I’ve owned this car. Radiator replacement was $1500, many suspension parts are exclusively “R” parts (which are far more expensive than non-R counterpart), supercharger lines are problematic and terribly complicated,, leaks oil pretty easily, and it doesn’t have the modification-chops that something like an e55 amg…

I even did all the hard work for you: http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars+between+15000+and+24000/Cadillac/CTS/Statesboro+GA-30458?endYear=2017&firstRecord=0&makeCode1=CAD&maxPrice=24000&minPrice=15000&mmt=%5BCAD%5BCTS%5BCTS%7CV%5D%5D%5B%5D%5D&modelCode1=CTS&searchRadius=0&showcaseListingId=0&showcaseOwnerId=0…

I don’t understand how 98 comments in nobody has mentioned 1st Gen 2004-2007 CTS-V.