Dealers That Are Not Charging Above MSRP

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Great story, Go Blue!

 

[Darinja]

Funny you asked about Black Diamond Tricoat. A little backstory about that color... I grew up in Detroit, and the 2008 recession hit our family hard. My dad who worked at Chrysler, lost his job, our home was foreclosed, and our only car was repossessed – it was a tough time, but a pretty typical story for Detroit at the time. I was finishing high school then, and my goal was to graduate from Central Michigan University (the most affordable state school) and get a job quickly to help my family recover financially.

After graduating, I landed a job at GM and worked there for almost six years. Every dollar I earned went towards helping my family climb out of the financial hole left by the recession. While at GM, I participated in "The Ambassador Program," which allowed employees to rent a vehicle for a week from their fleet each quarter. Mostly Chevy Malibus, Buick Enclaves, and a handful of performance cars that everyone fought to get. We got lucky one quarter and got a Cadillac CTS V in Black Diamond Tricoat. We made the most of that week, traveling to Toronto to visit the aquarium, showing off the car to my friends and family, and created wonderful memories. That was in 2014.

Fast forward ten years, and my family is better financially, and this time, I'm fortunate enough to afford such a magnificent car. I found one in manual, with the exact specs I wanted (heated/cooled seats), and it’s in Black Diamond Tricoat. Best of all, it was less than two hours away. I had to pull the trigger.

Now that I'm done blabbering, pictures attached. On the left, the 2014 photo of the V we had for a week, and on the right, the new addition a decade later. I still have the same life partner I started out with (now my wife). GM got my family out of the hole 08 put us in, and I'm incredibly fortunate to be able to pay them back.

That's such a cool story (well, the end)! And wow that color looks AMAZING on the Blackwing! And I'd say that if you got a car less than 2 hours away, the way you want it, AND got that discount, you did great!

Also, I actually went to college in Michigan and dated a girl that went to CMU. I graduated from GVSU but also went to Calvin College for a year (my wife went there all 4 years, we shared the same freshman year, but didn't meet til 20 years later haha).

 

[MookdocOE]

Funny you asked about Black Diamond Tricoat. A little backstory about that color... I grew up in Detroit, and the 2008 recession hit our family hard. My dad who worked at Chrysler, lost his job, our home was foreclosed, and our only car was repossessed – it was a tough time, but a pretty typical story for Detroit at the time. I was finishing high school then, and my goal was to graduate from Central Michigan University (the most affordable state school) and get a job quickly to help my family recover financially.

After graduating, I landed a job at GM and worked there for almost six years. Every dollar I earned went towards helping my family climb out of the financial hole left by the recession. While at GM, I participated in "The Ambassador Program," which allowed employees to rent a vehicle for a week from their fleet each quarter. Mostly Chevy Malibus, Buick Enclaves, and a handful of performance cars that everyone fought to get. We got lucky one quarter and got a Cadillac CTS V in Black Diamond Tricoat. We made the most of that week, traveling to Toronto to visit the aquarium, showing off the car to my friends and family, and created wonderful memories. That was in 2014.

Fast forward ten years, and my family is better financially, and this time, I'm fortunate enough to afford such a magnificent car. I found one in manual, with the exact specs I wanted (heated/cooled seats), and it’s in Black Diamond Tricoat. Best of all, it was less than two hours away. I had to pull the trigger.

Now that I'm done blabbering, pictures attached. On the left, the 2014 photo of the V we had for a week, and on the right, the new addition a decade later. I still have the same life partner I started out with (now my wife). GM got my family out of the hole 08 put us in, and I'm incredibly fortunate to be able to pay them back.

Very cool my man! I wouldn't have prospered without GM either from many angles in my life and my families life!
I have 3qty GM vehicles in the garage and all run absolutely wonderful!

 

[MiBlkWing]

That's such a cool story (well, the end)! And wow that color looks AMAZING on the Blackwing! And I'd say that if you got a car less than 2 hours away, the way you want it, AND got that discount, you did great!

Also, I actually went to college in Michigan and dated a girl that went to CMU. I graduated from GVSU but also went to Calvin College for a year (my wife went there all 4 years, we shared the same freshman year, but didn't meet til 20 years later haha).

I'll be moving back to GR in a month or so, so if you're still on the west side, you'll probably see it around! My wife actually learned how to drive manual at the Calvin College parking lot lol. Small world!

 

[Darinja]

I'll be moving back to GR in a month or so, so if you're still on the west side, you'll probably see it around! My wife actually learned how to drive manual at the Calvin College parking lot lol. Small world!

