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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 09:05 AM
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ive read general rule of thumb for salvage tittle is find the value of a clean title then take 60% of that number. thats your price. use kbb.com nada edmunds.com or even autotrader to get an idea of what the value should be.

before you buy you should talk to your insurance company about it. some companies wont insure salvage (rebuilt) title cars. some states wont even allow them on the road. also think about resale. its going to be hard to sell later on down the road.
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by slidingIS
Yeah theres a guy that bought a blue clear title car for that much about a week ago on here. Weve seen a few go that cheap on here with salvage titles. They really arent worth much.

To the OP just hold out you will find one
Thanks, going to hold out for a clean title one
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 12:29 PM
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^good luck if I run across any ill let you know
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 01:47 PM
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7.5 is wayyyyyyyyyyyyyy too much..



I don't know why people are afraid to shop for cars outside of their local area..

I live in philly and took a train (4 hrs) up to Boston to get my current IS.
At the time I couldn't find a white one, also the price and mileage was just too good to pass up!

If I find a supra or 2IS that I love, for a great price, I will fly to california or wherever to get it.
Am I just crazy or something?

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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 01:50 PM
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i can't believe salvage cars are fetching that kinda money... that is stupid expensive...
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by llllllllll
7.5 is wayyyyyyyyyyyyyy too much..



I don't know why people are afraid to shop for cars outside of their local area..

I live in philly and took a train (4 hrs) up to Boston to get my current IS.
At the time I couldn't find a white one, also the price and mileage was just too good to pass up!

If I find a supra or 2IS that I love, for a great price, I will fly to california or wherever to get it.
Am I just crazy or something?
Nope I do it too ive been to wisconsin for trans ams illinois for 240s south florida for 240s and I live in north alabama all over 8 hour trips
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by kamlung
i can't believe salvage cars are fetching that kinda money... that is stupid expensive...
They arent people just think they are worth that much and get stuck with them or drop the price down to a more reasonable amount
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 03:56 PM
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Yeah thanks for all the help guys, gonna wait it out. If I see a super deal somewhere else farther then I will get it. However another state, airfare + transportation fees are alot
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 11:45 PM
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ThAts a lil 2 much but people stop talking down on salvage ESP if u don't have firsthand experience w them, I have a salvaged is and it's fresh little bad boy, I've fixed it up and it's in tip top shape and it's coming from somebody's whose **** about his cars,
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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Avarec
ThAts a lil 2 much but people stop talking down on salvage ESP if u don't have firsthand experience w them, I have a salvaged is and it's fresh little bad boy, I've fixed it up and it's in tip top shape and it's coming from somebody's whose **** about his cars,
Sorry bro, no one is talking down on salvaged IS.
We just saying 7500 is too much money for one.
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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 12:05 PM
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That is extremly high... I just got an 01 SBM IS300 with 78k for $3200 and all it needed was front and rear bumpers cause they were scuffed. check www.salvagedirect.com.
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Old Jun 17, 2011 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by blueis300w
That is extremly high... I just got an 01 SBM IS300 with 78k for $3200 and all it needed was front and rear bumpers cause they were scuffed. check www.salvagedirect.com.
DAM!!

What a deal...

Delaware.. Hello Neighbor

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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 02:12 AM
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Originally Posted by baadhabit
your answer can be found here www.kbb.com
Thanks. I already checked that out before I even bought the vehicle. Excellent private-party value is $8,990 (I personally think the car is in excellent condition - clean inside and out, well-maintained, etc.). The reason I ask for your opinions is because I've seen a few for ~$7K, but they're either automatic or salvaged, or both. This one's manual - which is a bit harder to find. Thanks anyway...
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 04:18 AM
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Wow ill sell u mine 02 clean title.for 5500 jus have high miles 169k
And u can get it shipped for $800 .. u will still save !!
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by llllllllll
DAM!!

What a deal...

Delaware.. Hello Neighbor

Hey man!! where in DE you at?
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