Motorweek 2000 Cadillac DeVille Road Test

[@LaytonKnightt]

This was the first car I noticed with LED brake lights, back in the early-2000s. I didn’t know what they were, so I remember thinking that they were just really cool “fast brake lights.”

[@brandedmcgowan9414]

Yes it was, plus other Cadillac models thereafter like the Escalade in 2007, then other automakers caught on in the 2010s mostly pickups, Chrysler with the 2011 300 first started the daytime running lights to go along with the tails as well then came LED high and low beams plus fog lights.

[@TeeroyHammermill]

@@brandedmcgowan9414 92 Seville had it first. Big long horizontal LED brake light.

[@ShaunHall-j3y]

This wasn’t the only car Nissan Altima

[@toddprater14]

@@ShaunHall-j3yyeah but here in Detroit, Michigan where these cars were built, we don’t pay attention to foreign shitboxes.

[@sammyemanuel3520]

The most beautiful Cadillac ever!* I remember growing up seeing this car and it was just so immaculate and astonishing🌟 there can never be another Cadillac ever made this way.

[@chrisb2844]

I remember when that car first came out and I thought it was the best looking car around, back then it was so hard to believe that was a Cadillac, the engine is no good but the car is gorgeous!!

[@visualjazz2200]

Picking nits, but the engine is fantastic until the head bolts strip out at 100k miles and you have to write the car off.

[@watchandjewelryloft4713]

​@@visualjazz2200 I think it got more hate than it deserved. I owned a 1998 Seville STS and drove it to 150k+ miles. Bought it with 78k and was actually not kind to it. I even threw a dry nitrous kit on it. 😂. It ended up killing a rod bearing. But, never a head issue.

[@maximusextreme3725]

​@@visualjazz2200 It took Cadillac many years, but by 2006 the head stud issue was fixed.

[@zarstar1576]

Rear brake blade cracks

[@VDPEFi]

Still a very handsome car in my opinion, had a nice diecast model of a silver DTS when I was younger and my dad had an STS

[@TVHouseHistorian]

In prior two decades, Cadillac had been feverishly and clumsily trying to figure out how to attract a younger buyer, and they hit the nail on the head with this one. I knew several younger, somewhat affluent people around this time who opted for a DTS because of its updated styling and tech. Sure, the Northstar had some teething issues initially, but Cadillac was finally catching up with the competition. Sadly, it took Cadillac some 25 years and many failures to finally catch up.

[@donovancampbell3092]

And those 25 years really hurt Cadillac’s reputation and image. They suffered from typical GM mismanagement. Great ideas and concepts, ruined by cost-cutting and half-assed engineering. Despite that, this DeVille is one of my favorite vehicles to come from GM, and one of my favorite designs as a whole.

[@travelseatsyellowlab]

@@donovancampbell3092 Cadillac had to put as much of their resources into the 2000 DeVille as they possibly could. From the design to sound engineering, the survival of the brand rested on this car. I think they did a fine job modernizing the car to a point where it leapfrogged almost everything they offered over the prior 20 years.

[@shanet7511]

@@travelseatsyellowlab And yet it still didn't sell worth a shit🤣 I see old Lincoln Town Cars, bmw 3 and 5 series, Mercedes-Benz w220, w211, and w203 and all models of the Lexus far more often than these things. Hell I even see more cheby cavaliers!

[@travelseatsyellowlab]

@@shanet7511 These were stylish, state-of-the-art vehicles when they were brought out for 2000. I like them a lot but wouldn't buy it except to drive on Sundays. I can agree with you but I think people who bought these were 65-75 years old and still haven't died off yet so they keep them until they die or go into the nursing home. Well kept example can be found in estate sales.

[@MercOne]

What? The car failed at doing anything for Cadillac and was unceremoniously dropped. Teething issues? My uncles had nothing but trouble with every Northstar Cadillac they own, the engine was junk after about 75K miles. This made over DeVille is the exact reason why Cadillac lost so much ground in the 2000's to all the Japanese and European competition. FWD does not make a performance sedan of this size and these were sold well past their old man expiry date. Unbelievably I do like the way the car looks as we had a few of them in family back in the day.

[@bigtexas81]

We purchased one of these back in 2003. It was a very nice looking car and extremely smooth, but as with most GM vehicles, they cut too many corners. We had one electrical issue after the other. To save money GM had the windows riding on a plastic regulator, what a nightmare and expensive repair frequently. Our car stayed at the dealership for something. To contrast, we traded it for a Lincoln Towncar and it literally gave us no issues the entire time we owned it.

[@EricFortuneJr.]

As long as I can remember Cadillac's only shortfall has been inconsistent reliability. They very competitive with looks and comfort, but reliability/longevity has been a struggle with GM lately.

[@Knight21030]

Yeah, every powertrain has it's issues. The North Star had head gasket issues. As a GM fanboy, if you followed them in the 80's and 90's, they've improved quality by leaps and bounds.

[@Ss31994]

GM reliability was trash. Every 2000’s car they had always had head gasket issues. Tons of coolant issues because they used DexCool, and ABS modules were bombs ready to detonate. Cars from that era that were Japanese are still on the road. In Toronto these GM’s are in the junk yards or rusted to shit.

[@UNIT294]

@@Ss31994 which is why I call them General Mediocrity.

[@hakeemsd70m]

@@Knight21030 I still see Northstar powered Caddys every day here in the Ohio Valley. Then again, they're mostly owned by older folks that actually know how to take care of their cars.

[@hakeemsd70m]

@@Ss31994 Not my 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix. Also, in 2022, I still see 00's GM cars in the Ohio Valley every day. Buick Regal, Park Avenue, LeSabre, Century, 05-09 LaCrosse and Lucerne sedans, and especially the 00-05 Chevy Impala and Monte Carlo. All have the legendary 3800 V6, well except Century. Very popular cars here in the Midwest, and all of the Park Avenues and most of the Impalas are rust free. Sadly, the 97-03 Pontiac Grand Prix and Oldsmobile Intrigue are less common.

[@steveespinola7652]

Still the best looking Cadillac DTS in my opinion.🙂

[@sammyemanuel3520]

Really is.

[@hakeemsd70m]

I think the 2000 DeVille was extremely sharp looking car, especially when it's done up right with chrome wheels and a vinyl top. However, I do find the '06 DTS to be have a slightly more appealing exterior. However, the '00 Deville easily beat out the newer '06 model in the interior fit and finish department. That said, I agree with you, the '00 Deville was the best, the best looking and best all-around!

[@jasperdilincoln2341]

Beautiful Car

[@devinbiz]

By far, my least favorite of the DeVille body styles, but it was definitely the earliest exploration of what would become their art and science themed styling.

[@dodgeguyz]

Time release head gaskets included as a no cost option! That’s no cost to GM, that was in the customer! Around 60k miles.

[@mankind8088]

😂😂😂😭😂🤣😭🤣😭

[@blackericdenice]

I bought a 2001 base Deville from a police impound for $375, 5 years ago. It had 146k miles with a bad transmission. After spending $2,950 to have the transmission rebuild. I was able to drive it.

[@RageHP-RageHorsePower]

You make cadillac look bad bum

[@mankind8088]

It's not even worth $2000

[@blackericdenice]

@@mankind8088 100% wrong. I uploaded a bunch of videos about stuff I did to this car. I've made back every dime I spent. 5 years later and I'm still getting money off my videos. My car is the most popular Deville on youtube.

[@jameswhite1319]

Yep

[@sirmoney2762]

The dts are surprisingly fast can def go over 135 mph.....just floats I miss the long gm cars the new grille 1998 towncar had a run until this came out...it was so sexy esp in crimson red

[@cadillacseville00]

I had a 2004 Deville after my 2000 Seville STS was totaled and in the 8 months I owned it the car was a complete nightmare. Great ride, comfortable seats, great highway MPG, nice Northstar V8 sound and power. I bought mine with 103k miles and put another 12k on it but in that short time it needed both front wheel hubs, rear window regulator, new battery, and the 3rd output shaft in the transmission had it pissing out transmission fluid by the passenger CV axle (that alone cost $1600 to fix). I quickly sold it and purchased my 1st of many Honda's, a 2001 Accord EX-L V6.

[@Knights2theEnd]

I have a 2004 deville w/ 176k miles (owned it since ~82k miles). Driven cross country with it (from NJ to AZ and back). Never left me stranded, ever. There are 3 things I can think of, that are normally non-maintenance items, that commonly break in devilles. Those 3 things are the TTC valve, head gaskets, and seals inside the transmission. Unfortunately all three of those are costly repairs ($500-5,000/each) and most owners at that point ditch their devilles. I have also owned a 2000 Accord and a 2000 civic and I can tell you that many more, normally non-maintenance, items broke in both those cars than in the deville (gear shift linkages, random fuses going out, burning oil, etc). Also both the accord and civic have left me stranded on the side of the road or wouldn't start. So I disagree when people say deville's are not reliable because based off my experience, my deville has always ran. I've never had any doubt it wouldn't start or get my to my destination. If anyone is wondering, here is a list of things that have broken over 100k miles... TCC valve, plenum, rear window regulator, secondary check valve, seals inside transmission (current issue), rear shocks, front struts, rear trailing arm bushings, intake seals, water pump, oil/fluids, tires, and O2 sensors. That might sound like a lot however majority of these items can be fixed, if done yourself, for no more than $50-100. I think alot comes down to how a car was treated within it's first 50k-100k miles. Comfortable car, very decent mpg, quiet, and nice luxury. Really really good highway sedan even in today's standards. In fact, I think it would compete for top spot, specifically regarding sedans.

[@hakeemsd70m]

A Honda? Talk about a downgrade...

[@cadillacseville00]

@@hakeemsd70m lol in your opinion. I’m on my 9th Honda. Northstar Cadillac’s are pieces of shit.

[@Stressless2023]

@@cadillacseville00 Still a downgrade lol. I could see if you went Lexus and never looked back, but I wouldn't trade a crappy little tin can Honda or even Acura for any Cadillac lol. Just no comparison no matter how unreliable the Caddy may be. But to each their own.

[@cadillacseville00]

@@Stressless2023 yeah a 2022 Accord is a downgrade from a 2004 Deville. Ok 🤣🤣🤣 If it makes you feel better

[@mossow71]

This was a great looking car.. Cadillac made a huge step in completely redesigning the deville for 2000.. it’s crazy how horsepower remained same but the 2000 deville was slower then the 1997-1999 deville 0-60 by 2 tenths of a second. If you look how the 2000 Cadillac deville was so technologically advanced for its time.. look at its factory features Is ahead of its time.

[@serlaws]

I'm from a Cadillac family. My father only buys Caddys. My first major car purchase was a 1998 Cadillac STS in 2001 for $28K. My father got a gorgeous Maroon 2000 DTS. I'm a little more open minded and instead of trading my STS for a DTS, I toyed around and test drove a Lexus LS430. After that test drive I no longer was interested in Cadillacs. 😀 Fast forward 20 years my father is still kicking at 75 and just purchase a Sweet Cadillac XT6 suv. He previously had a 2018 XTS V sport. Cadillac has come a long way!

[@COYGunners]

Funny how the MASSIVE Northstar failure gave us LS greatness

[@Dynobrat]

I had a 2000 Deville, it was a good car until "Check Coolant Level" appeared. If you can find one cheap enough to include dropping the engine in the price to do the headstuds, you'll have yourself a good machine. I could fit a mini fridge in the backseat, no problem! No other issues, but everyone already knows the fine threaded headbolts are the cause of its demise. Fine threads into aluminum, no go. It's a mechanics special at this day in age. A lot of good memories in mine. Failed at 140,000km or 97,000mi. The water pump is easier to change on this year Northstar than the revised 06+ engine. I had an Eldorado too, that was more fun and comfortable. You could sit in an Eldorado all day.

[@RafaelV8Lovesound]

Qual ano era o seu Eldorado?

[@RafaelV8Lovesound]

what year was your Eldorado?

[@Dynobrat]

1997, light red metallic almost Pink @@RafaelV8Lovesound

[@RafaelV8Lovesound]

@@Dynobrat tank you brother. I from Brasil I love American cars. I love fullsize sedans Theo EUA. THE BEST CARS OF EUA 😁😁😁😁😁☺️

[@RafaelV8Lovesound]

Sou do Brasil e amo carros americanos e sedans fullsize dos EUA. VOCÊS SÃO OS MELHORES 👍👍👍😁😁😁

[@gmpny3945]

It has a Northstar. Looking back now it was suppose to be the engine that saved Cadillac, just like the HT4100. We all know how that turned out.

