Anyone have experience with rebuilt salvage titles?

[98Camarod]

I found a car that I want that's much cheaper than anywhere else, but it has a rebuilt salvage title. The car is in NC and I'd be registering it in SC. Does it have to be inspected in SC or is the NC rebuilt salvage title sufficient?

[chrisheltra]

Id only buy a salvaged car if I was gonna turn it into a race car.

[1998ta__1991rs]

sometimes a state to state transfer will clear the title, sc doesnt have inspections so you shouldnt have a problem getting it titled

[98Camarod]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TRAILBLAZER-SS-6-0-SALVAGE-REPAIRABLE-REPAIRED-WRECKED-DAMAGED-/170702980153?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item27beb0c439#ht_21316wt_881

[1998ta__1991rs]

doesnt look too bad, just make sure when u go to look at it

[98Camarod]

The wife wants me to sell my truck and get an suv. I said if I get a suv it's going to be a TBSS. Then I found that one. If I can sell my truck for what I have in it, I'd only be out a few thousand.

[yota]

looking at the limited damage that was done to it to begin with and the after pics, i'd say it's worth a road trip to go check it out and if you like it, buy it...

[98Camarod]

doesnt look too bad, just make sure when u go to look at it

The only concern would be frame damage. In all honesty, I could give a shit. The bad thing would be if I got it, going to sell it down the road.

[98Camarod]

That passenger side rear door gap looks odd

[s14.5gonewide]

from personal experience run don't walk away..
and i agree only way id buy salvage again is to turn to a dedicated track car.

if the deal is to good to be tru it probably is.

[1998ta__1991rs]

about the only salvage title i would buy would be a theft recovery

[PapaBear]

There's a black TBSS in cottageville with similar mileage for an awesome price. For sale on here too.

Think about it like this: if it was bad enough for insurance company to total it, giving someone option to buy it an fix, how bad was it really?

I say no........

[LXtasy]

That's one of those rare color tbss.

[csikx]

The carfax looks like shit on it. I'll e-mail it to you. Looks like it's been in 2 or 3 accidents, and the the salvage title was issued in Maryland, BUT did not transfer to NC. It also failed NC emissions on 08-05-11. I foresee nothing but a hassle.

Accident reported
Vehicle involved in a head-on collision
Involving left side impact
It hit a motor vehicle
Left side of vehicle primarily damaged
Damage reported to:
Left rear
Left side
Functional damage reported

[98Camarod]

There's a black TBSS in cottageville with similar mileage for an awesome price. For sale on here too.

Think about it like this: if it was bad enough for insurance company to total it, giving someone option to buy it an fix, how bad was it really?

I say no........

15,500 with 94k. It's got 20k more miles on it, bumper needs to be replaced, and needs new tires. I'd rather take my chances on the rebuilt title

[LXtasy]

15,500 with 94k. It's got 20k more miles on it, bumper needs to be replaced, and needs new tires. I'd rather take my chances on the rebuilt title

i agree. that one seems high

[csikx]

I'd rather own a theft/recovery for the same price.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/07-CHEVROLET-TRAILBLAZER-SS-AWD-NAVI-LEAHTER-XENON-THEFT-RECOVERY-SALVAGE-SAVE-/280740563702?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item415d710af6

[98Camarod]

I'd rather own a theft/recovery for the same price.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/07-CHEVROLET-TRAILBLAZER-SS-AWD-NAVI-LEAHTER-XENON-THEFT-RECOVERY-SALVAGE-SAVE-/280740563702?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item415d710af6

I don't know how to go about the title with that either. The report just says Theft. So it hasn't been registered since.

[yota]

call or stop by your local DMV... they can and will tell you anything and everything you need to know

[csikx]

I don't know how to go about the title with that either. The report just says Theft. So it hasn't been registered since.

It was registered. Looks clear. Does has a salvage title.

08/21/2011 New York Motor Vehicle Dept.
Title or registration issued
to insurance company

[yota]

^ or listen to the bored cop with resources who can run the VINs for you :lol: :bigthumb:

[98Camarod]

^ or listen to the bored cop with resources who can run the VINs for you :lol: :bigthumb:

True.

I'd be able to go look at the one in NC, it's much closer.

