot of room in it was comfy. Loved that thing.
Lexus better
I had the 92 STS, Loved it, The air ride was awesome. 4.9 was problem free.
brian weymouth yea, this car looks so sexy and sleek. I had a 1999 Seville SLS with the V8 Northstar. I loved it too, but that engine always had me paranoid that something was going to happen to it based on all the horror stories I read regarding the headgaskets lol. Riding in it felt like you were on a soft cloud and boy was it fast even tho the SLS only had the 275HP rather than the 300HP that the STS had. Anyway, I always wanted this model year but was never able to find one the exact same way that I wanted it, which was a black Exterior with a black interior. I ended up trading my 1999 SLS for an 07 Cadillac STS. Now that’s a whole other car, that I also loved but had many issues. It was the 3.6 v6 which had a very common issue with the timing chains, thankfully I was able to get mine replaced without paying a cent due to it being so common that Cadillac put a recall on it. I had it for about 3 years before also trading it in for a 2012 Malibu. Man I miss the feel of that luxury car.
Think the head gasket blew by now?
Not a northstar, it's probably been melted down, but the headgasket probably wasn't the reason.
brian weymouth ..took a jackass mechanic to create a problem with that 4.9 28 years on...
I had this car twice (because I don’t learn) and the head gasket blew on me both times. But it was a pretty car. Still miss it and look what’s out there from time to time (I should know better) 😂
One of the best looking Caddy's ever. I wish they made this design today.
Styling still looks good and in place today
Damn you Cadillac! Why do you make such beautiful junk?
Yes, very well said.
Haha so true.
Jason M i had the 1999 Seville SLS with the Northstar and I loved it. It was so smooth and felt strong as heck too. It had 150k miles at the time, but the interior was in good condition. I miss it. I traded it in for a 2008 Cadillac STS at around 155k miles. So I didn’t drive it that much lol.
I had a 1998 Eldorado that blew a head gasket at 100k and sat in my mom's driveway for six months. She literally called it that, "beautiful junk."
This was pre- NorthStar, this was a very reliable drivetrain.
The interior plastic on the other hand...
I remember these beauties back during their debut. I knew Cadillac was onto something with that LED stop lamp (probably first car ever to use LED lighting). I remember these being Ivory White, Black, or that Crimson Red color that was popular back then.
Bucky Rodgerdodger yeah and you were lucky to see one without a burn out section a few years later
Bucky Rodgerdodger the led high mounted stop light was secretly tested the year before on the GM minivan fleet.
I love my '92 burgundy on chrome Seville STS lol..super clean and runs like a champ!
Still classy looking and great ride. That interior, wow.
My mom had 3 STS's. The first one was like this in forest green and man did it have a great engine note. Not fast, but sounded great and handled the best out of the three too. The later 2 had Northstar's and they were quick, and she had NO issues with them. She only kept cars 3-4 years though.
Nice! My mom still drives the same 1994 Seville that I grew up with. We bought it back in the 90s and still runs flawless with well over 300k now. I have a newer 2000 Seville STS that I drive daily.
Cadillac was always my Dr uncle’s car of choice. I have many fond memories of me and my cousins cruising around in his Seville STS. Thing of beauty back in the early 90s
"Yes, it's as good as a Lexus"
Wow, that statement blew my mind. At this point Lexus had only been around for 2 or 3 years and was apparently already the benchmark! Now it's 30 years later and Cadillac still hasn't regained it's crown back from Lexus.....kinda sad.
I'd take any modern Cadillac over any modern Lexus, hands down.
@@Dr.TJ_Eckleburg You're one of a few
@@johnplayer3093 I know, and it's a real shame buyers aren't rewarding Cadillac for the tremendous work they've been doing over the last few years. They're building some of the best-looking cars on the market, hands down, meanwhile the current Lexus lineup all just look like angry fish-aliens.
Well the lexus is boring when compared to other cars but they are at least are reliable
@@mkratos17 that might be true, but from the way John says it here it sure seems like after just a few years in existence Lexus was being used as the standard and Cadillac was just trying to keep up....sad and crazy considering how Caddy was the worldwide luxury standard for decades
The black paint along with that interior color is just so classy for this type of cruiser.
I have a 93 seville sts in ruby red with 102k miles and these cars are insanely powerful for their cost nowadays. I have a tune from chrfab, exhaust, and a few other mods but these cars for their prcing are redic. The northstar engine is absolutely insane in terms of raw power. No turbo or supercharger but these engines run great with a tremendous amount of power. Solver the problems with coolant leaking to head bolts pulling (which i did) and solve the seal leaks and you have an indestructible engine with more power and longevity than most cars on the market. An insane car for the price nowadays. Don't believe me? Buy one. You wont regret it.
