1999 Cadillac Fleetwood Limited Review
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- This video is all about my 1999 Cadillac Fleetwood Limited. It is a rare car that has many unique goodies including footrests, wheel skirts, and a stretch of six inches in the rear seat and trunk for extra space. I took a lot of my inspiration for the style of this video from Doug Demuro and Saabkyle04. A huge thank you goes out to my family for helping me make the video as professional as possible. Enjoy!
Edits:
There were several things I wanted to mention. First, I apologize for the excessive wind noise. I'm hoping to get a microphone soon which will help with the quality of the sound. Secondly, I forgot to mention in the video that the car also has two visors for each front seat so you can use one to block the sunlight from the windshield and another for the window so you don't have to adjust the visor while going around curves. Very nice attention to detail from Cadillac! And thirdly, the Fleetwood Limited also had a cellular phone option for the back seat.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:24 Fleetwood Limited History
1:47 Exterior
5:43 Interior
14:14 Drive
14:29 Interior (cont.)
17:33 Trunk
25:25 Outro - Auta a dopravní prostředky
For me personally the 99' Cadillac's were the perfect combination of more modern Technology with just a hint of old school.. love this car in Black as well..
That's a good point! I've always liked the 94-96 Fleetwoods but they really do lack lots of safety features and technology that the 99 Deville's were given. They do have a good mixture of new and old which is perfect for me :) And thank you so much! I think it is the perfect color for this kind of car. Thank you so much for the support and for watching the video, Frederick! It's greatly appreciated!
It's great to find a man your age who appreciates this Cadillac. Very well done. And thanks for the horn sound at the end.
Cliff McSparran Thank you very much Cliff, I really appreciate that :) I knew that someone would love the horn as much as I do!
@@JW_Reviews I called it the people mover lol
@@philipancell516 it would certainly get just about anyone to move 😂 thanks for watching the video!
Outstanding production by an amazing young man about a unique Cadillac
MarkWasylyshyn thank you so so much dad! I had a wonderful time producing this video and putting an incredible car into the pages of remembered history
Mark….you have obviously raised an amazing kid. I’m binge watching all his content and love the heck out of his channel, and him. You are blessed!
@@orreng Thank you. I am very blessed. James is an outstanding young man.
@@orreng thank you Orren, I am very blessed. Couldn’t have a better son
This is by far the greatest car review I’ve ever watched, please make this a series!
Thank you so much Tabitha! I appreciate your support and feedback!
You will feel a lot of beautiful emotions on rear seats of this old black car...
Tabitha, agree 100% 👍
I dont care what anyone says, but I belive that the best Cadillacs were the devilles of this time. And the best one of them were the deville concours.
Abdul Rehman Mohammed They certainly are some the best and greatly under appreciated by many people. I’m very happy to hear that you like them, Abdul! The concours is fantastic!
I have reason to believe that the second gen, Vin 8 L37 in the concours was the highest output version of the Northstar in FWD configuration. The 3rd gen was advertised as 300 hp, but the same torque as Vin Y engines. Although, My DTS performance III did have a much deeper exhaust tone. I don't mind the northstar cars, and anyone who can read an owners manual or turn wrenches can fix them. They really were the last true Cadillacs. The interiors now smell like Chinese leather purses. My Interior in the Concours punched you in the face on a hot summer day like a finely polished baseball glove.
Scott De Grace Was the late 90’s generation of eldorado a rear or front wheel drive car? I think that some trim levels had 300 hp as well, it must have been a relatively quick car considering it probably weighed a good bit less than the Devilles. Also, how do you like your DTS? Would you recommend one over a Deville or Fleetwood of the 90’s? I agree with you! Cadillac has changed a lot over the past two decades. In a way I blame younger generations for forgetting what luxury is supposed to be. Luxury has been confused with performance these days which is why there aren’t true Cadillacs anymore which I think is very sad. And as far as interior smells go this Fleetwood Limited smells better than any other car I’ve ever been in! I always get compliments of how it smells like it’s brand new
They had the best ride by far even today's standards
Thank you for showing this Stretched Fleetwood Cadillac. I once owned a 1999 Cadillac. My first Cadillac! I’ve only seen one of this Stretched Fleetwood! Beautiful!
You're very welcome! Very nice, which 1999 Cadillac did you own? And this is my first car/Cadillac as well, I really do love it!
@@JW_Reviews The DeVille Concours! 300 HP! 0 to 60 in 7 seconds! Loved that Cadillac! Had to let it go at 184,000! Nothing wrong with it. But cash for clunkers gave me $4500!
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You JUNKED that car?! 🤔 I guess you didn't "love" it as much as you claimed to... 😕😣
@@MattGuzman-ng2yx more so I traded it in using “cash for clunkers”. The trade in value was $2000! Cash for clunkers gave me $4500! Love has a cost! What would you do?
I love this car. You seem to take good care of it, so you deserve it. It would be nice if Cadillac made a modern Fleetwood, Deville, and Seville. Those cars had character. Their current lineup is pretty uninspiring.
I absolutely love it too! Thank you very much. This car has really brought me to appreciate good Cadillacs and to take care of them properly. I agree! Its possible that Cadillac could bring back a normal naming scheme when they build their electric cars but hopefully they'll be on par with the cars that they used to make!
Ur the only person my age that I have seen enjoy cadillacs like I do.
Caddy Daddy There certainly aren’t very many people our age into these cars which I think is a big shame. Lots of other people are certainly missing out!
James Wasylyshyn I own a Lincoln Town Car and I love all Cadillac and Lincoln.
Very nice! What year is your town car? I like Cadillac more than Lincoln but Lincoln is still a very special and venerated luxury car brand!
James Wasylyshyn, 2000 Executive Series!
I’m 21 I have a 92 Brougham and a 92 Town car
Outstanding comprehensive review of the caddy, this is the gold standard for car reviews.
Thank you so much, Simon! I'm so glad that you think so, I really appreciate it 😁 Thank you for commenting and watching the video!
Thank you for the video. Reminds me of my grandparent’s “going to town” Cadillac. Theirs was blue, and parked in one of the out buildings on the farm. Taken out only for special occassions.
MissouriMatt54 You’re very welcome! I’m very happy to do these videos. I’m sure that car was in beautiful shape! What year and model was it? Did it have interesting options that you liked?
