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Old 03-25-2007, 10:09 AM
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OK, Heres the deal, I found a Black 02 WS6 with 17K miles for $8,900.The thing is, it was a theft recovery and now has a salvage title. It runs great and only has a few little scratches on the rear bumper and no tail lights. What do you think about this deal. is there anyway to get it so it does not have a salvage title???

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If you do not mind driving a salvage title vehicle, then it is a good deal but once a salvage title always a salvage title.
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anyone else?
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i say buy it...if you plan on keeping it for a long time.
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we buy salvage cars and fix them and resell them. theres nothing wrong with them as long as theyve been properly repaired or whatever thats wrong with them. in your case it was jsut a recovery so theres not a thing wong with it. however a salvage title will always be a salvage title and the ressale value is crippled because of it. if you plan on keeping the car a long time go for it. thats a great deal, really low miles and a perfect car to mod the **** out of.
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buy it!!! if only "title" is your problem then it is no worry. unless you plan to sell it right away to make some money off of it then you might. however if you are planning to keep it and all looks great, hell even 17k on sounds to good. buy it, it will be once in your life chance. other problem would be insurance will not give much for it in return.


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I'd say no you shouldnt get it, but will you tell me where it is? Just kiddin, go for it. Sounds like a great deal!
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I did it, I will have pics up soon. Car only has 14,000 miles!!!
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sorry, no side pics until I get my new wheels.
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id have it thoroughly inspected before buying it.
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it was, and I already purchased it.
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Is the paint chipped up on the front or just dirty? Sounds like you got a good deal, get us some pics cleaned up and with your new wheels.
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We don't care about wheels, give us all around shots of the whole car. Thats a great price for a 02' with those miles. If the title is the only thing wrong its not a problem if you plan on keeping it forever like I do mine.
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Hmm, looks like you've got some issues at the front of the vehicle. Headlights, hood/bumper don't line up...
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A nice wash, a little Zaino & she will look like new
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That's one HELL of a deal IMO. Incredibly low miles for a 5 year old car plus it's a WS-6 Now just get that driver's side headlight to line up and you'll be good to go!!
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the front bumper is just a little dirty from the long *** haul home. the issues with the headlight are from the fender being cracked and not in the right place, It will need a little TLC but it wont be too long and she will be brand new again,

I think it was a very good deal considering how easy the repairs will be to get it lookin showroom condition again.
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I say go for it especially if you are going to keep it for a long time. My father bought me this Trans Am back in october for my 16th birthday for $2,500.

2 months later and a combined total of $6,000 minus the wheels if have this car that I take to high school

after rebuilding the car we had to go get a special inspection to where i could get rid of the salvage title and they handed me a "rebuilt" title. Dont know if it improves resale but thats what the title says.
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Yea, headlight, hood, bumper doesn't really flow. Lets see more pics though.
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even if they dont fit right its a hell of a steal, little problems for a practicly STEAL, in fact...im calling the cops now



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