My parents still drive their 1994 Seville from the 92 Seville that failed around the time it was still a new car. The Northstar is insanely fast and are fantastic. They are my favorite engines for a modern day Cadillac.
now, imagine CADILLAC producing a modern day northstar, all updated, naturally aspirated V-8. it's certain that the aging loyal customers would prefer the customary 8cyl, to all that turbos &/OR supercharged. ....
The NORTHSTAR V 8 WAS A DISASTER !!!
@@dinopappous6639 I've literally seen 100's of Northstar Caddies this year alone, from a '92 Seville to a '11 DTS, so Cadillac must have done something right.
@@dinopappous6639 technically the blackwing engine is the successor
@@theunknown-nj5so exactly
@@hakeemsd70m no Northstar v8s are trash
I've seen quite a few cadillacs in the junkyard that were in pretty good shape overall, except they all had Northstars that probably died and just not worth fixing the car.
Look a little closer because before the Northstar were all the older HT engines that use to line up the Cadillac sections!
How about all the old 4.9 engines sitting there....i bet they all spun bearings and overheated like mine did to me. thats all that i saw when I went to the junkyard. all the old 4.5 and 4.9 engines.
@@jakeabernathy1537 Yes exactly. Everyone seems to forget that all junkyards use to be loaded up with all the older Cadillac's. The HT engines were the primary engines used. And before that, they use to be all the older Cadillac's from the 50s, 60s and 70s. At one time, each of those cars were worthless and if there was an engine problem, they got junked too. Its no different today, same exact mentality people have. Sadly enough, people in other countries keep their cars, fix them if needed and continue driving them. Only here in America people get wasteful and junk something when something happens.
>Robert Bell: You'll see STS and CTS from the 2000's piling up in the junkyard nowadays. V6's mainly.
@@TeeroyHammermill oh I'm sure. The dreaded 3.6 High Failure V6
Had a 1991 Seville STS with same engine. Same steering wheel. Previous small bodystyle. White Diamond on Beechwood leather. Vogue tires and wheels. Then got a 2002 Seville STS with Northstar. Loved that car. Never had this body style. If I got this body style, I would have to get a 1996 or 1997. The radio and center console were more modern in those. Steering wheel from 1995-1997 looks better than this steering wheel from 1990-1994. Plus you get more horses out of the Northstar.
Hoovie brought me here. Somehow.
Same! Google algorithms at work
@@glennsundin8495 Absolutely. Google is always listening and watching. Always.
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Rented an STS once; it had the Northstar engine, stability control and adaptive suspension. To this day I still remember how impressed I was at it's level of equipment, how comfortable it was, and how well it drove. My aunt had a Lexus LS 400 at the time and my mom had a Mercedes 400E, so I was intimately familiar with both those cars. Build quality, reputation, and reliability notwithstanding, I actually felt the Cadi was a better car than the Lexus and Mercedes in every other way. Don't know why it wasn't a runaway success; it certainly deserved to be. Anyways, looking back now, it's funny how old things become new again: I remember when all the domestic brands had these fully digital dashes that would even talk to you... yet they were often criticized it back then, and eventually just went back to analog gauges. I guess they were just ahead of their time, seeing how virtual dashes are all the rage now and talking cars are even making a comeback - I'm looking at you Mercedes 😁
My first car was a 1995 Seville STS with the red pearl paint and black leather interior. My father bought it from my neighbor in 2003 when I was in high school, and I kept it until 2007 when the transmission was having issues. Never owned it long enough to deal with the dreaded Northstar head gasket issue despite it being at 130K miles. To this day in 2024, I still think it is one of the most beautiful sedans ever made and brings back memories of my youth. I only wish Cadillac would bring back these instead of trying to make BMW small sedan clones.
That interior looks extremely nice, even for 1992. Love the beige with black exterior too; really makes the car look sleek. From the side, if you didn’t know it was a Cadillac, you’d swear it was a European car. Gives me Alfa Romeo vibes.
Even for 92? The 70’s American luxury cars had interiors that were the epitome of luxurious. Cadillac Talisman, BuickElectra, Oldsmobile Regency’s, Chrysler’s New Yorker, Lincoln Continental. Even for the 70’s whatever that means
@@dontellgucci1117 I guess it's all just a matter of taste. The 70's interiors were nice, but usually made with cheap materials (plastic wood veneer, anyone?) and of course reflect that decade's idea of "luxury", which doesn't always age well. What I'm saying more is that, the 92 Cadillac's interior still looks surprisingly modern and tasteful for a car that was made almost 30 years ago. THAT is timeless design.