@@JW_Reviews I have a 96 sedan deville with 75,000 miles. Can you tell me what the proper operating temperature should be ? Some people say 190 some say 210. I'm confused.
That's a good question, Bella! That will depend on a lot of things such as if the car is only idling, driving on the highway/city, or outside temperature. Typically, my Fleetwood Limited has a coolant temperature of 196 degrees Fahrenheit. On warm days or when I'm in stop and go traffic it can get as high as 215 or more, but it should never be normally that high. I believe the fan kicks in at 210. I hope that helps answer your question!
@@JW_Reviews in deed thanks !
Thank you for the video. I liked how you went into detail and explained the story behind the car and the footage you shared. I remember these and I never saw one reviewed. Thank you for the video.
OLDS98 you’re very welcome! I also couldn’t find an in-depth review of a Fleetwood Limited which was my main motivation for doing the video. I’m happy to hear that you enjoyed it! Thank you very much for the feedback!
Saw the article in Cadillac magazine. Very cool. I too have Cadillac Brougham 1995. Love it. Thanks for CZcams video.
That's wonderful! I'm glad you read the article and watched the video 😁 I love that era of Fleetwood! I'd love to review one someday. Thank you for watching the video, Roy!
Hi James, great work on this video. I'm a member of the CLC and just finished reading the story of this car in the current issue of The Self Starter. I really loved the story of how you acquired this vehicle and your adventures when driving it home after buying it! I agree with one of your last comments in the video about Cadillac bringing back a vehicle for those of us that love those big luxurious Caddies!
That's wonderful, Bob! I'm really glad you found your way to the channel and enjoyed the video as well as the story. I wrote the story several years ago and I'm very glad it made it into this months issue of the magazine. It makes me very happy 😁 Also, I've made other videos on a wide range of Cadillacs on the channel that you might enjoy watching if you're interested. Thank you so much for leaving the wonderful comment and watching the video. I hope to hear from you again sometime soon!
@@JW_Reviews Wow, it took years for them to publish your story? I was thinking of writing one on my own Cadillac adventures but not sure I'd be able to wait that long for it to be published. My first car in1977, at 17 years old, was a Sedan DeVille, which left me flat broke, but what a great time doing it! Then later when I was doing well in my career I was able to get a '92 Coupe DeVille, followed by a '95 Eldorado, then my dream car, a show quality '68 DeVille convertible that lead me to joining the CLC, and finally my last Caddy, a 2001 ETC. I really loved every one of my Caddies!
Cadillac logo stitched in the belt was definitely an easter egg, good observation.
I'm at the opposite end of Ohio from you but I own a Fleetwood Limited almost identical to yours. It has 50k original miles and still looks new. It's nice to see someone else preserving one of these cars!
Timothy Wheeler That’s excellent! I’ve seen you’re video of your car several times and it is in wonderful shape!!! I sure wish mine was as nice as yours haha but I’m also happy to know that you still have yours and have it in such good shape. They are fantastic cars! Also, does the cellular phone still work in your car or is that technology too outdated?
@@JW_Reviews sorry for the late reply. The cellphone in my car powers on and can make dial sounds but it's simply too outdated for any cellular tower to pick up. I have had my northstar redone recently with all new seals and head studs so it cannot blow a head gasket. Along with other new parts to keep her like new. I will be picking it up next weekend and am very excited to get it back home. Had to take it to Indiana (near Indianapolis) to have the work done.
Timothy Wheeler Not a problem, Timothy! I still think that’s very neat, that technology is very fascinating and must have been ahead of its time! I’m very happy to hear that you’re keeping the engine in such good shape, it should hopefully be running well for a very long time! Is there a shop in Indianapolis that specializes in the Northstar?
@@JW_Reviews yes there is a shop in Indianapolis that specializes in fixing the northstar. It's called B&B Automotive LLC. The owner is very friendly and informative. If you ever have trouble with your car, I'd recommend.
Timothy Wheeler Wow that’s very helpful, thank you so much! Have you found their prices to be reasonable? If I do end up having issues I may go to them
Thank you for doing this video of your Cadillac. There were so many options on mine that you explained so well. The aerial view of you and your baby was so beautiful. I certainly feel more proud of my 1997 Deville Concours.
You're very welcome, I'm very happy that I got to do this video. And I'm even happier that you enjoyed it! Ooh the Deville Concours is very nice! I haven't seen too many nor have I ridden in one but I do like the special options that it came with 😀 Did they give the Deville Concours models the electronic suspension system that the Eldorado ETC was given?
There were so few made it's virtually impossible to find any for sale. Thanks for the video.
Fargoguy54 It is certainly difficult to find one. I saw a green one come up for sale last summer but it was bought up very quickly. You’re welcome! Thank you for commenting :)
Definitely the most perfect car review ever. Hope to see more
Liftmaster1280 thank you so so much for the nice feedback! There’ll be more coming to the channel once spring rolls around again. I have some neat cars coming soon to review :)
Very nice, one of the best review channels out there. Please make more.
Golden God Thank you so much! I’m very happy to hear that you enjoy the channel so much :) I’ll be sure to make more as soon as I can!!
I bought a 98 that looked just like that one. It was purchased at an auction for 1000. I got 36K out of it and finally the head bolts pulled out as they always do. I sold ot as is for 1600. I even told the buyer about it and he wanted it anyway. It was a pleasure to drive and it's a shame I only got the miles I did.
Very nice! I'm still impressed with the amount of miles you were able to get out of her. And I'm even more impressed with how much you were able to sell it for haha. But I'm a big fan of these cars. So comfortable, smooth, and plenty of space! Will you ever plan on buying another one? Thank you for watching the video, Philip 😁
@@JW_Reviews I am 6ft 4inches tall and I don't fit into small cars. LOL. I am 63 and my first Cadillac was a 1979 coupe Deville it was black with red leather interior. I had it for about 8 years and my father became ill so I sold it and bought a 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix model J. I kept that for a long time then bought the 1998 Deville delegance from my auction buddy. My Mom passed away in 2015 and left me her 2005 Cadillac SRX. It's a real creampuff the miles were low when I got it but they're kinda up there now. It's still very nice for the age it is. It has the Northstar but the redesigned Northstar that has the better heads and headbolts. I keep good care of the cooling system tho! It's a rear wheel drive with a Corvette rear end that can handle everything I give it.
