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Mint Condition 2004 Cadillac Deville Ultra Low Miles Carriage Roof Vogue Tires on 2040-cars

Year:2004 Mileage:36020 Color: Tan /
 Tan
Location:

Boulder City, Nevada, United States

Boulder City, Nevada, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Sedan
Engine:4.6 Liter DOHC Northstar V8 275HP
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Dealer
Condition:
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VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 1G6KD54Y44U257478
Year: 2004
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Cadillac
Model: DeVille
Trim: CARRIAGE ROOF VOGUE TYRES CHROME WHEELS
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: FWD
Options: Leather Seats, CD Player
Mileage: 36,020
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Sub Model: CARRIAGE ROOF VOGUE TYRES CHROME WHEELS
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Exterior Color: Tan
Interior Color: Tan

     

2004 CADILLAC DEVILLE

2004 Cadillac DeVille

1-Owner • Ultra-Low 36,020 Miles

 

Carriage Roof • Vogue Tyres • High-Polish Alloy Wheels

Front and Rear Air Conditioned Seats • Heated Steering Wheel

 

275 Horsepower Northstar V8

 

Averaged Barely 4,000 Miles Annually Since New • Aesthetically Spectacular • Functionally Flawless

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2004 Cadillac Deville

VIN: 1G6KD54Y44U257478

Odometer: 36,020

Engine: 4.6 Liter DOHC Northstar V8

Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic

Exterior: Light Bronzemist metallic  (54U)

Interior: Light Cashmere leather  (312)

Built: May, 2004 - Detroit/Hamtramck, Michigan

 

Over 108 high resolution pictures below.

 

Standard Equipment

4.6 Liter DOHC Northstar V8 Engine

275 horsepower @ 5,600/300 ft-lbs. torque @ 4,000 RPM

Transverse Engine/Front Wheel Drive

Electronic 4-Speed Automatic Transmission

4-Wheel Power Disc Brakes with ABS

4-Wheel Independent Suspension

Speed Sensing Power Rack and Pinion Steering

Power Windows

Power, Body Color, Auto-Dimming, Heated, Manual Folding Outside Mirrors with Turn Signals

Power Locks

10-Way Power Driver and Passenger Seats

Cruise Control

Tilt Steering

Driver and Front Passenger Front and Side Airbags

Traction Control

Electronic Air Conditioning/Climate Control with Front and Rear Controls

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Trim Power Bucket Front Seats with Power Lumbar

Digital Instrument Cluster

Auto-Dimming Inside Rear View Mirror with Compass

Carpeted/Lined Trunk

Trunk Cargo Net

Digital Cluster

AM/FM/CD Stereo/8-Speakers with Clock

Rear Window In-Glass Antenna

Low Tire Pressure Indicator

Steering Wheel Controls

Remote Keyless Entry

Security Alarm/Immobilizer

Intermittent Wipers

Rear Defrost

Outside Temperature Display

Trip Computer

Automatic Head Lights

Fold Down Front Center Armrest with Storage

Fold Down Rear Center Armrest with Pass-Through

OnStar

Dual Front and Side Visors with Lighted Vanity Mirrors

Locking Glove Box

Front and Rear Cup Holders  (2x2)

Front Cornering Lights

LED Tail and Third Brake Lights

Dual Exit Exhaust

Tinted Glass

3.11 Ratio Transaxle

18-Gallon Fuel Tank

Carpeted Floor Mats

 

Optional Equipment

Air Conditioned/Heated Front and Rear Seats

Heated Steering Wheel

2-Position Memory

Universal Garage Door Opener

Rain Sensing Wipers

Gold Exterior Package

16 x 7 Polished Chrome Aluminum Wheels

 

Other Items

E & G Classics Carriage Roof

Vogue Tyre Wide Trac Touring Custom Built Radial IX P225/60R16

 

Recent Work

Rear Window Regulator Replaced

 

 

Looking for a new Cadillac?

