Salvage cars... thoughts?

**derrinx** · 05-23-2008, 02:52 PM

So i sold the WS6 two months ago and now im in the market for another car... I came across a salvage title 2004 STi thats been repaired and back to normal... would you guys buy a salvage title car if it was ridiculously cheap compared to normal? and does anyone know if there would be any problems insuring them in NY?

**derrinx** · 05-23-2008, 03:02 PM

btw the guy said it was in a front end collision

**M-Ten** · 05-23-2008, 03:07 PM

Why did you sell the ws6?

**redls1** · 05-23-2008, 03:36 PM

I would shy away unless A. it was one heck of a car I really really wanted and couldnt afford normally. And then I would still have it checked out for all the3 major stuff.

**derrinx** · 05-23-2008, 03:48 PM

Originally Posted by M-Ten

Why did you sell the ws6?

because i never really drove it and i got a good price for it lol... i miss it a ton though

**derrinx** · 05-23-2008, 03:49 PM

Originally Posted by redls1

I would shy away unless A. it was one heck of a car I really really wanted and couldnt afford normally. And then I would still have it checked out for all the3 major stuff.

an sti is that to me... awd turbo, practical, quick... what major stuff besides frame and engine though?

**jujofields** · 05-23-2008, 03:54 PM

I'd find out exactly what damage was done to the car first...a car could have been salvaged because of cosmetic damage that would've cost more than the insurance company was willing to pay. That would play a big factor in whether I would buy a salvaged vehicle or not: whether the damage was primarily on the body panels/paint/etc. or if it had significant damage to the internal parts. Also, the asking price would still have to be a very,very good deal for me to consider buying a salvaged car. Just my opinion, though!

**blk99ws6ta** · 05-23-2008, 04:07 PM

You might want to check with your insurance company to see you will be covered. Some will not cover salvage titled cars.

**derrinx** · 05-23-2008, 04:20 PM

Originally Posted by blk99ws6ta

You might want to check with your insurance company to see you will be covered. Some will not cover salvage titled cars.

yeah i was gonna do that too... but assuming evertyhting works out is it a good idea?

**SeVeReDiStOrTiOn** · 05-23-2008, 04:30 PM

I wouldn't touch it...in a major wreck like that it'll never be the same. See if he'll show you the post wreck pictures...I bet you won't buy it once you see them.

Some salvage titles are ok but they're usually older vehicles that aren't worth much...they're totaled due to the fact that the damage is over 80% of the vehicles value which might only be a few thousand. I had a truck totaled that only had minor cosmetic damage...it was in great shape but wasn't worth much because it was a 92 silverado. I bought it back but the title is jacked so it pissed me off..

**CJREX** · 05-23-2008, 04:34 PM

Make sure you REALLY like it because if you ever decide to sell it...

You will get raped.

**M-Ten** · 05-23-2008, 04:34 PM

Just check the carfax on it, it will tell you what happened to the car...

**derrinx** · 05-23-2008, 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by SeVeReDiStOrTiOn

I wouldn't touch it...in a major wreck like that it'll never be the same. See if he'll show you the post wreck pictures...I bet you won't buy it once you see them.

Some salvage titles are ok but they're usually older vehicles that aren't worth much...they're totaled due to the fact that the damage is over 80% of the vehicles value which might only be a few thousand. I had a truck totaled that only had minor cosmetic damage...it was in great shape but wasn't worth much because it was a 92 silverado. I bought it back but the title is jacked so it pissed me off..

hmm interesting point... for the damage to be more than the book value of 22k it must have been a real wreck

**snaggeltooth** · 05-23-2008, 04:58 PM

I wouldn't touch it...in a major wreck like that it'll never be the same. See if he'll show you the post wreck pictures...I bet you won't buy it once you see them.

That could be true , but then again a lot of stuff can look real bad but the actual damage may not be that bad .... just remember if you buy a salvage title car ... drive it till it dies .. There will be no trade in value ., might make a good parts car when your done with it ...

**derrinx** · 05-23-2008, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by snaggeltooth

I wouldn't touch it...in a major wreck like that it'll never be the same. See if he'll show you the post wreck pictures...I bet you won't buy it once you see them.

That could be true , but then again a lot of stuff can look real bad but the actual damage may not be that bad .... just remember if you buy a salvage title car ... drive it till it dies .. There will be no trade in value ., might make a good parts car when your done with it ...

see my one thing is a fully funcitioing STi can be parted out for a ton of money... wrx ppl will eat of the 6 speed tranny and brmebo brakes, wheels, rear wing, headlights, bumpers, etc, so ill always have a failsafe

**ztrouble** · 05-23-2008, 05:24 PM

i would shy away from it unless you are absolutely sure neither of the diffs are out of whack.... you usually have to keep those things aligned meticulasy i do believe

**B34M3R** · 05-23-2008, 05:30 PM

I'd have to see what kind of condition the car was in, and how much they wanted for it. Hell, if it drives right, and they want under 10k for it, I'd go for it.

**M-Ten** · 05-23-2008, 05:31 PM

make sure the frame isn't diamon'd, also.

**derrinx** · 05-23-2008, 05:53 PM

Originally Posted by M-Ten

make sure the frame isn't diamon'd, also.

haha whats that... the car is all bent? lol

**derrinx** · 05-23-2008, 05:58 PM

Originally Posted by ztrouble

i would shy away from it unless you are absolutely sure neither of the diffs are out of whack.... you usually have to keep those things aligned meticulasy i do believe

ill make sure to check on that, thanks