1980 Diesel Cadillac Seville In Excellent Condition For Sale! on 2040-cars

Even though this car is nearly as old as I am it’s been my most loved car of all the cars I’ve owned!  With that said it’s killing me that I have to part with it but I’m in the process of relocating overseas and there isn’t an easy way to take it with me.  So, up for sale it goes, along with pretty much everything else I own (keep watching for more items to be listed in addition to what’s already listed, including a 1985 Audi 5000 wagon).

This is everything I can think to tell you about it:

GENERAL

1.     It was purchased in early 2010 from a dealer in Pennsylvania and it was shipped to Phoenix

CONDITION

2.     Numerous repairs have been made to it since I’ve owned it and I prepared a spreadsheet outlining not only the repairs that have made but also the condition of everything I can think of including all the options and their respective functionality.  It also outlines everything included in the sale including documentation, parts and accessories.  If you would like a copy of the spreadsheet, send me a note through eBay and it will be sent to you

3.     Overall it is in very good condition

4.     It has the diesel engine which is largely what motivated me to buy it (always loved diesels)

5.     It is my daily driver so as of the time of the listing it has 100,701 miles (there will be more miles on it before the auction ends but I travel 100% for business so it’s usually parked in covered parking at the airport for days at a time so it doesn’t get driven a whole lot)

6.     It was repainted at some point and is currently white but I believe the original color was dark blue as there is an area of the door jam of the rear driver’s side where the original color appears to be revealed (not 100% sure on the original color though)

7.     It has no visible rust except in one place where the fender/hood/windshield come together (pointed out in the photos)

8.     It is a monster on the highway…keeping it at or below the speed limit can be a challenge because it’s so quiet and it just keeps pulling

9.     I’m not a lead-footed driver and have enjoyed pretty good gas mileage which I estimate to be 25 in the city and 30 on the highway

10. It has passed every annual smog test with the exception of the first one which was caused by the timing being off and has since been fixed

11. In a strange twist of fate, it was rear-ended on Friday, May 16, 2014 while I was running errands (it’s still my daily driver and the estimate from the insurance company outlining parts and labor to repair it is included in the photos).  The photos show the condition and I am happy to include the information for the place I’ve gotten any parts my mechanic has not been able to get on his own (the parts prices in the estimate are all from this place)

12. It also has the moon roof that is fully functional and is another reason that motivated me to buy this particular car

13. If you’d like to speak with my mechanic I’ll be happy to provide his name/phone number (just send me a note through eBay)

14. There are no leaks, noises, or other mechanical issues me or my mechanic is aware of as of the time of this listing (my mechanic has mentioned a few times how good the mechanical condition of the car is) and it always starts with barely a full turn of the key once the Wait light goes off

15. I’ve driven it on a few long trips (200 miles each way) through the Arizona mountains and never had any issues

16. Things I know need to be repaired:
a. There is a crack in the dashboard between the vent opening and windshield that is approximately 2” in length (see photos)
b. The cruise control, despite nearly every part in the system being replaced, is still not working (see Excel spreadsheet for more information)
c. There are some rock chips in the paint in various places (see photos)
d. There are dings/scuff marks/scratches in the bumpers and protective rubber trim that appear to be from parallel parking (see photos)
e. Both rear window motors should be replaced (they both work but the passenger side usually only works after the car is moving and the engine is revving at a higher RPM)
f. The front driver’s side seat cushion cover has a few tears and the top edge of the rear seatback has a tear that is approximately 2” in length (see photos for all)
g. Part of the front driver’s side window seal was replaced to get the rear edge of the window to make a seal and it was later discovered that the window was out of alignment and was fixed
h. The steering wheel has two cracks, one at the top and one at the bottom of the rim (see photos)
i. A couple of the door armrest covers have either a tear or nick in them (see photos)
j. When the front driver’s interior door panel was removed to replace the window motor, the front half of the rubber trim that runs between the window and the door panel came off and my mechanic wasn’t able to find it (see photos)
k. It may need an alignment
l. The handle of the ashtray has two screw holes in it from the previous owner and an entire replacement ashtray assembly is included in the sale (see photos of both)
m. The direction louvers of the far right dashboard vent are misaligned (not sure if it can be fixed or needs to be repaired and see photos)
n. The upper edge of the front driver’s door window seal needs to be re-glued because there is about an 8” section where it came loose and a little water gets in when washing it with a hose (see photos)
o. The panel that covers the bottom side of the dashboard, above the foot wells, needs to be put back into place (it’s in the trunk, the screws are in the ashtray, and it was removed in the process of trying to repair the cruise control)

