[s-cars] Re: [V8] Salvage Title

[UR32VQUATTRO]

Greg I can't believe this guy didn't know this car had a salvage title.
Aside from thoroughly checking the car out, the dealer almost always does a
carfax check of a car that's going to be traded in. And if it wasn't a car
that was traded in, It was an auction car( this is where most used car
dealers get there cars if they are not trade ins. My advise to you is this.
Go the Kelly blue book web sight or nada sight end enter all the information
for the car as if you were the dealer buying it (trade in value) it will
also give you the option to enter salvage title or not. This way have an
estimated value of the cars worth to a dealer. I would start my pricing from
there. Allan
Anther thing......you should be able to insure any car with a salvaged title
as long as it passes a state inspection and is road worthy, however I think
at least in my state CT, you need what's called a rebuilt title
----- Original Message -----
From: "Greg Johnson" <gregsj2 at attbi.com>
To: "V8" <V8 at audifans.com>; "QList" <quattro at audifans.com>; "northwest audi
enthusiasts" <audi-nw at u.washington.edu>; "S Cars" <s-car-list at audifans.com>;
"Shayne" <thequattroking at yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, February 10, 2003 10:46 PM
Subject: [V8] Salvage Title


> <sigh>  I found what I thought was great V8Q today.   '93 4.2, Pearl
> over black, 87K miles.    Looks good, drives nicely (seat of the pants
> tells me it needs an 02 sensor).  Asked the Sales Mgr for a CarFax.  He
> produces it no questions asked - we discover that in 10/98, with 48K, a
> salvage title issued.  I really believe the guy didn't know, he seemed
> as disappointed as I was (or he's a helluva an actor).  Took it by the
> Audi dealer and pulled the service record.  The guy translated the code
> for me, nothing usual, but he did confirm that the car had be totaled.
> I took the car to my mechanic and spent an hour and a half picking it
> over.  He confirmed the accident, left front and he found a few service
> issues (e.g. the belly pan is missing and the rotors are warped) but he
> also says whoever fixed it did a decent job and if the price were right,
> he'd buy it.
>
> Questions:
>
> Is the rule you simply do not buy a car with a salvage title, or are
> there exceptions?   I realize that if I buy this car, for all intents
> and purposes, I am stuck with it.
>
> What should the price be?   Are we talking parts car pricing here?
>
> Can one get insurance for a such a car?  I'm betting not for the car
> itself, but what about liability?
>
> Any other thoughts?
>
> Your collective help and wisdom is greatly appreciated.
>
> Greg J
>
>
>
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