@@philipancell516 Very nice! And the later mode Northstar engines are great. Same power and efficiency but without burning as much oil or other quality issues 👍
Wow. What a good looking guy. Woof..and you do an excellent review on this Cadillac. Lots of unknown information most people never knew. Awesome.
Thank you so much for recording this video!
You're very welcome, Cristiano! Thank you very much for watching :)
James, I enjoyed your v ideo about the 1999 Cadillac Fleetwood Limited.. As a kid, I always wanted a recent vintage Cadilac but coming from a lower middle class family, I didn't see that as a possiboi9lity. Well, about 20 years ago I found my Cadillac, a1999 Cadillac Sedan d 'Ville d' Elegance It has about 30,000 miles on it, painted silver, and was as fully equiped as that modle could be. I have 78,000 miles on it and it drives as smoothly as a car can be. There is an amusing story about the car. I owned a l late model Cimmaron at the time and had no trouble with it. The engine was strong and the stick shift was smooth. It so happened that both cars wouldn't start. one jumped both , left the Cimmeron running is the driveway, and drove the Sedan d' Ville around town for about 30 Minutes. When I returned I pulled the d' Ville into the garage. All of a sudden I heard a massive explosion and when I turned arouns the Cimmaron had tuned into a fiireball. The following day it was towed away and I got $50 for it.
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! And that's wonderful to hear that you have a Sedan Deville, it sounds beautiful!! And my goodness, I'm so glad you weren't driving the Cimmeron when it blew. Do you know what caused it?
That's a beautiful car. I love how its stretched and the side skirts. If I ever got a opportunity to get 1 I definitely would. Nice ride man
Thank you so much Chris! The stretch and side skirts give it such a unique look, especially compared to a regular Deville. I LOVE the car and would totally recommend getting one if you ever get the chance. Thank you for watching the video!
Very Nice Cadillac! Great details on this special made Cadillac Fleetwood
Cadillac Life! Thank you so much Cadillac Life! I’m glad to hear that you liked the car and enjoyed the video. Be sure to come again for more videos soon!
I love your enthusiasm and appreciation for these fine automobiles!
Thank you! It's easy to have enthusiasm about cars like these 😁
I drive my own '95 Fleetwood since 20yo, and due to my young look ( looking closer to 15-16yo at the time ), I never cease to see the surprised faces from passing by drivers and passengers. Some people were so shocked they drove all the way to the shoulders on the Interstate!
@@CheeseScout I bet!
and good for you, you have good taste :)
@@auntbarbara5576 Thank you. I had Lincoln Mark VIII before the Fleetwood, and now I have a '04 Miata with few MGBs and Dinky Triumph inside. Maybe one day I can buy an MG RV8 or Jensen-Healey.
Timeless and elegant designs are always good to be appreciated. Agreed with Paolo Pininfarina during an event with young automotive professionals few months ago. Never say never, maybe good designs would come out again in the future
PRETTYYYYYYY CARRRRRR! My dad used to have a 94 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham, i miss the car... It was supposed to be my first car, but it wouldn't start... My dad took it to the junkyard, i had so many great memories the very last time I sat in it, i named it fleet-ious, Fleetwood and precious put together, #ripfleetious
My Deville Delegance had every option that car has including remote start
The only difference was the stretch. I also had foot rests in the back floorboard. The security system is all in the stock radios of these cars so adding a DVD player I really had to have some sound shop work done. It was fabulous when finished. I had a set of the gold keys and a set of black covered keys as well. Nice cars but eventually the head bolts pull out. Also all I takes is one time overheating and it's curtains for the engine.
That's very impressive! Is that the '98 that you had? I don't recall GM having remote start at that point in time. We were actually able to add it to this Fleetwood Limited, though, and it's a fantastic feature. Interesting that yours had footrests! Did those come from a Fleetwood Limited? Very true, we are sure to baby this car and maintain it as best as possible. Fortunately no major issues and she's still going very strong after over 140,000 miles!
@@JW_Reviews no actually the remote start was an add on. It didn't come stock. I purchased mine thru an auction buddy of mine before it hit the auction for 1000 dollars.
@@philipancell516 ah okay that makes sense!
I simply love how you love these cars 😊
It’s certainly not hard for me to love them haha. Thanks again, Devonne!
That " bong" noise.. LOL you are correct sir, my 2017 Escalade has that same" bong" sound only maybe half the speed, and stops after 5 "bongs" , so somewhat less annoying.🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵
Oh yeah it seems like it's in almost every GM vehicle! Fortunately they've finally changed the noise with their newest cars but it certainly took a while 😂 how do you like your Escalade? And what is your opinion on the next gen Escalade? They've certainly changed the look!
I love my Escalade triple black, I use it as a limo it has 189,000 miles on it. Only thing wrong with it is the navigation antenna went out but I use my phone anyway so no big deal. As far as the new one, I'm still undecided about it. However I love the dashboard. I am averaging 21 1/2 to 22 miles per gallon which is amazing considering it's an ESV. That includes a lot of stop-and-go waiting, traffic, air conditioning, auto start warm ups( I live in Minnesota). This Coronavirus just killed my business tho.🤤
Beautiful Caddy,And a great review of it
C Zuk thank you very much!!!
Excellent video James, 38 years ago I bought 1974 Fleetwood Talisman with every option bar a sunroof, it even has GM's suretrac ABS brakes + GM's invention ARCS (airbags), in Sable black & gold interior (mustard colour) at 9yrs old it had 102,000ks on it, now in july 2020 there are 701,000ks on it I'm in Sydney, Australia, I'm now 64 & I've been driving it since I was 26 so I
know the feeling of being a proud owner of a Black Fleetwood , enjoy your toy !!!
Thank you very much, Greg! Wow, absolutely incredible. My dad and I love Fleetwoods, especially the Talisman. This one is incredibly special! I read your comment to my dad and we're both amazed to hear that the car has ABS brakes and airbags. We had no idea they were even an option! It truly is unbelievable. I'm so happy to hear that you still have the car after all those years. I'm sure it is beautiful and gets lots of looks! I'll be sure to enjoy mine as much as possible 😀 Thank you so very much for watching the video and for writing the great comment!
It's sooo cool to see someone who appreciates the details of a Cadillac exclusive. If you do your research properly, you will see Cadillac has always been so far ahead of the crowd in innovative technology..... even today, many new cars still do not offer these options. I own 2 Fleetwoods and a DTS and all are hard loaded with every available option! They are amazing cars even now.....
