So, I did search before posting this, just curious to start a discussion on rebuilt titles. I have a 2010 w/ sport pkg and it is my first rebuilt car.
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02-27-2019, 05:12 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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So, I did search before posting this, just curious to start a discussion on rebuilt titles. I have a 2010 w/ sport pkg and it is my first rebuilt car. I was always against R titles, once seeing rebuilt, I would immediately click back when searching for cars, just because of all the "unknowns" and thats really where the waters become murky.
I know there are going to be some people that are dead set against them, and I understand. And there are a lot of variables out there when considering R titles. However, this car has completely changed my mind on them, and maybe this car happens to be the except to the rule, and it very well may BE. However, I am curious on other forum members thoughts on this topic. Basically wondering what the market for them is? Is there a general rule of thumb on what one should pay for an R Title. Or just general thoughts and opinions on them are welcome as well ! Im open to all opinions, as I was once one of those, "cherry" "barn find" searchers, and now have really done a 180, and enjoy the process of replacing a scratched fender light, or reconditioning the interior, etc. I know the title doesnt have to be an R Title to do those things and this is obviously my first, but definitely has swayed me some. Sorry for the long post, but what do you guys think!? |
02-27-2019, 05:16 PM | #2 (permalink) |
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You have to find out or figure out why it was totalled then look at the repair job to ensure it is good to go. Most of the time, they are not quality repairs.
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02-27-2019, 05:20 PM | #3 (permalink) |
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Yeah I tend to agree with you, however, there are some exceptions, and maybe my car is one of them. I know a lot of people will say its impossible to tell one way or the other and its a case by case thing, but I used to immediately be against it.
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02-27-2019, 05:50 PM | #4 (permalink) |
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My opinion on them is you can find ones that are safe vehicles and they can be a good buy. But I feel when you spend THOUSANDS of dollars and have your life and family riding along it's just not worth the chance.
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I'd be willing to gamble on one if I fully understood the repair and planned to keep the car long term.
Selling a rebuilt car has got to be a PITA.
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All before making a decision. |
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This guy thinks you are trying to justify a poor decision. See wideglideleon's post above.
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02-27-2019, 06:26 PM | #8 (permalink) |
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Not sure how you formed that opinion, if you actually read any of the original post it states quite the opposite, that I have no desire to sell my car and I couldnt be happier with it.... To each their own tho.
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02-27-2019, 06:40 PM | #9 (permalink) |
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02-27-2019, 08:44 PM | #10 (permalink) |
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Well, my 2017 370Z has a rebuilt title. I've owned several vehicles with rebuilt titles & never had an issue other than more $$ in my pocket. With my Z, I bought it personally from Copart w/ only 1500 miles on it … the car was basically brand new; and, it looks & drives as brand new now with just over 3500 miles on it.
Like others said, you need to know the salvage history … "why" it was. They don't write them off for just any reason. After knowing that, you need to understand how it was repaired. If you're satisfied with the knowledge of both those points (assuming one has the ability to understand both points), then go for it if it'll save you cash! In my case, my Z was vandalized - passenger seat was set on fire. It was marked flood because water was used to extinguish the fire. The burn was not bad, but soot covered the interior, the smell, & there was some secondary heat damage on other interior parts. I purchased a donor Z that was hit hard in the front - same year, color, miles, etc. Between the donor & some new parts, I swapped the entire interior. Now, you'd never know unless I told it - it even smells new inside. |
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So I'm sticking with my original conclusion.
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02-27-2019, 09:53 PM | #12 (permalink) |
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Perosnally, I wouldnt by a rebuilt or even a salvaged title....unless it was so cheap that you could make some serious cash parting it out..Not only the unknown safety issues, unknown gremlins could and probably would give you endless headaches.
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bottom line, you get what you pay for.
I bought a salvaged car when I was in college because I couldn't afford one with clean title. Spent a lot of time fixing it. one problem that scared the hell out of me was that one of the front tie-rods was cracked and started to come apart. The car was drifting on the fwy. I was lucky to have made it home and found that the tie-rod was cracked half way already. I was really afraid to even think about the consequences of it breaking in two at fwy speed. I would never buy another Salvaged/rebuilt car now. |
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