LATINA2001

Hi Guys,
Im interested in buying a 2006 IS 250, with about 68000 miles , the vehicle has a salvage title and the seller is willing to let it go for $14,200. The vehicles looks pretty nice and sexy but im a bit worried about the fact that the vehicle has no Bluetooth or Nav.


Any suggestions on how to upgrade to a system with both Bluetooth and Nav will be greatly appreciated ? Do you guys think its a good buy at probably 13500 - 14200?

Thanks

Sffd103

iTrader: (16)

Hola Latina, first do you know why it's salvaged? The mileage is low. I ought the FLY Audio radio/DVD/blu tooth system which replaces the factory radio costs about $1,500 new though. That would solve your issue.

MikeyK02

iTrader: (7)

Pass 10char

iRock

iTrader: (12)

Decent price. I would be very interested in why its salvaged as well

RBnSD

yikes buyer beware... remember a salvaged title means that the insurance company estimated that the cost to repair it wasn't worth the end-value of the car so they paid off the original owner and then auctioned off the damaged vehicle. You can paint a turd with gold paint but it's still a turd.

IS3003o3

iTrader: (5)

but you'll have a gold turd

p0lo8

I would pass on salvage title. If you don't care still 13500 is high

redspencer

iTrader: (1)

Definitely pass on a salvage titled vehicle. It's not worth the future headaches...

ibidu1

iTrader: (1)

def not worth 14! If the repairs were done correctly and not hacked it is ok for a salvaged/REBUILT Make sure it is a rebuilt and has gone through the DMV inspection. You do not want to buy a salvage title vehicle that hasnt been inspected. But if it was clean that cars worth 7-9,000 max

KillaIS250

iTrader: (1)

Pass. Find a car with a clean title that is already optioned the way you want it. Don't settle. You'll be happier in the end

jay90011

iTrader: (23)

Pass on the car unless They will let it go for 8-9k max for it like ibidu 1 said. My car with 70k , navi and clean tittle kbb value is that 14-15

Gotti101

Price would be great if it wasn't salvaged. I payed 18 for a 06 AWD 250 in November with 60 on it. But was clean with no salvaged title and service plan!

ANCL

Yeah, would have been a great price provided it was a clean car and not salvaged. I say skip the current prospect.

LATINA2001

Thanks for the grate comment guys, unfortunately /fortunately , I was really eager, took the bait and bought it . I ended up paying 12 grand for it. The original damage was to the driver and passengers door ., it was fixed 2 years ago and passed DMV/ CHP inspection . The registration is good till August of this year . The car is pretty clean drives really well . The only issues i noticed obviously was that driver seat was a bit worn ,and had a couple of tears. The breaks seemed a bit loose compared to my GS 400 & CAMRY . No vibrations or pulling . I will post pictures soon . Any more advice on where to get a nav with blue toot sys without distorting the original look of the car will be greatly appreciated - Thanks all

kegleyb

12K isn't too terribly bad, too much money IMHO, but not awful.

Still get a report just to know if you have any more issues you might have to deal with. I'm curious how the original damage is on the passenger and driver's door, doesn't make sense in terms of a wreck (both sides of the car, and no front end damage).