Thank you! Yes, they've always tried to push the boundaries of innovation, and they continue to do so today. Very nice! I certainly like Fleetwoods and the DTS's. I recently drove a DTS for the first time (a DTS limousine in fact) and I was really surprised with how nice of a car it was. It drove beautifully! What are the years of your Fleetwoods?
1985 Fleetwood Brougham D'elegance and a 1995 Fleetwood Brougham with the moonroof....
Very nice. A friend of mine I believe also has a blue '95 Fleetwood Brougham. It is a beautiful car! But I think I like the mid 90's Fleetwoods more though. And one like yours is the one to get! I have heard that the sunroof can leak on them... has that happened to yours?
The '95 Fleetwood is never in inclement weather, but the '06 DTS moonroof will definitely leak if I don't have the drains cleaned once a year. I just had them cleaned last month. My DTS has every option available that year, it's an amazing car.......
Ah, that's a good idea to clean out stuff from up there. I also do car detailing on the side, that's a new place that I can clean on cars! And that's neat to hear. Did they have the Platinum trim for that year? And did they have automatic cruise control braking for the DTS too? I've thought about getting a DTS someday but I wasn't sure what kind of features they came with
I have a normal 1999 Cadillac Deville in white and I’m glad I finally found some kinda video like this on it. Great cars
Tony V Pessolano Very nice! I think Devilles look very good in just about every color they came in but especially white! I’m sure yours is beautiful, how many miles are on it? Also, I’m happy you found this video, thank you for commenting!
James Wasylyshyn Yeah I drove out of town to get one in that color because it definitely is Beautiful on it, it’s got a 141,000.
Tony V Pessolano Great, that car should last you a long time. And I’m happy to see someone else who likes these fantastic cars as much as I do!
James, terrific review of this car. I have been a Cadillac enthusiast since the late 1960's. So glad to see a younger guy with the same passion and knowledge that I had for the greatest Cadillacs ever !!!!! P.S. I had never heard of a Fleetwood Limited. Good to know. Keep up the good work !
Thank you very much, Martin! I'm pleased to hear that you've been a Cadillac fan for such a long time! I learned to love these Cadillacs from my dad who has owned many throughout his life. His first car was a 1969 Fleetwood and he absolutely loved it! I'm happy that my first car also has the Fleetwood name 😁I'm assuming you've owned Cadillacs? And I'm glad that you learned about the Fleetwood Limited! Not very many people know about them
@@JW_Reviews Hi, James, Wow, your dad's first car is one of my favorites. My dream car would be a 1970 Fleetwood, but some fantasies are best left unfulfilled! Yes, I have had a few Cadillacs. First was a 72 Coupe de Ville my parents gave me in the 80's. Then I bought a '86 Sedan de Ville, then a '92 Sedan de Ville (that was a nice one), then I bought a 2003 De Ville. The '03 was a big disappointment and gave me lots of trouble. That drove me straight into the arms of the Mercedes Benz dealer, where I bought a 2006 E350 that I love and am still driving. Most reliable car I have ever owned ! I also have a '89 560SL (top always down) just for fun. But older Cadillacs are really my passion. If Cadillac ever brought back the long wheelbase, rear-drive Fleetwood, I would have to consider it. You know, of all of the Cadillacs I drove, the 72 Coupe de Ville was the best one! You seem too young to remember a 1969 Fleetwood that your dad had, unless he had this car many years after 1969.
Martin VonDurante Wow very good! You never know, maybe the right 70 Fleetwood will come along 😃 that’s too bad that the Deville gave you trouble, do you remember how many miles were on it? I bought and resold a 2004 Deville a few months ago and while I had it I loved it. Although it wasn’t the highest trim level Deville it was well loaded and had lots of features that I really liked (such as the cooled seats). It had about 64,000 miles on it and was treated well it’s whole life. And I am also a fan of Mercedes as well, I’d love to have an SL or an S550 someday! Their quality, even back then, was top notch. My dads father bought a late 70’s SL brand new back in the day and it was his summer car. He took great care of it. Our family doesn’t own it anymore but I was fortunate to see it once several years ago. And the 69 Fleetwood was my dads college car. He would drive it back and forth from home to Hillsdale, Michigan all the time. He eventually came across a 78 Fleetwood I believe it was and ended up selling the 69 for it. He has always missed that car and I wish I could have seen it! Whenever we see another 69, which isn’t often, my dad and I always stop to look. It brings back memories for him.
@@JW_Reviews Hi, James, Well, the 2003 DeVille I had only had 69,000 miles on it when I got rid of it. The warranty was just about to run out on it, and I had had so much trouble with it, that I just wanted to get rid of it. That's when I decided to go the Mercedes route. I have always had a passion for Cadillacs, ever since I've been a teenager. And I really know a lot about the greatest Cadillacs ever, from the 60's and 70's. So I am going to give you my email so that you can contact me directly. It's marvonsf@gmail.com. Get in touch with me. It would be fun to discuss your and my Cadillac adventures one on one. Maybe at some point over the phone. Cheers, Martin
wow, cool video. I had NO idea this version existed!!! thanks for sharing.
Josh Price Thank you, Josh! This is one of those cars that has been mostly forgotten to history, most people haven’t heard of them before. But every person who watches the video helps to keep it remembered :) You’re welcome and thank you for watching!
What a nice automobile. It's a delight to see a bespoke Cadillac that is equal to some of the finest European and Asian autos. It's amazing!
Awesome video and beautiful Cadillac man! I own a 2007 Cadillac DTS and love it. There is just something about the older body style that I love. Hope to see some more car reviews from you in the future. :)
Stephen Stecenellowe - thank you so much Stephen! Oh yeah I love DTS’s, those always catch my eyes whenever I see them on the road. There’s something about these cadillacs that are so classy and luxurious to me, I’ll always be a huge fan of them! I’ll be sure to keep car reviews coming, I really had fun making this video :). Thank you again for commenting, I love hearing what Cadillac fans have to say!
