YACT: Buying a "Stolen Recovery" Car?

[clickynext]

I'm looking at a car that appears to be a great deal, no accidents/damage on record, but the salesperson said it's a "stolen recovery" which he explained means it was stolen for some time beyond the insurance company's allotted time of recovery, and the owner was given a new car, but the stolen one was found later. What are the disadvantages/pitfalls of buying such a car?

 

[funkymatt]

it's still stolen :light:

it probably got really messed up, go check it out, and have a mechanic look at it. if all is well, then buy it. make sure the title is clear as well.

 

[BatmanNate]

Somebody probably drove it like they stole it, because they did.

 

[codeyf]

Originally posted by: funkymatt
make sure the title is clear as well.

Definitely check, but odds are it won't be!

 

[funkymatt]

exactly... most likeley salvaged. you then cannot get full coverage on the vehicle. my VW bus was salvaged, but hey for $900 it was WAY worth it. :laugh: