2005 Cadillac STS V8 Northstar - Detailed Tour, Test Drive and Walkaround

We take you on a detailed tour of this 2005 #Cadillac #STS. Equipped with the #Northstar V8 engine, this car has plenty of power and a muscular sound! The all-leather interior features Bose premium audio, a large touchscreen and all the power options one would wish to have in a luxury sedan.

[nitrer]

I have an 07' loaded with the performance package. I bought it about 3 years ago with 61, 000 on it. To date I have 80, 000 miles. Though I had to replaced 1 catalytic converter which was under warranty, I haven't had 1 "major" issue with the car other than general maintenance. So far, this car has been very reliable for me. I'll keep my fingers crossed that I have many more years of reliability.

[doncain]

I own one just like it, same year and color. Have owned it for 2 years, awesome car, love the way it drives and the power will blow your mind. Have not had a single problem, 95K miles on it now and perfect. The only flaw is the headlights. You have to remove the whole front grill to replace the bulbs. The dealer quoted 800.00 to replace all the bulbs, since you have to remove the whole front grill, replace all the bulbs. Besides that, Super nice car.

[mlane]

I had the 05, exact same car. No problems until 130k when that old bastard T-boned me going 40, sniff, sniff. Changing out all of the front lamps to led was a beast because you have to remove the whole front bumper, but it was worth it.

[TheToughLoveTarot]

Just like mine same color with 20k miles

[GodxMischief]

hold my camera. watch this launch. haha nice launch and tire spin

[borntorun]

I just found a BEAUTIFUL black on black, clean, LOADED AWD / V8 for only $7000 here in San Jose. My only question is, at this stage of the Northstar engine design fiasco ( !! ) did GM finally fix the coolant/oil leak issue or should I just not even consider it? It is SUCH a great car, it's a shame that GM did such a horrible job engineering the engine :(

[WadeMcLure]

I love Cadi's but why would anyone tow with it?  I understand it's powerful enough to tow something, but why put strain on a suspension that wasn't designed for towing? :-/

[monster]

no you dont you just remove the fuse box install the lights

[TheToughLoveTarot]

Mine dont have that type of radio was that special made?

[azimmey]

I am finding the Northstar is not all that. At 100k I have an oil leak that drips on the exhaust and stinks up the care every now and then. The engine sounds like a ping but can't be due to me running Shell 93 octane in it and a pulley or power steering pump going bad with a strange whine. Pampered all it's life. GM at it's finest :(