salvage title zenki worth getting? - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

TrueFreshness · 10-19-2011, 12:35 AM

Should I take a chance with this one? The Guy told me the previous owner wrecked it back in 2006 but there was no frame damage done. Replaced the whole front end.

1995 Nissan 240sx

TwelveAM · 10-19-2011, 12:47 AM

Mine was salvage, and if I were you, for the price he's asking for, I would keep on looking for a clean title one.

iLagX · 10-19-2011, 12:53 AM

if you can get it down to $3000 it would be a okay deal any lower would be better.

OHHSHH · 10-19-2011, 12:57 AM

i picked up a 95 for 2200 this year 2011 and it's a clean title clean car

Highway Riding · 10-19-2011, 07:06 PM

Pricey for a Salvage that's for sure. Find out why it's been salvaged before negotiating!

RB Me · 10-19-2011, 08:03 PM

If I was gonna settle for a salvaged, I would atleast want a swapped motor.

merks · 10-19-2011, 08:19 PM

I paid about that for my salvage rebuilt s14 in Charlotte. Similar mods.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 10-19-2011, 08:41 PM

I paid $2500 for a clean title, more mileage S14. Carfax came back that it got into a wreck in the back. Didnt notice anything till I found bondo on the rear driverside, behind the back wheel. Now, if I knew there was bondo, I wouldnt have fucking bought it. I wanted a perfect body, don't care about the paint much, but prefered a good body.

Now since your in NC, either start searching further south cuz you wont find a whole lot of pickings up north. S14s are rare in the east coast to begin with, most S14's I've seen in VA and MD are overpriced POS.

Actually, I found these in VAdriven...
FS/FT: 95 240sx se, KA and SR motors
http://www.vadriven.com/forums/showthread.php?t=408970

trainkiller · 10-19-2011, 08:53 PM

yeah Salvaged titles are no good now, if you get it for like 1900 go for it. you never know the whole story. might seem sweet until you start finding surprises.

dato · 10-19-2011, 09:03 PM

salvage is over rated in my opinion to some extent

nujabe · 10-19-2011, 09:47 PM

I would look some were else I got my s14 with s13 sr for 2500a it was salvage .. I recked in to a mtn and I got no money just do it right and get a clean title. Then I had to rebuild a whole new shell swap every thing over ...

TrueFreshness · 10-19-2011, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

I paid $2500 for a clean title, more mileage S14. Carfax came back that it got into a wreck in the back. Didnt notice anything till I found bondo on the rear driverside, behind the back wheel. Now, if I knew there was bondo, I wouldnt have fucking bought it. I wanted a perfect body, don't care about the paint much, but prefered a good body.

Now since your in NC, either start searching further south cuz you wont find a whole lot of pickings up north. S14s are rare in the east coast to begin with, most S14's I've seen in VA and MD are overpriced POS.

Actually, I found these in VAdriven...
FS/FT: 95 240sx se, KA and SR motors
FS: 240SX S14 $3,500OBO

Well I'm actually in SC. I was just trying to get an idea if my current deal for this kouki below doesn't go through

xBandiTx · 10-19-2011, 10:11 PM

Whats your guys FULL OP's on Buying Salved s14s?

dato · 10-19-2011, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xBandiTx

Whats your guys FULL OP's on Buying Salved s14s?

are u buying one?

xBandiTx · 10-19-2011, 10:33 PM

Lol id perfer a clean title but i was just asking what peoples full opinions were on buying a salvaged one for future refrence and acknowledgement

HyperTek · 10-19-2011, 10:44 PM

clean title is preferred. I think if the car was from the 80s, thats when I start not caring about salvage title... old car is old car regardless, there will be things wrong with it.

Other then that, it is hard to find a prestine virgin 240.. all beat to shit now

pacotaco345 · 10-19-2011, 11:03 PM

I found my friend his 95 S14 for 5 grand. Clean title, clean body, nice paint, leather, a/c, power everything, 5spd, silkroad coils, full kazama arms, 17 inch decent offset fn's, brand new tires. Talked the guy to 4800 and it came with an extra apex-i dual n1 n some other stuff.

!Zar! · 10-19-2011, 11:09 PM

I wouldn't buy it.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 10-20-2011, 08:55 PM

Depends on where you at...the further northeast you go, the harder it is to find S14s. Plus, salvage title doesnt necessarily mean the car is fucked. Remember, these cars arent worth much to the eyes of insurance companies nowadays. Could be salvage due to theft recovery. Hell, you get into a fender bender and insurance are liable to write it off.

TrueFreshness · 10-20-2011, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

Depends on where you at...the further northeast you go, the harder it is to find S14s. Plus, salvage title doesnt necessarily mean the car is fucked. Remember, these cars arent worth much to the eyes of insurance companies nowadays. Could be salvage due to theft recovery. Hell, you get into a fender bender and insurance are liable to write it off.

