I have an 05 STS4 1sg love that car! Put V fiberglass hood on, platinum grill, sequential side markers on front fenders, bbs rs wheels, euro spec tail lights, swapped all wood on dash and shifter for aluminum and chrome, even took aluminum trim off first gen cts v and put on my sts. Oh and my V8 N* has 160k on the clock and has been perfectly reliable, my 05 deville has N* also and has 150k and has never had an issue…

You know people say the 3.6L V6 is garbage and that it’s trash and stuff but I’m gonna be honest, I drive my 3.6L like it’s a v8 and nothing bad has happened.

@ThatOneMule

Ай бұрын

I bet you regularly do maintenance on your car!

I own the 2006 Cadillac STS 4.6L Northstar LH2 which is the most reliable engine that Cadillac have ever made. The problem with the 3.6L V6 is a big one. It always eats it Timing Chains. Cadillac 3.6L V6 has always been pure GARBAGE. It may not have broken its timing chain yet but trust me it will.

@Roll-With-It-7

11 ай бұрын

Your right this guy is wrong

@snowmanLawl

9 ай бұрын

Yep, totally agree my 09 CTS is down due to timing chains twice and this last time caused proper engine damage at around 165 000 km or about 100k miles. My 06 STS with the NorthStar has original chains and head gaskets was abused by previous owners and has 250 000km or about 155k miles on the odometer.

@Schmeekss

8 ай бұрын

3.6 liter v6 motors from gm are not all bad, especially in Buick, the 3.6 liter v6’s in older Buicks are wonderful

@josueelombre931

5 ай бұрын

I’ve heard that northstar engines that are hooked up to rear wheel drive cars are easier to work on them FWD northstars.

@lvl76hobo11

4 ай бұрын

Car wizard discusses this topic here : kzread.info/dash/bejne/d4p30LawZtHbnsY.htmlsi=7UGYgpyhXOW4hI_r

The 4.6 v8 engine is actually what you want with the sts, the 3.6 v6s are worse reliability wise, you should have done a Google search atleast and you'll see that the v6 is known for timing chain issues. The v8 are actually more reliable plus there wasent any known issues with the v8, the older northstars just give it a bad name because if the headgasket issues so most people assume they are unreliable

@xxhotshotxx

2 жыл бұрын

this doesnt spell sts to me. its just the base model with a gross ass colour scheme and no touchscreen nav. u gotta go with the v8 baby.

@AntonioMartinez-pu6kj

Жыл бұрын

@@xxhotshotxx thanks

As a Cadillac driver I approve this

That feature to turn off the air up front for the passenger was a pretty cool feature I must say. When ever I ride places with my girlfriend during the summer weather I'm usually running the AC pretty high and she would just have to close the vents on her side, but being able to turn it off altogether would of been a cool feature to have for that scenario. And nice review as always! 👌

@scampione6018

2 жыл бұрын

Nice review, however turning the passenger side “off” does not turn the climate off for passenger it just turns off dual. When the passenger side is off it will just match the drivers side climate setting

This car is aging like fine wine IMO.

@mihailhidler5400

2 жыл бұрын

The older model aged much better

@kingjay239

2 жыл бұрын

@@mihailhidler5400 well I love both of them, & owned both of them as well. Just give it sometime, when this car is as old as the previous model it’s going to age just as good.

@Samuelfish2k

2 жыл бұрын

@@kingjay239 2002 Seville blows this car away.

@perfectgematriadecodesabc4259

Ай бұрын

Facts​@@Samuelfish2k

Unfortunately the V6 had a timing chain problem. So much so that GM had a recall on it and they were fixing it for free lol.

You gotta do better research, those v6 are way worse than the later northstar. In 2005 they pretty much ironed the head gasket issue out.

I love how you are gonna talk shit about the northstar engine variant and sit there praising one of the worst and most problematic V6’s ever made by GM.

@Fortuna_716

Жыл бұрын

Exactly

Uh no that car could be had with a 8inch touch screen dvd nav unit and 15 speaker sound system. It’s top of line fully loaded cost was around 60k!! I have an 05 sts4 and my just doesn’t have the hud or radar cruise but it has every other option!!

The North star engine had some issues but is a great engine. And is the kid old enough to be reviewing cars when he just got his permit LOL

I have the same car and color and engine no major issues

Love my 2005 sts v8

I always like these things, I would mob one of them any day, along with the first generation SRX super nice

I have the 2006 one, mine have touch screen and speakers in the front seats, great car

I think that deep storage spot under the radio was for CD storage, it was 2005 after all.

Still looks good today. Inside and outside.

