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Salvaged DMV Cert., Does it matter anymore! |
PlantMan |
Nov 20 2014, 02:28 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 435 Joined: 14-May 14 From: Mission Viejo Member No.: 17,352 Region Association: Southern California |
I cant say I have seen many Salvaged DMV Certs on 914's but I did come across a 912E with Salvaged paper work recently and I thought, 'Who cares!', I would still buy it. I know for the PCA club member guy/gal this may be a big problem but if you are lucky to find and own one of these car that are 30-40 years old already aren't we all salvaging them to a certain extent anyways? Is it going to be a big deal to the next guy?
There are a great number of 914's being transplanted with 6's, Subaru pwr, or something similar. There are others buying 'Rollers' and building them up to track or as a DD or maybe even show. I know when I was looking for a 911SC a couple years ago you could find a Salvaged car every once in awhile for a 6k-8k difference and it was still a great looking vehicle! The Salvaged 911's where usually purchased by the race or track guys because it did not matter to them. There are a lot of good deals on Salvaged cars and I am always tempted by their lower cost but hesitant of the Salvaged cert. I am slowly coming around though and if the right car comes up I might go for it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
Java2570 |
Nov 21 2014, 03:13 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 649 Joined: 7-May 11 From: Fishers, IN Member No.: 13,035 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
My 914 that I bought from California was a salvage car. I talked to the seller at length, got lots of photos and was aware of the issues ahead of time. The reason for the salvage is still unclear and it is not included in any of the previous 4 owners paperwork. The guy I got it from wasn't sure either....
Aside from some shoddy bodywork, it is in very good shape with very little rust. My major beef with the salvage title has to do with how Indiana deals with salvage titles. Even though my car was running, driving and in good shape, I was required to take the car to a State Police facility for an inspection and my local BMV did not disclose this until I tried to get plates for the car. At this point, I only had one inspection date left for the year that I could get it taken care of. Once inspected, you are issued a "rebuilt" title; it no longer says salvage on it. I'm sure I would take a hit if I tried to sell it due to the salvage record but of course I have no plans to sell. I don't have any regrets in buying it at all. I know it varies state by state so your mileage will vary.... |
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