Slayter06

I am planning on buying a 2000 Camaro Z28 M6 with a few mods(mild cam, exhaust, headers, larger intake, few other things) The car seems flawless, except that it has a rebuilt title. It was originally purchased on 7/11/2000 and was in a accident involving left side impact with a curb on 2/8/2001. It has been up and running for over 25,000 miles since the accident. Right now it has 50,475k on it and he is asking 7,500-8,000. I would appreciate any advice I can get. Thanks

z28bryan02

A rebuilt title means that the accident it was in caused more damage to the vehicle then what the vehicle was worth at that time. This doesnt mean the body shop couldnt repair it. Most of the time they do and if it was repaired correctly then i wouldnt worry too much about it. Id still have it checked out though.

CRAGER

I moved this thread here to the General LSX Automobile Discussion section.

There is no "tech" question involved, so it did not belong in the New LS1 Owners - Newbie Tech section.

Peace,
Craig.

BrandonDrecksage

iTrader: (1)

doesn't sound like a bad buy, keep in mind selling a car with any type of branded title is a bitch. Also, insuring one can be annoying sicne the car was previously wrecked.

Nacho SS

iTrader: (4)

Check if the understructure has been pulled and/or straightened...get under there with a flashlight.

HDNVALLEY

I'd put it on a hoist and inspect the undercarriage closely. If it looks good and the tires are wearing evenly it should be OK. Like the other poster said, selling it will be a bitch so don't buy it unless you are plan to own it long enough to get your money's worth. Then you can virtually give it away without feeling like you've been ripped-off.

waldershrek

iTrader: (1)

I would tend to agree with this although like has also been said it is hard to sell a branded title so you may have a hard time getting rid of it if you ever want to. Like has also been said make sure the tires are wearing evenly and look underneath for evidence of frame straightening and such

SHINER

iTrader: (18)

I would never buy a car that has a reconditoned title, you might be opening Pandora's Box. And since it in a collision like that, how do you know it can be properly aligned again?

....Move On!

The Black Mamba

Seems a little high. A good estimate is between 50-66% of the vehicles blue book is the going rate of a salvage/rebuilt title. Also be aware, some insurance agencies won't do full insurance on salvage title cars.

ae13291

iTrader: (8)

i would not buy a salvage title car unless i buy it salvaged and get it fixed where i want it to be fixed. i remember my brother dident buy this one camaro because he noticed the fender was removed for no particular reason, so look into another car

HDNVALLEY

I'd try to get some before and after pictures. I've seen cars with a salvage title with really minor damage. Sometimes the insurance co. will total a car to satisfy the owner when its not really damaged that bad. Just one more piece of information to help with your decision.

The Black Mamba

Make sure the frame isn't tweaked or bent.

firebird5134

The main problem with rebuilt cars is it is very hard to get insurance on them. Plus, if something does go wrong with the car you wont know if it's because it was in the accident or its just normal wear and tear. I dont think you would enjoy the car as much knowing that it may have possible problems in the future. I would move on.

HDNVALLEY

Over the years I've bought and driven Three rebuilt cars. The only issues I've had were cosmetic as the repaint never seems to be as durable as the factory. I've been careful to select cars that sustained mainly sheet metal damage not extensive frame damage. That's why I insist on seeing photo's of the car before it was fixed and talk to the repair technician. I've saved considerable money buying rebuilt cars but I always planned to keep and drive them long enough to get my money's worth by the time I sold them. If you are nervous about buying a particular rebuilt car you shouldn't buy it.