This 2004 Cadillac Deville is virtually a brand new car.  With barely 36,000 miles, its original (and only) owner stepped it up with Vogue white/gold stripe tires and a gorgeous E&G Classics carriage roof.  Indoor storage is the only way a car looks this showroom fresh after 9-years.  It's as functionally perfect as it is beautiful . . .

 

 

A perfectly maintained Northstar V8 delivers sparkling performance expected from a car that looks this good.  No accident history, everything is like brand new, inside and out . . .

 

 

available dates/mileage/history
5-04 compliance label build date  
6-16-04 service facility - pre-delivery inspection 10 miles
9-3-04 dealer inventory - vehicle sold  
9-17-04 Nevada DMV - Las Vegas  
10-7-04 Nevada DMV - Las Vegas 104 miles
8-29-05 Nevada DMV - Las Vegas  
8-21-06 Nevada DMV - Las Vegas  
8-30-07 Nevada DMV - Las Vegas  
9-2-08 Nevada DMV - Las Vegas  
11-15-08 Nevada DMV - Las Vegas  
11-17-08 Nevada DMV - Las Vegas 2,400
9-2-09 Nevada emissions - Las Vegas 25,670
2-6-10 Findlay Cadillac Saab - Henderson, Nevada - inspection  
8-27-10 Nevada emissions - Las Vegas 30,314
8-29-10 Nevada DMV - Las Vegas  
9-1-10 Findlay Cadillac Saab - Henderson, Nevada - LOF  
11-19-10 Findlay Cadillac Saab - Henderson, Nevada - vehicle serviced 31,123
8-19-11 Nevada emissions - Las Vegas 33,620
8-24-11 Nevada DMV - Las Vegas  
8-25-11 Nevada DMV - Las Vegas 33,620
8-24-12 Nevada DMV/emissions - Las Vegas 34,500
12-4-12 Findlay Cadillac Saab - Henderson, Nevada - inspection, LOF 34,691
2-13 Goodwrench LOF 34,974
7-8-13 Nevada emissions - Las Vegas 35,078
7-27-13 Nevada DMV - Las Vegas  
10-10-13 Nevada title 35,279
10-16-13 Discount Tire - Henderson, Nevada - balance/rotate tires  
11-11-13 current 36,020

 

 

Vogue tires and carriage roof are a perfect match for near perfect Light Bronzemist paint.  Tight seams and beautifully smooth original metal . . .

 

 

Spectacular exterior trim and bright work, plenty of tread, LED tail lights and the gold badge package . . .

 

 

Cadillac's Northstar engines are legends of longevity, reliability and of course, performance.  With 275 horsepower on tap and 300 ft-lbs. of torque, this cream puff Deville delivers instantaneous throttle response and thrilling performance at higher speeds . . .

 

 

All electronics work and the rear suspension cycles silently and competently . . .

 

 

It's not often a 10-year old, single owner Cadillac shows up with just 36,000 miles.  You will never find one with mileage this low, this well equipped, in the showroom condition this Cadillac exhibits.  Paint is spectacular, not a dent anywhere, the interior is factory fresh and it starts, runs and goes down the road like a brand new car.  It's a one-of-a-kind 2004 Cadillac Deville for someone that recognizes and is willing to pay for the very best.  No matter how close you look at this car or how much time is wasted trying to find a better value (there are none) you will either return here and do what you should have done in the first place or return to find it gone.

 

 

Light Cashmere leather interior is absolutely sumptuous and in addition to all the "normal" Cadillac gingerbread, this particular Deville has heated/ventilated seats, front and rear . . .

 

 

10-way power driver and passenger seats, auto-dimming mirrors, rain sensing wipers, 2-position memory, tilt. cruise, climate control and a digital instrument cluster . . .

 

 

Digital dash includes trip computer and driver information center.  And, there's that ultra-low 36,020 miles, which works out to about 11 miles a day . . .

 

 

Gold package includes wreath and crest hood ornament, wreath and crest C-pillar and deck lid ornaments, V8 Northstar identification and Deville badge - all designed to continue the gold theme established by the gold stripe Vogue tires.

