1997 Cadillac Seville STS Start Up, Engine, and In Depth Tour

I had requests to do more cadillac videos so here you go, a 97 STS, please leave offensive comments and stereotypes out of the video, they will be deleted :) In this video I give a full in depth tour on a 1997 Cadillac STS. I take viewers on a close look through the interior and exterior of this car while showing details, over viewing of features, and noting unique styling cues to the vehicle itself. I also show the engine and the details of it, start it up and see how it sounds. A thorough review of this car designed to give others a greater overall appreciation of the vehicle.

[@tornadobeatz5285]

Just bought one today. Same model, year, and color. Had it only a few hours and I must say it's a clean, comfortable ride for an older car.

[@jerryrogers4970]

TORNADO BEATZ cool

[@valleet7776]

Any Updates??

[@russellbehrman]

One of my favorite vehicles I’ve ever owned. That baby purred

[@starxlr7863]

Great cars! My parents still drive their 1995 Seville SLS and its got over 330k on it. its been the best running and most reliable car we ever had. The Northstar engines are a beast and sound great. The really do last a long time if properly maintained. Not much maintenance necessary for the Northstar. Excellent engines!

[@classiccarbuff]

Got any videos of this car? I'd like to see it if you don't mind.

[@starxlr7863]

@@classiccarbuff I don't have any videos of the 95 Seville but I think I have one of the 94 on my channel. The 95 is currently in another state since a couple years ago. We have two other Seville's (94 and 00) that have also been excellent cars. As for my own vehicles, I drive an 05 Deville and a 93 Allante as my two everyday drivers next to my 1961 Cadillac.

[@rarebrownboi774]

I have a 97sts wif 154000 still wrk

[@justinhorn2864]

@@rarebrownboi774 damn I had a 97 blew up at 60,000

[@ryanwomack9078]

I must say the 1996 Cadillac STS Seville Is the best car to drive

[@incognitowun]

I have a 1993 Seville 4.9L...love it! Insanely underrated car...

[@robertmartin1269]

IMO, the Seville is the best thought out, most elegant Cadillac GM has ever made. Just look at the design of the model in this video, than take a look at he 1998 design, timeless design, its updated but you can still tell its a Seville. The Deville was radically updated in 2000, but the 1998 resigned Seville favored the older model while providing refreshing updates. Im on my third Seville, 98 STS, 01 SLS, and now my 99 SLS, Great cars!

[@caddymarcus]

A central amplifier for al BOSE cars replaces the individual amplifiers. All STS Sevilles came with the BOSE stereo while the SLS was equipped with the base stereo and optionally with BOSE. The ‘98+ cars introduce the Theftlock feature for all sound systems. Cell Phone and OnStar was an option for ‘98-’00 cars and OnStar becomes standard after ’00.

[@justmy2cents_]

My mom owned a green one exactly like this! It was a looker no doubt & very fast! It had 300 HP but the interior was very poorly put together! Things started separating months after ownership. I remember running against a BMW 8 series coming off an on ramp & buried the throttle & ran away from that bimmer effortlessly!

[@ryanwomack9078]

That’s so funny

[@baloubeast]

jai eu pendant 7 ans et j'avais acheter usager 3 ans et ca été mon meilleur bolide a vie a part mon mustang gt 2013 convertible ,,,

[@TheCarArchives96]

the 1992-1997 Cadillac Seville STS was assembled in Hamtramck, Michigan, United States

[@popkraft]

Sweet car! I was driving around and I saw an STS like this one parked at a gas station with a "FOR SALE" sign. Under that it said $3200 and then the contact information. There was nothing physcially wrong with the car and it looked like a great deal!

[@hernestoelizondo1244]

I have a Cadillac el dorado 97 but the fans do not turn on can someone help me

[@DPKFineArts]

I loved this car. Only issue is it uses up a lot of oil. The sound system was great though! The bass will give you a back massage while sitting in the rear seats. Its pretty awesome!

[@carguy379]

cool thanks i just found that out one second before in your partnership vid thanks for all your hard work hope your channel gets to be as popular as it deserves

[@channysahota9591]

I sold this exact car and model but gold. Worst mistake of my life, it only had 156k km on it. It was so smooth, good on gas and the power was there when you need it, you can stick 2 12inch subs in the trunk and still help your crazy cousin hide a body. Worst mistake ever. This car stole my heart.

