When a Florida-based car-rebuild expert got his hands on a Cadillac CTS V-Sport at a dealer trade-in auction for 50 percent less than the usual price he thought he’d bagged a bargain.
He paid just $8,000 – way below its original price of $70,000.
However, there was a reason that it was half-price.
Turns out the automotive content creator needed to put a lot more work into it than he’d bargained for.
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The 2014 Cadillac CTS V-Sport
After driving away from the auction, stating: ‘This ain’t your Granddaddy’s old caddy’, content creator Samcrac, known simply as Sam, thought he’d bagged a bargain.
“I figured it could be a pretty great gamble for just 8,000 bucks,” he said – especially considering the emotional connection many have to the American
To make matters worse, it stalled on the road due to an empty fuel tank. “The car literally has died,” Sam said. He was forced to take an e-bike home to grab a can and refuel in order to get it home. When he finally got it back to his home shop, he found various cosmetic and mechanical issues, including worn suspension components and minor oil leaks. Thankfully, the transmission seemed well-maintained, which was a positive sign for the car’s history. The main problem, however, was slack in the timing chain, a common issue with GM 3.6L V6 engines said to be caused by infrequent oil changes. Sadly, this can lead to catastrophic engine failure. Sam plans to fix the timing chain and make sure it’s looking as good as it possibly can – a project that will set him back a few thousand dollars. We’ve seen huge glow-ups on Cadillac CTS previously. If it can make this rare and coveted car a solid and reliable daily driver it’s arguably worth it. “These cars are still pretty darn desirable,” Sam said.
The reason for the price
