[jzchen]

Hi,

I found a V wagon that I am interested in but was wondering if anyone could check if the warranty was voided by Cadillac for some reason, for example if the previous owner modified it and then returned it back to stock upon selling it.

VIN: 1G6DV8EP8B0144618

Thank you very much!

 

[GM-4-LIFE]

Here ya go:


Vehicle Information
VIN: 1G6DV8EP8B0144618 Model: 6DN35-2011 CTS WAGON
Service Contract: No Branded Title: No Warranty Block: No PDI Status: Yes
Order Type: 60 - RETAIL - SOLD
Field Actions: 0 Open

Required Field Actions Open field actions are highlighted

Vehicle has no current record of required field actions.


Branded Title

*The VIN information contained herein and information derived therefrom is the proprietary property of The Polk Company and is to be used only for the purpose of warranty verification and shall not be used for any other purpose whatsoever.


Vehicle has no current record of branded titles.

Warranty Block

Vehicle has no current record of warranty block.

Service Information

Vehicle has no current record of outstanding service information.

OnStar and XM Satellite Radio Information

Refer to Help page for details. For OnStar contact 888.ON.STAR1 (888.667.8271) and for XM Radio contact 877.GET.XMST (877.438.9677 Canada) and in the USA:800-556-3600.

OnStar Equipped: Y OnStar Status: Inactive
XM Equipped: Y XM Radio ID: UK7671CN XM Status: Active
OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics: N DMN Enabled: N

Applicable Warranties Valid warranties are highlighted

Valid

Description

Start Date

Effective Odometer

End Date

End Odometer

Powertrain Limited Warranty 02/14/2011 13 MI 02/14/2016 100,013 MI
Premium Care Maintenance 02/14/2011 13 MI 02/14/2015 50,013 MI
Special Coverage 13313 02/14/2011 13 MI 02/14/2021 120,013 MI
Emission Select Component Ltd Wty 02/14/2011 13 MI 02/14/2019 80,013 MI
Bumper to Bumper Limited Warranty 02/14/2011 13 MI 02/14/2015 50,013 MI
Corrosion Limited Warranty 02/14/2011 13 MI 02/14/2017 Unlimited

Service Contract

Vehicle has no current record of service contracts.


Transaction History View Details

Job Card Date

Job Card Number

Transaction Type

Transaction Adjustment

Labour Operation

Odometer Reading

01/06/2015 377148 ZREG----Regular Vehicle Transaction 0600523 - Cadillac Premium Care - Passenger Air Filter 34,658 MI
01/06/2015 377148 ZREG----Regular Vehicle Transaction 0600533 - Cadillac Premium Care - Engine Air Filter 34,658 MI
01/06/2015 377148 ZREG----Regular Vehicle Transaction 9900027 - N130313 - Replace Supercharger (Includes Coolant Fill) 34,658 MI
10/30/2014 368031 ZREG----Regular Vehicle Transaction 0600503 - Cadillac Premium Care - Oil Change 34,059 MI
01/15/2014 332573 ZREG----Regular Vehicle Transaction 0600523 - Cadillac Premium Care - Passenger Air Filter 26,168 MI
01/15/2014 332573 ZREG----Regular Vehicle Transaction 0600503 - Cadillac Premium Care - Oil Change 26,168 MI
03/21/2013 301365 ZREG----Regular Vehicle Transaction E0722 - Tire Pressure Indicator Sensor Replacement 22,135 MI
03/21/2013 301365 ZREG----Regular Vehicle Transaction Z2262 - Cadillac Premium Care - Oil Change 22,135 MI
04/17/2012 269378 ZREG----Regular Vehicle Transaction Z2263 - Cadillac Premium Care - Tire Rotation 15,881 MI
04/17/2012 269378 ZREG----Regular Vehicle Transaction Z2262 - Cadillac Premium Care - Oil Change 15,881 MI
07/20/2011 244285 ZREG----Regular Vehicle Transaction Z2263 - Cadillac Premium Care - Tire Rotation 7,634 MI
07/20/2011 244285 ZREG----Regular Vehicle Transaction Z2262 - Cadillac Premium Care - Oil Change 7,634 MI
03/04/2011 231325 ZREG----Regular Vehicle Transaction C2362 - Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement 1,368 MI
02/02/2011 A44618 ZPDI----Pre-Delivery Inspection Z7000 - Pre-Delivery Inspection - Base Time

 

[jzchen]

Thank you so much! I am so excited I found one, just like the one I would have ordered/waited for if I had known they'd make a V wagon. (Still grumbling inside that my salesman said "there is no confirmation that a V wagon will be made.")

