pj
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I am looking at a m3 tomorrow, thing is it has a salvage title and the girl selling it does'nt have any details sooooo can anyone run it through for me
Cheers PJ
Cheers PJ
Can anyone run a carfax for me?
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Malc
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Salvage title:
In the UK that means
1... Insurance economic write off (Heavy crash damage)
2... Stolen - recovered
It also means
1... Look for signs of poor repairs, things out of alignment.
2... Poor paint finish, bad panel gaps.
3... None matching keys ie different ones for ignition, doors, boot (trunk).
4... Check VIN / Engine and any other numbers very carefully
I would be very wary about it. No disrespect, but the person selling it might be a "front" for stolen / ringed / cloned cars. How long has she owned it?
It could be an honest car. Can your insurance people check the numbers for you before you buy? Definitely check the numbers before handing over the cash.
Here in the UK if you buy a stolen / ringed / cloned car, even innocently, and the police find out the true identity of it you looose it with no recourse....
Malc
In the UK that means
1... Insurance economic write off (Heavy crash damage)
2... Stolen - recovered
It also means
1... Look for signs of poor repairs, things out of alignment.
2... Poor paint finish, bad panel gaps.
3... None matching keys ie different ones for ignition, doors, boot (trunk).
4... Check VIN / Engine and any other numbers very carefully
I would be very wary about it. No disrespect, but the person selling it might be a "front" for stolen / ringed / cloned cars. How long has she owned it?
It could be an honest car. Can your insurance people check the numbers for you before you buy? Definitely check the numbers before handing over the cash.
Here in the UK if you buy a stolen / ringed / cloned car, even innocently, and the police find out the true identity of it you looose it with no recourse....
Malc
pj
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Chic
it was a simple request, don't really need your 'tude this morning,
Malc
Its the same here on the west coast , only the salvage title on M3s is a little more common.It could be a stolen /recovery or it could've been in a wreck.
I am just checking this one out today(low miles & bone stock & Good price), the one I want has a clean title (Dakar yellow higher miles , full service history,one owner, nice mods) and I am seeing that one on sunday.
Thanks
PJ
it was a simple request, don't really need your 'tude this morning,
Malc
Its the same here on the west coast , only the salvage title on M3s is a little more common.It could be a stolen /recovery or it could've been in a wreck.
I am just checking this one out today(low miles & bone stock & Good price), the one I want has a clean title (Dakar yellow higher miles , full service history,one owner, nice mods) and I am seeing that one on sunday.
Thanks
PJ
PJ,
You might try bmw2002faq.com.
As far as salvage vehicles go, I deal in them all day long every day. They come in all shapes and sizes (no pun intended) and doesn't always mean they're a bad car. Some are acquisitioned with no damage, along with all the other reasons listed. If the car was in an accident, pay attention to WHEN it took place. If it was early in its life the damage had to be fairly substantial to total the car, but if it was recent, the damage could be minimal (value of vehicle is much less).
Good luck, I've owned salvaged vehicles my whole life!
Here's an example of a salvaged car...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...m=300136814576&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=020
Dan
You might try bmw2002faq.com.
As far as salvage vehicles go, I deal in them all day long every day. They come in all shapes and sizes (no pun intended) and doesn't always mean they're a bad car. Some are acquisitioned with no damage, along with all the other reasons listed. If the car was in an accident, pay attention to WHEN it took place. If it was early in its life the damage had to be fairly substantial to total the car, but if it was recent, the damage could be minimal (value of vehicle is much less).
Good luck, I've owned salvaged vehicles my whole life!
Here's an example of a salvaged car...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...m=300136814576&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=020
Dan