So as some of you know I have been thinking about buying a truck well I found a really sweet 97 GMC Sonoma ZR2 with a V-6 the 4.3. The truck looks great from the pictures the only problem I see it that is has a salvage title. I've heard it's tough to get insurance for a vehicle with one. I know a insurance company will issue a salvage title for really minor things too. As anyone had any experience with buying a car/truck with a salvage title with it?
Announcement
Collapse
No announcement yet.
Salvage title.
Collapse
X
-
I would talk to your insurance provider about coverage issues... I know like 3 years ago when I was looking for a car I considered some salvage title vehicles, My insurance provider told me they didnt have any special treatment for a salvage title vehicle.
Personally I dont see anything wrong with picking one up, just look it over well, inspect the area it was hit for a proper repair. I know I looked at a 98 volvo V70 that was a beautiful blue color, it had a salvage title, and when I popped the hood and inpected the corner, I could see the inner fender mostly covered by the fender that it was wrinkled up still.
It just irritate me when I see people selling salvage title vehicles for what they should be (or more) if they were repaired by a reputable shop completely... So, they took a big paycheck for the vehicle and instead of properly repairing it slapped a fender on it and went to the strip club, they want way more than its worth considering the covered up damage and think it compairs to other properly repaired vehicles... yeah, right.Last edited by FazdaBoy4ever; 04-16-2011, 03:11 AM.There are no stupid questions, just stupid people.
-
Originally posted by FazdaBoy4ever View PostI would talk to your insurance provider about coverage issues... I know like 3 years ago when I was looking for a car I considered some salvage title vehicles, My insurance provider told me they didnt have any special treatment for a salvage title vehicle.
Personally I dont see anything wrong with picking one up, just look it over well, inspect the area it was hit for a proper repair. I know I looked at a 98 volvo V70 that was a beautiful blue color, it had a salvage title, and when I popped the hood and inpected the corner, I could see the inner fender mostly covered by the fender that it was wrinkled up still.
It just irritate me when I see people selling salvage title vehicles for what they should be (or more) if they were repaired by a reputable shop completely... So, they took a big paycheck for the vehicle and instead of properly repairing it slapped a fender on it and went to the strip club, not they want way more than its worth considering the covered up damage and think it compairs to other properly repaired vehicles... yeah, right.
I ran across a beautiful Miata a while back for a more then decent price but my insurance company wouldn't touch it. The ONLY thing wrong with it was the left front headlight did'nt go down all the way. I was highly miffed about it.Last edited by norwood1026; 04-16-2011, 02:21 AM.Got Zoom?
2000 Protege ES
Comment
-
it really depends on your state man. every state is different, and has different laws. here in IL you couldnt just walk in to the DMV and get plates for it. it would need to be fully inspected by the secretary of state police. its a big pain. plus the fact its really hard to re-sell a vehicle once its been tagged with that.~PaTricK~
-Current car's-
~ 92 Probe GT Turbo, 90 FE3 Turbo 626GT hatch, 97 KL mtx 626, 05 Mazda6, 09 Kia Sportage V6~
What are you driving?
Comment
-
Originally posted by monoxidechild View Postit really depends on your state man. every state is different, and has different laws. here in IL you couldnt just walk in to the DMV and get plates for it. it would need to be fully inspected by the secretary of state police. its a big pain. plus the fact its really hard to re-sell a vehicle once its been tagged with that.Got Zoom?
2000 Protege ES
Comment
-
My dad bought a wrecked 2001 taurus wagon and fixed it up. It had a salvage title. We fixed it and then it was inspected. After that, we had no trouble geting insurance or plates for it.My family has lots of bg's!
2003 Ford Escort ZX2: Project car/future daily driver. Built Ford Tough (With Mazda Stuff)
1999 Escort ZX2: Daily driver/beater. Going to be replaced by the '03 next summer.
2000 Escort ZX2 S/R: bought wrecked, going to use as parts car
1992 Protege LX: My old race car. Just a wrecked shell right now. Waiting for scrap to go up so that I can get rid of it.
1992 Mazda 323: Race car
1992 Escort Gt: My grandpa's old race car
1994 Escort GT: My grandpa's new race car.
Parts cars; 1993 Escort Gt, 1995 Escort lx
Comment
-
Originally posted by 12Pack View PostHere in CT you need to have all repair reciepts, pictures before and after of damaged areas, and inspected. IMHO all that isnt worth it.My family has lots of bg's!
2003 Ford Escort ZX2: Project car/future daily driver. Built Ford Tough (With Mazda Stuff)
1999 Escort ZX2: Daily driver/beater. Going to be replaced by the '03 next summer.
2000 Escort ZX2 S/R: bought wrecked, going to use as parts car
1992 Protege LX: My old race car. Just a wrecked shell right now. Waiting for scrap to go up so that I can get rid of it.
1992 Mazda 323: Race car
1992 Escort Gt: My grandpa's old race car
1994 Escort GT: My grandpa's new race car.
Parts cars; 1993 Escort Gt, 1995 Escort lx
Comment
Comment