Hey. I have a DTS too. I love talking to people like you whom have the same interests as me. Mine is a black 06 and she is amazing. I tuck her in the garage for the winters and only drive her in the nice hot summer days not night or raining days because at night you can’t see her and when is so clean that rain water makes her dirty I just tend to park it. Good luck with you DTS man. Now to the video maker what a hell of a car you have. I really hope that modern cars go back to big luxury Sedans
Will Newman Thank you so much for the nice comment Will! She is a beauty and I love her so much! I hope for the same exact thing someday. Cadillac needs these cars back!
It's built better!! The new ones are trash rip offs!!
Thanks for the great review. That car is top notch. I like big cars and have had 2 Cadillacs, a 77' Sedan De Ville, and an 84' Fleetwood Brougham. They were the best cars I ever owned. I also had a 92' Chevy Caprice, and I currently own a 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. Those are very nice cars also but I will have another Cadillac some day. I will also give a big ole Lincoln a try.
You're very welcome! I'm very glad you like the car 😀those are some very nice cars! I've heard many good things about those Mercury's, would you recommend one as a daily driver over a 90's Caprice? I've heard that the Grand Marquis are very reliable! But my family also had a Caprice but it was a 1994 and it was one of the most reliable cars my family has ever owned, and we loved the LT1 engine! Be sure to let me know how you like the Cadillac and Lincoln when you get them someday :) thank you very much for the comment and for watching the video, John!
Great video and very nice ride man!
I put a set of those skirts on my 97 Deville, sweet car!
Nice! I've seen images of the wheel skirts on Devilles and I think it really sharpens the cars up. I personally don't like the look of the Fleetwood Limited nearly as much when the wheel skirts are off. Just doesn't look nearly as special to me. Something that I've been in desperate search of are the writing tables that came with some of these FL's. They are very hard to find, unfortunately, but I'm not going to give up the search. Thank you for watching the video, Tony!
Great video !! Always loved these . Just read your article on it in the Self Starter magazine beautiful Fleetwood Limited !
Thank you so much!! I really appreciate that and am glad you like the car 😁
@@JW_Reviews years ago I had a ‘95 Seville and would take it into service at my local dealership and they had a pair of white/tan leather new ‘98 Fleetwood Limiteds in the showroom … I was in love ! Always admired them.
James - great reviews - I enjoy watching them and appreciate your enthusiasm for the cars... my Mom had a '99 Deville and I did drive the Limited... I hope you get to drive a Lincoln Town Car L - I think it's even more impressive and was a factory-made model (didn't need to be double-cut). Enjoy!
James, I need more reviews from you....yours are so informative and I love your "Bob Newhart " type of humor...🙄🙄
I'll be sure to keep the reviews coming as often as I can! Unfortunately school keeps me very busy during this time of the year. But once summer comes I'll be right back at it! Thank you so much Andy, and I'm glad you like the humor 😜😀
Also it's funny you mention Bob Newhart, my father happens to have a signed autograph picture from him which was given to my dad by his nephew. He was a very good comedian!
Great review on my favorite Cadillac model
Great car, but even better video. Great work. Thanks!
blautens Thank you so much Blautens! It makes me so happy to hear that you liked the video :)
Great review and amazing car! It's just so subversive and badass to own one of these as a young person nowadays.
Thank you very much James! I sure am very fortunate to get to get to drive this car. It has certainly opened me to a wonderful world of Cadillacs that most people, especially my age, don't get to experience
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And that's Great-more Caddies for YOU and US!! 😂💪
I never knew these existed. I find it interesting you like these better than the actual Fleetwoods that Cadillac engineered that were bigger and looked more properly proportioned. Still I would definitely take this over any modern Cadillac, Buick, or Lincoln. But I personally would rather have a 1993-1996 Fleetwood or 1990-1992 Brougham.
tyler2610 thank you for the comment Tyler! I was a little apprehensive when we first got the car, but I have grown to like it much more than the regular Fleetwood. The extra rear seat and trunk space is just so nice! And although the Fleetwood Limited looks a little strange proportionally compared to a regular Deville, I’ve gotten used to the length and I think it looks better than regular Deville’s. Those look so small and short to me now haha. However, I do like the look of the 93-96 Fleetwoods with the chrome and style of those cars. We actually had a 1996 Fleetwood Limousine which we just sold but I absolutely loved the look of the car! The LT1 engine is phenomenal which was another reason why I like those Fleetwoods so much. I also made a video of that specific limousine which you can check out if you’d like!
I had an 88 cad deville front drive that had been extended about 8-9 inches between the front/rear doors by Maloney Coachbuilders. It was not real obvious but it added rear legroom and had footrests.
That's very cool! I saw one Maloney stretch about two years ago which was also about 8 or 9 inches and looked very nice. It may have been about the same year as yours as well. Do you believe that Moloney did a good job extending their vehicles? I think I remember hearing that they had more quality issues, but I wasn't sure if it was actually true
These were nice looking cars as the previous model years were. Perfect color your car is. I remember when General Motors added the chip to the key.
Thank you very much, Doug! These are nice looking cars. I think the side skirts really complement this car well too. Thank you for watching the video and leaving a comment. 😀
Love the car! My favorite design of the DeVille..... I miss the real bell instead of the digital chime for the key reminder, and I LOVE THE TRUMPET HORN!
Thank you very much! It is definitely a great looking car 😁 I'm glad you like the horn as much as I do! Thank you for commenting and for watching the video!
It would a dream if I could buy a black on black fleetwood limited deville like the one here nice video sir.
They're hard to find but these Fleetwood Limited's are out there! I think there was one for sale out West recently, but it was (unfortunately) brown on brown/tan. Definitely not a brilliant looking color combo. Hopefully you'll be able to buy one someday! Thank you so much for watching the video, Brayan. I really appreciate the support!
This is nuts. I never knew that these were that special and not involved.
Rented a Sedan Deville of 1999 vintage in 1999.... Unlimited miles, 4 day weekend.... 800 miles later, one mile at 125mph (safe straight in daylight, no traffic, perfect conditions)........ I give that year a thumbs up.....Very comfortable and peppy...
Oh my 😍😍😍 what a beautiful caddy very unique, I currently own a 95 deville concours (nicknamed diamond blue) she better not hear this might get jealous lol
DJ Diamond Blue thank you so much! Oh wow, those are some beautiful looking Cadillacs! Haha, I’m always sure to be quiet when I notice nice looking cars as well, not good for your car to get jealous lol!
