The Celestiq isn’t just Cadillac’s fanciest and most extravagant car in decades, it also carries the highest price tag in the brand’s history. And with only 25 examples scheduled for production in 2025, it’s one of the rarest Cadillacs ever made too. An ultra-luxury trifecta, really.

You can’t just hop onto Cadillac’s website and place an order, either. Buying a Celestiq involves direct contact with the brand, followed by a wait, possibly a long one.

The process is more aligned with how Rolls-Royce or Ferrari handles their customers, complete with a bespoke configuration experience where virtually every detail is customizable. No two cars will leave the factory looking the same.

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Yet now, as picked up by Road&Track, one of these elusive machines has surfaced for sale, at a Cadillac dealership, no less. The car is currently listed through Cadillac Beverly Hills.

The dealership hasn’t confirmed whether the original buyer backed out post-delivery, or if there’s another story behind how it ended up on the lot. Either way, it presents a rare opportunity for someone to bypass the usual waitlist, assuming one still exists.

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Cadillac hasn’t really shared many details publicly, including exact pricing. For the 2025 model year, the starting figure was confirmed at around $340,000. That’s since crept up, with the 2026 Celestiq now beginning in the “low $400,000s”, and that’s before diving into options.

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What makes this particular Celestiq even more interesting is that its spec sheet provides a rare peek behind the curtain at individual option pricing. The exterior is finished in Abalone White Tricoat, a paint choice that adds $15,900 to the bill.

It has also been equipped with a flamboyant combination of blue and orange leather upholstery that cost $8,910, as well as a $1,525 Cadillac Crest headstone ornament, and a $4,000 Uranus Recycled Paper Wood ornamental finish.

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Inside, things get even more colorful. The cabin features a mix of bright blue and vivid orange leather, a combination priced at $8,910. There’s also a $1,525 Cadillac Crest headstone ornament, plus a $4,000 interior trim made from Uranus Recycled Paper Wood.

Would You Pay This Much?

The dealer is asking $418,575 for the rare luxury EV. That’s a lot of money, particularly since prices for the 2025 Celestiq the 2025 version started well below that before options were added. But with the 2026 Celestiq now beginning above $400,000, the dealer’s price isn’t entirely out of step.

There’s no doubt that the 650-horsepower Celestiq is special, but we wouldn’t be surprised if this car ends up sitting on the lot for quite some time. A buyer needs to be convinced to buy this, as opposed to a Rolls-Royce Phantom, and love the striking color combination, which we suspect will divide opinions.

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Electric power should be the ultimate match for ultra-luxury motoring. On paper, nothing suits a Rolls-Royce, Bentley, or Maybach better than smooth, silent propulsion and torque-rich acceleration.

These are brands built on quietness, presence, and seamless power delivery, the very same traits electric vehicles seem born to provide better than any V12 ever has. In theory, this should be a golden era for the top of the market.

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Wealthy owners don’t worry about range, rarely road-trip their cars across states, and often have multiple vehicles (and dedicated home charging) to rotate through. So why is it that the first wave of ultra-luxury EVs is landing with a thud on the used market?

The clearest example of this is the Rolls-Royce Spectre. It’s elegant, impeccably built, and quieter than basically everything else in their lineup. Despite that, resale values are cratering faster than it can rocket from 0 to 60.

Are Rich Buyers Backing Off?

Take, for instance, the Spectre listed on Bring a Trailer early last year. With only 99 miles on the odometer and the added appeal of being a “Launch Package” edition, it failed to meet reserve with a high bid of just $451,000. That might sound like a lot, but its MSRP was $521,650.

This week, we also spotted two low-mileage, certified pre-owned examples at a Rolls-Royce Boston dealership, each listed with six-figure discounts off their original MSRP! Don’t get us wrong, no luxury car (outside of hypercars) is going to maintain perfect value.

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But together, these two Spectres from Herb Chambers originally carried a combined sticker price of $1,064,725. The lower-mileage example, showing just over 2,100 miles, is listed at $385,575, or $136,000 below its original MSRP of $521,575.

The other Spectre, with only 3,822 miles on the odometer, is priced at $385,150, reflecting a massive $158,000 drop from its $543,150 MSRP from about a year ago. That’s enough to buy a brand-new Porsche 911 Carrera T ($143,700) and still have money left over for something else.

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Which circles us back to the broader question. Why is it that wealthy buyers are steering clear of super-luxury EVs like the Spectre? Does it come down to tradition and the desire for a classic internal combustion powertrain like a V12 powerhouse?

Is infrastructure anxiety still a factor, even at the top end of the market? Or maybe some buyers simply haven’t driven them enough (or at all) to realize just how rewarding they really are. We’re curious what you think. Let us know in the comments below.

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Electric vehicles have a way of making everyday driving feel effortless. being quiet, smooth, and free from the clatter and compromise of combustion. As a daily companion, they can make traditional gas-powered cars seem like holdovers from another era.

