Caprice engine swap?

[kevm14]

Here we are.

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Really nice Fleetwood.

https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/6070829180.html

Not sure if it is a Brougham. It has some desirable things: Painted roof, chromed/polished wheels and the sunroof. If that sunroof is factory this thing is highly desirable.

It is priced accordingly. If it has any sun damage at all it is not worth the asking price though. Overall it looks pretty awesome, with an incomplete set of pics.

1996 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD 1 OWNER 58K MILES MOONROOF,CHROME RIMS........ - $7999 (Exeter nh)
Very rare find
Power moonroof
Factory chrome wheels
Factory CD player
Powered by the incredible 350 LT1 260 hp Corvette derived engine
Medium Garnet red metallic over beautiful gray leather
Only 58K original miles
Southern vehicle zero rust
This is the end of the era the last of the real Cadillacs
A true collectors item

Price drop to $5500! That is a big drop from 8 grand. New description:

Very rare find
Power moonroof
Factory chrome wheels
Factory CD player
Powered by the incredible 350 LT1 260 hp Corvette derived engine
Medium Garnet red metallic over beautiful gray leather
Only 58K original miles
Southern vehicle zero rust
This is the end of the era the last of the real Cadillacs
A true collectors item
$55000 FIRM FIRM FIRM

If it is a brougham with vinyl roof delete AND a factory astroroof this is one rare car.

Downside: It is a 96 FW so not only do I need additional software to tune it, but the FW is not directly compatible with my Caprice axle.

Price drop to $4500. Man.

[kevm14]

Despite the damage he still wanted $5,000. I told him the car is worth around $5500 undamaged which is why my offer was $5500 and he gets it fixed. It's not like the car was completely mint other than the damage, either.

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We got a buyer beware CL post on that NH Fleetwood.

https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/6121911282.html

BUYER BEWARE! 1996 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD 1 OWNER 58K BUYER BEWARE! - $4500 (exetr nh) hide this posting

1996 Caddy Fleetwood

fuel: gas
title status: missing
transmission: other

I'm glad I did a search for RTC autos which has this listed. BBB gives them an F. Read the complaints there & at Bizapedia. Another of the many lowlifes who advertise cars as for sale by owner when they're a business or worse just car flippers. We need to put these crooks out of business.

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Price drop to $4500. Man.

https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/cto/6122614088.html

Same car...really ridiculously wide CL distro.

New shots. Can't see any of the hail damage. And they hid the worst of the seat condition. It does look pretty clean overall.

And it has heated seats. This is an oddly equipped car, for a base Fleetwood. If only it had 2.93 which I have come to understand was a no-cost upgrade on the base.

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Adam found this.

https://boston.craigslist.org/nos/cto/6111708166.html

2006 Cadillac STS AWD V8 Only 85,000 Miles!!!! - $9500 (Peabody)
2006 Cadillac STS 4- All Wheel Drive, V8
Unbelievably low miles only 85,000
NADA used car value over $10,500

Adult owned and meticulously maintained. Garaged and not driven in winter. Michelin Tires about 8000 miles ago and brakes at same time, receipts available.

This was the highest optioned Cadillac that was offered in 2006, Every possible option, dvd, navigation, Bose, adaptive cruise control, heated & cooled seats, moon roof, HID headlights, HEAD UP DISPLAY, LED tail lights So many more. V8 power over 325 horsepower. This car with all the options was stickered at over $75,000 in 2006 !!!! This sports sedan very well could be the last of the 8 cylinder, all wheel drive Cadillac ever produced. Most sedans now use v6

The car is clean, the silver with black leather interior look very nice. If you have any questions please call me show contact info

If you are a scammer, or want to waste time texting me, Be advised and warned in advanced

It does look really nice. Has everything. Including a healthy over exaggeration of the original MSRP which was more like $65k. $75k is V money. The ad also includes an ambiguous threat.