What a great looking tan leather interior with classic curvey 90s dashboard. Better looking than even the exterior
The favorite car I’ve ever owned. She was a true pleasure to drive.
I have had one with 4,6. Exellent winter car with right tyres
Nice! the 4.6L is fantastic and my favorite!
Very beautiful this Cadillac Seville Solid, beautifull and confortable
The 1990's was my favorite decade for the luxury car, & this STS is a perfect example of why. The latest in technology coupled with the classic elegance, luxury, & style that buyers had come to demand.
Praetorian 90s cars actually demand high standards. Especially luxury cars. The standard today is so low, that its considered a luxury car if it has a touchscreen, chrome, and 50 sensors that tell you how to drive. People dont even care that most 'luxury' models now are powered by garbage motors, most of the time even more unreliable than this caddy here.
LRulesTheWorld I agree. Nowadays “luxury” consists of things like backup cameras, 30 airbags, MPG, eco friendly, light weight, folding seats etc... I don’t care about any of that bullshit. Why can’t I have a damn ashtray if I want 1? I’m not here to save the planet, give me a real luxury car without forcing these pussy safety regulations while trying to pass them off as “luxury” amenities.
Samuelfish
For real. My 1994 Mercedes had 3 ash trays. My 2017 Cruze has 0. It doesn't even have a CD player, I guess those are becoming a thing of the past. New cars are definitely safer and more reliable, but older cars have so much more character and were built to last
Samuelfish I have a 93 Typhoon. It has three ashtrays and a cigarette lighter! I love that truck for it's reliability, simplicity and performance. GM hasn't made anything like it since! These older vehicles are becoming quite collectable.
landyachtfan79 I had a 93 gs300 loved that car
“…as good as a Lexus” really says a lot that a 3 year old company was able to be compared to an established 90 year old luxury brand. I think we really forget how much Lexus changed the industry.
Esse canal retrô é o maior arraso sensacional amo esse cadilac
Thank cadillac and other luxury cars for your on display read out..... Car was ahead of it's time
I love this car! (92-97).
Same here. My parents still drive their 1994 Seville and is a strong running car.
Still rocking my 97 ELDO and and even the Seville can be seen on the streets even today!!!
I am so glad they're posting retro reviews!!! I saw this car on Sopranos Season 4 Episode 2 at 8min30sec in. I saw that red LED beam in the back, and am surprised for it to be on '92... But it had to be a Cadillac. I want one.
Cadillacs were all over the DiMeo family. Highlights are Silvio's Sevilles, Paulie's ETC and CTSs, and Vito's DTS. Big Pus-sy and Jackie Jr. had 90s Devilles. Tony and Chris had some Escalades.
So much more class than Phil's hideous continental kitted Town Car or John's nouveau riche Maser.
I love my 95 Seville STS STR8 BEAST!!!!
These were great cars! I remember working at a Cadillac dealer back in the day and the STS was one of my favorites. It was comfortable like a DeVille, but a bit more sporty and modern feeling. The 4.9 V8 proved to be a better engine than the Northstar V8, in the long run.
Cool car. I still see these every once in a while here in Europe.
How when they were American?
I see about 100 of them a day here in Florida.
In Italy this car was available, imported by but I've never seen it on the road, mainly due to the engine size, too big and heavily taxed ( car tax property here are paid based mainly to the engine size) and too expensive to maintain ( parts were difficult to find and the fuel here cost the equivalent of $6.6/gallon).
That was a pity, because this car was very nice back in the days
@@gunnlover imported....you're able to buy Caddys overseas.
I've owned a bunch of luxury and sports cars, and I'd still love to find one of these in prestine condition and buy it. Problem is, the few of these still on the road are all completely ragged out because they were owned by drug dealers, and later, by methheads. Still, a clean, early STS, before they gimmicked out the look later in its life, would be awesome. I want it forest green with an all-white interior.
I got lucky and got one for 1400 with a rebuilt intake manifold and engine (222k miles because of me now, bought it at around 216k), and it's the best feeling car I've ever driven.
The guy I bought it from thought that he was selling a piece of shit but when I saw the lettering on the manifold and the milage I knew what was up.
@@MagikSpellzz I was looking for one that was more like 45000 miles and had been stuck in the garage of an elderly couple for the last 30 years. I'm in Florida, so I know they're around.
Here after Tyler Hoovies got his Northstar-powered one. You the best MW.
lol me too, looks better in that black but not as hoovie
Elegant, sleek design paired together w. best reliable and proven engine.
I had a 1997…great car.
Wow fast. Beautiful. Beautiful with the blown headgasket, nice.
