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Rittmeister · 11-08-2009, 08:59 PM

Anyone have any experience buying a car on a rebuilt title? What were the circumstances, and what issues did you experience as a result?

OR, was it a good or a bad time for you

kushlivin · 11-08-2009, 09:03 PM

dont do it

SleepR 240sx · 11-08-2009, 09:49 PM

My car has a salvage title. As a result I can only get the car insured such that if I hit someone my insurance will only pay for the other person's car, not mine at all.

johngriff · 11-08-2009, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kushlivin

dont do it

+1

Start with a nice car from the get go, not a pile.

I have seen lots of projects start and end over the last few years.

The Sweet modified cars always start as sweet stock cars.

Never really see POS stock cars into Sweet modified cars.

Rittmeister · 11-08-2009, 10:35 PM

Not a POS at all. Fully rebuilt by a shop that specializes in the chassis. Must have passed safety inspection, as it is on an official rebuilt title and has been renewed annually for four years by the current owner.

Other thoughts? The insurance is a valid concern.

johngriff · 11-08-2009, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rittmeister

Not a POS at all. Fully rebuilt by a shop that specializes in the chassis. Must have passed safety inspection, as it is on an official rebuilt title and has been renewed annually for four years by the current owner.

Other thoughts? The insurance is a valid concern.

No believe me, compared to a low mileage non collision car, its a pos.

Rittmeister · 11-08-2009, 10:53 PM

Fair enough.

FWIW, the vehicle report shows no frame damage, no flood/fire/other disaster damage.

It's a 350Z, and the current owner had the alignment/tire-feathering issue dealt with at a dealer in 2005; he asked them to check underneath and they found no evidence of frame damage anywhere.

I see what you're saying though. This bears some serious consideration.

11-08-2009, 08:59 PM	#1
Rittmeister Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cincinnati OH Age: 47 Posts: 1,033 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Salvage/rebuilt title? Anyone have any experience buying a car on a rebuilt title? What were the circumstances, and what issues did you experience as a result? OR, was it a good or a bad time for you __________________ E36 M3 - new project 1990 240SR - screamed down the road

11-08-2009, 10:35 PM	#5
Rittmeister Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cincinnati OH Age: 47 Posts: 1,033 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Not a POS at all. Fully rebuilt by a shop that specializes in the chassis. Must have passed safety inspection, as it is on an official rebuilt title and has been renewed annually for four years by the current owner. Other thoughts? The insurance is a valid concern. __________________ E36 M3 - new project 1990 240SR - screamed down the road

11-08-2009, 10:53 PM	#7
Rittmeister Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cincinnati OH Age: 47 Posts: 1,033 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Fair enough. FWIW, the vehicle report shows no frame damage, no flood/fire/other disaster damage. It's a 350Z, and the current owner had the alignment/tire-feathering issue dealt with at a dealer in 2005; he asked them to check underneath and they found no evidence of frame damage anywhere. I see what you're saying though. This bears some serious consideration. __________________ E36 M3 - new project 1990 240SR - screamed down the road