It does look really nice. Has everything. Including a healthy over exaggeration of the original MSRP which was more like $65k. $75k is V money.

I am leaning away from AWD on the 05-06 but again I am keeping all options open. Maybe what I am saying is if I stretch my budget, it will be for the exact car I want.

Anyway, he then goes on to show NADA price which is kind of BS to anyone who knows used car valuation tools.

Edmunds Clean TMV private is $7,466. In Outstanding private, it is $7,925. Like I was saying before, if you take the same exact car, but change the mileage to 110,000, the Clean TMV plummets to $6241 for Clean TMV private. Which is why I am holding out.

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So $1225 is the Edmunds TMV penalty to go from 110k to 85k. Using SRX math, this car will cost me $450 to get from 85k to 110k. $450 in parts and 30 hours of labor. Which means I am not saving $1225 but $775. It is easier to find a well cared for car in this price range. But here's the problem - this car isn't available for $7500. He wants $9500.

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Well here we go.

https://boston.craigslist.org/nos/cto/6122785143.html

2005 Cadillac sts - $5500 (Methuen)

2005 cadillac sts

condition: like new
cylinders: 8 cylinders
drive: 4wd
fuel: gas
odometer: 110000

2005 Cadillac STS looks and runs great if interested call Joe

110k. I don't have a VIN yet but assuming everything but adaptive cruise. Edmunds private TMV in clean is $5530. Asking price: $5500.

I asked for the VIN but I think I asked for the VIN on this car before. This is a new listing so...maybe not? Or it's not a new listing...

[kevm14]

https://providence.craigslist.org/cto/6010263478.html

Buick Roadmaster Limited - $5500 (Providence)
1993 Buick Roadmaster Limited. One owner. I have all service records car is in great shape runs like its new. Low miles 123,000 on the dash. Thanks call Mike

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Looks great. I dig the wheels (not sure I have seen these before) and white walls. But it's a 93. Despite the condition, it is still missing trim which is kind of like showing a house for sale and trying to get top dollar without mowing the lawn. The price is too high. The price would be too high even if it was a 96. Corrosion is a big question mark but again it does look clean from the 3 pics he posted. Sadly for the seller, this is a $3500 car, unless it is uncharacteristically rust-free then there can be a small premium for that (up to $4k but even then, it's not an LT1).

Amazing to find a one owner 93 but this isn't the first Roadmaster sedan like that. These, again, are my best value I think.

Down to $4500.

https://providence.craigslist.org/cto/6123630704.html

Interesting addition to the description:

1993 Buick Roadmaster Limited. One owner. I have all service records car is in great shape runs like its new. Low miles 123,000 on the dash. Thanks call Mike
show contact info
Car was restored 2 years ago new paint, pin stripe, vinyl roof, 5 brand new tires. Must sell due to death in the family. $4,500

Restored? New paint? Damn. I'd hate to spend that kind of money on an L05 RMS though. At the risk of being a pessimist, I'd almost rather a well kept original paint job than some respray. I guess an up close inspection would reveal the job quality (paint, masking, etc.).

93 had good gauges though. Only issue is the speedo stops at 100. I wonder if that can accept a 9C1 dash. If so, that is something.

They omitted the picture of the driver's side which previously showed the missing trim on the door. Nice.

Oh one more thing - it is local.

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Well here we go.

https://boston.craigslist.org/nos/cto/6122785143.html

2005 Cadillac sts - $5500 (Methuen)

2005 cadillac sts

condition: like new
cylinders: 8 cylinders
drive: 4wd
fuel: gas
odometer: 110000

2005 Cadillac STS looks and runs great if interested call Joe

110k. I don't have a VIN yet but assuming everything but adaptive cruise. Edmunds private TMV in clean is $5530. Asking price: $5500.

I asked for the VIN but I think I asked for the VIN on this car before. This is a new listing so...maybe not? Or it's not a new listing...

1SG, FE3, etc. I guess I will engage for extra pics and find out in what way this car is terrible.