2005 Cadillac DeVille

Sedan

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

1G6KD54Y75U248887

Gasoline

2005 Cadillac DeVille 4D Sedan 4Speed-Automatic Transmission 96k Miles (275HP/320lb ft Torque) 96k of ALL highway mileage. Fully Loaded & it Drives Great. This Texas Cadillac was driven conservatively by all middle aged adult owners. All owners have been verified. True Texas Cadillac - Clean Auto Check - Clean title - No Liens - Fully Loaded - Fully maintained - Never Wrecked - Never Repainted - Non Smoker - No Kids - No Pets - No Rust - No Issues - Never Driven Aggressively This is the ideal Cadillac which has plenty of power, comfort, and luxury remaining. This vehicle was owned by all adult owners who had kept this in the Houston, Texas area. It is in excellent mechanical, and great cosmetic condition. The mechanical integrity of this sedan validates the meticulous ownership and care that it has been under. The rims and tires were purchased by the most recent owner as a package deal. This vehicle has been always owned by owners over the age of 50 thus it was under secure ownership. This DeVille is a relatively large car but well equipped with a powerful Northstar V8 engine powering the front wheels of the most traditional full size luxury sedan by Cadillac. 2005 marked the final run for this model, the subsequent year the Deville was replaced by the DTS along with the entire car line to appeal to a younger audience. The DeVille has plenty of room, and comfort but still has an ample amount power. This model has the newest version of the 275-horsepower 4.6-Liter V8 which powers both the base and DHS sedans. Now with a lightweight aluminum block and other modifications for less weight and more power. Do not let the mileage supercede the true condition of this car. It has many more miles remaining since it has been fully maintained and well kept by the original owner. The DeVille has been fully and properly maintained. Oil changes have been done every 3k miles with standard weight oil. No synthetic or hybrid fluids are being used in this vehicle. Thus there are no leaks. Everything from the windshield, to the tires, suspension, interior, exhaust, and exterior are in remarkable condition. It's equipped with a solid transmission which shifts through all the gears, and a great suspension for great handling, and response. This would be the ideal DeVille for any driver. Silver exterior with gray leather on the inside. Both the exterior and interior are in noteworthy condition for the age and mileage on this car. It has many more miles remaining. Overdrive and Cruise control engages and disengages through all speeds and gears - All fluids have been flushed out. This DeVille has always been kept on the flat highways of Houston. It was never taken into a hilly areas of Texas thus all steering linkage and components are very tight and firm. All miles were accumulated from highway commutes at approx 40 miles a day. Oil changes and fluid flushes were done on time. Standard weight oil was used as recommended. There are no leaks, or valve cover leaks on this vehicle - the engine bay is in immaculate condition and free of any blow by or leaks. All ignition coils, plugs, and wires, filters belts hoses and battery have been replaced atleast once. The vehicle was recently inspected thus the Texas State Inspection expires Oct-2012. It will pass the state emission inspection in any state. There are no O2 Sensor issues, and there are NO check engine lights or maintenance required lights that are on. The engine sounds great at idle, at high speeds, or while simply starting it. At idle the RPM's stay constant and it idle very quietly without any roughness or hesitations. The vehicle has never overheated and continues to operate great. The condition of this vehicle alone can vouch for the meticulous ownership that this has been exposed to. Not only does it look great, but it drives in a superior manner, with plenty of power from the transmission and plenty of power from the V8 engine. All belts, hoses, and filters show no signs of wear/tear. The vehicle starts right up on the first attempt and stays running without any issues. There are no warning lights on in the dash. There are absolutely no signs of roughness, hesitation, no mis-fires, or bad idling. Acceleration is outstanding and very responsive. As soon as the throttle is engaged the car instantly responds. It truly has plenty of power and torque as it did when it was new. There are no doubts that this could easily accrue an additional 100k miles under the right ownership. While accelerating, or driving, the car continues to sound terrific with no exhaust leaks, no rattling, and no squeaking. The exhaust system on this is a dual pipe system which was installed from the factory. This car seems like it was used in a very conservative manner from the condition of the interior and exterior. This was not used for stop/go type driving based on the visual and mechanical analysis. There are no signs of rust or excess mud or dirt near the under carriage or wheel wells. The suspension is very solid - there is no indication of issues with the suspension. The suspension and front end components are very tight and firm. Steering response is crisp and clean. There is no slack or free play in the steering wheel. The entire front end has been inspected. There is no looseness in the tie rods or ball joints. All bearings and hub assembly's are tight with no evidence of slack. All shocks/struts are in firm condition thus there is no body sway or brake dive when the brakes are applied. All 4 tires have even tread wear which