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2000 Cadillac DTS White Diamond 300Hp
maxrayruss, 12/08/2010
2000 Cadillac DeVille DTS 4dr Sedan
29 of 30 people found this review helpful
I purchased this beauty on ebay with 100,000 miles and the car was a super clean Sarasota, Fla car. It has all options and is an eye catcher. I first had to replace the tork converter sensor at 128,000 miles $980 and at 168,000 getting an occasional tork sensor code again but the light goes out and mileage is great. Replaced the left front wheel hub at 105,000 miles and the right is near ready to be replaced. The steering wheel programing is in need of fixing because the wheel don't move up on exit but down. The CD player rejects and gives an alarm code. The dash cover rolled up on the edges which is common on those models but was simple to repair with adhesive and replace. Love the car
I Love My DTS.... Still
dtsfan, 08/09/2011
2000 Cadillac DeVille DTS 4dr Sedan
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
As a child of the sixties, I always admired the iconic Cadillac brand. Back when I was a kid, a Cadillac was a Cadillac and everything else paled in comparison. As I approached 45 years old, I was looking to buy a car and looked at everything, from BMW to Jaguar to Mercedes Benz, but my wife had been working for a major cosmetic company and had earned 2 pink Cadillacs in 02 & 04. That's where I fell in love with the Deville. It had everything, style, prestige, confort, performance, and reliability. The DTS ticked all the boxes for what I wanted in my own car. So I found my bronzemist DTS and brought her home. 5 years later, I'm still in love with her.
14 years old and still going strong
duraflex, 01/11/2014
updated 01/12/2018
2000 Cadillac DeVille DHS 4dr Sedan
19 of 20 people found this review helpful
I have owned a 2000 Cadillac DeVille DHS for about 5 years. When a favorite relative passed it on to me, it was almost 9 years old and had sat unused in a garage for at least 2 years with just 22,000 miles on it. Professional mechanics told me I would likely have all kinds of very expensive problems with it and offered to take it off my hands and pay me $2000. GM was in trouble at the time but I decided to keep the car and take the risk. With the exception of replacing the battery, tires and overhauling the brakes - they were wrong about every other dire prediction. In 5 years, I've spent about $5000 in repairs and maintenance on the car. It's been worth every dollar. UPDATE as of Nov 2014: After owning the 2000 DHS for a total of 6 years, I traded it in on a 2006 Cadillac DTS. Although the styling on the 2006 is a bit more chiseled and refined, the 2000 definitely rode better and quieter - wish I had kept it.
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Love big red
Bmitch-el, 04/12/2004
2000 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I love the car. The Northstar is worth it's weight in gold. This car gives you the same luxury of car 10000-30000 more. Regular gas, yes!!!. Comfort, oh hell yes!. The only thing I don't like is all the plastic and the fit and finish. Other than that, this car is off the chain!! Love daddy's caddy
2000 DeVille
2000 DHS, 05/08/2006
2000 Cadillac DeVille DHS 4dr Sedan
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
The trade-off between handling and comfort is excellent. For a large heavy car with a relatively powerful V8,the fuel ecomony is very good. I changed the front tie-rods and front engine mount after 60,000 miles. Also, the front seat warmers no longer work and the Northstar engine burns oil. Other than that, this is a great car.
good, but...
redbug, 01/21/2004
2000 Cadillac DeVille DHS 4dr Sedan
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Good value for the money. Have enjoyed 4 years of use. Unfortunately it has had multiple electronic problems over it's lifetime: 2 crankshaft sensors replaced; driver's side heated seat cushion element replaced and still not working right; heater/ac dash control module had to be replaced. If Cadillac wants to play with the big boys (BMW,Mercedes,Lexus, Acura,etc.,) they HAVE to improve quality, otherwise they will always be following the pack. A car of this caliber should not be plagued with poor quality electronics that can have a real negative impact on its reputation. If the imports can do it well, why not Cadillac?
Northstar oil use
JB, 10/01/2008
2000 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
For every one that posted a note about oil consumption, a quart or so every 2000 miles or so is somewhat normal. Excessive consumption can also be related to piston rings being stuck due to "babying" the engine. One relatively easy solution is to find a clear stretch of road, place the car in second gear and accelerate quickly up to ~ 70 mph, then coast down to 40 mph (no braking!). Do this 3 -4 times. It will help keep the piston rings floating free and seated against the cylinder walls, reducing oil consumption. Dealers and knowledgeable mechanics can also perform a chemical cleaning.