Well that particular car was wrecked. The owner says he thinks it was wrecked twice by the previous owner but the whole front end was replaced.

Salvage Dude · 10-29-2011, 03:09 PM

Buying a salvage car is a risk so the most important thing to do before buying it is INSPECT IT!. Get estimates of how much it would cost to repair it and contact your local DMV to make sure you will have no problems getting a rebuilt or reconstructed title.

Salvage Cars for Sale

240zach · 10-29-2011, 03:26 PM

you can get an s14 cheap, i bought mine a 96 clean title for 21. lol and passed smog

codyace · 10-29-2011, 03:38 PM

One also needs to remembe the new salvage title processes in many states. Where before you could ride around/dive a salvage car without worry, they are now all required to pass 'Enhanced/Salvage' type inspections to deem their roadworthyness.

With hat said, the titles will still be branded, however they are now considered 'Safe' due to proper state inspection of them.

All things considered however, that does NOT mean their value is the same as a non salvage or R title car, but I would not be hesitant to check out an R title so long as it has certificate of passing salvage/enchanced inspection.

(We've had plenty of R title cars come through in perfect condition, often victims of drug related busts or floods...but in the same breath, we've failed MANY for being busted up piles...)

closgatakouki · 10-30-2011, 11:39 AM

Clean or rebuilt doesn't matter if seen some clean salvage cars in auction I bought 97 kouli for 1800 sold it for 4k only small dent on quarter panel IV seen clean titles that bin wrecked more then Matt powers zenki its just paper work check the car as good as you can on lift everything ! If its your first 24o then have someone that knows look at it aswell

Driftbandit · 11-03-2011, 02:22 AM

Keep in mind that it's not just accidents that cause salvage titles. Theft, Insurance scams, and psycho ex girlfriends can all create salvage titles. Sometimes it doesn't really take much for an older car to get a salvaged title. Carfax it, but also remember if its not reported, it obviously won't be in the vehicles record. There's a lot of crashed and fixed "clean title" cars out there. Like a hit and run that's your fault! Ooops! I'll just hit up Maaco! Insurance wasn't always mandatory. You just gotta know what to look for I guess.

10-19-2011, 12:35 AM	#1
TrueFreshness Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: United States Posts: 138 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	salvage title zenki worth getting? Should I take a chance with this one? The Guy told me the previous owner wrecked it back in 2006 but there was no frame damage done. Replaced the whole front end. 1995 Nissan 240sx

10-19-2011, 12:53 AM	#3
iLagX Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 626/714 Posts: 2,940 Trader Rating: (40) Feedback Score: 40 reviews	if you can get it down to $3000 it would be a okay deal any lower would be better. __________________ PARTING OUT S13/S14 NEED PARTS PM ME!

10-19-2011, 08:19 PM	#7
merks Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hunteresville Age: 33 Posts: 93 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I paid about that for my salvage rebuilt s14 in Charlotte. Similar mods. __________________ 90 hatch-first s13- first failed project 96 zenki, hid retro fit- ls1 2013

10-19-2011, 08:41 PM	#8
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	I paid $2500 for a clean title, more mileage S14. Carfax came back that it got into a wreck in the back. Didnt notice anything till I found bondo on the rear driverside, behind the back wheel. Now, if I knew there was bondo, I wouldnt have fucking bought it. I wanted a perfect body, don't care about the paint much, but prefered a good body. Now since your in NC, either start searching further south cuz you wont find a whole lot of pickings up north. S14s are rare in the east coast to begin with, most S14's I've seen in VA and MD are overpriced POS. Actually, I found these in VAdriven... FS/FT: 95 240sx se, KA and SR motors http://www.vadriven.com/forums/showthread.php?t=408970 __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

10-19-2011, 08:53 PM	#9
trainkiller Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Champaign illinois Posts: 120 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	yeah Salvaged titles are no good now, if you get it for like 1900 go for it. you never know the whole story. might seem sweet until you start finding surprises. __________________ Ricers are just people who have bodykits without being HELLAFLUSH bruh.

10-19-2011, 12:47 AM	#2
TwelveAM Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,933 Trader Rating: (26) Feedback Score: 26 reviews	Mine was salvage, and if I were you, for the price he's asking for, I would keep on looking for a clean title one.

10-19-2011, 12:57 AM	#4
OHHSHH Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: California, NOR*CAL Posts: 45 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i picked up a 95 for 2200 this year 2011 and it's a clean title clean car

10-19-2011, 07:06 PM	#5
Highway Riding Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Out on the Highway! Posts: 602 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Pricey for a Salvage that's for sure. Find out why it's been salvaged before negotiating!

10-19-2011, 08:03 PM	#6
RB Me Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: OKC Posts: 473 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If I was gonna settle for a salvaged, I would atleast want a swapped motor.