[@Ometheon]

I know what you mean, mine was the shale color with gold sparkle in the paint. Had to sell it back in '13 with about 170 kkm, and I still miss it. Though in terms of trunk size, the Audi A8 has it beat... you can stash like 3 small frame persons in there ;-)

[@quinnisquinn9502]

+Ometheon what's your current ride? Looks a lot like mine.

[@Ometheon]

+quinnisquinn, my profile photo is still the grill from the aforementioned Seville. I do drive a 2001 Audi A8 now. Decent car, very nice and high quality, but it certainly lacks in the emotional department..

[@ElegantPotatoes]

My dad had one of these and sold it about 10 yrs ago. He told me it was the best car he ever had. His was also a gold colour.

[@DavesWorld76]

I had the same damn thing in high school. Mine had a ton of miles on it and the 12 disc cd player in the trunk!

[@CoreMaster111]

88 000 miles? I have seen several with similar looking interior condition and they had 150 000 miles. By interior condition I mean the condition of the drivers seat and shift knob.

[@WrenchesOnJunk]

Might be getting one of these as my first car! Excited!

[@limitededitionweek1799]

1:34 bouncy tach needle

[@nu-agegamer3548]

Cringed at that.

[@caddymarcus]

'98-'01 cars had 3 stereo options: 1. Base had tape and radio 2. BOSE had tape, RDS radio and in-dash CD and noise canceling microphone. These cars could be equipped with the new 6-disk CD changer mounted in the center console. 3. BOSE w/Navigation (CD based) fairly rare option almost exclusively for the STS.

[@caddymarcus]

@naterade21 Between '92 and '95 these cars had 2 stereo options: 1. Base w/o CD (tape and radio only) 2. BOSE w/ in dash CD and individual amplifiers for each speaker From '96-'97 the sound system was totally redesigned (w/addition of the steering wheel controls) but still keeps the two options: 1. Base w/o CD, (tape and radio). 2. BOSE w/ tape and radio and individual amplifiers per speakers but no more in-dash CD. Some (rare) '97 export cars had RDS radio.

[@iamkanejames]

i have a 1992 cadillac seville sts, first year they made that body stlye, does the 97 have a 4.9? only mine has a sunroof

[@themartins2817]

Also...this car is FAST !!!!

[@diego750il]

I will get a black one maybe this week. Such a great 4.6 Northstar V8

[@caddymarcus]

Both sound systems after '96 could be equipped with a trunk mounted 12-disk CD changer. Most of the base cars came w/o the CD changer while most BOSE cars had the CD changer. Some early base models (SLS only) had no provision for CD changer. Cell phone was an option for both systems, ’97 w/cell phone get the OnStar (first iteration).

[@caddymarcus]

The Cadillac Seville STS, Eldorado ETC and Deville DTS to the date are the second most powerful FWD cars ever made with 300 hp (224 kW) at 6000 rpm, 295 ft·lbf (400 N·m) at 4400 rpm, they have a 0-60 time of 6.5s-6.9s depending on the year.

[@AlienSpeed1]

i love this review. keep it up

[@OldschoolLo]

such a beautiful car

[@modimist]

i realy felt like i was in the car very nice video 5*

[@themartins2817]

NEVER let this car run HOT even a LITLE. The motor will MELT quickly ! It's aluminum. I have one and it is so classic and awesome !!!

[@starxlr7863]

+LambsSlayDragons That's with any aluminum engine.

[@bigfootvslittlefoot]

+LambsSlayDragons getting this car tomorrow but it has a sunroof i didnt notice one on the video

[@starxlr7863]

***** They are great cars!! Make sure you take care and maintain your Seville properly. If they are done properly they will be one of the best cars you will ever have. My parents still drive a 95 Seville SLS with over 340k. We owned that car almost since it was new and its been the best car we ever had.

[@bigfootvslittlefoot]

i got it now but i cant drive it. because i have to get my plate transferred over and then get my insurance on it. I sold my 2003 nissan altima for it. I wanted something else and i love cadillacs so i went with this. Ill tell you what though its driving me crazy not being able to drive it lol ive always drove 4 cylinder cars so im anxious to try out a v8 engine

[@starxlr7863]

***** Once you start driving it you will not want to drive anything else!! They are fun driving cars and very powerful and fast! I drive one everyday and there is nothing else that I would be more satisfied driving in. My parents have a 95 Seville SLS and a 2000 Seville STS. I drive a 2005 Deville. If you have any questions please ask me anytime!! I have been around these cars all my life and mainly deal mostly with GM vehicles.

