I Bought a Cadillac Limo from Copart Sight Unseen - 2 Hour Drive Home with NO HELP! Will it Make it?
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No way known any body would wanna ride in such an ugly car , thats ugly , straight to crusher in my opinion , shit Lincolns were never behind a CADILLAC in style and looks , and i,m a chev man , but give me the ford version everyday over this terd , who cares about maitaining of it if i got it ,, it will be destroyed on purpose
I’m gonna take a leap here and assume you never finished third grade. Nobody on God‘s green Earth could take someone so incapable of composing a legible paragraph seriously. I highly recommend completing your elementary education at a minimum. Good day. #micdrop
Thats a good come back mate , but yeah i musta gone further cos i didnt buy it
@@AutoAuctionRebuilds i dont mean to stir you up just , stop you from wasting your money ,, i,m obviously bit more than a 3rd grader by my explanations, and have well over 25 years in this trade ,
Dont take comments to heart , not my intentions mate , i just gave comments like you asked
@@kirkacola7942 i love Lincolns for starters,,, and love CADILLAC too just not this one ,
its way of the mark compared to earlier model's and as i repeat its not a grabbing car by its looks , may well be the wheels I don't like the most about this model its just not the wheel this car needed to set it apart ,, they look like a basic model entry level sports car wheels , knob in middle of wire style suited caddy much better and retains its former look by the wheels and front grill , and stacked up/down rear tail lights ,
thats my impression of a bold big Cadillac Brougham should be , this car sadly just looks like a streatch d regular car ,
Lincoln s put a round shape to them and it just worked in regular car or extended wheel base version,
and as a limousine yea suited it well too the Lincolns and we have a few here in Australia as Limousines,
even its wheels suited the car ,
designer's of your Cadillac shouldnt be involved with designs no more after this one for reasons i,ve already said , but you are right such a low mileage car as this is should be driven by a get away type family , but no good off road ,,,
have idea convert it to 4wd frame of 2500 Hd truck then run the big v8 diesel in it, streatch tail shaft to readr diff ,,, another thing we hated was CADILLAC front wheel drive really F,T wtf
To me opinions are like buttholes everyone has one and pretty much most of them stink like this guy's crappy opinion. If I had to guess he probably rode in quite a few before he was done with school he sounds like he may have came from a high-class family or a good bit of money without working for it. And yes he's probably thinking my opinion stinks. However I am not on a man's channel trying to take a crap on the subject of a vehicle that many people like as I have been told in the past if you can't say something nice don't say nothing at all. He sounds very self entitled and that s*** don't work here...... This man works very hard to get stuff done on his channel and to bring good content to the viewers but destroying a vehicle on purpose that looks this good sounds like a rich person that doesn't like a lot of things in life possibly including their self. So don't push your anger towards people that do not deserve it this man works hard for a living as far as I know and is doing a great job at his career. Me myself I am 36 paralyzed live in my parents basement and three vehicles and no house and that's real and just because I don't like everything in my life doesn't mean I'm going to take it out on this good man trying to bring a good video I would say maybe not finished third grade but definitely go back to a childhood and get your ass spanked many at times and learn manners because just because you do not like something doesn't mean that you have to be disrespectful or act like you're on a pedestal regardless of how much education past experience or job positions you have had. If you don't like something just say I'm not big on that style or the look of the vehicle and then let him know that he got a good deal for a low mileage vehicle that runs so good. I love this channel I am in love with that limousine and I cannot wait to see more videos on it. I love this limo I wish I could live in it I'm paralyzed it's not like I have to stand up in it LOL if it were mine it would be my RV LOL some people appreciate things that they have because other people may not be so fortunate. People destroying stuff just because it doesn't meet their expectations or it doesn't tickle their fancy why destroy something so nice if a person doesn't appreciate it then give someone else a chance to appreciate it that actually likes it instead of destroying it it's wasteful ignorant and dumb in my book..
It’s not the cooling system that causes these headgaskets to go bad, it’s actually a design flaws in the head bolts where they slowly back themselves out and thus creates a headgasket leak.
Car Wizard or Hoovie did a feature about this issue... Apparently later ones have the modified head bolts/studs from the factory. Given the age, it should be safe enough. 😉
97-99 are the worst years of the northstar longevity. They started using Dexcool which becomes acidic overtime. GM rates the coolant at 100k miles and doesn't follow a calendar schedule.. Causes almost 100% failure. 2000-2003 cars will last if maintained but have been known for blowing up without flushing coolant. 2004+ is really solid
If you flush the coolant enough it reduces the chance of having corrosion build up on the head bolts. typically is fine if electrolysis took its place with no corrosion from the coolant to reverse the effects. They will last damn near forever. I've seen a funeral home hearse with 19k miles that had blown head gaskets. some make it 180k some make it 15k. depends on how often the coolant is changed Randy is 100% right. Awesome purchase. If the head gaskets ever go bad try using thermalweld its significantly more effective than bluedevil.. Unless you want to fix it the correct way with head studs.