10-19-2011, 09:03 PM	#10
dato Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: california Age: 37 Posts: 434 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	salvage is over rated in my opinion to some extent

10-19-2011, 09:47 PM	#11
nujabe Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: BAY AREA CA Posts: 890 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	I would look some were else I got my s14 with s13 sr for 2500a it was salvage .. I recked in to a mtn and I got no money just do it right and get a clean title. Then I had to rebuild a whole new shell swap every thing over ... __________________ Some black guy who lurks zilvia.

10-19-2011, 10:11 PM	#13
xBandiTx Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: South Bay Area(408) Age: 31 Posts: 298 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Whats your guys FULL OP's on Buying Salved s14s? __________________ Love my FairLady Z31T

10-19-2011, 10:33 PM	#15
xBandiTx Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: South Bay Area(408) Age: 31 Posts: 298 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Lol id perfer a clean title but i was just asking what peoples full opinions were on buying a salvaged one for future refrence and acknowledgement __________________ Love my FairLady Z31T

10-19-2011, 10:44 PM	#16
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,224 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	clean title is preferred. I think if the car was from the 80s, thats when I start not caring about salvage title... old car is old car regardless, there will be things wrong with it. Other then that, it is hard to find a prestine virgin 240.. all beat to shit now __________________ Keep it Classy

10-19-2011, 11:03 PM	#17
pacotaco345 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SoCal/Ft Worth TX Age: 30 Posts: 1,563 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I found my friend his 95 S14 for 5 grand. Clean title, clean body, nice paint, leather, a/c, power everything, 5spd, silkroad coils, full kazama arms, 17 inch decent offset fn's, brand new tires. Talked the guy to 4800 and it came with an extra apex-i dual n1 n some other stuff. __________________

10-19-2011, 11:09 PM	#18
!Zar! Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,579 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	I wouldn't buy it. __________________

10-20-2011, 08:55 PM	#19
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Depends on where you at...the further northeast you go, the harder it is to find S14s. Plus, salvage title doesnt necessarily mean the car is fucked. Remember, these cars arent worth much to the eyes of insurance companies nowadays. Could be salvage due to theft recovery. Hell, you get into a fender bender and insurance are liable to write it off. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

10-29-2011, 03:09 PM	#21
Salvage Dude Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Boca Raton, Florida USA Posts: 1 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Buying a salvage car is a risk so the most important thing to do before buying it is INSPECT IT!. Get estimates of how much it would cost to repair it and contact your local DMV to make sure you will have no problems getting a rebuilt or reconstructed title. Salvage Cars for Sale

10-29-2011, 03:26 PM	#22
240zach Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: 916 Posts: 941 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	you can get an s14 cheap, i bought mine a 96 clean title for 21. lol and passed smog

10-29-2011, 03:38 PM	#23
codyace Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Poconos, PA Age: 39 Posts: 8,030 Trader Rating: (58) Feedback Score: 58 reviews	One also needs to remembe the new salvage title processes in many states. Where before you could ride around/dive a salvage car without worry, they are now all required to pass 'Enhanced/Salvage' type inspections to deem their roadworthyness. With hat said, the titles will still be branded, however they are now considered 'Safe' due to proper state inspection of them. All things considered however, that does NOT mean their value is the same as a non salvage or R title car, but I would not be hesitant to check out an R title so long as it has certificate of passing salvage/enchanced inspection. (We've had plenty of R title cars come through in perfect condition, often victims of drug related busts or floods...but in the same breath, we've failed MANY for being busted up piles...) __________________ *Want Air Conditioning in your SR20 Swapped car? Check out www.sr20acbrackets.com for more information! Quest Alternator Conversions for SR20!* Check my Group Buy! Tired of lousy internal gates? Go external wastegate with one of my manifolds, Check out my group buy

10-30-2011, 11:39 AM	#24
closgatakouki Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: nations capital d.c Age: 36 Posts: 152 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Clean or rebuilt doesn't matter if seen some clean salvage cars in auction I bought 97 kouli for 1800 sold it for 4k only small dent on quarter panel IV seen clean titles that bin wrecked more then Matt powers zenki its just paper work check the car as good as you can on lift everything ! If its your first 24o then have someone that knows look at it aswell

11-03-2011, 02:22 AM	#25
Driftbandit Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 387 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Keep in mind that it's not just accidents that cause salvage titles. Theft, Insurance scams, and psycho ex girlfriends can all create salvage titles. Sometimes it doesn't really take much for an older car to get a salvaged title. Carfax it, but also remember if its not reported, it obviously won't be in the vehicles record. There's a lot of crashed and fixed "clean title" cars out there. Like a hit and run that's your fault! Ooops! I'll just hit up Maaco! Insurance wasn't always mandatory. You just gotta know what to look for I guess.