@@JW_Reviews Yes Its My Very First Cadillac, Luv It So Much Definitely Keeping It Low Key About Others lol 😄
DJ Diamond Blue haha very good, I’m happy to hear that you love it!
Beautiful car ! ! !
Thank you so much, Kaye!! And thank you for watching the video, I greatly appreciate the support 😃
....WOW...what an AWESOME Video James, thanx for it !!!
Diesel Buddys at Geissler Transporte Thank you so very much for the kind response! I had a blast making it and I’m very happy that you enjoyed it! Thanks for the sub as well!!
....I think the style of the videos is perfect...great job! I like to see everry Video about Caddy´s what is positive...I love it! Since the last 13 years I own a 99 STS and I got no Problems with it....it runs and runs and runs. When you waana see it, you can find it on my channel...and some other stuff :D Best regards from Germany, Roger :)))
Diesel Buddys at Geissler Transporte I’m so happy you like the style, thank you! Oh I love to see good reviews as well, there are too many out there that aren’t nearly as positive as they should be. I actually LOVE those STS’s! They just seem soooo luxurious to me because they have fantastic features that I wish my car had! I’m very happy to hear that you enjoy that car, I’ll be sure to check it out on your channel! I’m glad you were able to find my video :)
James Wasylyshyn ....I THANK YOU James...I know very well how many work is inside a „good video“ relay great job !!! Please excuse the not correct writen words....the computer at my bureau is a little nervous while tipping :D I love it to ride on the Autobahn without a speedlimit....this is what the Northstar is making for;) And also my wife and our daughter love the Caddy,, but since 2014 its not my dailydriver....I got an companycar...so it is easier to keep the Caddy in a good shape!
I think I wanna give you my emailadress...so it is easier to hold the communication?!
roger.schiers@ing.de
Diesel Buddys at Geissler Transporte You’re so welcome! It is greatly appreciated, it does take a lot of work to make a good video! Not a problem at all, I can understand it fine! And I’ve never had the experience of driving a car so fast, I’m sure that these big Cadillacs with the Northstar are fantastic for that kind of driving! My entire family loves our Cadillacs as well, it’s always fun for all of us to drive. And that’s wonderful that you can keep it in such good shape! Great! I’ll send an email to you in a minute, let me know if you get it!
My family had three of those devilles 94-98s, they drove so nicely, very comfy
Nice car, I have a low mile 99 Deville Concous myself. Yes great cars and a thumbs up for you.
bluesharp59 Thank you so much Bluesharp! They are excellent cars, I’m very happy to hear that you have a Concours! It has some very nice features that I wish mine had! I believe it has a full center console and better speakers as well as a few other things
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Yes you are correct and I do have a video of the car In My car videos playlist on my channel. You have a good one and drive safe bud. Peace !
bluesharp59 very nice, I’ll check it out! Thank you, drive safe!
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Cool !
I just bought one 1999 Cadillac limited, loved always it!!
No kidding! I'm glad to hear that you were able to find one. What color is yours and do you know what options it has?
@@JW_Reviews Its dark green, stretched, need fuel pump replace and some touch, waiting to take to shop.
@@ruslan61 Wow, that’s very cool! Hopefully it’s not too expensive to make those fixes... but if you ever upload a video of her on your CZcams channel, I’d love to just see what it looks like! I’ve seen one other green FL and it looked beautiful
@@ruslan61 also, is the car located in the U.S. or somewhere else?
Very nice
Joe Miller Thank you so much for the kind response Joe!!
You talk about the car as being Boaty & Floaty. That was the ride that Caddy owners wanted. I'm still fond of those land yachts. I've got vintage Caddys that I love dearly. A 1976 Cadillac Eldorado bicentennial edition (
Very nice car, the proper term for the rear wheel covers is fender skirts and GM called the heating system, dual climate control.
Robert Carlee Thank you for the feedback, Robert, and for clarifying some of the terms! Very helpful and I’ll make note of them for next time :)
Also called 'wheel spats' across the pond. 😊
Amazing.
El Tex Thank you so much, El Tex! I appreciate your feedback
Great review James! I accidentally stumbled on your channel, but I’m glad I did. I’m now a subscriber. For your information, I’m now retired from GM Canada, where I worked on various assignments for 30 years. I could (and do) talk endlessly about Cadillacs, in particular when I was the Public Relations Manager for all the Canadian GM brands from 1991 to 2000. As for my all time favourite Cadillac, it’s got to be the 1993 Seville STS (1992 + Northstar).
Anyway, I genuinely enjoyed this review, I’d never even heard of this model. One question, if they used a DeVille as the starting point, which level DeVille interior did they start with? I assume it was the D’Elegance trim? Thanks, and keep up the good work.
I've owned three of these. I'm pretty sure they start with standard DeVille interior. I've had two that had seat memory and one that did not. Type of radio is the only other factory option difference I remember. I've been in one that had a sunroof but no clue if it came that way from GM.
I love these classy landyachts!
Marco Yoo I do too Marco! They are fantastic cars and absolutely beautiful. I always appreciate seeing them, they’re my favorite cars!!
Nice car. GM dropped the Fleetwood Brougham mid model year 1996 not because of falling sales - they could make more money on trucks and SUVs. The Arlington, TX assembly plant was converted to build Suburbans. The '96 Model year was the lowest Sales year for the RWD Fleetwood Brougham because 1) GM discontinued the car mid model year and 2) Banks were charging a much higher interest rate for those cars once they found out it was discontinued. That is what I learned when I was considering trading my '93 in on a 1996 Fleetwood Brougham.The Fleetwood Limited cost $20,000 more than a base Deville - that is why so few were produced. Where would you find body parts for one of these if it was wrecked?
Kevin Eich thank you Kevin, I didn’t know that! I’m not surprised that they were cancelled to make more money with larger vehicles. The same thing seems to be happening today! The Fleetwood Limited was very expensive for the time. With all the options you could pay at least $15,000 more than a regular Deville. And as far as finding body parts for the Fleetwood Limited, is it extremely difficult to do. Usually when they’re involved in a serious crash or if they’re hit on the sides then it’s usually a total loss just because of how difficult it is to replace the parts. Parts for the Fleetwood Limited rarely show up online and when they do they sell rather quickly. I know several people who have been able to take side skirts and writing tables from wrecked Fleetwood Limiteds and put them in other cars. Getting lucky seems to be the only way to find parts. I’ve always been worried about crashing because it could mean the end of the car!