[@jasonbrown7258]

They need to make them big again. Love my 69 deville.

[@Chicagoguy1984]

WTF ??? $45K in 2000 is $ 77K now in 2022 and for a FWD car ??? = SUPER FUCK THAT !!

[@mankind8088]

THE GREATEST AUTOMOTIVE SCAM OF THE CENTURY

[@Koexistence13]

The budget 80s porn music was an interesting choice for this presentation

[@mossow71]

Crazy to also think $53,000 for a fully equipped sedan in the year 2000 is $93,000 in the year 2023. That’s big money for the year 2000 to spend on a car that’s like buying a new 2023 gt500 today which most people can’t afford

[@randyvelasquez1742]

I can say I've driven one and it's very smooth 😎 👌🏻.

[@mikevanderlinde9027]

Saul Goodman gives thumbs up

[@lucasworktv]

I love these old gm cars ❤

[@sxwsan8106]

Wish you had 1996-1999 Pontiac bonneville video

[@basharshalabi2129]

He'll get it soon

[@MidnightinSavannah]

The Bonneville was a better car with the 3.8 vs the Northstar junk engine.

[@jesusxo3]

5:25 did anyone not notice that stuff falling off the truck😭😭

[@mossow71]

“A coupe deville rolling on dubs.”

[@kxngearner698]

Cadillac could have been a Top Tier brand if GM wasn't always so cheap even today they still cut corners and never use their full potential I remember watching a video of the 2019 CTS V vs the 2019 E Class AMG from a performance standpoint the CTS V won the comparison and I like the CTS V exterior but in terms of the amenities and features that the E Class AMG had the Cadillac didn't stand a chance especially looking at the Mercedes interior and even with the CT6 all models including the black wing Cadillac put all their thought and effort into the performance instead of having a well rounded vehicle the Cadillac suffers from the "Hit and Miss" plague which is a problem with GM as a whole when buyers have a choice to pick a Mercedes Benz Audi or BMW of course they're going to buy one of those brands because Cadillac just not cutting it for the prices they charge compared to these brands Cadillac seems mediocre look at Lincoln they really stepped their game up just like every other division in GM they need some designers who are innovative and creative as long as GM keeps holding back with their customers Cadillac will never be what it could be

[@randum160]

Its funny how far things have come even a lower mile dts under 80,000 is barely 5 grand on a good day thats without rust and somehow a still running engine

[@aldenino2019]

Love these video

[@e-boy2252]

I absolutely adored my 04 deville……that is, until the head gaskets blew at 70,000 miles

[@naturalgainzzz7005]

Those Northstar v8s would of went down as one of the best engines In history if they didn't blow headgaskets left and right .you want a reliable version of this engine get a Lincoln mark viii..similar power but just wayy better in longevity

[@SLR-hn5yy]

Finally someone's mentioned the elephant in the room.

[@maximusextreme3725]

​@@SLR-hn5yy Yes, the elephant being the ugly ass Lincoln Mark VIII 😂

[@WSNO]

Cars ended with this car. This is the last car. No more cars were ever made after this one.

[@hakeemsd70m]

I agree with this. Moderatly priced luxury cars that coddle you in serene comfort are dead, nowadays in 2022, all the so-called "luxury" cars handle great but also have have park bench grade seats and ride like Model T's as a tradeoff. I long for the days of the good old-fashioned American land yatch.

[@WSNO]

@@hakeemsd70m the 2000 deville is the last car. I have no idea what you are talking about. I have never seen or ridden in a car like you describe. There is no such thing. There is only cars made before the 2000 deville and the 2000 deville. From what you describe i have great sympathy for you to have to put up with something so terrible.

[@PeterCruze-f1u]

No it's not they're all In junkyards Thanks Motor Week 👍

[@RDR8933]

If only it didn’t have the NorthStar…

[@austinfrazier7325]

Is this the year the Northstar blows its heads off?

[@HAMMER8181]

Thats every northstar up until 2006 when gm figured it out

[@Spheredalai]

cvrss2.0 what????