INCLUDED IN THE SALE

17. Included in the sale is the original owner’s manual (see photos)

18. ALSO included is what appears to be the build sheet (see photos)

19. ALSO included is a Maryland registration (see photos)

20. ALSO included is a Maryland title (see photos)

21. ALSO included is a garage door opener brochure (see photos)

22. ALSO included is a puncture sealing radial tires brochure (see photos)

23. ALSO included is a diesel fuel guide (see photos)

24. ALSO included is the original owner’s manual cover (see photos)

25. ALSO included are keys embossed with the Cadillac wreath and crest (see photos)

26. ALSO included is a dark blue leather Seville key chain (see photos)

27. ALSO included is Spare Tire in a can (I’ve never needed it, but just in case)

28. ALSO included is an extra garage door transmitter for the car (see photos)

29. ALSO included is a windshield sun shade

30. ALSO included is a USA Parts Supply catalog (see photos)

31. ALSO included is a rear passenger side ashtray/window button replacement assembly (see photos)

32. ALSO included are the original vacuum switches that were replaced (see photos)

33. ALSO included is the original turn signal stalk and an extra (see photos)

34. ALSO included are replacement rear reading lamp assemblies (see photos)

35. ALSO included is a front driver’s side window/seat button replacement assembly (see photos)

36. ALSO included is a Felpro seal (not sure what it’s for but included, see photos)

37. ALSO included is the original steering wheel horn cover (see photos)

38. ALSO included is the original overhead console (see photos)

39. ALSO included are various light bulbs, Velcro, fuse puller, and rubber gloves (see photos)

40. ALSO included is a front passenger side window motor replacement (see photos)

41. ALSO included are two HVAC control unit replacements (see photos)

42. ALSO included a front passenger side window/seat button/ashtray replacement assembly (see photos)

43. ALSO included is an entire garage door opener system in the original box! (see photos)

44. ALSO included are an original Cadillac shop manual, Chilton’s repair manual, and wiring diagrams (see photos)

45. ALSO included are most of the original receipts for all the work that has been done to the car since I’ve owned it

CONDITION/FEATURE/REPAIR SPREADSHEET
I created an Excel spreadsheet with details on all the repairs that were made, condition issues, everything included in the sale, as well as the current state of every function/option in the owner’s manual.  I could not figure out how to embed the image in the eBay listing so please send a note through eBay if you’d like to see it.

LOGISTICS/SHIPPING/TEST DRIVE/INSPECTION

46. Since I’m in the process of relocating overseas, I don’t care what it sells for as long as it goes to a good home

47. I’m happy to work directly with a shipper should you choose to use one (I’ll provide all my contact information following the conclusion of the auction) and all costs/responsibility/damage related to shipping are the responsibility of the buyer.  And for what it’s worth, this is the second car I’ve had shipped and I found the process to be relatively simple as there are numerous shipping services and from Pennsylvania to Phoenix was $750.00 for this car

48. The car must be picked up by the buyer/shipper/designated agent within seven business days following the conclusion of the auction unless my travel schedule requires it to be longer, in which case I will let the buyer know as soon as I know, because I do not want to be responsible for anything that could happen to it while it’s  still in my possession

49. I travel 100% for business so I apologize in advance as my responses to inquiries may be slow

50. Also because I travel 100% for business it may take a bit of effort to arrange pick-up/shipping logistics and I apologize for that in advance as well.  However, my intention is to make the process as simple as possible

51. If you live close enough and would like to stop by and see it and/or take it for a test drive, you are more than welcome keeping in mind the following:

a. The person driving the car must be licensed and insured
b. The license and insurance must both be valid, match, and be presented to me prior to being allowed to drive the car
c. Reckless or aggressive driving is not allowed
d. Any moving violations while driving the car are the responsibility of the driver
e. Having a mechanic inspect the vehicle is encouraged and I must be present during the inspection (again, I’ll do everything possible to make the process as simple as possible keeping in mind my travel schedule)
f. You’re more than welcome to drive it both on the highway and side streets
g. I must be in the car during the test drive

52. My license plate(s) will be removed prior to releasing it to the buyer/shipper

53. The car is for sale locally so the eBay listing may be ended at any time

PAYMENT

54. Payment is via cashier's check or cash in-person.  I'm also willing to allow a wire transfer into my bank account.  If this option is desired the information needed will be provided following the conclusion of the auction, in which case let me know.

55. Payment in full must be received within seven business days (same timeframe for pick-up) following the conclusion of the auction and the $500.00 deposit be cleared/approved through PayPal and/or my bank prior to release to the buyer/shipper/designated agent

56. Should a fail-to-pay situation arise, in order to have my eBay/PayPal commission fees refunded, an unpaid case must be opened which will result in an automatic negative mark on the buyers account from eBay

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

57. Here is a link to additional photos and documents: http://s1312.photobucket.com/user/seville3/media/Cadillac%20Seville/IMG_2258_zpse9d44881.jpg.html

58. I’m not sure what people may want photos of so if there is something you’d like a photo of and isn’t included in the current photos, let me know.  I’ll take the photos if it’s something I’m able to capture in a photo and upload it to the photos link above (the night time photos are to show the functioning of the lights, both interior and exterior)

DISCLAIMER

59. It is being sold as-is and where-is

60. Also, keep in mind that any car can have something stop working, especially vintage cars and I’m guessing if you’re looking at this type of car you are more than likely already aware of that

QUESTIONS

61. If there are any questions not already answered, by all means let me know.

Happy bidding!