2000 Cadillac DeVille
WOP, 09/14/2005
2000 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Great ride with superior fuel economy. Last week I drove to Austin, TX from Houston, TX and returned. The highway speed was averging 60 mph, and the mpg was 29.
Great car
freddy, 12/25/2004
2000 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Purchased my 2000 Cadillac DeVille with 2,000 miles on it. I had a Lincoln Town Car. The DeVille handles better and has better acceleration. It gets good gas mileage. the sun visor too low for tall people though. GM's engineers have changed this for 2001. I have not experienced any major problems with this car. The check engine light came on once. It was repaired with no problems at the dealer. The Cadillac DeVeille comes witrh a good warranty. The Northstar engine usees minimal oil every 2,000 - 3,000 miles. Just add a quart and keep driving. the front windshield had an airleak which made noise, but this was repaired by my dealer at 3,000 miles and is now OK. This car's windshield is known to be poorly sealed at factory.
Great Vehicle, but have cash
DanA, 03/09/2008
2000 Cadillac DeVille DTS 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought this DTS in 2003 with 114,000 miles from a dealer in MI. The exterior and interior were spotless. They still are other than the driver's seat leather due to my daily driving. All I had to do was test drive a DeVille to know what my dream car was. The car drives solid, accelerates smoothly, and always runs strong from acceleration to passing speeds. I love this car, yet it does have serious maintenance issues. When parts fail, shop around for labor, but expect to spend major dollars on parts. Northstar does burn 1qt oil / 2k mi or so, but is very tolerable as this doesn't seem to have major effects.
What a Great Car 2000 DHS
getts45, 08/21/2008
2000 Cadillac DeVille DHS 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Wow! What a wonderful driving machine! Very powerful and very comfortable. Great fuel economy and mostly everything is great about the car. not any problems since our family bought it back in 2000 except normal services. Highly recommend this car.
2000 DHS Deville
nicea, 08/08/2004
2000 Cadillac DeVille DHS 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Wonderful automobile! Reliable, comfortable, quiet, easy to maintain.A tie rod repair under warranty and new brakes after 60000 are only major repairs so far.
dhs2000
marcin, 10/29/2009
2000 Cadillac DeVille DHS 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
nice looking car, smooth ride( don;t buy if like taking fast corners)but extreamly expensive to repair. after 100000 miles mark all electrics starts to give up.exelent cruser on highway up to 27 mpg, not so good in the city, i live in chicago and not offten get more then 13mpg in city.
My Car
richard fricano, 09/19/2006
2000 Cadillac DeVille DTS 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The DeVille is a good looking car and it is fun to drive. I have not had any major problsms with it yet.
Love It!
Caddy Lover, 10/29/2008
2000 Cadillac DeVille DTS 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is an awesome vehicle! This is my fourth Cadillac and it carries the tradition perfectly. The mirrors tilting can be controlled by the feature programming as can most functions and are programmable to seat memory. the new design is good: still looks like a big ole Cadillac but is modernized and stylish. Peeforms well for a large vehicle and comfort has always been Cadillac's benchmark. has about 80k miles and runs like a clock standard maintenance only! uses some oil about 1.5 quarts per change but is not bad giving the volume it starts with (almost 7!). I hope to keep this car as long as possible and keep it next to my Fleetwood Brougham until my son can drive it. Cadillacs Always!
DTS
bigking777, 02/13/2003
2000 Cadillac DeVille DTS 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Some problems with the Service Stability System computer after about 9 months. In for service 6 times until the problem was fixed. Also, an orange, watery spot in my garage below the engine compartment. They said a bubble formed in the casting of the engine, creating a tiny crack. Replaced the whole engine. No problems since. (Cadillac did rebate one of my monthly payments.) Great looks always turns heads. A quiet ride, a great sound system, great acceleration and a beautiful car have spoiled me the last couple years. I looked at Mercedes, BMW, Infinity, Lexus and Lincoln. Even with the problems in the beginning, I feel I bought a great vehicle.