Know as Time bombs....
We had two NorthStars that needed the head bolts done. $4-5k each car. Worst Cadillacs we've ever owned. Worst cars for cost of ownership.
Ha. I just basically said the same. I said he should try to sell it and make a fast profit
Been watching your videos for years. You do great content. I'm a 60 year old man. I enjoy seeing what you find every time I watch. Keep up your great content. Thank you sign Tim
@XANA🎀 get out of here with your goofy comments.
Also, Randy, those extra heavy limos require tires that are called "Extra Load range" meant for the weight the limos carry.
Yep you are correct
Hey randy! Just wanted to say that if you ever have a bad battery, open it up and put epsom salt and distilled water in it! Works wonders!
A beautiful car. Best looking limo ever.
Always happy to find a youtuber that’s based in Oklahoma
I did the same thing I bought a $700 Salvage SUV sight unseen with minimal damage and replaced the battery and drove it 400 miles home was nervous the whole time especially because the cluster wasn’t lit up the whole time luckily it was just a simple fuse
I have a 2004 Cadillac Deville and the battery is under the back seat. Oh and by the way i got my DeVille at 28,000 miles and i put 120,000 miles on it in the last 5 years and she is still running strong as long as you take good care of them they will last a long time.
Those yellowed light covers can be brought back by submerging them in hydrogen peroxide, while under a strong UV light. It might take a few days, but it should make them white again.
I was thinking the same thing... Randy needs to look up some vintage computer videos that 'retrobright' yellow computer cases.
that northstar motor is a highly underestimated engine. It wasn't a bad engine, just a bad design. I currently have an '02 Deville DTS with 183k miles, and still going strong on the original headgaskets and headbolts(which are the real issue). the check coolant light is a common issue on these, and only way to fix it, is with a new coolant resivoir(about $60 on amazon here in nc).
don't worry about others knocking you for buying it, you want it and can afford it? buy it and enjoy it!
2:47 lol too funny Randy said if car's dead and I noticed the front tag says Funeral home. 😆 🤣 😂
I have a 2000 cadillac deville. If your car is not overheating and running fine, you're gonna need a new coolant resevoir. The coolant level sensor is built into the coolant resevoir and is the only way to replace it. Luckily they range between 50-70 bucks. Once replaced that "check Coolant level" should disapear. Congrats.
The pusher fan was added by the builders for the back ac because it has to work 2 times as hard I'd wire it into the ac so it's only on when ac is on
If you turn off the rear a/c the pusher fan should shut off
Agree. Having it running constantly while idling alone at funerals is probably contributing to a dead battery.
Keep doing what you do I got I got the same one but mine's black I know people talk about the North Stars but at the end of the day it is on how you maintain your engine keeping the oil change keeping a radiator thermostat change and water pump change I haven't had any problems out of mines and being running it for a while and people still would love to ride in a Cadillac limousine just my opinion
Awesome purchase, Love seeing the hands on videos !!!!!!!!
The tiny bulbs are W1.2W, you can also find it in LED variant 😁
What a nice limo! Awesome Randy!
If those pillar light covers aren’t broken, stick them in a clear container with hydrogen peroxide and put them out in the sun for a couple of days and they should turn white again. That bulb is a Sylvania #74, get them LED on Amazon, a pack of 10 for like $8.00
Big love ❤️ from South Africa 🇿🇦
Looks like Randy finally got his party bus! I'm surprised that the mpg is so good. The vinyl top is in great shape. Time for a road trip to Vegas!
Hi I'm in uk have a 140 inch stretch chrysler 300 and yes turn circle ridiculous but drives beautiful
You got a nice solid limo there
Those lights on the side of the car are called Coach lights. Honestly, for as cheap as they are I would just upgrade them with an LED one. Can find them on Amazon,, different prices depending on your tastes.
The dealer mentioned on the key ring may have the light covers you're looking for, if not might be able to source them for you through the conversion manufacturer. In addition, I'll suggest you put that fan back on it more reliable by assisting the cooling system.