Also we’re you able to get the 96 Brougham or did you keep your 93? I saw a 96 Brougham last summer with only 20,000 miles on it and it looked BRAND NEW. I was amazed at how beautiful the car was! That generation of Fleetwoods will always be one of my favorites just because of how gorgeous they are, their reliability, and it’s impeccable ride
I kept my '93. It doesn't get driven in the winter and still looks new. I get compliments all the time when at a gas station, stop lights, etc..
Kevin Eich I’m not surprised! I’m sure it’s an absolute beauty and a joy to drive
Wow. It's now my favorite car of all time too. And I'm a Ford/Lincoln guy.
B Arruda I’m so glad to hear that you love the car too!!! Especially since you are a ford guy ;) thank you so much for the response!
@@JW_Reviews Thank YOU for the video. I really enjoyed watching it. Keep'em coming!
B Arruda You’re very welcome!!! I really do appreciate that :) and I’ll be sure to make more as soon as I can! I absolutely love doing it!
Beautiful car I love old Cadillacs ! Even if this one is oldish
Thank you so much! It really has a beautiful look to it that looks somewhat modern and classic at the same time. Thank you for commenting :)
very informative video. You mentioned embroidered (sewn on) , where the images you mention may have been embossed (stamped on).
Thank you! Yes, that was a mistake that I made which I hopefully won't do again haha. Thanks for watching the video!
Perfect!!!!
Thank you so much for the response! I'm very happy to hear that you like the video!
This is a great car review would love to find a car like this even if it’s not a stretch just to have to make driving a pleasure. The new caddies are not like the old school many guys like me really like.
Treat that Northstar engine nice. They are notorious for blowing head gaskets without warning. The Northstar engines built before 2000 commonly burned oil, as much as a quart of oil every 500 miles. General Motors brands Chevrolet, Cadillac and GMC were among the least reliable in annual Consumer Reports rankings from 1996 to 2003. And General Motors' Cadillac was the least reliable of 30 brands, followed by Alfa Romeo, Acura, Volkswagen and Jeep.
On the plus side, that's a nice video. Kudos to the guy who made it. :-)
William Nash I definitely will treat it nicely! The previous owner was an older man who treated it nicely as well but definitely used it a lot when driving occasionally to Florida from Ohio. So far the engine hasn’t had any major issues but I can tell that GM quality wasn’t exactly the best back then. Thank you for the nice compliment and for watching the video 😄
Delightful, thank you. M.
You’re very welcome! I’m very happy that you like the video 😄 thank you for the comment and for watching the video!
Love the video. I daily drive a 2000 Cadillac eldorado.
Thank you very much for the response! I'm happy to hear you liked the video. Ooh very nice! I've always been fascinated by that era of Eldorado. Has it been a good car for you?
James Wasylyshyn hasn’t given me a single issue. The car has 67,000 miles on it. Bought it with 63,000. Owned for around 8 months. The Key with these Northstar V8s is maintinance. When you neglect them they will blow heads and overheat easily
Caddy Daddy Wow that’s great to hear! I agree, maintenance is extremely important for this engine. I’m always sure to check the oil regularly and change it when needed as well as watching all of the other fluids. My belief is that as long as it’s taken care of it should run find and so far it’s held true!
Great video, but what do you do when the head gasket blows?
Nice vid and Cadillac. So what car will be next?
Northern Utah Dashcam Thank you so much!! I’m happy to hear that you enjoyed the car and video :) next I’ll probably be reviewing a newer Cadillac which will be a 2017 XTS Platinum V-sport. I’ve really been wanting to review my family’s 1976 eldorado convertible but it’s unfortunately still being worked on. But once it’s done I’ll be certainly reviewing it!
Interior is the same as in fourth gen Seville. One would have expected fifth gen look in 1999 vehicle - very rare - dont think I have ever seen streath version in europe.
Interesting, the interior of that era Seville does look pretty much the same. Thank you for watching the video, I really appreciate it!
That is a beautiful Cadillac, the ones they build today don’t even have a Cadillac look to them. I would buy a Cadillac if it would stand out like they did back then.
supremesfan2 Thank you so much supremesfan2! It sure is a beautiful car, I do get lots of compliments on it :) they certainly have changed a lot! They’re more like an American version of a Mercedes and BMW. But I actually was pleasantly surprised how nice the CT6 looked after the refresh, I really hope they won’t kill it off but the market has gone away drastically from sedans. But you never know, Cadillac could return to their roots again and build a true luxury Cadillac!
@@JW_Reviews: I do like the XTS to a certain degree, but to me it's still not a Cadillac.
I totally understand that, not much like a true Cadillac! It'll be interesting to see what they do in the future. Do you see the Escalade as a true Cadillac? I've gone back and forth on it because it is the largest and boldest vehicle that Cadillac has to offer today but it is also very truck-like and not a sedan.
@@JW_Reviews: Just in my opinion is the true Cadillac's were the coupes and sedans, I'm still on the fence about the Escalade. By chance have you seen the 2020 Lincoln Continental with the coach doors? What do you think of that one?
supremesfan2 I agree with you! The Escalade is a hard one to figure out... and I have seen the Coach door continental! I got to see it in person at the Detroit auto show last year and I think it is a beautiful car! I really like the stretch and how it has a full center console in the back. Very luxurious!
Dude what an amazing review! You're the first guy my age to share a love for one of these large luxury sedans. Are you a lover of these kinds of cars, or did this one just catch your eye?
Z N Thank you so much Z N! I am certainly a lover of these kinds of cars! My dad got me hooked on them lol. There are unfortunately so few young people interested in these cars as well so I’m especially happy to hear that you love them too!
James Wasylyshyn yeah us millennial big car guys need to find each other! That passion was passed down to me too, and I’m fortunate enough to have my Granddad’s mint condition 96 Town Car ❤️
Do you own/drive any of these big cars like this beauty as a daily driver? Im guessing not the fleetwood limo though haha
Z N Oh yeah I totally agree!! Ooh I do have a soft spot for the 90’s town cars, they have a beautiful look! I actually do daily drive the Fleetwood Limited and it is a wonderful car as a daily driver! I haven’t been driving it as much now because I don’t have it at college with me but I do use it as much as I can when I’m at home :)
James Wasylyshyn probably best to keep the car away from crazy college drivers, I often check on mine in the parking lot because students are always hit parked cars😅 what college do you attend? and Thanks! I grew up riding in the back seat and fell in love with it. the old school 60s big body exterior, the Black leather, and that smell that Lincoln’s and Cadillacs used to have. It still has that new smell, and I bet your Cadillac does too!