[@vicentepallamare2608]

So this basidally looks like an ls400

[@Busandrailfan]

0-60 6.6 but SSEi is 7.7? Interesting

[@Lucille69caddy]

SSEi was about 7 flat. My GTP was about 6.7 secs in a lighter car.

[@Freddy_Confetti]

I had one. Whatta huge terd

[@mikeisaacs2314]

I think FWD killed Cadillac

[@hakeemsd70m]

The 1967-2002 Eldorado models disagree.

[@brandedmcgowan9414]

This engine and the modular (5.4 triton 3v) are very smooth and torquey at best but very problematic and catastrophic.

[@shanet7511]

The 3V 5.4 triton is great if you're anal with the oil changes, there's a crapton of them with well over 200k miles ticking along with little to no major work done.

[@hakeemsd70m]

​@@shanet7511 I see so many 01-08 Ford F150 Crew Cabs riding around the Midwest, you would think they're the current truck. Most of them have the 5.4, and they keep on trucking, no pun intended.

[@Lucille69caddy]

⁠@@hakeemsd70m My old 2000 E350 SD 5.4 was a great running machine. It received 3k mile interval oil changes with Mobil 1 the entire time I had it. I put 150k miles on it. It rusted away by 200k, otherwise I’d still have it.

[@MrJimmy3459]

Too bad they had the Deathstar engines that blew head gaskets

[@texan176]

After the 96 Fleetwood it was all downhill. They fought their own identity of building luxury RWD cruisers. Lincoln kept going with their Town Car until 2011 and did well. Now Cadillac makes cars that look Japanese and rely on SUV sales to keep the brand going. This car copied the interior styling from the 1990 Lexus LS400 with colors and button design. They were 10 years behind when new, sad.

[@mankind8088]

100000000%

[@boni_traxton9436]

The DTS and CT6 were the best Sedan they made in years I want a CT6 platinum

[@hakeemsd70m]

The 96 Fleetwood was one of the ugliest cars to ever wear a Cadillac badge in my opinion. It was basically a Roadmaster with fins, ugly as sin. The 92 Brougham was the real Fleetwood. The 94 DeVille was a much better car in every way over the 91 Fleet.

[@parkerhowell646]

$53k adjusted for inflation would be $91k today. For a GM car with crappy build quality on the interior 😂

[@davewilson7602]

I was just thinking that, you could buy a loaded impala for half of the base of this model at that time, and the features really would be similar. Waste of money

[@hakeemsd70m]

What's wrong with the interior? It was definitely on par with what was available from 2000. I liked the 2000 DeVille's interior better than the 2000 Q45 or 7 series. Now the 2000 Audi A8 was better than all three.

[@COYGunners]

LWYRUP

[@ianclaudio777]

Very ugly, fake Cadillac, terrible times for Caddie the 00's

[@hakeemsd70m]

How??? The 00s was the time Cadillac was saved. 00 DeVille, 02 Escalade/EXT, 03 Escalade ESV and CTS, 04 XLR, 07 Escalade, and 08 CTS all contributed to the resurrection of Caddy.

[@johncolvin3752]

J

[@nycstarport8542]

IMO: A very boring design.

[@erich84502a]

😂😅$41070

[@BIGDAVE5352]

Weak engine mounts and roof. The roof tears away when lifted through the windshield with the forklift. The SAS engine biter quickly and effortlessly ripps tge Powertrain right out of the car. I have crushed hundreds of these DeVilles and needles to say this car does not impress me. Although it looks great busted down.

[@shawngrosser]

I've been reading car reviews for about 30 years. This is the first review of how a car handles being lifted by a forklift. You should make some videos comparing different cars forklift ability.

[@BIGDAVE5352]

@@shawngrosser I would love to do that. My friends say I’m crazy. I would just need funding.

[@shawngrosser]

You should contact the guys at theautopian. Maybe they can help.

[@hakeemsd70m]

It was the year 2000, what do you expect? Poor comparison.

[@alex.k3166]

dont buy it

[@galil_6863]

A fantastic car killed by a horrible engine.

[@Koexistence13]

The wheels look cheap

[@MrKoladge]

I NEED that hood ornament??