I had an 03 SLS for a few years and LOVED it. Pearl white, black tinted windows. Only my previous lincoln town car was more comfortable, but the SLS had far better handling. I sold it out of fear of head gasket issues, although I never had any engine or trans problems.
You got lucky!
All i can say is..
BEAUTIFUL
The Cadillac and the Oldsmobile took similarities in the Euro Touring Sedan look. Both were really great looking cars.
My dad had one of these when I was 16. It had some nice torque! Doing burn outs at stop signs. Lol. Crazy they market these cars to the elderly.
Even in 2022, and as a current 2011 Maybach V12 owner, the exterior styling still is spot on.
A revolution in design for Cadillac at the time and still a great-looking car today. Must be one of the top designs of the '90's...for style, anyway. Engineering? Um....
I had that model year in 99. Loved that car.
Back when Cadillac started to LISTEN.
My all time favorite Cadillac!!!
Daily driven a 93 4.9 Seville since 2010. Was my first car and still don't need or want a new one. Biggest issues I've had with it were the fuel pressure regulator in 2014 and the throttle position senor in 2018. Both very easy fixes, under a half hour each. Both factory parts as far as I could tell.
Drive it like I stole it half the time and I live in the desert where its 100+ degrees for almost half the year.
Amazing car.
Love these retro reviews!
GM put so much effort into updating and perfecting the Buick 3800, and ended up with legit accolades by the turn of the century for their efforts. I can only imagine what this engine could have been if GM had put some development dollars into updating it for OBDII and keeping a proven, reliable V8 in their parts bin for the significant customer base that is not interested in the latest hi tech gamble
This 1992 model year car is simply the best. Still had the rock solid 4.9 V8. One year too early to have the Northstar. Wish they would have continued with that engine a little longer.
What it lacked was a rear-wheel drive system and North Star reliability
@@jehadhjaya2767 north star reliabilty are u crazy
@@MrMitokiller
I mean, the North Star engine wasn't reliable.
@@jehadhjaya2767 there is a permanent fix for the head bolt issue, you retread the block with wider treads, put bigger arp studs and it will never fail again
Love how in 1992 you could buy this car and and the Fleetwood Brougham from the same dealership.
This car from a styling/design standpoint is the high water mark for Cadillac in the fuel injected era. That along with its Eldorado counterpart. Both of these cars are just so subtly handsome, well designed, its hard to find a bad angle or body line on either of them.
Granted the 2nd gen CTS might have been a lot more bold(especially in coupe and wagon form), but they are kind of showy, gaudy, like a 1950's Cadillac, not that more subtle style like a 65-70 or 77 to 79 Deville.
This was the best looking era for Cadillac. Seville, Eldorado, Fleetwood, De Ville. Attractive line up.
Loving that butterscotch interior
Underrated looking car
I fell in love with the STS when it came on the set of Get Carter, with Silvester Stalone.
Best car ever, still love my 1993 seville, I will keep it until its taken away by a huge flood. At least I hope I can afford the repairs until then.
And here we are, almost 30 years later and new days are still dawning at Cadillac. Speaking of 30 years, I wonder what percentage of '91 LS 400's are still on the road vs. '91 Sevilles? Sadly, a front drive Seville is no match for the Lexus when it comes to reliability and longevity.
Wrong
5:19 - noted they had Winger in the CD player. Definitely an early 1990s thing.
GREAT CATCH! Prob had RATT in the cassette deck.
Kirk W They almost always had the radios tuned to Baltimore’s 98 Rock. 🤘
Good catch - this was "In the Heart of the Young" CD... Winger's two biggest hits, "Seventeen" and "Heading for a Heartbreak" were not on this album but their other well-known mainstream hit, "Miles Away", was.
It's the tape that is playing but I don't recognize that song at all.
Why am now picturing "Seventeen" as the PERFECT song to BLAST in this car, @@RoadCone411?!!!!
@@RoadCone411 "Uh huh huh huh, you tell 'em, Stuart, uh huh huh huh." "Yeah yeah, tell 'em, bunghole! Heh heh heh!"
That's what a dashboard should look like. I can't wait for the current trend of sticking a touchscreen on top of the dash to go out of style.
I miss this car soooo. much!!!! I want to find her again!!!!😭😭😭😭
Please show and tell me what a viscous converter clutch is on Cadillac’s automatic transmission!!!??
Same year as my Sedan DeVille! Would love to have a Touring Sedan of my model as well as one of these beauties!
I don't care what you say this is a beautiful car.
When this car came out I was a kid and I would quote figures about it to people. LOL! I was so enamored with it and the upcoming North Star. Which yes ended up have many issues.
