Luxurious Power: The Last of the Cadillac Eldorado 2002 ETC
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- Опубликовано: 16 июл 2024
- This time we are on the road heading to Renfrew Ontario. Beginning this show one of the first guest's we wanted to have was Nick and his dad's Oldsmobile 442. That said the car has been in the restoration process and didn't make it on time. But Nick has a story of his own, his first car. This Cadillac is one of those cars that just sticks out because of how unique it is. At one this this car was considered a marriage of top notch luxury and power. In this video, join Nick on a nostalgic journey through time as he shares the story behind his, 2002 Cadillac Eldorado. This car holds a special place in his heart as it was his first ever vehicle, which he has cherished since his high school days. Prepare to be taken aback by the unmatched luxury that this vehicle offers. Nick dives into the remarkable features that make his Cadillac Eldorado truly one-of-a-kind. From its smooth air ride suspension to the powerful Cadillac gears that provide a high-speed experience, this car is a true automotive gem. But this video is more than just an exploration of a remarkable car; it's a heartfelt tribute to Nick's late father and the memories they shared together.
Chapters:
00:00 Episode Preview 2002 Cadillac Eldorado
02:50 Police Interceptor used in movies
04:46 Eldorado ETC
06:00 4.6L V8 Northstar Engine 32 valve specs
06:49 Performance hitting at 45-100 MPH
08:06 Luxury Features
09:14 Would you ever sell it?
11:00 Test driving 2002 Cadillac Eldorado ETC
11:45 Repairs
12:50 Air ride suspension
15:00 Fuel Efficiency
22:30 Next on 1983 Mustang Fox Body
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Series: Between the Wheels
Episode: 2002 Cadillac Eldorado
Year: 2022
Host: TrooperMax
Theme: Anthony Jarrett
Video Equipment Consultant: Mark Dalpe
Intro Graphics: Rahul Ralan
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Just came across this new video on my app and I must say, this is one of the best overview vids on a Cadillac in recent years. Nicely done. It's nice to see survivor cars like this Eldorado still being enjoyed for what it is. This goes to show you that with proper care and correct maintenance, cars of this vintage can last as long as you want it to. This generation of Cadillac's are very well-built cars.
Very happy to hear you liked the video that's an awesome comment. We have a lot of cars on the way new episodes every 2 weeks. Mostly muscle cars this season but some odd ball ones as well. Thanks for commenting
I’m 19 I have the collector series 2002 Cadillac eldorado it’s nice see people who appreciate cars like ours
Right on Caleb its awesome to hear the younger generation rocking some of the cool cars! Good man!
I just bought an '01 Candy apple red ESC last year in the States with 67,000 miles that has never seen winter. People are always complimenting me on how beautiful this car looks. It's my summer car now and I drive it up the highway at 140-150kmh all the time (Waze). Can't believe how well this car runs and drives.
I have the same car collector's edition in red. Interior is SWEET! Two tone leather all the way around. Beautiful car. Just watch the torque steer when you stomp the gas.
I'm always amazed how many people love this car. I swear is in the tip 3 for comments
I have a 2001 ETC with 320k km's ... Wife would rather drive this than either of the other 2 vehicles we have. And yes; be prepared if you step into it because it will pull the steering wheel out of your hands ... lol. 😆
Beautiful car, fun to watch!
Glad you enjoyed it Albert thanks for checking in.
Old guy here and I have always had luxury cars .. Buick Riviera, Electra, Wildcats etc. I have a 2001 ETC and will never get rid of it. Wife would never let me. She loves this car. Over 300k km's and no unusual issues. Never seen winter. Originally from Maine USA. Agree that you have to keep an eye on the speed because he is right that you will find yourself doing a comfy 120 to 130. Great on gas. If the starter goes; it is under the intake manifold.
You know we've done quite the lineup of cars on this channel, lots of classic muscle cars, some newer cars and other misc cars. But what always blows me away is the response this one car gets. There is no car that gets more lone on this channel than this Eldorado. There really must be something to it because it seems constant. Its intersting you talk about the never winter driven aspect, that really is what kills cars. Always wondered what a more modern car such as yours would be like had it never seen winter... in theory can last almost forever with proper maintenance... Thanks for dropping in. Any other cars youd like to see on the channel?
I live in South West Ontario; so all my cars get Krown'd .. Definitely have to do regular maintenance. After all; cars are a big investment. The "newest" we drive is a 2015 Chrysler 300S. That's the Summer car and just reaching 40k km but like I said; the wife would rather drive the Eldorado. I sacrifice a 2003 Grand Cherokee Overland to the Winter drive but she is always prepped right and still in good shape. I worked on a 2015 Mazda this past summer that had never been rustproofed and after breaking 2 bolts trying to replace the front bearing I put it back together and told the owner to scrap it. 8 years old and its junk. If you live in an area that salts the roads you have to rustproof or expect to have to buy new again after you probably just paid the current one off. No trade in value left if you don't ... just sayin' @@SubdivisionAuto
@@robertqman5751 good call. Especially how expensive they are these days
The Northstar had a head bolt problem or blew head gaskets . They get a bad rap so it's good to see a nice one.