I actually lived in Chicago when I went to college there, but my wife still has family in GR. It's a great city, since I love "little-big cities." I live in Nashville area right now which is nice but I'm not 100% sold on it here yet.

 

[RossLH]

I'll be moving back to GR in a month or so, so if you're still on the west side, you'll probably see it around! My wife actually learned how to drive manual at the Calvin College parking lot lol. Small world!

I might ask if I can sit in the car whenever it is in GR. I live in kzoo, and I've been trying to find a 5BW with sunroofs and high performance bucket seats to sit in so I can gauge head room before pulling the trigger on one.

 

[MiBlkWing]

I might ask if I can sit in the car whenever it is in GR. I live in kzoo, and I've been trying to find a 5BW with sunroofs and high performance bucket seats to sit in so I can gauge head room before pulling the trigger on one.

Absolutely! Will be there June 15th onwards

 

[dinkman]

would appreciate if anyone has lead in tristate area on new or used ct4 bw. back in the market... again lol
found one at blassius that i will call about tomorrow. couldnt find anything else in southern ct/northern nj/ny area

 

[BimmerFan]

would appreciate if anyone has lead in tristate area on new or used ct4 bw. back in the market... again lol
found one at blassius that i will call about tomorrow. couldnt find anything else in southern ct/northern nj/ny area

MD isn't too far, is it? There is a forum supporter dealer there that has a lot of inventory and decent discounts.

 

[dinkman]

MD isn't too far, is it? There is a forum supporter dealer there that has a lot of inventory and decent discounts.

doable. which one?

 

[Butterbean]

would appreciate if anyone has lead in tristate area on new or used ct4 bw. back in the market... again lol
found one at blassius that i will call about tomorrow. couldnt find anything else in southern ct/northern nj/ny area

What kind of options are you looking for? There is a Red 4BW at Otto Cadillac in Albany, NY that has been there for quite some time (at least 3 months). It is an automatic, and they still have it listed at MSRP, but they might be willing to deal since it's been on the lot for so long.

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www.cadillac-otto.com

 

[dinkman]

What kind of options are you looking for? There is a Red 4BW at Otto Cadillac in Albany, NY that has been there for quite some time (at least 3 months). It is an automatic, and they still have it listed at MSRP, but they might be willing to deal since it's been on the lot for so long.

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www.cadillac-otto.com

damn. only real must have is 6mt. everything else i'm willing to compromise

 

[Butterbean]

damn. only real must have is 6mt. everything else i'm willing to compromise

Ha ha! Probably why it has been sitting there so long. It's a great looking car. I got a 5BW, but that car is pretty sweet. Other than the transmission.

 

[sideways_action_69420]

damn. only real must have is 6mt. everything else i'm willing to compromise

Delaware Cadillac (salesperson is on this thread, a couple of pages back) has the "special edition" baby Blackwings. $8000 off and I am sure you can get it for cheaper.

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www.delawarecadillac.com

 

[dinkman]

Delaware Cadillac (salesperson is on this thread, a couple of pages back) has the "special edition" baby Blackwings. $8000 off and I am sure you can get it for cheaper.

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www.delawarecadillac.com

thanks. saw those but not interested in the special editions

 

[moomeacow]

thanks. saw those but not interested in the special editions

just search out of state you can get a better deal, dealer charged me 950 to ship it but i could of just hired my own shipping for 600 -750

 

[Seth]

Saw this BS on Reddit. I'd advise NOT to shop here. Cadillac of Napierville responding to a review about not allowing test drives.

 

[Sully]

Saw this BS on Reddit. I'd advise NOT to shop here. Cadillac of Napierville responding to a review about not allowing test drives.

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LOL... buddy there is pretty proud of selling a Cadillac with ~$50K dealer markup, I guess I would be too. Anyone got the specs on this mythical performance specialty vehicle which you can't test drive? I got a feeling I got duped on my CT5 as being THE car...

 

[rubberduck]

In 2022 it was impossible for nearly everyone to get a test drive. In fact I never saw a 5BW until mine arrived. This is 2024 and one should be able to find a used one to test drive. They may have to fly out somewhere, but it's doable. And yes I don't want anyone driving my car before I buy it.

 

[BimmerFan]

Yeah, I'm in the camp that doesn't want some bozo practicing no-lift-shifts on my new, not yet broken in car.

I test drove a used one. I would have bought it, except that it smelled.

Naperville could have written that better, but I basically agree with them.