mrs.cos Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 We are looking at a hard to come by car, that has a California rebuilt title. What are the common issues that come with owning a car like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exodus Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Depends on why it's rebuilt. Usually prefer clean titles but if it's a necessity I'll take a rebuilt or salvage title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Have before, more than a couple times. At this point in my life, nope. Have time to mess with issues? Go for it. The "truly" issue-free salvaged car is hard to come by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Depends on the car and a thousand other factors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bastard Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 As was stated above, depends on why it was salvaged in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POS VETT Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Nope, won't touch it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downingracing Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Depends on what you're using it for. As an investment - only if it is an ultra rare vehicle that title condition won't impact value. As a daily driver that you will run into the ground - yup and get it as cheap as possible with the branded title. As a car that you want to buy and sell down the road - only if you get it dirt cheap and plan to well it for very little. Title condition is just that... A clean title does NOT mean the car is straight and clean. With any used car, do a detailed inspection prior to purchase. I've trashed a few cars that I owned and repaired myself. Title never changed from 'clean'. Good luck either way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 If it was something I wanted with zero fucks given on value, maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 My experience with one was not good. The car was never "right" just kept finding more and more wrong. Total pain in the ass to resell, I'll never buy rebuilt or salvage again. Are there good rebuilt cars out there? Certainly, but I'll never know because I won't touch one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2highpsi Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 What are the common issues that come with owning a car like this? Ignoring the thousands of potential safety or driveability concerns..... resale. If you can't grab it for half of clean title value or less, I would suggest passing on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted June 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Well apparently it sold so it's a moot point and he said he sold it for more than what he was asking I'm not sure if I believe him but whatever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kawboy1647545515 Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Yes but just as others said, only if you want something to run in the ground. My Z06 is rebuilt but I got it for 40% of clean title price at the time. I have put 20k trouble free miles on it drive it anywhere. It's nice not having to treat it like an investment but resale is a pita. I've had several people want it until I tell them it's rebuilt, then they act like I'm a con man even though they approached me first and I'm very upfront about the title. Oh well, I'll keep driving the piss out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMrWes Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 (edited) Sometimes cars slip through the cracks and get rebuilt or fixed with out showing up on car fax. My personal opinion is car fax isn't worth the paper it's printed on. Always use or ask for an autocheck! Rebuilt cars of done right are nothing to be afraid of but stay away from rebuilt cars on craigslist. Make sure the car was fully documented by a good shop with a great better business rating. Edited June 2, 2014 by TheMrWes Misspelled word Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 As was stated above, depends on why it was salvaged in the first place. Yup, a deal is a deal. But the deal has to be right. Vipers for example get totaled any time the clamshell is hit 10k Viper GTS? YES 10k Turbo Civic? NO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 Well apparently it sold so it's a moot point and he said he sold it for more than what he was asking I'm not sure if I believe him but whatever Anyone who ever feels the need to throw that out there is lying, an asshole, or both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourString Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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