Excellent auto
Stan Krolikoski, 09/24/2002
2000 Cadillac DeVille DHS 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have had my 2000 DHS for 2 years and 24,000 miles. The few problems I had were fixed quickly. The car rides beautifully both in the Bay area traffic jams, through the twisting canyons at 50 mph and on the highways at 70 MPH. The interior comfort is fine, and the ability to sit 6 in a pinch (hope the person in the middle front is a kid!) is a plus. Those that feel that they need to buy a BMW or Mercedes to get a good ride and luxury should look at the Deville. It's a bargain for what you get.
Wow
subootie, 03/20/2002
2000 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is faster than the slugs BMW makes. With 300 hp this car burns the front tires at 30 miles an hour. Just stomp it and away you gooooo. BMW has better brakes and hugs corners better, but I'm not auto-crossing much anymore...How about you. This car is extremely confortable and surprisingly fast.
Awesome
alien, 05/13/2002
2000 Cadillac DeVille DHS 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car is eerily quite, an extremely smooth ride, good handling, very comfortable, very quick ( same as DTS) and gets 28 mpg. Does it get any better than this? I have had 4 earlier cads with tail fins, so the new body style is taking some getting used to. The northstar system is world class.
The best car ever made!!!
Marketing Man, 03/29/2002
2000 Cadillac DeVille DTS 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
That is the best car in the world and the most technologic. The Night Vision, Stabilitrack, park ride assist are just some examples. I had a Mercedes-Benz S600 in the past and the confort was too poor and the performance was less impressive that the DTS! Wow!!! Three months ago, I asked to a Mercedes-Benz's salesman what was the difference between this Cadillac and the S600 of Mercedes. He told me : You must be agree to pay 50 000 $ in more !!! I think that I will keep a Cadillac for the rest of my life.
2000 deville
kwili, 07/09/2003
2000 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
a real nice car, fun to drive, very responsive and very comfortable.
Great Car
Paul B, 03/19/2002
2000 Cadillac DeVille DHS 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Great car to drive, can't beat a caadillac for luxury
A Blast With Class
DTS, 03/12/2002
2000 Cadillac DeVille DTS 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Not as strong as my sts but a very stable feel and the look! SEXY!!!!!!
WOW
Larry, 03/14/2009
2000 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
If this is what a 8-9 year old Caddie feels and drives like, I am not sure I could handle a new one. I have driven mostly smaller cars in my life, but I think I will have a Caddie the rest of my life. Even if it is an old one! Have not had long enough to know reliability, but most of what I hear is good. Have put 12000 so far and the gas mileage is wonderful, better than most six cylinders I have had.
Superb car !!!
Rob Schulz, 06/03/2002
2000 Cadillac DeVille DHS 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I drive this car for 2 years now and it's absolutely FANTASTIC !!! Never had any trouble with it. Comfort, ergonomics, drive: SUPER !!! I want to keep driving it for at least another 3 years
My Caddy
Snuffy72, 04/07/2004
2000 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Excellant maintenance and repair experience so far. ONLY a tie rod replacement at about 24000 miles ruins a perfect performance.
Great Car
Rich H, 11/01/2006
2000 Cadillac DeVille DTS 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car from an auction and I love it. I have had no problems so far. This is my 3ed Cadillac, I had two Eldorados before this one, but I had many problems with the other two. Its performance is great and so is its handling. You have a lot of confidence behind the wheel. It is also a very nice looking car, the people who I worked with thought it was a Mercedes. I just laughed.
I Love My DTS
LuvsmyDTS, 03/12/2007
2000 Cadillac DeVille DTS 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car has a great ride, great performance, and very comfortable seating. I love the steering wheel controls for the radio, gotta have that. This car has two personalities, if you drive conservatively you'll get really good gas mileage, I average about 20.5 miles per gallon this way (city & hwy combined). However, if you want to drive fast, it will do that too, without hesitation. It will go like a scalded dog, but the gas mileage will drop to about 16 mpg. Its highway mileage is superb, about 23 mpg.
DTS Performs to Expectations
Muttwalker, 09/19/2002
2000 Cadillac DeVille DTS 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car corners like it is on railroad tracks considering its size. Creature comforts are superb and it rides like a dream. Averaging 23 mpg during a country road, city street, and freeway commute.