 

[GM-4-LIFE]

Thank you so much! I am so excited I found one, just like the one I would have ordered/waited for if I had known they'd make a V wagon. (Still grumbling inside that my salesman said "there is no confirmation that a V wagon will be made.")

Looks like this V Wagon didn't have much go wrong with it either. No real warranty repairs. This car is in Texas from the service records I was able to pull up. Is this a certified pre-owned vehicle at a Cadillac dealer? What is it priced at?

 

[gohawks63]

Just to be clear though, a VIN check will not show if a car was modified and returned to stock (without the dealer finding out) before trade-in.

 

[jzchen]

Thanks for the concern and advice!

I was able to get a CarFax and AutoCheck. From one of these it noted the supercharger was changed under warranty, but at least no airbag was indicated!

Yes, it is in Texas. Here's the listing:

http://www.texasimportsales.com/web/used/Cadillac-CTS-V-Wagon-2011-Dallas-Texas/1730944/

I noted to them that their asking price of $49,950 was quite high compared to www.kbb.com, and the best he said was $49,450 since I would most likely be getting it shipped. It is not certified but it is some kind of dealership.

(My wife purchased a used 328i and we found out later that only AutoCheck listed Unibody damage. I felt so bad about only checking the CarFax!) This one does look pretty clean and unadulterated.

I have been searching for a wagon lately. First a Magnum SRT8, then a 2004 - 2006 E500, and then a new E63 (too expensive,) and then back to a V. I guess it is kind of the mean of those prices.

My service advisor said that around $50k is the going rate for the Vs now, and there is another one in Texas as well that is going for $52,9xx, so maybe this is alright...

If it was modified and put back to stock, at least I would still have some warranty left on the powertrain, although with low usage any harm might not be found until after.

I did find a CarChex service that sends an ASE certified technician out to do an inspection, which is better than me, (non certified/non technician.) They charged me a little over $200 and I will wait for the inspection report.

 

[Movinon]

If you agree on a price why not fly there and drive it home. Make sure to bring a radar detector with you.

 

[jzchen]

Well, I might miss my son too much, to be honest, but definitely sounds fun! If things go through I guess I'll see how much shipping is first, before I decide.

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Oops. It wasn't from CarFax or AutoCheck that I saw the supercharger replacement, it was form GM-4-LIFE's post about the vehicle history! Sorry about that!!!!

 

[garfin]

Tire rotation?!?

Best regards,

Elie

 

[V Wagon]

They can be rotated from side to side. Hopefully that's what they did. Although I've seen non-V coupes, which had staggered tires, rotated from front to back LOL. On the Vs the rear wheels can't go on the front at all without a spacer, right?

 

[jzchen]

Well, even though the manual, and other manufacturers as well, state not to, I've rotated left to right/right to left, as long as they aren't unidirectional. Does help prolong the life some.

There is a new Autotrader listing in Pheonix by a private seller that is almost the same price, but I already have a deposit of $500, (supposedly refundable,) and the carchex order for this one. (Hoping I'm alright sticking with this one....)

 

[V Wagon]

I don't think they say not to rotate from side to side with radials any more. That was a thing that was done in the past but now some trucks and things with full size spares suggest a rotation pattern that puts the spare in rotation and also moves the tires around in kind of an X pattern.

Tire Rack's patterns for every possible vehicle configuration:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=43

Also includes a side to side

 

[tinman]

Drive It Home.

I did. I drove 1200 smiles to get my car home, and it was one of the best rides of my life.

 

[jzchen]

Oh dear, found this one from a private seller for approximately the same price. One year newer and a third less miles:

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...AD[CTS[CTS%7CV]][]]&listingId=399133152&Log=0

GM-4-LIFE, if it isn't trouble could you please run this VIN: 1G6DV8EP2C0152764

Thanks so much again!

 

[GM-4-LIFE]

Here ya go:

Vehicle Information
VIN: 1G6DV8EP2C0152764 Model: 6DN35-2012 CTS WAGON
Service Contract: No Branded Title: No Warranty Block: No PDI Status: Yes
Order Type: 60 - RETAIL - SOLD
Field Actions: 0 Open
Required Field Actions Open field actions are highlighted
Vehicle has no current record of required field actions.
Branded Title
*The VIN information contained herein and information derived therefrom is the proprietary property of The Polk Company and is to be used only for the purpose of warranty verification and shall not be used for any other purpose whatsoever.

