Wow, first accident within a week of purchase and another 5 months later. The person who had this coupe apparently bit off more performance than they could chew.
The true frame report wouldn't come up on my screen, but the carfax report stipulates the clean bill from true frame, so there's that.
Hope the selling price is really excellent (meaning cheap) because the car definitely has diminished value from the fender benders.
Can you provide a link to the car?

 

sent you a pm
but your box is full

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car is $41k

 

sent you a pm but your box is full ---------- car is $41k

Sorry, I'll clear some out asap. Would you post the link here in the forum so others can view it and give feedback too?

 

There has to be a perfect coupe out there for you. I would steer clear of any cars that have been in ANY accidents. From my experience, cars that have been in accidents are rarely ever the same after.

 

As far as 2015 coupes go this one has a pretty common build combination. 24 possible ways to build a 15 and over 10% were build the same way as this one.

And once someone has posted something containing the VIN of a car that is for sale, google usually comes through on finding the car.
https://www.truecar.com/used-cars-for-sale/listing/1G6DV1EP6F0100405/2015-cadillac-cts-v-coupe/

 

TrueFrame report stated there is no TrueFrame report as they have never seen nor touched this vehicle.

Just walk away. You don't have any idea what you are getting into, especially at speed. Nope, nada, no way.

 

And once someone has posted something containing the VIN of a car that is for sale, google usually comes through on finding the car. https://www.truecar.com/used-cars-for-sale/listing/1G6DV1EP6F0100405/2015-cadillac-cts-v-coupe/

^^Good point, thanks.

The price makes it very, very tempting. The dealership has likely absorbed much of the diminished value at this point, making it hard to just pass over without even considering. Cars like this are really tough calls in that you're dealing with some unknowns that should/do make most buyers very apprehensive, like how negatively will the diminished value from the previous accidents effect future resale value when you are ready to part with it? What problems might come up in the future that are related to those previous accidents? Having said that, normally I'd be completely in agreement with GM4L on skipping over any vehicle that has had any damage, but in this case if the dealership would agree to an independent inspection (at your expense) to verify the vehicles condition, it may (stress on may) end up being a good deal for you. Again, tough call.
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TrueFrame report stated there is no TrueFrame report as they have never seen nor touched this vehicle.

Near the end of the carfax it indicates it passed trueframe inspection. Would be good to see the actual report though.

Wait, just double checked the carfax. If you click on the TrueFrame link it does provide a thorough review.

 

Caveat Emptor.

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So what is the price for this vehicle? If it is a deal then it might be the right car. If it is priced like any other similar year, make model, miles and not a deal then I would walk. As I said, if it is priced right then maybe take a look. At least they kept the two crashes in the same left front!

 

http://www.atlantausedcarsmarietta....d/CADILLAC/2015-CADILLAC-CTS-V-Marietta+GA-68bc69f60a0e0ae8582ae4315dcdb6f9.htm

I think I will take another hit on resale value if I every sell the car again.

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$40k

is it a good deal ?
my bank said they booked the car out at $60k
lol yeah right

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Exterior Body Inspection (Cosmetic)




Condition



Front Bumper Cover

Original



Hood

Refinished



Left Fender

Original



Left Front Door

Refinished



Left Rear Door

N/A



Left Cosmetic Rocker

Original



Left Cab Corner

N/A



Left Quarter Panel

Refinished



Left Bedside

N/A



Roof

Original



Left Roof Rail

Original



Right Roof Rail

Original



Rear Bumper Cover

Original



Deck/Liftgate/Tailgate

Original



Right Fender

Refinished



Right Front Door

Original



Right Rear Door

N/A



Right Cosmetic Rocker

Original



Right Cab Corner

N/A



Right Quarter Panel

Original



Right Bedside

N/A



Cladding/Mirror Housing

N/A

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Vehicle Details

Vehicle Identification No.1G6DV1EP6F0100405

Vehicle Year2015

MakeCADILLAC

ModelCTS V

Mileage21,650



Inspection Details

Inspection No.35891

Inspection Date02/02/2016

Technician NameMatthew Ryerson

Technician No.1161

LocationTFR116

Internet Code6D25519




Engine Bay Underhood (Structural)