But there’s a reason enthusiasts still care about engines. They give a car its personality, especially in vintage models like the BMW 2002. So here’s the question: would you want to cruise around in a 1972 BMW that’s been reworked to run on electric power?

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Currently listed on Bring a Trailer, this 1972 BMW 2002 in Golf Yellow, now known as the 2002te, has been given a new lease on life courtesy of Bavarian Econs Tech, a specialist outfit based in Munich. The conversion is thorough. The factory engine and drivetrain are long gone, replaced by the 33 kWh battery pack from a BMW i3.

Feeding that battery’s energy to the wheels is an electric motor sourced from a Tesla Model S. The motor delivers 178 horsepower and 125 lb-ft (170 Nm) of torque, all managed by a 400-volt electrical system.

Light, Quick, and Quiet

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According to the seller, the car can drive up to 124 miles (200 km) on a single charge and run to 62 mph (100 km/h) in a swift 6.2 seconds, more than anyone really needs in most situations. It also tips the scales at just 2,400 lbs (1,088 kg), and we’re sure it’s plenty of fun to throw around corners.

However, in addition to lacking an engine and all of the associated noises and vibrations, the car doesn’t have a transmission, so the next owner won’t be able to enjoy the thrill of changing gears.

An individual from Bavarian Econs Tech who built the car says the 2002 arrived at their workshop with just 31,000 km (19,262 miles) under its belt and was free from rust. Impressively, the exterior paint remains original, as is most of the interior.

There are updates, though. A new set of bucket seats have been installed alongside refreshed carpets and an updated air conditioning system. Helping to further modernize the car is a Bluetooth audio system with eight Helix speakers and a subwoofer.

Adding to the car’s striking looks are 13-inch Alpina wheels clad in Michelin XDX-B tires. The EV-powered BMW has also been equipped with adjustable KW Racing V3 Classic coilovers and all of the important bushings have been replaced with polyurethane ones from Powerflex.

If a classic with an electric twist is right up your alley, the auction is now live on Bring a Trailer. Take a look at it over here and get your bid in while it’s still up.

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The used-car market was absolutely red hot for a few years after 2019, driven by pandemic-related shortages that sent prices soaring across the board. It dipped in 2023 and has steadily been gaining momentum, with both demand and average transaction prices (ATP) creeping upward ever since.

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Now, the third quarter of 2025 has seen a slight shift. As prices continue to increase, buyers are taking their time more than in recent history. In another strange turn, EVs are now rolling off dealer lots faster than internal-combustion models.

According to data collected by Edmunds, the average three-year-old car spent 41 days on dealer lots in the third quarter. That’s up from 37 days last year, marking the slowest “days-to-turn” pace since 2017.

Why the Slowdown?

The most likely reason is the ongoing rise in transaction prices. The average price for a three-year-old car reached $31,067 in Q3 2025, a five percent increase from $29,578 a year ago, and nearly $10,000 higher than in 2017, when comparable used models hovered around $21,000.

Three-Year-Old Used Vehicle Pricing And Turn Rates

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That price climb means buyers are weighing their options more carefully, comparing used models to new ones that often include incentives and warranties. The last time that used cars carried an ATP of over $30,000 was 2022, when pandemic-era shortages drove demand through the roof.

Now that supply shortages have mostly faded into memory, shoppers seem more inclined to pause and weigh their choices before finally deciding to buy.

What’s Selling Fastest?

Not every aspect of the market is cooling, though. EVs have quietly become the fastest-selling segment of the used market. They’re averaging just 34 days on the lot.

Avg Days to Turn by Powertrain (3-Year-Old Vehicles, Q3 2025)

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Hybrids take 40 days, diesels take 41, and gas vehicles take 43. Plug-in hybrids actually take the longest at 47 days before a sale. No doubt, lower mileage and attractive pricing play a role here.

EV Momentum

Used EVs sold during Q3 averaged 35,661 miles and a transaction price of $29,911. Nearly two-thirds of all three-year-old EVs were priced within the $20,000 and $30,000 range. Across the rest of the used-car market, only 42 percent fall between those two prices.

EVs in that range also tend to show less wear since roughly 66 percent have fewer than 40,000 miles on the odometer. Essentially, EVs are providing the best value in the used market at the moment. At the same time, they make up just 1.6 percent of total used inventory.

Despite limited availability of 2022 EV models, they still represented eight of the 19 fastest-selling three-year-old vehicles, reflecting growing shopper interest even as demand for new ones cools. The deals are out there; they just might be hard to find.

EVs like the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Volkswagen ID.4, and Ford Mustang Mach-E offer substantial savings compared with their original sticker prices, often undercutting new examples by more than $25,000. On the flip side, ICE cars such as the Toyota GR Supra and Lexus NX 350h have held their value surprisingly well

19 Fastest-Selling Models in Q3 2025

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