 

 

4.6 Liter V8  (LD8)

275 horsepower @ 5,600/300 ft-lb torque @ 4,000 RPM

 

 

Flawless, perfect, dry undercarriage . . .

 

 

 

VIN: 1G6KD54Y44U257478
country 1 United States
manufacturer G General Motors
division 6 Cadillac
carline K Deville
series D base (Deville)
body style 5 4-door sedan
restraint system 4 active belts, driver and passenger front and side airbags
engine Y 4.6 liter SFI V8  (LD8)
check digit 4 matches per NHTSA
model year 4 2004
assembly plant U Hamtramck - Detroit, Michigan
serial number 257478

 

 

Compliance label with May, 2004 build date.

 

 

RPO list
AJ7 driver and front passenger front and side airbags QC8 16 x 7 special chrome aluminum wheels
AL2 power lumbar QPX P225/60R16 - 97S BW R/PE ST TL AL3 tires
AN3 individual front non-bucket seats SLM stock order
AP9 convenience net UE1 GPS1 vehicle communication system
AV8 auxiliary folding front bucket seat center UJ6 low tire pressure indicator
A45 driver's seat/mirror memory UM3 am/fm/cd stereo with clock
B36 trunk mat UV7 rear window in-glass antenna
CJ4 electronic front and rear air conditioning controls UX8 8 deluxe speaker system
DD7 auto-dimming inside rear view mirror with compass U02 digital speedometer
DEH Detroit/Hamtramck, Michigan assembly center VG8 notice to buyer label
DE7 power, auto-dimming, heated, body color, manual folding outside mirrors with turn signals VM3 consumer bumper impact information label
FE1 softride suspension V73 USA/Canada vehicle statement
FV3 3.11 ratio transaxle WA3 trunk convenience sales package
IK2 interior trim design  (K2) WA7 comfort/convenience sales package
JL9 4-wheel power disc brakes with ABS WJ7 leather interior trim override
KA1 heated seats YF5 California emissions certification
KG9 140 amp generator 1SZ option package discount
LD8 4.6 liter DOHC MFI gas V8 engine 31I Light Cashmere interior trim
LHD left hand drive vehicle 312 Light Cashmere leather trim combination
MH1 4T80-E HMD electronic 4-speed automatic transmission 54U Light Bronzemist metallic primary exterior color
MX0 automatic transmission provisions 6CF front/left computer selected suspension component
NC7 Federal emission system override 7CF front/right computer selected suspension component
NG5 50 state emission certification 8CH left/rear computer selected suspension component
NP5 leather wrapped steering wheel 9CH right/rear computer selected suspension component
NU4 California LEV2 Plus emission system    
BC/CC  U  534F 312 = Light Cashmere leather trim combination

 

 

Brake pads.

 

 

A note from the owner.

I am a “used car dealer” but before that, I’m an automobile enthusiast.  I love original rare and high quality modified vintage cars and over the past decade I’ve been in business, have come to appreciate an expanding selection of high-demand, high value vehicles.  I specialize in and am always on the lookout for cars and trucks that were cherished by their previous owners.  I have an experienced eye for quality but I’ve discovered that my preferred buyer can instantly discern such a vehicle and I have therefore, built my business and reputation around finding these kinds of cars for this type of customer.  Super low miles and/or gentle ownership are strict requirements but a car must do something for me on a personal level if there is any hope of convincing you, the bidder, that this is an above average, exceptional vehicle.  If nothing about the car excites me, it probably won’t do much for you either and I would soon be out of business.

With just four employees and no sales people, I realize how unusual a “dealership” like mine may at first glance appear.  It has taken great care and effort to create such an organization and often, an unusually high investment in a particular car we are about to list.  To sell the best it is critical to have a trusted expert in my corner and Chris, owner of A-Best Auto Repair in Henderson, Nevada has my back.  He and his crew can fix anything; from a low budget beater to the absolute most expensive exotic you can name, no job is too big and no small detail unimportant.  They do an exhaustive 130 point inspection on each and every vehicle and nothing escapes their methodical investigation.  Experience has shown that everything I spend making a car truly “right” will come back to me not only with a higher selling price, but a happy customer that says good things about me.  Moreover; it allows my writer to describe the car with ease and confidence, something that simply is not possible unless he thinks it is true.  If major issues are found or the cost of fixing the car the way it should be makes it too expensive to sell, my choice is an easy one.  I simply absorb a few hundred dollars loss for my trouble and sell it at auction.

