How do you Northstar owners like your Northstars? Would you recommend them? - Page 6

**I~LUV~Caddys8792** · #76 (**permalink**) 10-04-06, 08:47 PM

Yeah, Ford definetly has a problem with trannys.

The Town Car is one of Fords best designs. It's simple, reliable and time tested.

codewize · #77 (**permalink**) 10-05-06, 12:40 AM

A buddy of mine had a Town Coupe with some fancy carb on it that no one could fix. The couple mechanics that looked at it told us the carb was so complicated that it belonged on military aircraft and not on a car.

Ford has never done anything simple which is where most of the problems come from. They're wiring designs are worse than Jaguar / Lucas Electric.

The dealer also told us that they never made a Town Coupe'. Dumb ass. We tried to explain to him that there was one sitting outside that we drove here in but he didn't listen.

GreenMachine · #78 (**permalink**) 10-05-06, 12:55 AM

^those from the 70's if I recall.

**I~LUV~Caddys8792** · #79 (**permalink**) 10-05-06, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by codewize

A buddy of mine had a Town Coupe with some fancy carb on it that no one could fix. The couple mechanics that looked at it told us the carb was so complicated that it belonged on military aircraft and not on a car.

Town Coupes were made from '75 or so to about '81. That means they had the 460,400,351 or 302. I think all of those motors used the Motorcraft carburators correct? I think the only carb that people have trouble with because it's so finicky and complicated is the Quadrajet..which was never used on Fords..I think.

codewize · #80 (**permalink**) 10-05-06, 10:03 AM

Correct. It was an 80' with a Motorcraft carb on a 351. I don't know if Quadrajet was ever used on Ford but they were a real peach too. Ran like hell when they were in good shape but cause many many headaches if something went wrong.

**I~LUV~Caddys8792** · #81 (**permalink**) 10-05-06, 08:42 PM

Yeah. With the Quadrajets, it takes a very talented hand to fix it and keep it running, but when it's up it's UP!!

digitalcaddie · #82 (**permalink**) 10-26-06, 05:13 PM

I've had one headgasket go bad which forced me to sell my '96 STS. Now I've got a '97 SLS and like others have stated the performance is awesome. I love dropping the hammer and listening to that V-8 wind up...sounds awesome and the car MOVES. I have no idea why people want to soup-up Honda Civics which sound like motorcycles whining when a deep V-8 rumble is the sign of true power. The Fast and the Furious was a stupid movie... Anyway my dad was amazed that I was cruising around town at 45mph and the engine was only at 1100 rpm. Thats the idle speed on his Accord. Its also nice in the summer time when you pull up to a stoplight with the windows down and you can hardly hear the engine running. If I could get my suspension to ride smoothly, I'd never buy another car.

Murphyg · #83 (**permalink**) 10-26-06, 08:01 PM

Just gotta love that Get Up And GONE

Even at highway speeds. Mash it and launch.

One thing Ive been noticing alot latelly.
Getting major eyeballs whenever crossing paths with a new Mustang.
Never side by side though. Is always at cross roads or driving past eachother in opposite directions.
Sure my 300 horses are no match for the GT500. But havent seen alot of them anyways. Only ones I have seen are as Im passing them on the highway. And crawling in the middle lane being driven by women ??

But as for the rest of them....At first I thought it was my imagination.
But as time went by Im preety sure they're gunning me off.
Must be envy lol

Good budy of mine just bought one with the 6 in it. He's a major Stang fanatic but this one he hates. That was made very clear when his son suggested the two of us go for it.
He said not a chance son. That N# would kill this piece of crap. LOL

The've been speaking for themselves for years.

GreenMachine · #84 (**permalink**) 10-27-06, 12:20 AM

You must mean GT right? GT500 models are limited production super charged with only manual transmissions. There's a pony package thats changes the looks of the regulars, but I doubt you're seeing many GT500's.

Yeah an STS would beat the V6's, but then power to weight start to factor in versus the V8. Ah man I can't wait until the Camaro is back

**I~LUV~Caddys8792** · #85 (**permalink**) 10-27-06, 12:29 AM

I sooooo wanna drive another N* car. We've got a '97 STS at work, but I don't really wanna deal with the salesmen! lol!