Best car I have driven since the 60's
mikerice01, 05/19/2003
2000 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
It's npt very often that I find a car ( Detroit or other ) that I like more than hate. I have a 2000 DeVille and I/we love it. It has one of the best rides that I have ever come across and the handeling for a large car is very VERY impressive. My mileage is around 20 all around and this is with the air on most of the time. I have had a few minor problems that have been fixed by Cadillac dealers in very good fashion. Would I buy another, you betcha, in a second!
My baby
freshpeach, 08/18/2008
2000 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love the way this baby drives and rides. I love the get up and go before anyone knows it I am way ahead of the slow revs in the so- called economy 4 and 6 cylinders!! She is very quiet in her coming and going; and I can control everything from the steering wheel!! I don't care about the gas mileage; she is the most comfortable and convenient car for someone like me, with a handicapped knee and right hand. Traveling on long trips in this car is like laying down in your bedroom and watching your favorite television marathon. Needed maintenance is not so cheap, but she is worth her weight in gold!!
Luxury and Sporty
Mikew, 10/12/2002
2000 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Powerfull; Great exceleration. Highway cruiser. Comfortable. Great vehicle. Much better mileage than I expected. 27 on highway! 18-20 around town.
Luxury and Sporty
MikeW, 10/12/2002
2000 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Powerfull; Great exceleration. Highway cruiser. Comfortable. Great vehicle. Much better mileage than I expected. 27 on highway! 18-20 around town.
Our Seville
DesrtDrmr, 11/23/2002
2000 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We have had no problems with this vehicle. We had an STS before this, but like the roominess of this one. It feels like it has just as much pick up as the STS, but it doesn't go quite as fast. Comfort is outstanding. We have a lot of company, and this is a perfect car to take people around in.
Fun to drive.
bballpuck, 03/02/2002
2000 Cadillac DeVille DTS 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This 300 horsepower vehicle is the most fun to drive car I've ever owned. Forget my wife's Lexus, this car is better!
Not my father's Caddy
Rox, 01/14/2004
2000 Cadillac DeVille DTS 4dr Sedan
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Reliability is very disappointing. Three batteries in three years. New catalytic, re-program IPC module, A/C module replaced, window mechnanism failed, crank sensor adjusted etc. Significant service required 7 times in past 10 months
Head Gaskets can Blow on some Northstar Engines
John, 08/21/2019
updated 09/19/2023
2000 Cadillac DeVille DHS 4dr Sedan
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
My wife treated her Cadillac with kid gloves and it was Garaged from day one. When it began OVERHEATING at only 63K, I knew we had a problem. Our Local mechanic performed what was known as THE TRIPLE PLAY. They replaced the water pump, the thermostat, and the upper crossover gaskets. Turned out that the engine's Head Gaskets were blown and a local Cadillac Dealer quoted me $7,500.00 to replace them. GM knew that some of their Northstar Engines were blowing head gaskets, but failed to do anything about it. Came down to Aluminum Heads on Steel Blocks and temperature changes for the two different metals. Their Bolts were too short and the bite in the Steel Blocks didn't hold. Norm Huhn (huhnsolutions.com) held the patent on fixing that engine's problem as well as sourcing a local Cadillac Mechanic who knew how to properly fix the problem. Overall, it takes 3 days since the Car has to be lifted off the engine once everything from the engine has been disconnected. Anyway, our 2000 Cadillac DHS Sedan Deville now runs just fine and like the day my wife drove it out of the Dealer's Showroom. YES, there is LIFE after blown head gaskets on these Cadillacs. Just a matter of contacting Norm for his insert kit and finding a Mechanic who knows how to do the job properly. Other than that and replacing most of the sensors, this car has a brand new life and much more to go. 20K after the fix and still going strong! In the end, it only cost me $3K to replace the heads PROPERLY on this Northstar Engine and it runs great!
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bigtimer78, 02/04/2010
2000 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
I've owned my 2000 deville since 03 and love it. It does burn oil but thats normal. Its got 112,000 on it and has been great. Just now having to really put money into it. Power steering pump and hose goes out at this millage. Over all great car and will buy another one.
