This Cadillac CTS-V can be made to work with some effort, but it could also make you cry.
The 2017 Cadillac CTS–V is available for purchase on Copart. This could make it an affordable way to own your dream car. This could easily turn into a costly nightmare.
Copart searches for your next project vehicle in a similar way to Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace. It’s also very different in other ways.
Nearly every Copart car is damaged in one way or another – flooding, vandalism and theft recovery. Copart is the place where dreams die and new ones start.
The CTS-V was clearly a dream car for many people before it was damaged. If you are a skilled mechanic and body man, this could be your chance to own it.
Let’s start with the positive. Copart claims that the 640 horsepower, V8 engine runs and starts with only 13,812 miles. Roto-Fab’s cold air intake can be seen under the partially crumpled hood. This is a sign that the buyer may have access to additional aftermarket goodies.
If the buyer plans to return the car to their daily driving duties, they will likely discover damage to the frame and a time-consuming and expensive project. Copart lists the damage as “ALL OVER” in cryptic terms.
Clear suspension damage and airbag deployment inside the vehicle, as well as visible front and rear body damage, would lead to hidden damage. It might still be imperfect after the rebuilding process, but it will have a brand new title.
If you have the right skills and the right tools, as well as a lot to spare time and a desire to own one the best sport sedans in America, this is your chance. We won’t lie if we warn you.