[@TheCarArchives96]

the engine on the 1992-1997 Cadillac Seville Engine 4.9 L 200 hp (150 kW) V8 4.6 L 275 hp (205 kW) V8 4.6 L 300 hp (220 kW) V8

[@E34Benzin]

The 4.6 SLS has 275hp but the 4.6 STS has 305hp

[@caddymarcus]

All BOSE cars could be equipped with the HD optional radio and the 6 disk CD changer (NAV equipped cars had a different 6 disk CD changer than non-NAV cars). Base sound systems is very rare now even for the SLS.

[@carguy379]

ive just been wondering, how do they allow you to do all of this because I wouldnt expect them to. THis is nothing against you but i dont think they would let anyone do it. Is it because you work at a dealership also?

[@elwin38]

@naterade21 the cd was still optional. during this time cadillac also had cd-cassette combos(all models from 1994 on). if i'm correct, i think caddy's begin to install cd only in all their cars between '99-2001..i think..i'm not %100 sure but i know there were NO cassette players after 2001.

[@SuperSportSS]

Man that Caddy is beat to hell. Those Northstars can be a nightmare...

[@PaintfullGovernor]

Yeah! My car!

[@goarmy979]

i dont know if you know this or not but do most cadillacs make a humming noise when you accelerate ? becouse my 1998 cadillac sevile sts makes that noise when you accelerate

[@MakoKong]

i like these videos

[@DPKFineArts]

@Jordans03 I'm assuming so. The bass was incredible! My guess is yes it does

[@david521598]

I've got one just like it. Same color etc... Almost 220,000 on it and it ran a 14.56 at the track last year..lol

[@form109]

@coolapa4 when you turn the Key to On (Before you start the engine) all the Indicator lights on the Instrument cluster typically light up.

[@relaxitsonlyagame]

@Watcher3223 And I NEVER use coolant tablets as they build up in the system (especially the heater core). I just flush and replace the coolant once a year. For $30 per year it won't set a person back too much lol.

[@randomrazr]

that is my kind of car not to big not to small, and its a cadillac! do they still make the STS or is it discontinued now?

[@ryanwomack9078]

Sadly it’s discontinued

[@ryanwomack9078]

The sts is no more

[@ryanwomack9078]

Cadillac does not make the sts

[@randomrazr]

@@ryanwomack9078 wow that was from 12 years ago. now that i look back, im glad i never got a cadillac STS and experienced blown head gaskets LOL

[@LilSpenna]

very very clean 97 woW

[@jordans03]

@DPKFineArts does this car have the subwoofer like the 1999+ STS do?

[@form109]

@coolapa4 or were you talking about how the Needle suddenly jumps?

[@oldskoolsoldier055]

Headgasket failure due to neglecting to flush the coolant. Usually coolant related problems

[@techlover86]

Very Nice !!

[@PimpinRB]

i have 96 sts very clean...with sun roof...120miles no problems how much can i get..

[@TheWholemeal]

Im 18 ,love this car, and found a black one for 4 grand seriously want to buy it but can somebody tell what to do so I don't have these Northstar engine problems im always seeing stuff about

[@kingjay239]

It was in 1998 when they changed.

[@tommy.stouch]

My dad had this car in dark green

[@clydehagar2461]

I have a 2000 sts things a fucking beast

[@Goldenrod636]

How do you go around and get permission to do it?

[@crystalscan2002]

looks sweet

[@oldskoolsoldier055]

Hah, Everytime I have the car running and need to check out the engine bay in my '97, I always put the window down too as insurance incase I get locked out LOL

[@braydenmartindale]

I saw a 99 for 4k I'm also tempted!!

[@londonwatson7342]

I’m looking at a 97 for 6k right now. Hopefully I can get a loan without credit

[@distroyer1942]

do you think i should even try to buy a 1996 STS for $950 with 185000 miles on it?

[@IKhanNot]

What major problems do the Northstar motors give?

[@armaddajam]

@785tt9gh Whats your commute in & out of town their thirsty but not bad if you keep em lite & go easy on the throttle. Also what grade are you running? Cause premium will always take ya farther, is damn worth the money too.

[@coolapa4]

whats up with the RPM meter, at 1:32 ?

