Is this not the greatest deal ever!?

Mach Stang · February 3rd, 2012, 03:30 PM

2005 Ford Mustang GT

I'm talking to the guy and got him down to 10500. I'm now just trying to see if I can do this money wise. Oh I hope this can work

1FastFox · February 3rd, 2012, 03:34 PM

Its a salvage title car... I would say its an average deal not really the greatest ever.

Im just not a fan of salvage title cars. You never knew who fixed it or how good the repair was. End up with squeaks and rattles and its a PITA to sell.

Mach Stang · February 3rd, 2012, 03:36 PM

I've been talking to him and he says he can't even tell it was trashed. He's driven the car for 4 years and never had problems.

00mustang00 · February 3rd, 2012, 03:37 PM

i know others on here have rebuilt titles but unless i knew the shop that did the work and trusted them I would never consider buying a car with a salvage title.

Mach Stang · February 3rd, 2012, 03:42 PM

Yeah I understand that. I'll actually try to get that info if I can

Colestang_GT · February 3rd, 2012, 03:44 PM

Originally Posted by Mach Stang

I've been talking to him and he says he can't even tell it was trashed. He's driven the car for 4 years and never had problems.

Id say the same thing if I was trying to sell my salvaged title car...

Blak GT · February 3rd, 2012, 03:44 PM

My car has a rebuilt title

Make sure to look it over really good for any hidden damage to dog house, suspension, subframes, and rear end.

But other than that looks like a pretty sweet deal!

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Mach Stang · February 3rd, 2012, 03:51 PM

Yep. If money checks out, I'm going to drive down to see it and hopefully come back with a new car

king_Ahmet · February 3rd, 2012, 03:53 PM

A car with a rebuilt title. $10K is too much IMO. Just me...

Lefty · February 3rd, 2012, 03:56 PM

Well I wouldn't buy a salvaged car period.

Mach Stang · February 3rd, 2012, 03:56 PM

Really? That's about right for my area.

1FastFox · February 3rd, 2012, 03:58 PM

If you are going to buy it you need to find out what happened in the accident, what the mileage was when it was wrecked, what repairs were done, and who did the work. Then research the shop that did the work to make sure they are respectable...

Honestly, there is no way to do too much research when buying a salvage titled car.

Would be a good idea to go over the rear quarter panels with a magnet at well to make sure they arent bondo'd.

RZNCAIN · February 3rd, 2012, 04:00 PM

Originally Posted by Lefty

Well I wouldn't buy a salvaged car period.

for a DD, I wouldn't give a shit, but not for my toy car.

Blak GT · February 3rd, 2012, 04:01 PM

Originally Posted by 1FastFox

If you are going to buy it you need to find out what happened in the accident, what the mileage was when it was wrecked, what repairs were done, and who did the work. Then research the shop that did the work to make sure they are respectable...

Honestly, there is no way to do too much research when buying a salvage titled car.

Would be a good idea to go over the rear quarter panels with a magnet at well to make sure they arent bondo'd.

+1 This is excellent advice

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Mach Stang · February 3rd, 2012, 04:05 PM

Just found out what happened. The car was vandalized. Key scratched, windows knocked out, lights knocked out. The insurance totaled it, But it was Then repaired and sold as a rebuilt car. The current owner, him and his dad, own a body shop and has made a full inspection and nothing is wrong.

Blak GT · February 3rd, 2012, 04:07 PM

Hmm well that's better than it being ran into a tree or somethin at least!

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1FastFox · February 3rd, 2012, 04:08 PM

I wouldnt trust the inspection he and his father did. I would ask if they mind you taking it to Ford to get looked over and see what they say. Also see if they have pictures of it WITH the damage so you can see for yourself. If it was totalled by the insurance company they will have pictures.

Mach Stang · February 3rd, 2012, 04:09 PM

It wasn't there insurance so I doubt he will have pics, but I'll see about having ford inspect it.