This car came out in 2005

I remember that they were like new ! They smelled so good new

I have one of these with the V6. I had the timing chains replaced at 75k miles - also had a wicked front crankcase cover leak. After those were resolved, it turns out to be a decent engine. However, I would most definitely have the Northstar over the V6, just because it makes a Cadillac, a Cadillac.

@pjimmbojimmbo1990

11 ай бұрын

The Northstar was an Engine plagued with many issues

I just bought an 06 sts but the trunk is tiny compared to my 98 accord.

I got the northstar one with straight pipes it’s got 200,000kms and doesn’t overheat or leak, really wanna ls swap it tho….

I wouldn't call it a "continuation," seeing as how they're based on a different platform and use completely different powertrains. Definitely a "replacement" level product.

@captainamerica9353

8 ай бұрын

You are correct.

I have to disagree with the statement that the technology wasn't there yet. The STS was available with a 15 speaker sound system, a 7" touchscreen with TV function, headunit-integrated 6-disc CD changer, a separate DVD drive for the navigation system which could be used to watch DVDs or listen to DVD audios, Bluetooth telephony, magneride suspension known from the Corvette C6, Brembo six-piston calipers (only STS-V in US, also included with every STS V8 in Europe), adaptive cruise control, head-up display, three-zone climate control and even rear heated seats. Starting with MY '08 even blind spot assist was available.

Awesome Review Bro, Also I'm Definitely Your New Subscriber.

I had a 2007 STS4. Loved it. Also pretty sure the first year was 2004.

@CaddysnKawis

Жыл бұрын

No it was 05

My grandmother had an 05 with the Northstar and the super early infotainment, the first time id ever seen a car with an infotainment screen, two separate CD drives in the dash, tons of speakers, and heated rear seats. that car had some LEDs in the rear overhead console that shined into the rearview mirror and i have no idea what they were for.

@jayy2192

7 ай бұрын

That was an early fase of back up cameras before we actually got back up cams my mom had one straight from the dealership I was 5 years old and I heard the man explaining it lol when get to close they light up and the car beeps

@willmagruder2861

7 ай бұрын

@@jayy2192 oh I see, Mercedes does a similar thing with lights to show distance, I like it

Nice review

08 STS in dark Brahma jewel looks too damn good 😌

almost bought an STS-V (yeah, 469 hp lol) before I got my Celsior, almost still want it but enjoy the Toyota reliability haha. Great video!

Review the 4.6 V8,

NICE NICE CADILLAC NICE SHARP 2005

My mom’s Traverse has it lol

hi Zack! when u compare between Cadillac STS and BMW 5 series so which one them have better interior quality and more comfortable soft cushion seating?

@ShootingCars

3 жыл бұрын

The 5 series interior looks nicer, but the STS has comfier seats!

@hamadmirza7325

3 жыл бұрын

@@ShootingCars which one of them have better reliability?

Isn't this the CTS.. how's this any different than CTS of same year?

@Romiman1

15 күн бұрын

Size and price.

Yeah 3.6l v6s aren't reliable oops

Yeeessss

Hi Zack, i was wondering if you could do a review on a 2015 Subaru Forester Limited I really like you a content and think your the best car reviewer

@ShootingCars

3 жыл бұрын

I will if I can find one!

@Antwon516

3 жыл бұрын

@@ShootingCars Thank you!

V6 has timing chain issues

just say "subscribe to the video" in your outro it'll tie it all together

2005 was the C6 corvette. Not the C5. Lol.

The 3.6 sucks

I had a 2008 STS, worst riding Cadillac I ever had, my Kidneys still ache from it. Timing Chains were allegedly changed, at about 120,000( I think someone in the service Dept, swapped my motor for a Friends worn out engine, as after the chains were allegedly done the engine suddenly was losing coolant by the Stat Housing, and it made a lot more noise after sitting overnight on start up. Businesses cannot be trusted

@captainamerica9353

8 ай бұрын

I take it that English isn't your native language?

@pjimmbojimmbo1990

8 ай бұрын

@@captainamerica9353 It is, but I was educated under a Conservative Curriculum so there are bound to be Serious Errors/Flaw made by me

Not the first year for the STS name

@captainamerica9353

8 ай бұрын

The STS name was confusing since previously, you could get a Seville SLS or STS.

Check your oil often kids. If you do this engine will last you forever. They burn oil on the inside and don't leak so you have no warning they are running low on oil. Ignore the dash suggestion to change the oil. Check. Your. Oil. This car will last you forever if you do.

youve got to try a northstar sts if not a STS-V, the 3.6 v6 is ok but thats the old 250hp version its not enough motor for a full sized card.

@ShootingCars

Жыл бұрын

Funny you mention the STS-V, I just filmed one! it will be out in November!