Question:
I've found a 1997 Nissan 240SX online about one week ago. It has 64K, and every option available, including factory LSD. I called the person who was selling and he stated that it was a rebuilt salvage vehicle that has already underwent NYS testing for road-worthiness and passed. The man who was selling was a dealer and claimed that the car suffered quarter panel damage. I know from personal experience that QP damage is VERY expensive to repair for even small dents. The dealer posted photos of where the fixed damage occured and you can see that the panel was repaired, not replaced.
I really like the car and would like to buy it, but the salavge is holding me back. I spoke to a mech. friend of mine and he said it wasn't worth it, but I'm still interested in it since I have seen others (in the internet) have good luck w/ salvage cars. The dealer claims no mech. problems and the body is straight, and even encourages me to get it checked out by a mech. and body shop. What to do?
Answers:
I am not sure anyone will be able to answer this but please be serious?
Don't let you heart lead your brain in a big purchase.It might be a great car for the money, but there is a good reason for that... salvage means it was totaled and put back together!
Salvage vehicles are risky, run away and don't look back. Buy a solid car that checks out, ask a dealer for a Carfax report before you buy - which will tell you the cars complete mechanical history.
What is the most expensive car in the world?how much is it?where it was been built?
Get it checked by a mech, that price now could save you money in the long run. I've had bad luck with salvage vehicles, so I don't bother with them anymore. Good luck.How much would a turn key chavelle cost?
Not buy itFirst, check with your state's dept of public saftey. Some states will not allow salvaged vehicles to be registered and legally driven, others require certain inspections by the dept of public safety.
Second, have a body shop (not a mechanic) inspect the vehicle and for the damages.
Carfax may or may not list any damages but it's worth it to see what it does show. (It will not show all mechanical repairs)
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Ask to see the copy of repairs from the body damage and/or the insurance estimate.
I want to put my car for sale... how do I do that?
Jerry
http://www.usedcarwise.com
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