Mandrake

A 2004 Cadillac CTS 3.6L automatic transmission with 128k miles in Saint Michael, Minnesota for $5,499.



Why you should buy this car:

• Safety! This car has 8 air bags and scored the best side crash test rating in 2004. ABS, traction control.
• Luxury and Elegance! Besides usual Cadillac luxury like heated seats; Remote start/security, window tint, Morimoto elite HID system, engine block heater etc.
• Reliable - A lot of major services (besides just maintenance) done including the timing chains. Its going to last a long, long time. The timing chains often need replacing before 100k miles on the 3.6L although they are 'lifetime'. Don't buy a 3.6L that hasn't had them changed because it costs $2k and you will be paying that otherwise!
• The condition is like-new - interior is immaculately clean and the paint is nearly flawless.
• Economy! You won't have to buy tires, brakes, battery etc for a long time. Up to 27 MPG!

More pictures here:
http://imgur.com/a/SUoDG

Services performed. Full service records available by PDF

• Timing chains (Engine Tech brand) - Primary chain replaced with silent type, all new sprockets. Secondary chains replaced with new roller type chains. All new timing chain guides and tensioners.
• Water pump is new.
• Serpentine belts changed (Goodyear), idler pulleys and both tensioners also replaced.
• Thermostat replaced (Stant brand)
• Spark plugs (AC Delco OE Platinum)
• Transmission fluid flushed completely with DEX-VI, transmission filter and gasket changed - all solenoids checked and inspected.
• Air Filter replaced
• Valve cover gaskets and spark plug tube gaskets (Felpro)
• Intake valves cleaned (CRC intake valve cleaner with lower intake manifold removed)
• Fuel injectors cleaned o-rings (felpro).
• Fuel filter replaced 2016.
• Fuel pump replaced recently
• One catalytic converter and 2 oxygen sensors replaced (Bosch o2 sensors)
• New battery with 48 month warranty
• New tires with 90k mile warranty (Continental brand touring tires from Discount Tire).
• Continental winter tires with one winter (5k miles) on them.
• 4 wheel alignment performed 12/2016.
• Cabin air filter
• Radiator is new.
• B&N Super Cooler transmission cooler installed.
• Coolant replaced with genuine dexcool and distilled water 50/50 + 6 cooling tabs.
• Brake fluid changed in 2016. The pads are newer and have plenty of pad material left.
• Heater core flushed with CLR.
• It comes with a spare ECU in case of failure (a common failure point)

Things to consider

• There is a medium door ding on the passenger front door.
• The front bumper cover (especially driver's side) has some rock chips.
• The driver's side floor mat is slightly dirty (see pictures).
• The steering wheel leather wrap has some small scratches. They're not easily visible but can be felt.
• Driver's side rear quarter panel has a small amount of rust forming on the inner lip of the fender. No bubbling however. Image
• The wheels are original and have minor corrosion
• The rear valence is aftermarket and the paint is a slightly different shade of white.
• Some LED bulbs were installed in the corner markers and flicker (I can give you new incandescent bulbs or replace if you want).
• The passenger side rear window tint has a small (2mmx2mm) imperfection
• An oil leak from the oil filter pedestal began this winter (a couple drops per day) but seems to have stopped.
• Other than that, the car has no other problems that I'm aware of. Everything works.

Please send me a PM with contact information or post here with questions. I will only consider offers in person. No paypal. Carfax, build sheet, oil analysis reports and service records available as PDF. I have the title. The title is in my name, no lien and its not a salvage title - ready to go.

*A note on the remote start: It automatically turns on the heated seats and rear defroster if the outside temperature is below 45 degrees. This can be adjusted. The model is DEI 5X10 with the 1 mile 2-way paging LCD remote rf kit. You can install SmartStart to start/unlock with your phone or a bluetooth Passive Keyless Entry (PKE) if desired. You also get one 1,000 foot remote included plus 2 spare keys.