A NIGHTMARE
Carolyn, 04/24/2002
2000 Cadillac DeVille DHS 4dr Sedan
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have never been so disappointed in a vehicle..I let it get repo'd to avoind any further hassles..over 20 trips to the dealership for repeat warranty work and still NO SATISFACTION the navigation system fried the computer 3x before they removed it..night vision never worked correctly, ALL the windows FELL OUT and way too many other things..I still cant believe Cadillac wouldn't do something about it either, after I paid over 55K
Big Boy Lac
Big Boy lac, 04/21/2010
2000 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
I hate this car is nice and comfortable but it is not reliable at all. First it started with the head lights, then the battery, then the rear lights, and then the oil pump.
Poor quality for $40K
J2010G, 10/26/2009
2000 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
First luxury new car I bought. Treated it well, drove easy. Torque converter replaced at 38K mi. Power Steering replaced at 40K mi. Oil - a quart every 2K mi. Water level sensor out at 60K mi. Fuel pump out at 60K mi. MAFE sensor intermittent at 70K mi and Radiator leak started. On Star obsoleted equipment in car and it ran down battery. Replaced battery. Dash cover turning up at corners at 90K mi even though garaged all the time. A/C blowing greasy stuff out of vents at 90K mi. Torque converter out again at 105K mi. All repair prices/parts out of sight because it's a Cadillac. My used cars all were better than this one. To think I paid $40K....
Love this car!
noffy, 07/06/2002
2000 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
My family loves this car. We have a '91 model as well. We like it so much, we bought another used one.
The best car that I have ever own!!!
Tiger9, 08/03/2002
2000 Cadillac DeVille DTS 4dr Sedan
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Sorry for the others who think that Cadillac is a car less luxurious than Mercedes, BMW and Audi!!! For me, THIS IS THE BEST CAR on luxury market!!! And for reliability, it's EXCELLENT. When I drive my DTS, everybody look the car at each road corner with a smile!!! Some of them told me that this car is more beautiful than a S500 Mercedes or Jaguar S-type!!! Finaly, sorry for those who think that Cadillac isn't reliable and say a lot of bad things about this mark, you were just unlucky when you bought it!
I like it !!!!!!!!!
Chgo. Mike, 05/10/2003
2000 Cadillac DeVille DTS 4dr Sedan
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought a Used 2000 DTS, with 30k. Certified. I felt like I got the deal I wanted. What a Beauty. Does it all!!! Great handling, acceloration. The kids pull up, and want to Race! Black Beauty that turns heads. I'm just tickled. LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!
solid
fred, 11/02/2009
2000 Cadillac DeVille DTS 4dr Sedan
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
bought mine with 71k about a year ago. now has 96k and only have replaced an egr valve. does burn 1 quart between oil changes but from reading here, typical. great gas mileage 25 on highway. great punch when you need it. just replaced brakes all around for 350.00 with ceramic pads and the egr valve was about 200.00. I would buy another one.
DTS
Jerald Foster, 07/23/2003
2000 Cadillac DeVille DTS 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I was shocked and disturbed to find that this premier car with the Northstar engine burns a quart of oil every 3000 miles. Also within 50,000 miles the CV drive was totally coroded and had to be replaced. The front engine mount was torn. Not a very impressive vehicle and one that I could not honestly recommend.
Fantastic Car
George, 01/18/2009
2000 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Love to drive this car great handling and comfort. But had problems with head gaskets had to replace them and oil leak. It does burn oil. Would love to have a newer model without head gasket problems and oil use.
Lovin' It!
kreem97, 06/24/2002
2000 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car is extremely comfortable. The drive is so smooth. I have had issues but the dealership has eventually figured it out. Shortly after I purchased it used, the dealer replaced the engine. There have also been minor electrical glitches and the catalitic converter had to be replaced. Parts are never at the dealer so if a repair is needed it will definitely be more than one day.
2000 Cadillac DTS
sbaker, 02/29/2004
2000 Cadillac DeVille DTS 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This vehicle performs very well in all driving conditions. The interior design, however, is not as roomy as previous models of the Deville. The car is very reliable, and has many comfort features. I have had a problem with the rear parking assist and the driver seat heater, both of which are warranty items.
GREAT CAR
FRANK RYDELEK, 08/28/2002
2000 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have a slight vibration at 42 which is a shift point. It seems I`m the only one that feels it. I can`t detect it in passengers seat.
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