[PapaBear]

Sorry thought wintermc's had 74k on it. Oh well.

Wana buy mine for "slightly" more, lol?

[LXtasy]

there is a "rare" 2007 awd black with black leather interior one for sale at southern truck company in bonneau. They have it listed for 19.9 on the website, but if you call they will tell you they lowered the price to 18.5. So I am sure there is some room to wiggle. Has 74k on it

[cmd]

The black one I'd be wary of...if it was totaled there is a good reason why. Looks like the worst of the hit was lower left rocker. Replacing two doors is easy... MY bet is that the floor and inner rocker underneath the plastic outer is FUBAR-d. They might have pulled it so everything cosmetic looks good and lines up but who knows about stuctural....

[98Camarod]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevrolet-Trailblazer-?cmd=ViewItem&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D2%26po%3D LVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D3168367950203506243&_trksid=p5197.m7&item=280742729137#ht_5389wt_1165


What about this one? Can you check that vin for me csikx? It says on the title check that its a salvage title, but he says it's a rebuilt title.

[csikx]

Year purchased 2008
Type of owner Personal
Estimated length of ownership 2 years
Owned in the following states/provinces New York
Estimated miles driven per year 10,917/yr
Last reported odometer reading 20,470
Title History
CARFAX guarantees the information in this section Owner 1

Salvage | Junk | Rebuilt | Fire | Flood | Hail | Lemon Alert!
Problem Found
Not Actual Mileage | Exceeds Mechanical Limits No Problem

Alert! Severe problems were reported by a state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This vehicle does not qualify for the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee.
Additional History
Not all accidents / issues are reported to CARFAX Owner 1

Total Loss
Total loss reported on: 05/27/2010, 05/23/2011, 07/18/2011 and 09/04/2011.

Total Loss Reported
Structural / Frame Damage
No structural / frame damage reported to CARFAX.

No Issues Reported
Airbag Deployment
No airbag deployment reported to CARFAX.

No Issues Reported
Odometer Rollback
No indication of an odometer rollback.

No Issues Indicated
Accident / Damage
DMV title problems reported.

Severe Damage
Manufacturer Recall
Check with an authorized General Motors dealer for any open recalls.

No Recalls Reported
Glossary
Detailed History

Owner 1
Purchased: 2008
Type: Personal
Where: New York
Est. miles/year: 10,917/yr
Est. length owned: 5/3/08 - 5/27/10
(2 years)

Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
Original Equipment OnStar Vehicle equipped with OnStar &
Personal Calling
Press the Blue OnStar button in this vehicle, or click here for activation and membership information
05/03/2008 11 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Corona, NY Title issued or updated
Registration issued or renewed
First owner reported
Registered as
personal vehicle
Loan or lien reported
Passed safety inspection
04/25/2009 10,773 New York
Inspection Station Emissions inspection performed
Passed safety inspection

View what was inspected
03/18/2010 20,470 City Cadillac Hummer Saab
Long Island City, NY
718-786-3535
www.citycaddyhummer.
com Air filter housing replaced
Emissions system serviced
Rear wiper arm replaced
03/20/2010 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept. Vehicle reported stolen
05/27/2010 Damage Report TOTAL LOSS VEHICLE
05/27/2010 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept. Title or registration issued
to insurance company
05/27/2010 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept. SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
Vehicle reported stolen
05/17/2011 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Woodbury, NY SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
Vehicle recovered after theft
05/23/2011 Damage Report TOTAL LOSS VEHICLE
05/23/2011 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept. Title or registration issued
to insurance company
07/18/2011 Damage Report TOTAL LOSS VEHICLE
07/18/2011 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept. Title or registration issued
to insurance company
09/04/2011 Damage Report TOTAL LOSS VEHICLE
09/04/2011 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept. Title or registration issued

[98Camarod]

I called and talked to him and he said it's a rebuilt title. Are rebuilt and salvage titles in the same category, just salvage?

[csikx]

Basically means, the vehicle has been considered a total loss (salvage), but someone chose to put it back together (rebuild). I'd assume an insurance buy back most of the time. I believe to get a rebuilt title it needs to pass inspections, which should give you some sense of security.