[@jginz91]

Is it normal for the RPM needle to bug out like that when you start it? haha

[@baseketball102]

why does the RPM gauge jump like that?

[@TheCarArchives96]

the transmission of the 1992-1997 Cadillac Seville Transmission 4-speed automatic

[@RRSYSinfo]

I'm from UK but what's difference with STS and a Cadillac DeVille as seen in breaking bad

[@RRSYSinfo]

I am 100% getting one of these, they just look mega. Would stand out here in the UK, can't wait !! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Paul ▬▬▬▬

[@quinnisquinn9502]

And no bench seat

[@starxlr7863]

The Seville STS is more performance orientated and is slightly smaller and more nimble than the Deville. The 90's Deville Concours and the 2000s Deville DTS are also the same as the Seville STS. Body style is most noticable but all are great cars. I have both myself.

[@parnveerbining5163]

+AMCNorthstar 93 seville or deville

[@starxlr7863]

Parnveer Bining What is your question? Both the Seville and Deville are great cars. Just slightly different look and options. I have both cars myself.

[@donaldbrown2636]

My manager wants to sell me a black one. After watching this, I hope he's serious.

[@jordans03]

Does this have a subwoofer???

[@zanjani13]

beautiful caddy! 5/5 love interier

[@stevecarlock253]

How much

[@moodley1994]

Great car I have one my self

[@relaxitsonlyagame]

@Watcher3223 They say that 1qt/1000 miles oil consumption is normal but a lot of N* owners including myself have never experienced this. My oil is always full between oil changes. But mine gets her vitamins W, O, and T on a regular with 150,000miles on her original motor. The most common problem that leads to these supposed 'common Northstar problems' is that people do not drive them accordingly to how they were designed to be driven and lack proper maintenance.

[@luksepp007]

i have 97 cadillac seville sts 4,6l and 220kw pertty good car and it has little bit over 40000 miles

[@AndNovemberCame]

Zylinder hats wear out, overall pretty tough though. (I am not an expert)

[@naterade21]

no cd?

[@MOONxBOYx1]

those northstar engines burn and leak oil alot..i work at a lube shop and they come in all the time with no oil on the stick...

[@koioo2]

kyle more caddilacs

[@limitededitionweek1799]

When I play it slowly it was a cold start

[@nancywomack5811]

My uncle had a 96 sts but his had problems and he had to sell it

[@luksepp007]

@TheDataZoo yes

[@malcolmman89]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@Bafangool_Fool]

Anyone have power problems? Battery drainage?

[@form109]

lol just look at how Spastic that tach is when the vehicle cranks over....gotta love the twitchy gauges in older GM's.

[@ryanwomack9078]

My uncle van use to have a 1996 Cadillac sts seville in a sea foam green beige color but he sold it to my uncle Theo but my uncle Theo sold it to someone else

[@luckyace1111]

I used to have a 98 STS. The head gasket went out pretty early in its life. Kind of a poor design, those northstars

[@sickrides]

Very nice! The american lincoln lol!! 5/5

[@97336cf]

northstar problems??//

[@640101vh]

@TheCamarokid17 Yeah, I noticed it right away. sounds like either it was put straight in or some one got it did a cheap repair then put it in this car. Is someone brought this vehicle they got RIPPED OFF!

[@sleepin4]

I love cadillacs dats whats up

[@charellbaker168]

Walgreens Truman Parkway

[@jvnigga25]

i got a sts rides like a breeze

[@roycef6632]

engine is bad

[@charellbaker168]

Walgreens American Legion Roslindale

[@gregorynate1769]

what stereotype is this a Bose wave music system i have a bose wave music system

[@gordiem10]

tech goes kinda shify wen u start it eh .

[@gzaiat]

1:33 WTF?? The RPM hand!! hahahahah

[@jerrycannonjr.7492]

Crank position sensor going bad

[@jerrycannonjr.7492]

It should have went to 200rpm during start up

[@TheEASTSIDECHICANO]

ISNT THIS A 1996 A 97 DOESNT LOOK LIKE THAT AT ALL

[@jerrycannonjr.7492]

97 98 and 99 have the worst engine. Head gasket failure is common

[@94caddists]

ya it sounds i little...off

[@sickrides]

Ha ha ha I'm so stupid!!!! I knew that!!!

[@InfamousYG]

looks good, but you can hear the engine . give it about 20,000 more miles and hello cadillac problems