Looking at a CTS-V with 70k miles for $15,000..Good deal?
04-21-2009, 10:44 AM
#1
On The Tree
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 124
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Looking at a CTS-V with 70k miles for $15,000..Good deal? 2004 Black/Black. Left axle and rear differential were replaced at 45k miles in june of 2007 under warranty. Does that mean it has the better rear diff? the 1.50" instead of the 1.25"?? Car is in good condition. Seems like a good deal...Just wanted to see what others thought of the price
Last edited by Tiremarx723; 04-21-2009 at 10:52 AM.
04-21-2009, 11:35 AM
#3
On The Tree
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 124
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
was asking 17500...said he needed to sell fast cause he bought a house. Only thing that worries me is it was registered in a flood zone..Louisiana in 2004...but that was at 8k miles and it has 70k now with a clean title so If its been running for that long im sure its fine.
04-21-2009, 11:39 AM
#4
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: West Chester, PA
Posts: 1,249
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I june of 2007 they would have installed an "upgraded" diff, not the original design.
That's a great price. If its in good shape I would say its a good buy.
That's a great price. If its in good shape I would say its a good buy.
Trending Topics
04-21-2009, 05:56 PM
#9
On The Tree
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 124
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thanks guys...Well after about 5 hrs of bullshit. I think I am going to buy it. I had a used car inspection done. Came back with the following..
1. Oil leak, back of oil pan
2. Power steering pressure hose leaking.
3. left rear axle seal leaking
4. Code p0171 fuel trim....What is that?
5. Code P0522 oil pressure..For some reason when you accelerate fast the fuel pressure reading goes to zero...however it is a false reading.
The car is still under warranty, and the guy is going to have this stuff fixed. I am also trying to see if the wararnty will transfer because it is good until 78k miles or august of this year. So i put a down payment on it, pending the above issues being resolved.
I am pretty pumped, sweet ride!
1. Oil leak, back of oil pan
2. Power steering pressure hose leaking.
3. left rear axle seal leaking
4. Code p0171 fuel trim....What is that?
5. Code P0522 oil pressure..For some reason when you accelerate fast the fuel pressure reading goes to zero...however it is a false reading.
The car is still under warranty, and the guy is going to have this stuff fixed. I am also trying to see if the wararnty will transfer because it is good until 78k miles or august of this year. So i put a down payment on it, pending the above issues being resolved.
I am pretty pumped, sweet ride!
04-23-2009, 12:11 PM
#11
Thanks guys...Well after about 5 hrs of bullshit. I think I am going to buy it. I had a used car inspection done. Came back with the following..
1. Oil leak, back of oil pan
2. Power steering pressure hose leaking.
3. left rear axle seal leaking
4. Code p0171 fuel trim....What is that?
5. Code P0522 oil pressure..For some reason when you accelerate fast the fuel pressure reading goes to zero...however it is a false reading.
The car is still under warranty, and the guy is going to have this stuff fixed. I am also trying to see if the wararnty will transfer because it is good until 78k miles or august of this year. So i put a down payment on it, pending the above issues being resolved.
I am pretty pumped, sweet ride!
1. Oil leak, back of oil pan
2. Power steering pressure hose leaking.
3. left rear axle seal leaking
4. Code p0171 fuel trim....What is that?
5. Code P0522 oil pressure..For some reason when you accelerate fast the fuel pressure reading goes to zero...however it is a false reading.
The car is still under warranty, and the guy is going to have this stuff fixed. I am also trying to see if the wararnty will transfer because it is good until 78k miles or august of this year. So i put a down payment on it, pending the above issues being resolved.
I am pretty pumped, sweet ride!
nice! Keep us posted on the warranty!
04-23-2009, 02:39 PM
#12
I wouldnt get one with a warranty thats about to expire. Find one with at least a good year of warranty left, that way any unforseen or unexpected issues could be dealt with.
Take my for example. My warranty is good to 100,000 miles.
I have about 75,000 miles on her now, and wouldnt even think about selling it for 15,000.... Id rather drive it until it dies.
Ill put a bet on it right now, 3 to 1 that if you get this car, you will have a 1000+ failure out of pocket, within a year from the date your warranty expires. Im not trying to jinx you, just making u aware that many of us have ongoing issues with the same component. Buying a V with that little of a warranty is a risk. Id also be questioning why so many things are "leaking" that would lead me to believe that the car has had a hard life.
For instance Ive had to replace my rear 3 times, motor mounts several times, radio buttons, nav unit etc etc....
GET ONE WITH MORE WARRANTY.
Take my for example. My warranty is good to 100,000 miles.
I have about 75,000 miles on her now, and wouldnt even think about selling it for 15,000.... Id rather drive it until it dies.
Ill put a bet on it right now, 3 to 1 that if you get this car, you will have a 1000+ failure out of pocket, within a year from the date your warranty expires. Im not trying to jinx you, just making u aware that many of us have ongoing issues with the same component. Buying a V with that little of a warranty is a risk. Id also be questioning why so many things are "leaking" that would lead me to believe that the car has had a hard life.
For instance Ive had to replace my rear 3 times, motor mounts several times, radio buttons, nav unit etc etc....
GET ONE WITH MORE WARRANTY.
04-23-2009, 02:53 PM
#13
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Texas
Posts: 626
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Dealership is waiting on bank funding right now for an 04 silver/tan 56K on the clock for $17.5K. After that, shipping from AZ to TX for $530.00. If that helps you.
04-23-2009, 03:06 PM
#14
On The Tree
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 124
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I was thinking I would be able to extend that warranty...unless it is not possible. The rear has been replaced twice now...so Im sure it has been beaten on a bit, however who doesnt buy these to drive them hard sometimes?
06-16-2009, 12:44 PM
#20
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (8)
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Las Vegas
Posts: 718
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Sounds like a good deal!
Not to hijack, but i got a car lined up for when i get back from Afghanistan in a week.
Its a '05 63k miles silver/tan leather and very clean. $16,500. What do yall think?
-Chris
Not to hijack, but i got a car lined up for when i get back from Afghanistan in a week.
Its a '05 63k miles silver/tan leather and very clean. $16,500. What do yall think?
-Chris