Are you a member of the Cadillac club of America? You have a beautiful rare car that begs to be shown off at shows.I’m a member, even though I drive the Lincoln town car, just don’t tell them🤫
Oh yeah I'm sure to keep it in safe places when its in parking lots because I've heard lots of horror stories of cars getting hit. I go to Hillsdale College which is a little college in Hillsdale Michigan haha. How about yourself? Oh yes sir, it still smells fantastic which is my favorite car smell ever haha. Yes sir! I am a part of the national Cadillac club and my regional Cadillac club in Northwest Ohio. And don't worry I wont tell them lol ;) Is there a Lincoln club that you could join?
Is it powered by the same 5.7L LT-1 small block V8 from the Corvette C4 too?
Like the same era Buick Roadmaster?
I'm afraid this doesn't have the LT-1 engine. This has the Northstar V8 that was put in the Deville at the time. I like both engines but I especially like the LT-1. It's a reliable and very powerful engine! Thank you for watching the video, Franco!
Good job, you’re awesome,
Thanks, Mark!!
That roof mounted tv was sure advanced for 99 Bmw only just got that recently for the I7 7 series!!
You can do a lot with the cluster pull codes read engine data override transmission shifts etc my 95 does all that
Keep me in mind should you find a set of foot rests for my limited
Yes sir! Great to hear that you have a Fleetwood Limited! What color is yours and what options does it have?
12:32 - john Denver fan. Nice!
Wow, good ear!! I certainly do like John Denver, he made some fantastic music and I wish he was still around today to make some more...
Hi James. How is shocks working in your Caddy? My shocks not pumping up, I guess it’s need pump or relay or something to check...Any idea?? Thank you!!
Good question. When we first bought the car the air compressor would work but it wouldn’t hold the air very well, so we replaced the air bags and we may have bought a new compressor as well. In your case it could very well be a bad relay or air compressor/pump. If you check the owners manual, you can use it to find the relay and check to see if it’s in or needs replacing. Hopefully it’s nothing too serious! Also, if you ever want to consider selling the car someday, even if it’s a few years down the road, please let me know!
@@JW_Reviews Thank you very much! I’ll check it!!
You're welcome, good luck!
Very very nice Car 🥰 🥰 🥰 🥰 🥰 🥰 🥰 🥰 🥰 🥰 🥰 🥰
Thank you so much!!
I don't think I have ever seen one of these before...didn't know they existed
turnne I’m glad that you learned about a new car! Unfortunately most people don’t know about these, they’re really special and I really think they deserve to be remembered. Thank you for watching the video!
Thank you!!!
You're welcome! I appreciate the support and I'm glad you liked the video
I need to buy one of these
Gorgeous - but needs whitewalls.
The next set of tires will hopefully be white walls, but the right kind can be hard to find. My dad and I really like Michelins but they no longer make a white wall... Thanks for watching the video!
I had no idea they made these. And I know my Cadillacs.
kevin9c1 I’m extremely happy that you learned something new, Kevin! My goal is to increase knowledge about this car because it’s been mostly forgotten about which is very sad considering how good of a car I believe it is. But you’re not alone, most people I talk to (even Cadillac club members) have not heard about this car and what it is. It’s a very unique part of cadillacs more recent history!
they should all be this long with the nice leg room. how many did they make and what years did they make the stretch version?
The car in this video was produced in '98 and '99 by Accubuilt. They made 781. When Cadillac redesigned the car for 2000 model year, Accubuilt continued to stretch them. Model name was changed to DES. I do not know when Accubuilt discontinued the DES.
I mean damn they already needed 7 quarts plus two for the trunk as extra...how much more oil capacity did they add?
Will Goebel Unfortunately I’m not sure of the exact number that they added. I’ve read somewhere online that it was increased and I think my mechanic mentioned it as well but I don’t know by how much
Were did u find that?
John Starks My dad actually knew the original owner, Darrell Ducat, when he bought the car new. He owned several hotels and bowling alleys in Florida and Ohio and would use the Fleetwood Limited to drive back and forth between his homes/businesses. He unfortunately passed away in 2017 and my dad and I just happened to find one of his sons selling another one of his vehicles at a local car show. We talked with him for a few minutes and my dad asked if they still had the Fleetwood Limited, which he did! It was about to be sold in an estate sale. We ended up discussing prices and my dad and I planned a trip to Florida where we would fly down and drive back up to Ohio (which is an interesting story). After arriving home we fixed up the car and brought it back to life! The nice thing was that my dad told Darrell when the car was new that he wanted to buy the car when he was ready to sell it when he was don’t with it which he said he would do. And that miraculously still happened which I’m sure would make Darrell happy. It was always his favorite car to drive and now it’s my favorite car to drive as well
This is a unique Cadillac, but still prefer the regular deville myself. I never cared for padded roofs or fender skirts on any cadillac. The only Cadillacs allowed to have the skirts would be back in the 50s and 60s and thats it. The black really makes this stand out nice.
Jake Abernathy That’s true, those cars certainly do like nice with the fender skirts and vinyl roofs! And I absolutely love the black paint. It just makes the car seem so luxurious to me and it makes the chrome stand out lore than any other color. It just makes it looks so good!!
@@JW_Reviews The padded vinyl roof I can do without. I remember that was always a problem on older cadillacs with rust starting underneath.
Jake Abernathy That’s very true, I personally like the look of it but unfortunately rust is forming underneath it and along the edges and it would be a pain to fix...
@@JW_Reviews yeah thats one thing i do not like on any car. And at one time all cadillacs had that stupid top put on them and never liked that. I love a flat and painted metal roof the best on these cars.
That is so beautiful 😟😭
Spencer James Thank you so much Spencer! She is an absolute beauty :)
My buddy has a 1999 Delgance Deville triple black and boy is it a comfortable ride
11:40 they did not invent that. It is called "Servotronic" and has been in German cars since 1990 already.
Ah, good to know! I'm not surprised the Germans developed it first, they were definitely ahead with technology such as that. Thank you for watching the video!