1FastFox · February 3rd, 2012, 04:13 PM

Ford will charge you like $35 to do a 75 point inspection. Tell them you are thinking about buying the car and are concerned about it having a salvage title and see what they find.

His insurance or not, he should have pics of it. If they own a body shop and did the repairs there they had to send pictures of it off to the insurance company.

I may sound a bit paranoid here, but you are dropping 10k on this you need to be 100% that everything was done correctly and it is what they say it is.

Hooter99GT · February 3rd, 2012, 04:15 PM

How hard is it to get insurance on a salvage titled car?

February 3rd, 2012, 03:34 PM	#2
1FastFox Skirt Chasing Phallus Phondler Kit Car/Ducati/Explorer Nike Fast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 10,495 iTrader: 4 reviews	Its a salvage title car... I would say its an average deal not really the greatest ever. Im just not a fan of salvage title cars. You never knew who fixed it or how good the repair was. End up with squeaks and rattles and its a PITA to sell. __________________ QUOTE OF THE DAY (5/25/12): “Don’t play what’s there, play what’s not there.” ‐ Miles Davis

February 3rd, 2012, 03:37 PM	#4
00mustang00 Hardcore Enthusiast 2011 Caddy cts, 09 Jag XJ Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New Hope, PA Posts: 2,338 iTrader: 0 reviews	i know others on here have rebuilt titles but unless i knew the shop that did the work and trusted them I would never consider buying a car with a salvage title. __________________ 2000 GT- Gone but not forgotten

February 3rd, 2012, 03:56 PM	#10
Lefty Resident DJ '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 28,701 iTrader: 12 reviews	Well I wouldn't buy a salvaged car period. __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

February 3rd, 2012, 03:58 PM	#12
1FastFox Skirt Chasing Phallus Phondler Kit Car/Ducati/Explorer Nike Fast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 10,495 iTrader: 4 reviews	If you are going to buy it you need to find out what happened in the accident, what the mileage was when it was wrecked, what repairs were done, and who did the work. Then research the shop that did the work to make sure they are respectable... Honestly, there is no way to do too much research when buying a salvage titled car. Would be a good idea to go over the rear quarter panels with a magnet at well to make sure they arent bondo'd. __________________ QUOTE OF THE DAY (5/25/12): “Don’t play what’s there, play what’s not there.” ‐ Miles Davis

February 3rd, 2012, 04:08 PM	#17
1FastFox Skirt Chasing Phallus Phondler Kit Car/Ducati/Explorer Nike Fast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 10,495 iTrader: 4 reviews	I wouldnt trust the inspection he and his father did. I would ask if they mind you taking it to Ford to get looked over and see what they say. Also see if they have pictures of it WITH the damage so you can see for yourself. If it was totalled by the insurance company they will have pictures. __________________ QUOTE OF THE DAY (5/25/12): “Don’t play what’s there, play what’s not there.” ‐ Miles Davis

February 3rd, 2012, 04:13 PM	#19
1FastFox Skirt Chasing Phallus Phondler Kit Car/Ducati/Explorer Nike Fast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 10,495 iTrader: 4 reviews	Ford will charge you like $35 to do a 75 point inspection. Tell them you are thinking about buying the car and are concerned about it having a salvage title and see what they find. His insurance or not, he should have pics of it. If they own a body shop and did the repairs there they had to send pictures of it off to the insurance company. I may sound a bit paranoid here, but you are dropping 10k on this you need to be 100% that everything was done correctly and it is what they say it is. __________________ QUOTE OF THE DAY (5/25/12): “Don’t play what’s there, play what’s not there.” ‐ Miles Davis

February 3rd, 2012, 04:15 PM	#20
Hooter99GT Regular 1999 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Blountsville,AL Posts: 456 iTrader: 0 reviews	How hard is it to get insurance on a salvage titled car? __________________ Accufab 70mm TB & Plenum, 3.73 gears, Flowmaster exhaust, K&N CAI, Steeda UDP, Aluminum D/S, Eibach 1.5 drop

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