You are my hero now you got my dream car not really so much into six-door limos but I love limousine came close to getting one before I got paralyzed can't help it I've always been fascinated with big vehicles and a limousine is number one on the list number two is a bus LOL great job can't wait to see the next video
If a funeral home had it, I'm sure it was taken care of well. Great find!
They always take good care of their cars. Their reputation would not survive a breakdown or dirty car. I pass a funeral home on the way home from work and they are always cleaning their cars
Fun content Randy, I'm not really a Copart walkabout guy so this was nice for a change. Enjoy your videos ....
I don’t know much about the north star engine, but I know what overheating is… seeings how our family vehicle is a Detroit 6.5 suburban, but thank god that’s over with now. Soooooo, keep that cooling system maintained well and it shouldn’t give you problems. Sick deal man git er dun.
Amazing what you can buy for under $5K in America, I live in Germany and everything costs a mint. Nice deal Randy, somebody could make themselves a nice little business picking up from and dropping off at airports and the like.
U got yourself a fairly nice old ride with low mileage, it just needs some TLC, vaccum it out real good, and have it washed, put some new tires on it, and in general, give it a little attention.
I've had 5 northstar powered cadillacs, a 96 Eldorado, 99 Deville, 98 Seville STS, 2001 Seville SLS, 2005 Deville, never had the headgasket issue. One odd issue, 4 of them had ignition switch problems which caused a number of ancillary issues. I have several Lexuses and a Mercedes, but definitely miss that era of Cadillac.
Hey Randy that gas cap issue is a evap issue..something between the tank and the front of the car..my 07 Pontiac grand prix says the exact same thing..got to remember these were parts bin cars so alot of sensors and parts you can find on just about any gm car of the same category. Mine happens to be the fuel tank sensor it sits on top of the gas tank in the back. Should be the same on that cadi you just got. But those are great cars if like you said maintained regularly . I'm super familiar with all gms and I been watching you for a long time like I had mentioned way back not to long ago about the Tahoe you had back at the farm and then you only had I think 40 k subs. But yeah man check out the gas tank sensor and check your fuel filler neck make sure it's not leaking from around the tank and anything associated with that..otherwise that light will come and go ..usually will go out after you drive it down to about three qaurters of a tank of gas and comes back on at half or a little below..just saying it's nothing to worry about just the sensor freaking out lol..great purchases my guy happy to see how far you have come.
don't quit youtube, your videos are educational for diy'ers
I own a non limo 2001 Deville. Love the car. My battery is located under the rear seat, not sure on a limo though. Pull bottom cushion forward then up. These cars are known for the level censor in the coolant bottle to malfunction.
Engine Swap it for a ls from a Monte Carlo ss mid 2000s. I had one the flaw is the engine design the heads would warp, cylinder walls will crack. It was a nice car I had a 2000 dhs model and I loved the ride quality
Hey Randy. A cool car. You are asking a decent price for it. I'm sure you will get it. I like Caddilacs owned many for drivers demo derbied a bunch of them. Thanks for the video. Hey where is TKs Cheifton.
I love driving hearses and limo.
changing the coolant is fine and all, but the issue is actually the head bolts on those. head gasket is just a general term for the issue
I believe your true calling is being a über driver. Good luck and best wishes
i had a 98 hurst (based off the Deville) like this, and i loved it. mine was funeral retiree, too. the biggest issue i had, is popping the coolant hose going to the back heater going over railroad track that i would bottom out. i ended up just bypassing the rear heater system. i had that thing for like 3 years. by the end of its life, i had no ac, no heat at all, but i drove it until it died. i would love to get another one. the good thing about funeral retirees, they were normally taken care of properly, as they do want the bereaving families to be in a nice comfortable car. having to buy premium gas does suck, but at least when i had mine, it was to bad. i did put 87 in it one time, it out of habit right after buying it, and i knew pretty instantly, not to do that again. it ran so rough. of course my kids loved it. i ran IT service calls in it, and the conversation you have with the customers were great.
Also, who was the Coach Builder. check their quality control. Some did not have that good of reputation. Check the frame stretch underneath it. I had a Lincoln Stretch and Brea did not do that well of a job. be careful of putting on a lift. IT HAS TO BE FLAT LIFTED. The stretch may bend
Definite bend. Speed bumps too
Engine swap might I suggest the engine from the C7 Zr1 Corvette. for the battery check the engine compartment front corners down low second location under the back seat.
I would watch for a garage closing auction or state surplus auctions for the tire machine and balancer. You'll probably spend $1500 for both for good ones. But as you noted they'll pay for themselves pretty quickly.
My 96 Northstar made it to I belive 197k before I had white smoke coming out of the exhaust. It was a lot of fun to drive.
