Northstar engine
DH & I have been thinking of buying a Caddy DTS. A good friend of ours just got slammed with a $5800.00 repair bill to replace "the seal" in his Caddy. He was told it wasn't a matter of if the s...
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A few years back were looking for a used car for my DW parents. They could not afford one so I thought we would get something low priced to replace their very aging Plymouth van. Looked at a lot of garbage people wanted way too much.
Then saw some Cadillac's on CL. Excellent looking cars, early 2000's Deville's, great prices. Found out why online. The Northstar. Still, checked several, drove one that the dealer said, hey take down the street, try it out. Beautiful car. They didn't expect us to take it on the highway.
All was good till then, then I watched the temp peg just getting up to 60mph. Took it back, told them to check it out and if they can fix it, give me a call. Never heard from them. Probably sold it to some poor sot that didn't take it on the highway.
Happened across 2 others with blown gaskets, at least the owners were honest. Then found one, by chance nearby. A 2000. Very nice car. No head unit yet. Great price. Ok, bought it. Still running without issue several years later.
It probably is just a matter of time, but honestly, didn't expect them to still be driving now. Sure is pretty and comfortable. And the DW parents are thrilled. They only drive it in town. They never thought they would own a Cadillac. :)
Then saw some Cadillac's on CL. Excellent looking cars, early 2000's Deville's, great prices. Found out why online. The Northstar. Still, checked several, drove one that the dealer said, hey take down the street, try it out. Beautiful car. They didn't expect us to take it on the highway.
All was good till then, then I watched the temp peg just getting up to 60mph. Took it back, told them to check it out and if they can fix it, give me a call. Never heard from them. Probably sold it to some poor sot that didn't take it on the highway.
Happened across 2 others with blown gaskets, at least the owners were honest. Then found one, by chance nearby. A 2000. Very nice car. No head unit yet. Great price. Ok, bought it. Still running without issue several years later.
It probably is just a matter of time, but honestly, didn't expect them to still be driving now. Sure is pretty and comfortable. And the DW parents are thrilled. They only drive it in town. They never thought they would own a Cadillac. :)