After the vehicle is fully sorted it arrives at our facility where it encounters the suspicious eye of Tom, my writer that creates the presentations you see on eBay.  He believes absolutely nothing I or anyone else tells him about the car as he combs over every inch, researches its history and documents originality and authenticity.  Historical significance, rarity, special features, possible modifications and much more are used to accurately describe the vehicle with integrity and honesty.  Most important for the potential buyer are the 100 to 150 high resolution pictures that I take myself.  The pricey equipment I use would be right at home in the hands of the very best professional photographers and I’ve developed a logical format that walks you around the entire vehicle with close-up shots of every square inch.  I provide detailed views of the interior, under the hood and then put it on a lift to show the undercarriage and confirm that the beauty of the car you are considering is not merely skin deep.  Even our detailers are enthusiastic about the cars they so meticulously clean.  This reconditioning can sometimes take several days and I’ve converted a paint booth, especially prepared for the professional clay bar and polishing each car lovingly receives.

Usually, I’ll also include a high definition video that shows the car doing its thing.  If it’s a fast car, we film it going fast.  If it’s a 4x4 you’ll see it crawling up a hill.  In every case you will hear things like a rumbling exhaust, working sound system and watch the temperature fall on a digital, laser thermometer pointed at an air conditioning vent.  How many “dealers” will video a Lotus Esprit doing a buck-eighty?  We do.

No “dealer,” on-line or in the real world, takes it to this level.  No other seller or organization provides you, the buyer, with so much information.  I do this because it is the only way I can convince a person; often a world away, unable to touch or feel their purchase, that my vehicle is for real and what I say is the truth.  All the above is necessary for me to stay in business while keeping integrity intact.  I want every buyer to be happy and I need glowing feedback on eBay.  To accomplish that I need satisfied customers that are as thrilled with their purchase as I was when I bought it.

If you have any questions at all, please call me on my cell at: 702-353-7500.  If your inquiry is sincere and your offer  serious, you’ll find me the most accommodating business partner you’ve ever dealt with.  If you call or e-mail asking for my reserve or “what is my bottom line” I will be looking for ways to politely end the conversation.  Until you are ready to actually pull the trigger, I will happily quote you the absolute highest nationally advertised suggested retail price I can find – a number we both know will not buy the car so, don’t waste your time, or mine.  I am after all, a “used car dealer.”

Serious buyers know the maximum they can offer.  I then must simply decide if I can sell for that number.

If you hit the reserve, the decision is no longer mine.  I must sell at that number.

OFFERS GET MY ATTENTION: 702-353-7500 or Doug@vivalasvegasautos.com

If you want to make a deal,

pick up the phone and talk a serious offer.

702-353-7500

I don't respond to emails asking for "bottom line, sale price, reserve, or Buy-it-Now" figures on top line cars.

THE ONLY WAY YOU GET THOSE FIGURES IS TO CALL ME!

The book values posted below are relevant to "real" selling figures.

NADA & KBB wouldn't be in business if they posted nonsense. But they only account for averages around the nation. If this car is less than or better than average, bid or offer accordingly.

Please ask about our service programs and pricing.

 

Cars sold without warranties are sold As-Is.

 

Waiver's of Warranty will be signed if declined.

 

All automobiles have breakdowns; some minor, some serious.  Believe me, I know.  I fix them without the advantage of a warranty but you don't have to.  Seriously consider a safety net for the unknown.