Thats crazy for auction charges. Here at the local auction closest one to me off the farm is yorkton. They charge 10 percent buyers fee plus tax.
Good video, you never disappoint.
That coloring you see on the driver side back door is from Lakewater someone must’ve had sprinklers parked next to the car
In Estonia, a tire change costs from 25 dollars per set, up to 75 dollars per set, with balancing. 16 inch wheels are 30 dollars per set
And 17inch wheels are 40 dollars per set
Is nice car I got Lincoln town limo 1995 is fun driving keep it or best offer good luck buddy ✌
the battery would be in the back, where in the back on the left or right side. it been 10 years since i worked on a limo.
Having been in the Limo business I knew that your car was a owned by a funeral home. Low miles parked inside etc.
Now you need employ a chauffeur.😂. Definitely ask to someone to drive it and just chill in that luxury place.
Most of the 6 door limos were used for funeral homes, which would explain the flashing lights. Being that it was a funeral car they probably hard wired the fan since the car most likely spent most of those miles never driving faster than 50mph.
yup, you can see at 5:20 the funeral home that it used to belong to; more than likely this limo was used to transport the immediate family of the deceased from the funeral home to the burial site.
I know this little light bulbs, they've been used on the Lincoln Continental dashboard. I had the same problem I couldn't find them anywhere but I went to the junkyard and I took a couple good ones from a old Lincoln. I know this information is not a lot but I hope this helps you at least a little bit. Cheers mate 🙂
Love the video randy, love all off them.
The extra fan is probably added (factory or after) because of the fact that at the funeral home they don't drive at regular speed and the engine gets hot fast, so maybe therfore the extra fan.
That is a really good price you got that for , further detail on the exterior , the inside will look amazing , coolant change and she is set for service again .
what do you think you will use it for , different content for the Chanel I love it it’s 5 stars from us
people hate on the northstar but the headgasket/headstud issue happens when the car is run hard. constant high rpms a northstar limo is the safest northstar to buy until 2003 when they fixed the problem
Love your content Randy just keep uploading these types of great video's you videos and you always saves me from getting bored.. ...!!✌️🔥🔥😂
this car is a keeper
I enjoy enjoy driving cars I know nothing about home. The '93 Cutless Supreme I bought had been sitting so it had a low tire and needed gas. I didn't have an ignition so I had to learn how to start and turn off the engine. I had to drive that car on the highway. But I paid $300 plus tax, and registration. I've had good luck with cheap '90s cars.
Randy that car won’t last unless it gets ARP head studs. It’s the bolts that make the gasket leak
Battery is under the backseat, right rear position, watch out for corrosion, it'll eat right through the floor pans.
yes, that's why you are supposed to run AGM batteries in them so the liquid acid batteries don't vent the acid on the floor rotting them out, i own an 03 Aurora and an 04 Deville
@@mattcat231 It was the factory battery that wore out the bottom of the battery tray and through the floorpan in my 2001 Deville. I patched it, put a new battery in it and sent it up north!
That's a great prom car!!! Never been to prom though... I wish I could but ... Maybe next life.
It was a funeral car, thus the low mileage. The setup even presents as a lead vehicle for the family of the hearse car.
Cadillac Cadillac long and light shiny and white. Good one Randers. 😎👍🇨🇦
Hey brother I really think you should keep that limousine it can come in handy for you and your family so many endless use’s it can even make you some money buy renting it out well I hope you have fun with it as much as I have fun watching your channel stay safe brother this is joseg101
You should take it up to the wizard to get him to do his famous Northstar engine head bolt swap... You won't regret it.
Looks like you got a winner.
T5 lights use led versions. They’re also used in dashboard instruments lights too
The outside light looks like the same bulb that is used to illuminate the heater knob in a 2001 VW Jetta
Randy hope this help think them bulbs are
12v 2.3w W2x4.6d Capless Dashboard, Speedo, Indicator & Panel Bulbs 286x 👍
Thanks man!
Randy don't consider it. Pull the trigger on getting tire machines. I live in the eastern plains of colorado 50 minutes from Colorado Springs. I did this 10 yrs ago refurbished some older used machines, they are now 26 or 27 yrs old, and the convenience, time and money saved absolutely justified the purchase. Now i just order my tires online.
Damn a FWD Cadillac limo. Such a shame they don't make the Fleetwood with a full frame and RWD anymore.
U might wanna plug that extra fan back up because North Star engine over heat real fast pulling a limousine that why blower is there!👍🏻
I drove it over 500 miles and it never got above average.