Good to know thanks for contributing learn something new everyday.
this was also my first car! i just bought a 92 ETC recently, it comes with the 4.9L V8 rather than the northstar which i definitely prefer. slightly less horsepower, but more reliable. bought it for $2950 with 95k miles. i love that thing
i also prefer the 92's design, though the body is the same it's got a pretty nice chrome trim that goes all the way around the car as well as a chrome grill and chrome license plate and backup light trim. that gives it more definition. the only thing i really prefer on the 93 is the steering wheel, so i may honestly just swap mine out for one of those (i just love the wood trim)
that said it's still a beautiful car! i hope i keep mine as long as he's had his.
Lot of people seem to love these cars, very cool to hear all the other similar stories. Thanks for dropping by
I purchased a 2000 eldorado in 2018, since then I've only seen 2 other eldorados on the road.
I didn't know much about these cars prior to filming this and yes If there is one thing I learned is that they are incredibly rare.
Love the big GM FWD luxo boats - I've owned three. 86, 89, and 95 Rivieras. Now I drive an ATS coupe!
It always amazes me how many people love these things. I swear we do a lot of cool cars on this show and I never really understood the allure of this car but I see there is a huge fanbase for it. Super cool man thanks for sharing!
I got the same exact car, same color. 98 ETC in Pearl White aka Cotillion white with Shale leather interior. Currently 87k miles. Thing rides and loves being pushed past 60 mph...thats when it really comes into its element.
The intro you put together is cool, looks like a real TV show
Thank you for the kind words glad you like it. If you liked this intro you should check out our Restoration series. We went all out on that one.
I bought a 2002 ETC from a Copart in Oregon for $225. It has less than 66,000 miles and will need the Northstar Performance repair. It has been sitting safely in my garage since July 2019.
Wow 225 thats a steal. Been told these cars are pretty great only big problem is the Northstar engine breaking down costing a fortune. But people who have them seem to love them, no shortage of comments on this car.
Currently looking at a 1999 white like this one. Thanks for the video good information to know before I purchase the one I’m looking at
Right on man well best of luck finding one I am sure it's out there just gotta be patient. Our of curiosity why this car of all cars? Glad the info helped let us know when you get it
@@SubdivisionAuto my cousin had one exact same one as this one but his was a 1996 but looked the same as your friends. Ever since driving it I’ve fell in love I feel like these are nice cars the way they ride on highway and they aren’t to bad on gas. Most definitely will let you know when I get mine. I’m looking at possibly picking one up next month on the 7th
@@seanmccleary3057 super cool man!
Just studded and sealed my 99 Northstar after the headgasket issue. Pricey repair but if the car is in good shape it can definitely make a reliable daily.
Glad to hear enjoy!
Cost ?
How much did that run? I have a 2002 in the color of RED and nobody for at least 200 miles will touch that motor.
@@michaelmortag3536Had it done in Dallas. $2500 labor for the head stud upgrade and engine reseal. Parts ran about another $2500.
Is the top speed really 150 mph? The fastest that I've ever done in my 02 DTS was 128 mph.
He was talking KM rather than MPH. Sorry Canadian show! Thanks for watching though and taking the time to ask
Does your car have magnasteer? I have heard it is tough to fix that.
The car Is My buddies (who's the guy talking) I'm just asking him questions. So I am not sure if it has it or not
The magnasteer was introduced in 96 on the ETC not on the ESC that had speed sensitive steering hope that help’s.
As much as I enjoyed the video, a suggestion: Show the car. Most of your conversation would have been more effective as voice-overs as videos of the Eldorado's details were highlighted, maybe scenes of the car in motion, pan over the instrument panel and gauges, things like that. Kind of the way a show like Motorweek on PBS does it; you still hear and absorb the dialog, but you're seeing more of the subject: The car! I'm looking to buy a Cadillac exactly like the one here, same color, trim, wheels (even the wood trim on the steering wheel!), so I got interested in seeing this video. But like I said: More of the car, please.
Thanks for thr suggestion glad you like the show!
Ok sooo I'm in a dilemma i want buy this 2002 eldorado it only has 50,000 miles on it but in scared because it has the northstar engine 4.6 V8 and some people say theirs have blown head gaskets but some say they haven't, idk
Yeah that repair is insane to do apparently very expensive. The only big downside to the car but its a large downside.
Never let one overheat
Have had 2 Northstar Eldorados, ‘94 and (still have) ‘02. Rule #1 don’t buy the ETC. The S model has lower numerical final drive so better mileage and less noise at freeway speed. ETC is too tightly sprung and the long doors and sunroof become annoying rattle. Rule #2 no sunroof. They rattle and nobody can fix one. Observation #1; if the head gasket problem is indeed caused by GM going to shorter head bolts shouldn’t they have a different part#? Shouldn’t you be able to use the vin# to determine whether that car had the deficiency ? Instead the resale value of all Northstar cars I’d tanked due to a problem that effects a specific production run. I’m inclined to think the real root of the problem is GM corporate switch to Dex-Cool. The benefit to GM is by extending the coolant life interval they get the car out of warranty before it ‘needs’ a cooling system service. Disadvantage to owner is a radiator full of red mud. Both of my cars got switched to conventional green coolant and 2 year change interval, never had a problem. Another observation is that while this is a big heavy car, at 3,850 lbs it’s 400 to 600 lbs lighter than a Mercedes based Dodge Challenger which is represented as a performance car. Just sayin’😅
Very enlightening. Thanks for this !
Nice car, but the engine is junk