It’s in our DNA that bigger=better

European per capita GDP: $44,387 USA per capita GDP: $85,810

This more or less tracks with disposable income for all income brackets.

Unregulated capitalism and weird gas efficiency laws.

They're compensating

As a driver of a 4 door pickup, I have zero issues with parking or visibility.

Better off selling for cheap on Facebook or offer up. Sell it cheap and it will be gone quick. Donate the money or portion if you want. Tax write off isn't what a lot of people think. Plus the charities also get pennies on the dollar unless they process and sell the cars which almost none do.

Many charitable organizations use the same back end service provider (https://careasy.org/) to handle the actual logistics of getting the car and moving on to the next step (sale, auction, disposal, etc.) So, pick an organization that you'd like to support and there's probably a link on their website to donate your vehicle, or go through the link above.

I donated a car a few years ago using this service and it was all very easy. I know people at the nonprofit that benefitted and they confirmed that a high percentage (80%?) makes it to the nonprofit. I set an appointment, the pickup driver came to me, loaded the vehicle on, gave me a receipt to show it was picked up. Later, when my car did get more than $500 at auction, I was sent a receipt for tax purposes showing the actual amount. (If it's less than $500 you can just deduct $500 with no receipt).

Also, avoid Kars for Kids. Gets very low ratings for the amount that actually gets to the charity.

I donated one last month to cars helping veterans . They came and picked it up at my house

NPR takes car donations.

I live just outside of Charlottesville and donated my car to the Purple Heart Foundation a few years ago. It was no longer running and they towed it out of our barn. I recommend the careasy.org the other commenter mentioned. It was really easy to arrange!

Automatic? Then mechatronic rubber seals.

Hardy Disc or ABS Sensor?

They always used to say, That'll buff right out. But that was in the days before clear coat and thin sheet metal that would flex enough to make that kind of dent happen. Take it to a body shop and get an estimate. After it comes in at $1500 and a week in the shop because the whole panel has to be straightened, sanded, painted and clear coated, tell the cat that you'll give him $200 if he'll just live with it. Otherwise it's insurance time.

I'd be remiss if I didn't say that it looks like your car was still moving when your back seater stepped out of the car and "tripped". People frequently trip when they step out of a moving car. The insurance adjuster is going to know that before they're within 10 ft of the car. LOL

What kind of cash should I offer them for something like this?

Well if you tripped getting out a car I wouldn’t talk to you, I would talk to the owner of the car.

good on you for doing the right thing. but your friend should be paying, not you.

Nice!

Pretty cool!

That ridiculous bouncing car...

Not for sale… these cars must be driven!

Nice pic. Shows how low it sits even next to a vette.

That ceiling has seen better days. 

I also went from a Kia to a Cadillac last year. My engine finally seized in my 13 optima. Had it repaired under warranty and almost instantly traded it it for a 24 CT5-V. Dealership low balled me but i didnt care. I needed a CT5-V lol. Such a great upgrade.

I also love Deftones. I'm going to see them with Syndrome of a Down and Polyphia on Sept 5.

Not sure if your model has the CUE infotainment center but my 2010 XTS did. If you do and have have CUE problems, you can get replacement screens for around $100 on the internet. Replacing is a big PITA but you can do it vs paying a stealer or mechanic big bucks There are a bunch of YouTube videos on how to do it.

Nice , just keep it clean.

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Congrats and enjoy! I have a 2011 CTS V and don’t want to get another car. Love it even for the age

You will love the 3.0 TT. I wasn't sure when I first got mine (CT6 Platinum) it's been rock solid. Great power and trouble free. Oh I forgot, gets over 30 mpg on the highway too.

Amazing looking car! Congrats. I want to test drive to see how I like it, but all dealerships around me don't have a CT5-V available. Not even one. These cars are very popular and my guess is maybe people order them without even test driving

Yesss! Sweet CT5-V!

It’s a wonderful car. Love mine and it’s a head turner. It’s rare to see a V badge Cadillac amongst the sea of the Germans.

HELL YEAH 🎯🏁🇺🇸

I love that view, the Cadillac makes it that much more beautiful

… miss my 2015 Red Obsession CTS still and rue the day I was brow-beaten by my wife to switch to Lexus WHICH I HATE. Goin’ back to a CT5!

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My grandma used to buy all her cars at Mark Christopher

A hack i learned to keep the car always smelling new is to get Chemical Guys new car scent and spray a clean rag with it and keep it under the drivers seat

That's quite the steep hill, California?