Make sure to get the same whitewalls if there available they elevate the look.!
hodge podge garage needs shout out randy how about it man try thats someing great video ya sure got salemans style with class charm
For those lights and covers, I would do strip LEDS and the covers I would wet sand and polish them.
So did you give in a tho7ght about putting 2,500 frame under the limo and make it a go anywhere limo
The UberMan returns, in a limo. Nice.
Enjoy your channel... from Tulsa
I like your videos, very interesting
MY WHOLESALE BUDDY HERE IN FLORIEN WILL BUY THE CAR FROM YOU. HE HAS BEEN LOOKING FOR ONE. NICE CAR GOOD PRICE... I STILL HAVE MY DAD'S 2000 CADILLAC DTS. LOOKS AS GOOD SAME MILES.
Hit me up as I’m looking to sell it soon. Autoauctionrebuilds@gmail.com
@@AutoAuctionRebuilds WILL DO I WILL PASS THE MESSAGE IN THE AM.
I thank you got a steal on the caddy good luck buddy
Sometimes when you spray white in base and laquer the basecoat can yellow a bit which is what that could be . I imagine it's had a couple of scrapes here and there in its life. They probably blended the base in and laquered the whole door.
i think its a blow in too thats aged under the sun different to the factory paint
The problem is they always run great then one day thats it. Done. The check coolant level already got me thinking about the head gasket.
level sensors in the coolant bottles fail OFTEN, causing the low coolant light
The yellow discoloring on the paint is from iron in water from irrigation system that was spraying on the limo. TIP: Use one part toilet bowl cleaner and one part water and spray on the stain and wash off the limo. Wipe off with cloth. The best toilet bowl cleaner is to get “The Works” from Wal-Mart. Hope this helps Randy. I had the same issue with my truck.
The sensor on the coolant reservoir is probally bad.Just top off the coolant with dexcool if that what the cadillac requires or you could bypass it with a paperclip?.if i was closer i buy that limo from ya!, i mean i dunno what i will used it for? Bur why not XD
Let him buy what he wants . He knows what he doing!!!!
This limo looks really good you don’t see these like this nomore good job
I love that car Randy I love a Cadillac I have a North star and it went for almost 225,000 miles your paper so in a
Awsome ride😀😎
Huh. Ok. TURNPIKE must-have changed the Speed Limit since I was thru there last. Limo Bring back memories of me going out and partying😆
They changed it some time ago
@@AutoAuctionRebuilds I will be in that area in June neices Wedding in Edmond.
She needs Mustard & Mayo tires!!! Vouges 💛🤍💛🤍💛🤍
Try putting some petroleum jelly on the O ring of the gas cap to help seal the evap system.
Beautiful car man , you should be in the back, should've brought the wife 😂. As long as you got heat gasket good.
2001 was actually pretty good. Northstar had lots of issues fixed. Had couple of them because of the fixes and had no problems
2000-2003 were ok, but you MUST keep up with the coolant maintenance, 2004 and up were a ton better
@@mattcat231 in all my northstars i usually flushed coolant at about 75k to 100k since i dont like same fluids being in same engine for too long even if it says that on label. Maybe thats why never had problems with 3 of them. Only thing that had to keep an eye was oil level and on all of them had ro add about half a quart every 1.5k to 2k miles but thats it.
@@norbkowa I have an 03 Oldsmobile Aurora with the 4.0 Northstar, and a 2004 Cadillac Deville (was a funeral family car from 2004 to 2006 before i bought it, not limo, just a base Deville). My coolant gets changed every 50k miles, my Aurora has over 320k miles on it, and my Deville is sitting currently at 246,629 miles. My Deville does have the half case leak, and I use about 2 quarts per 5k miles. My Aurora only uses a quart per 5k, and the rear valve cover is starting to seep a little. It has always run 1 bar above half since new, and my Deville runs right at half on the temp gauges. I also have run 15-w-40 Rotella diesel oil and Wix filters in them since i got them (the Olds was my mom's car bought brand new, i did all her work and maintenance, and i now own it). Both Engines are SPOTLESS inside, and have great oil pressure and not even a tiny lifter tick like most Northstars!
EANDY DONT QUIT RUclips PLZZ I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS SO PLZ DONT QUIT RUclips!!!
He's joking
Awesome buy
Trust me a lot of tears has been s Shead 😭😭in that vehicle Family car for funerals⚰️😭😭😭
Woahhh an amazing video i guess i missed.
There was 2 things that you found that you were wanting to show us, (was one of them the tires) that you said if it was light out while you were driving?