Murphyg · #86 (**permalink**) 10-27-06, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenMachine

You must mean GT right? GT500 models are limited production super charged with only manual transmissions. There's a pony package thats changes the looks of the regulars, but I doubt you're seeing many GT500's.

Yeah an STS would beat the V6's, but then power to weight start to factor in versus the V8. Ah man I can't wait until the Camaro is back

Ya thats what I said exactly.
Ive only seen a couple of the 500s and they were just puddlin along on the highway being driven by women.

nigelb · #87 (**permalink**) 10-27-06, 05:56 PM

here in the UK the N* and cadillacs in general are very under rated and are not popular.
tell someone you own a caddy and they think big fins, not modern sleek cars.
biggest drawback with my STS is that it resembles an Audi A8.

i've owned 2 N* powered cars and never had a head gasket problem yet
oil consumption has always been acceptable and i change the oil when the indicator reaches about 50%

i've not had any other real issues and my current car is only now starting to show a few common problems, ABS pump failed (some cars in the US had recalls) CKP's failed, common problem with mexican originals, and i've changed all the rotors.

at 188k miles i challenge a beemer or merc owner to say they've not spent more money on replacement parts and at 188k i'll still out run them

i own the only STS for literally miles and i enjoy the exclusivity.
drive along ang every where you look are lexus, bmw and mercs.

i can drive hundreds of miles and not see another STS

GreenMachine · #88 (**permalink**) 10-27-06, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Murphyg

Ya thats what I said exactly.
Ive only seen a couple of the 500s and they were just puddlin along on the highway being driven by women.

They must be enthusiests then, strange their doing that, sure its not the pony package or stripe job your seeing? I know their a 2007 model and have a sticker around mid-40's but predicted to sell for over sticker. Haven't seen them at dealers yet.

Murphyg · #89 (**permalink**) 10-30-06, 05:58 PM

Have slowed down to take a closer look. They're the GT500.
One is a Green color with the black stripes. Definatelly a 500 though. Not the most attractive green but it does look quite nice on that car. Think its driven by a red head.
Other one I see alot. Must live in my town as well as take the same route as I do. Black convertible with interior tan leather. Looks really nice. Older blond women driving that one. First time I saw it was sittin at the window in the burger joint with my daughter admiring it with its top down while watching the storm clouds roll in. It got a bit wet lol. Shame.
The other one is Orange and also a 500. Only seen that one twice on the highway. Brunette drivin that one.
All the others I see are generally red or silver. The odd black one though. And they're all the V6s. And quite a few of them around. But they're all driven by men. Quite odd that it seems to work out like that.

rugby2 · #90 (**permalink**) 11-03-06, 12:28 PM

I just bought a 97 deville with 116k 24hrs after leaving lot ck coolent went on. turns out has a head gasket problem. also oil pressure due to gunk in pan,screen pick up line etc. was going to fix, got in dealer said eng was crap(now they tell me) best to buy used eng. they get one for 3.1k do some work on tensioners, and coolent pipes(were rusted) say 4.8k asking me for 2.8k. I call up and find used ones for $800 with 75 k, one for 42100 and $200 to ship with only 19k on it. problem is dealer already used the alleged 3.1k eng. They refuse to refund $$. Will give credit on another car in stock(good luck neg. a price off the asking) they had to know were selling a lemon! after asking various car nuts/mechanics, checking internet I would never buy a northstarr again. how can you spend that kind of $ on a new car, and be lucky to get 100k before oil pan gets clogged. head gaskets go? as I understand it problems with leaking coolent due to dex cool. needs pellits. etc. head gaskets often go around 100k. worse due to layout of eng, cost 3 times as much to work on as normal eng. some blame meterlugical makeup of block, heads, gaskets, interaction with coolent etc. bottom line eng is a piece of crap. pray dealer stands behind you if buy used. best buy new, and dump before warranty expires?why wouldn't you buy a 3 yr old lexus in 1st place, avoid mainence headaches?