Anyone have any experience with salvage title vehicles?

[TaylorD]

I know salvage title usually means that a car cannot be registered again, but some states, like NY and NJ use it to denote a recovered theft, even if its in pristine condition.

I think if I buy the car I will have to have it pass inspection, then get a new title. Not sure if the new one is a standard title or if it just says "recovered theft", or what.

Does anyone have any experience with this? I am trying to figure out if this is a good idea. (i know its risky, but it seems too good to be true)

The carfax has no negative things except the salvage title, and it explains that NY and NJ and other states use salvage to denote a recovered theft regardless of condition. I have inspected the car and it looks great, runs great, etc. I do not know if the warranty is invalidated by the fact that it was stolen, but I assumed so. It is a 2002 model with under 12k miles.


BTW, I have unlimited carfax for the next thirty days, for anyone who helps me out a bit with this or can offer any advice.

 

[isekii]

what car ? ? ??

 

[TaylorD]

now, if i tell you that, are you gonna go buy it

 

[TaylorD]

its a nogaro blue audi s4

 

[chiwawa626]

mmm audi...howmuch is it (just wondering) id prolly just get it, then later pass it on to family/friends...

 

[TaylorD]

i think he was thinking 20 but he said he needs to sell it ASAP, and is willing to negotiate. I'd hope to get down to 17.5 or so.

 

[TaylorD]

what i am relly trying to figure out is how hard it is to get a car a new title after its been through something like this, esp. from someone with experience in NJ

 

[isekii]

just make sure nothing is wrong with the turbo.

it's an awesome car...
I can't afford it right now anyways ... paying off another car.

I would definitely trade my car in for the audi tho... but I kinda don't want to risk my chance on the salvage.
But if you can confirm it's in awesome condition, bi turbo's are in good condition and everything else is.. then I'd say 20k is an awesome deal.. but you can probably haggle

The blue color is hot as well

 

[TaylorD]

you have an IS300 right?

 

[isekii]

yes..

trying to save up for the stage 1 turbo 4500 bucks

but i'll be pushing 340rwhp with it

 

[isekii]

oh

and think about getting an third party warranty for like 1000-1500 bucks.. itl'l be worth it for you in the long run.
I heard the Turbo's don't last too long one the S4's.. and when it'll come time for replacement or something ... The warranty will be a life saver

 

[Spac3d]

Originally posted by: isekii
yes..

trying to save up for the stage 1 turbo 4500 bucks

but i'll be pushing 340rwhp with it

Stage 1 is 340rhwp? That doesn't sound right. I met up with a guy recently that has stage 3 and it was something like 400rhwp. pic of the engine