Buying a salvaged title car
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Bang the parts, thats how you could tell if they are aftermarket. Aftermarket are weaker and will dent easily. Look for rust too (underneath), thats a sign that is really bad (salvaged due to flooding). If I were you, I would avoid a salvaged front end collision. The damage could go beyond the frame and to the motor, it might eventually fail causing you to spend more cash down the line. The thing with front end collisions is that you do not know how bad it was!! Check to see if the front window is actual a HONDA part. look for the logo, if its not present, i would imagine that car was severely damaged. Airbags went off and who knows if the body shop cut corners and didnt properly replace the airbags. http://www.sandiego6.com/news/local/story/Victory-in-Lawsuit-Over-Airbag-Fraud-in-Salvaged/DTEptrWeJ0KHOgDauM66iA.cspx The thing with SOME body shops is if they want to save money they WILL cut corners and will cost the BUYER future problems.
As 98civb18c says, check carfax indeed. Write down the VIN and check it.
As 98civb18c says, check carfax indeed. Write down the VIN and check it.
I have an argument that you shouldnt buy a salvaged title car no matter what because I believe it will cost you more down the line. Others suggested to do your homework extensively before buying one and learn how to tell if its salvaged. Also, Use Carfax for a credible source of a vehicles history. Depending on why the vehicle was salvaged it may or may not be a good investment. Sounds like a stolen vehicle is okay to buy.what exactly is the point of this thread
Here in washington at least, if the damages exceed the projected value of the car, the insurance company will total the car. When my accord got backed into, the entire rear bumper had to be replaced and the trunk had to be replaced, even though the entire frame and rest of car was perfectly fine. The cosmetic damage exceeded the projected resale value of the car, it got totaled, and thus when I bought it back from the insurance, it had to be reconstructed with a title. Don't just assume a salvaged car is a POS instantly. My buddy got a screaming deal on an 09 subaru with a reconstructed title because their was a factory defect that warped the crankshaft and bent all the pistons. The engine was replaced with a completely new factory engine and inspected by the subaru mechanics. It had a rebuilt title, it's probably one of the best deals I've ever seen on a car. Some people are scammers, yes, but typically, people tend to research their s**t first.
Your buddy that got the 09 subaru sounds like a good deal, however all of the manufacturers warranties has automatically been expired. Even if it has the reconstructed title. My girlfriends parents bought an 2009 vehicle as well, i checked carfax and all the warranties down the list said VOID, not covered. Thats the downside, if something messes up, he cant take it back to the manufacturing company and he will have to bust out his own wallet. get my point? Its a gamble though, not all cars will ever use the warranty, but some will, I wouldnt want to gamble, buying a car is the second largest investment you could make in your life, next to buying a home, its not cheap.Here in washington at least, if the damages exceed the projected value of the car, the insurance company will total the car. When my accord got backed into, the entire rear bumper had to be replaced and the trunk had to be replaced, even though the entire frame and rest of car was perfectly fine. The cosmetic damage exceeded the projected resale value of the car, it got totaled, and thus when I bought it back from the insurance, it had to be reconstructed with a title. Don't just assume a salvaged car is a POS instantly. My buddy got a screaming deal on an 09 subaru with a reconstructed title because their was a factory defect that warped the crankshaft and bent all the pistons. The engine was replaced with a completely new factory engine and inspected by the subaru mechanics. It had a rebuilt title, it's probably one of the best deals I've ever seen on a car. Some people are scammers, yes, but typically, people tend to research their s**t first.
who is op?Wow op is a dumb ass
Firstly, if you don't know how to fix your car yourself, you shouldn't even be buying a used car. Secondly, you automatically assume there was no manufacturers warranty, even though I pointed out that it was subaru directly that replaced and installed the engine. He has the factory warranty on his new engine, and whatever miles were on the body, were already going towards that warranty. If you buy yourself a used car anyways, it doesn't have a warranty on it. I don't really understand the concept of your argument here, as it seems now that your point has shifted to don't buy a vehicle unless it has a warranty on it. You're pretty confusing man, your arguments don't really add up and it seems like you may be speaking on behalf of being screwed yourself, which doesn't mean that everyone is going to end up like you.Your buddy that got the 09 subaru sounds like a good deal, however all of the manufacturers warranties has automatically been expired. Even if it has the reconstructed title. My girlfriends parents bought an 2009 vehicle as well, i checked carfax and all the warranties down the list said VOID, not covered. Thats the downside, if something messes up, he cant take it back to the manufacturing company and he will have to bust out his own wallet. get my point? Its a gamble though, not all cars will ever use the warranty, but some will, I wouldnt want to gamble, buying a car is the second largest investment you could make in your life, next to buying a home, its not cheap.
If I see anymore name calling or insults this thread will be locked and warnings/infractions will be given out.
Evil has his own opinion, just because YOU don't like it doesn't mean you can go around calling him ignorant or telling him to stfu.
Sorry guys, thread is done.Wow op is a dumb ass
OP means Original Poster, meaning you.who is op?
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