validates that the vehicle drives and handles smoothly, with no front-end or suspension issues. There are no choppy wear patterns, or feathering on the contact patch of the tires to indicate lack of rotations or suspension problems. All four tires are very smooth with even tread depth all around the tires. Hub bearings and Hub assembly are both in great condition. All 4 tires have approximately the same amount of tread depth throughout the contact patch. All 4 tires are the same size and a matching set. Tires have between 9/32nds & 10/32nds of an inch of tread remaining on both shoulders and the center area (Between 7mm-8mm). With even tread wear, and no patchy wear patterns indicative of suspension issues - the handling and over all ride comfort is exceptional. This is naturally a luxury car which creates a different type of driving experience. The tires deliver a smooth ride, and impressive handling on all types of road conditions. The tires have plenty of turning radius in the wheel wells. It is equipped with a spare and with spare tire tools. The Brakes are in impeccable condition all around - there is plenty of padding on the front/rear - there are no ABS lights on, and no Brake warning lights that are on. Brake fluid has also been flushed out. Brakes are very responsive and firm. There is no sinking of the pedal, there is no pulsation or pulling sensation indicative of caliper issues, and there is no shuddering or pulling sensation when the brakes are applied. Calipers and emergency brakes are in excellent working condition. This 2005 Caddilac is completely loaded for this particular model year. Excluding navigation, and a moon roof. We will provide a clean Texas title. Cold AC with adjustable setting to recirculate the air. Rear digital AC controls. All vents work. Dual one touch Power Windows, Power Locks, Driver and Passenger Side Power Seats, Power Side rear view mirrors with integrated turn signal. AMFM Stereo with CD player and stereo controls mounted on the steering wheel. This is also equipped with an integrated phone system with with the 6th generation On Star communications system. Tilt steering, with Cruise Control options mounted on the steering wheel (On/Off, Set, Cancel, Accelerate/Decelerate, Coast, nd other Cruise Control options). Clean cup holders in the center console, with an undamaged arm rest. Glove box and center console areas are clean and clear of any left over dirt/grime between or under the seats. Dual sun visors with lighted vanity mirrors. Dual dome lights with switches for both the driver and passenger. All accessories like the heater, front and rear defrost, and wipers all work. Traction control, Automatic trunk release, auto gas flap release, and Xenon high beams. The speakers all provide a full sound system. There are no blown speakers or distortion anywhere in the vehicle. All windows roll up/down with one touch. Rear passenger seats seem like they have never been used. They have no signs of wear or tear in the leather. All seat belts retract as they should. Front passenger seat has very minimal wear signs. The head rests on all seats are clean and in unused condition as seen in the pictures. The trunk area is very clean and odor free. There is no patch work or upholestry work done anywhere in the car. The under hood area is as clean if not cleaner. There was no detailing done to this car, this is the exact condition it has been under throughout the ownership period. Headliner is in tact. There are no signs of heat damage to the dash board or anywhere else near the interior. The windshield is free of any cracks, rock chips, or streaks from old wipers. The front bumper does not have any rock chips or impacts from typical road conditions. There are many other amenities and options which continue to work. All odomoeter lights/gauges work - all interior dome lights and exterior lamps work. All headlights, fog lamps, and high beams work. All brake lamps, reverse lights all work. This Cadillac DeVille is sure to run strong and continue to be a beautiful car under the proper ownership. There are absolutely no mechanical or drivability issues with this vehicle. It still drives like new with plenty of power and a flawless engine. We have over 100 detailed pictures of the interior and exterior, please ask or click on the pictures to be directed to the Albumn. Administrative Information Instate Buyers: Pay 6.25% Sales Tax and any other fees related to the registration and title transfer, A deposit of $250.00 will be required within 24 hours after the auction expires on Paypal (Member ID Texasopenauto@yahoo.com). For the full payment we require certified cashier's check, bank check, loan check, cash or money order, or wire transfers - instructions will be provided. The vehicle will be released once funds are settled. All vehicles are sold AS-IS with no warranty unless purchased. All 3rd party inspectors are welcome. A deposit on PayPal will be required within 24 hours after the auction expires. Shipping: The vehicle can be picked up in the SE part of Houston, Texas - 20 miles SE of downtown Houston. Out of state buyers can fly into Hobby Airport for pick up and delivery. Please let us know if you would need us to coordinate with shippers to arrange for a subsidized shipping rate. Buyers will be responsible for transit fees and any other related taxes/fees related to the title transfer and shipping.On Oct-27-11 at 08:25:31 PDT, seller added the following information: REVISIONS: Bidders with a rating of Zero, or new members will need to contact the seller prior to bidding on the item otherwise the bid will be cancelled.