I've got a 1989 Sts with the solid 4.5 v8 I love this body style though and hope to eventually find a clean 92
harryrez I have one, SUPER clean for a '92 runs like a champ! but I'm thinking of selling it 😔
also if you ever drive one don't be surprised if you think it is a custom exhaust system it sounds like it is borla but completely stuck they sound that good think Nextel Cup car from the 80s
This didn't have the Northstar V8 which was a problematic engine. Does that mean this year was more reliable?
Wish I could find one with low miles in mint condition with the 4.9.
I have one 1994 with 40k miles. Green with tan interior. Mint condition
Wow I didn’t know the first year sts didn’t get the 32 valve North Star. Back in the day I thought there was something wrong with my brothers 92 STS because my friends 97 model felt way faster. Also the interior was much nicer on the 96 and up models. I always loved the the look off the sts especially the later models but I heard that North Star motor was hell so my question is was the 92 sts with the non North Star more reliable? Are they more reliable motors?
The Northstar V8 are some excellent engines. My parents had a 1992 Seville around when it was new. That engine failed from the rocker rails shattering. The next car was the 94 Seville that they still drive today with the Northstar V8. Still one of the best running cars with practically no trouble at all. The 4.9L was a much improved 4.1L/4.5L engine. Still a good engine but the 4.6L Northstar is much more rewarding to own. And after driving a Northstar and going back into the older 4.9, the power is just not there at all.
Any ford Thunderbird?
1992 STS matches it’s chasis dynamics better than later 275+ hp powered models. GM modified this car in order to compete with European rivals. GM should design rwd sport sedan at 1993.
Looks handsome.
92 pre northstar post body change. The best!
Rare combo here, most Seville 93 and later were Northstar. The 4.9 was far more common in the Eldorados and the SDV until 95. Cadillac would have ended up in a very different position if they had adapted the 4.9 to OBDII and continue it as a credit option or something like that.
Still looking good.
This 4.9 engine was a delight to drive
Yes it was. It was until the Northstar V8 which is even more delightful to drive!
Well,this is your opinion,i had both and i don't think it is
@@peter455sd Depends which model and year you had. I had both engines myself. The 4.9L doesn't have the power that the Northstar 32 valve has. I'm not saying that the other is bad, but there are some other improvements that made the Northstar engine and systems even more delightful to drive.
My friend,in order to explain to you my point of view i have to go back to 1979-80 when they decided to get on their knees and bow to the all powerful CAFE and their army of bolsheviks,the automobile died after that,sorry i don't have time or disposition to engage in a debate,some other time perhaps
I remember I drove a 94 Deville with the 32v north star with like 270-300 HP, I kicked it down at 15mph and had to hang on for dear life, I was use to a1.8l 81HP vw fox lol. Anyway it would be all over the road torque steer galore. I think it was a 4.6 dohc 32v
Ty Mac torque steer galore lmaoo dude you are killing me lmaoooo
first time i drove my buddys 99 sts i could not believe the torque...this was 15 years ago and no other front wheel drive car ive driven has even come close...to bad they never really fixed the head bolt problem cause i would buy one tommorow..
working shlub They did fix the issue, bolts were redesigned in 01 and they were solid afterwards. My old 99' had the upgraded bolts and was fine with 205k. My current 11' DTS is super reliable and just hit 205k last week and still runs, feels, cruises, smells and sounds like a Caddy should. Love these cars.
If you've ever seen the original drawings for the cimarron. This was what the cimarron was supposed to look like.
What was striking, and odd, was to go to a Cadillac showroom in '92 and see that next to a Fleetwood that didn't look much different than in the 70s...
This was a car that appealed to younger buyers.
Matches the Lexus in all areas hahaha yea right they wish or thought it did. Lexus is reliable and still many on the road whereas the Caddy is m.i.a but i do like this gen STS
JasN MoNey and with the addition of the Northstar V8, Cadillac firmly placed themselves into a grave.
Man these were good cars very good car with the 4.9
Gotta luv those head bolts and head gaskets on the cadie
This Caddy STILL looks good.
How did GM possibly think this could compete with the LS400 I have no idea. Couldn't they have at least made it rear-wheel drive? Yes, it matters.
As the video points out, the front drive configuration actually provided an advantage over rwd due to the superior traction. Yes, it matters.
It really doesn’t for 95% of buyers, they’re fast sure but these aren’t sports cars
@@YouArentSlick why do you need rear wheel drive I have front wheel drive car and it seems good just want to know what's the difference
wave runner ..love the feel of going behind the drive wheels..
@@mkratos17 superior turning angle In a rwd cars is much better especially when it's a big luxury car.
Had this car 🌟