Meets TrueFrame
Structural Standards

Core Support

Pass



Left Strut Tower/Apron

Pass



Right Strut Tower/Apron

Pass



Cowl Panel/Firewall

Pass

Inner Body Inspection (Structural)




Meets TrueFrame
Structural Standards



A. Pillar Left

Pass



B. Pillar Left

N/A



C. Pillar Left

Pass



D. Pillar Left

N/A









A. Pillar Right

Pass



B. Pillar Right

N/A



C. Pillar Right

Pass



D. Pillar Right

N/A









Left Rear Strut Tower/Wheel Housing

Pass



Right Rear Strut Tower/Wheel Housing

Pass



Rear Body Panel

Pass



Bracket/Bracing

Pass









Left Quarter Panel

Pass



Right Quarter Panel

Pass



Roof

Pass

Under Body Inspection (Structural)




Meets TrueFrame
Structural Standards


A. Front Section


Front Extensions

Pass



Front Reinforcement

Pass



Front Left Frame Rail

Pass



Front Right Frame Rail

Pass



Front Cross Member

Pass



B. Center Section

Center Left Rail

Pass



Center Right Rail

Pass



Center Left Side Floor Pan

Pass



Center Right Side Floor Pan

Pass



Center Left Outer Rocker Panel

Pass



Center Right Outer Rocker Panel

Pass



Center Left Inner Rocker Panel

Pass



Center Right Inner Rocker Panel

Pass



Center Cross Member

Pass



C. Rear Section

Rear Left Frame Rail

Pass



Rear Right Frame Rail

Pass



Rear Trunk Floor Pan

Pass



Rear Extensions

Pass



Rear Reinforcement

Pass



Rear Cross Member


General Report Notes

Underhood measures square at measured points.

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Cosmetic
Body Score

89

 

This is the true frame report


Cosmetic
Body Score

89

 

 

 

 

 

Talked to my dealer regarding my recently damaged V. Once a high value performance car like these has been in an accident the value drops 30%. $40,000.00 is right where the price should be.

 

If your planning on driving it a long time may not be a bad deal. I would look at 2014 coupes as you can find them in the 40k range without being hit. Maybe it's priced right. Just remember you're dealing with a high end performance car that picky buyers look at. If you're looking to sell it 1-2 years from now not sure if I would buy it.

 

I plan on keeping it at least 5 yrs car has a lot of warranty left. and I have 4 other cars t drive also im sure I will keep the mileage down.

Thanks everyone for your input.

I swear when I spend this amount of money ($ 40k) I get sick to my stomach for some reason. Same feeling when I purchase my house urghhhhhh...

 

Do NOT BUY. The quarter panel was fixed. That side swipe took out the whole left side. I wouldn't come close to that car if I were you.

 

Congrats MYV, this could work out well for you. And that feeling in your stomach will be quickly replaced with a huge smile once you're in the drivers seat!

 

When to Marietta Georgia to look at the car. I swear you cant tell the car was hit. I test drove it and took it to CAPITAL CADILLAC in Smyrna Georgia got it inspected it passed/ no frame damage. Then I walked over to the used car manager and gave him the story and vin number he pulled it up saw the car fax and the true frame report and walked back to the service department to lay eyes on it.
Said the car took a 20% hit.
He told me to hurry and get the car.
The car dealership don't realize that they can get another $10 -$12 grand more for the car
He also mention if he would have gotten the car he would have marked it @ $ 52k retail.

I was like okay ...

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Thank you Vfaninva

 

Glad things worked out and you got an awesome deal! Enjoy!!

 

Excellent. Good luck.

 

So did you buy it? Seems you did your homework on this and the price seems right for the condition.

 

Got it ....
Have to figure out how to post pics.

 

cool!

Bill