Vehicle has no current record of branded titles.
Warranty Block
Vehicle has no current record of warranty block.
Service Information
Vehicle has no current record of outstanding service information.
OnStar and XM Satellite Radio Information
Refer to Help page for details. For OnStar contact 888.ON.STAR1 (888.667.8271) and for XM Radio contact 877.GET.XMST (877.438.9677 Canada) and in the USA:800-556-3600.
OnStar Equipped: Y OnStar Status: Inactive
XM Equipped: Y XM Radio ID: YY0B81WR XM Status: Active
OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics: N DMN Enabled: N
Applicable Warranties Valid warranties are highlighted
Valid Description Start Date Effective Odometer End Date End Odometer
Powertrain Limited Warranty 05/08/2012 11 MI 05/08/2017 100,011 MI
Premium Care Maintenance 05/08/2012 11 MI 05/08/2016 50,011 MI
Bumper to Bumper Limited Warranty 05/08/2012 11 MI 05/08/2016 50,011 MI
Emission Limited Warranty 05/08/2012 11 MI 05/08/2015 50,011 MI
Emission Select State Component Ltd Wty 05/08/2012 11 MI 05/08/2019 70,011 MI
Corrosion Limited Warranty 05/08/2012 11 MI 05/08/2018 Unlimited
Emission Select Component Ltd Wty 05/08/2012 11 MI 05/08/2020 80,011 MI
Special Coverage 14264 05/08/2012 11 MI 05/08/2022 120,011 MI
Special Coverage 13313 05/08/2012 11 MI 05/08/2022 120,011 MI
Service Contract
Vehicle has no current record of service contracts.
Transaction History View Details
Job Card Date Job Card Number Transaction Type Transaction Adjustment Labour Operation Odometer Reading
01/13/2015 536238 ZREG----Regular Vehicle Transaction 1014210 - Rear Side Door Window Frame Rear Applique Replacement 21,050 MI
11/03/2014 532391 ZREG----Regular Vehicle Transaction 2810325 - Radio Control Reprogramming with SPS 19,727 MI
11/03/2014 532391 ZREG----Regular Vehicle Transaction 0600523 - Cadillac Premium Care - Passenger Air Filter 19,727 MI
11/03/2014 532391 ZREG----Regular Vehicle Transaction 0600503 - Cadillac Premium Care - Oil Change 19,727 MI
03/03/2014 520723 ZREG----Regular Vehicle Transaction 2041490 - Tail Lamp Replacement 13,997 MI
03/03/2014 520723 ZREG----Regular Vehicle Transaction 0600503 - Cadillac Premium Care - Oil Change 13,997 MI
05/31/2013 508987 ZREG----Regular Vehicle Transaction 0600503 - Cadillac Premium Care - Oil Change 7,777 MI
01/25/2013 503333 ZREG----Regular Vehicle Transaction N3521 - Rear Window Wiper Motor Replacement 5,182 MI
01/25/2013 503333 ZREG----Regular Vehicle Transaction C3128 - Headlining Trim Panel Replacement 5,182 MI
11/02/2012 33366 ZREG----Regular Vehicle Transaction E3530 - Lower Control Arm Replacement 3,853 MI
06/01/2012 26603 ZREG----Regular Vehicle Transaction B0608 - Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement 536 MI
04/28/2012 A52764 ZPDI----Pre-Delivery Inspection Z7000 - Pre-Delivery Inspection - Base Time

 

[jzchen]

Thank you so much!!!!!!!

Inspection of the one in Texas should be done this morning....

 

[jzchen]

Checked CarChex status tonight. It says that the inspection was rescheduled. The contact at the dealer said the car will not be ready until Friday, and the inspector is not available Friday. New scheduled inspection date is 5/4! What!!! Why would it take two more days for it to be available for inspection. (Getting kind of worried, as I was told that I needed to put a deposit for it to have a 3rd party inspection. Was also told, before I gave my credit card information, that the only reason was so that they don't sell it and the inspector finds the car gone. After I gave my card information I was told "congratulations" and that they will notate the car as "sold".)

I was also told to let them know beforehand when the inspector would come, ie. for the inspector to make an appointment to see the car ahead of time. Reading on the carchex site the inspector is supposed to make an appointment to see the car, to make sure the car is not sold already, so I'm not sure what happened here.....

Probably should try to get my $500 deposit back tomorrow morning?

 

[GM-4-LIFE]

Maybe get your deposit back and keep looking. There has to be other V Wagons out there. I know there are new ones still sitting on dealer lots.

 

[jzchen]

Maybe get your deposit back and keep looking. There has to be other V Wagons out there. I know there are new ones still sitting on dealer lots.

Agreed. I saw one not too far away from here, although black is hot in the hot sun. (A little out of my budget range at the moment though....)

 

[tinman]

...although black is hot in the hot sun.

I live in Florida. I would not hesitate for a New York second to get another black car.