 

Most vehicles are already pre-qualified for the warranties with AULcorp.com

 

Terms of Sale
 

This vehicle is safely stored in our beautiful climate controlled showroom in Boulder City, Nevada.  We are just 25 minutes from Las Vegas International Airport (McCarran) and welcome the opportunity to meet the winning bidder there and drive them to our facility for vehicle delivery.  We have years of experience with vehicle shipping, nationwide and across the globe.  We stand ready to help with whatever arrangements are necessary at the buyers request and expense.  This vehicle will not be delivered or released for shipment until complete payment is received and all funds have cleared.

Third party, pre-purchase vehicle inspections are welcome BEFORE the auction ends.  We are happy to answer questions about this vehicle and resolve any concerns you may have BEFORE YOU BID and BEFORE THE AUCTION ENDS . . . THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS.  If you are in the Las Vegas area, we invite you to stop by for a demonstration.

A $1000 non-refundable partial payment must be received 24 hours from the end of this auction .  We prefer VISA but will accept PayPal if necessary.

Full payment must be received within four (4) business days of the end of auction.  Cashiers-check, direct deposit or cash in person are acceptable but BANK to BANK WIRE TRANSFER IS PREFERRED for US winners and required for all winning bidders outside the United States.  Loan checks can be accepted only after prior approval from the owner, Doug Williams.  M/Os will NEVER be accepted.  CHECKS in ANY FORM MUST BE CLEARED as CASHABLE FUNDS before delivery of any item.

Free and clear title is in seller's possession and will be transferred upon payment in full.

Important:   Winning bidders on-line enter a legal and binding contract to purchase the vehicle presented here.  Bidders that win the auction and then do not pay, will be aggressively pursued.  Non-paying bidders will be prosecuted.  If you do not intend to purchase this vehicle, DO NOT BID.

We will happily do whatever is required to assist a legitimate bidder that intends to purchase the vehicle with their transaction.

This vehicle sold AS-IS, with no warranty.  This is not a new vehicle, it is used.  A used vehicle will have normal wear and tear congruent to its age and/or mileage.  This vehicle may have dings, scratches or other indications of use because it has been used.  Terms such as "perfection," "flawless" or "mint" may not be subjective but all other descriptions are.

When you bid, you understand and agree to these terms.

Please call Doug @ 702-353-7500 with ANY questions. Email: Doug@VivaLasVegasAutos.com

Sales tax, Smog and title fees may be applicable to Nevada residents.

A Document Fee of $200.00 will be added to the closing auction price.

An Optional 15 Day Drive Away Permit is available for $8.25. 

New eBay bidders with (0) feedback or international bidders

please make contact by email or phone at least 2 hours before bidding.

We reserve the right to cancel bids if necessary  to protect our clients.

Research for this ad was done with all due diligence toward an accurate presentation of the facts.  All information herein represents our sincere effort to be correct.  If we have made any errors or provided information later found to be inaccurate, we will correct these mistakes and resolve any issues that occur as a result, as far as it is within our ability to do.  Descriptive words like "perfect" or "flawless" are subjective opinions because nothing is perfect; flaws are inevitable.  If you question what you see, feel free to inspect our vehicles in person or by a professional inspection service strictly prior to the close of the auction.  Post auction inspections are unacceptable and we reserve the right to sell to the follow up bidder immediately.

 

 
 
Viva! Las Vegas Autos, Inc.
707 Yucca St.
Boulder City, Nevada 89005
Office Line - 702-889-Viva (8482)
Fax Line - 702-889-8486
Dlr # 26850
 
Doug Williams
Owner
 
Direct Line -  702-353-7500
 
 
 

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A Note for Potential Victims

 

 Please let us know if you see our vehicles under listings of obvious question or if you receive a "Second Chance Offer" with any e-mail other than ours.  You can easily recognize the crooks with the stupid low "Buy it Now" price and the direct e-mails off the eBay system.  They'll never disclose a telephone number or address either.  If they won't talk to you, return a call or can't send you a copy of a title to the vehicle . . . DON'T SEND THEM MONEY or fall for their sneaky e-mails and redirects attempting to get your seller ID and password.

 

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