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If you were going to spend $6-8000 on a car, what would you get?
Posted by: Black
Date: February 13, 2016 01:40AM
For someone I know....
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Re: If you were going to spend $6-8000 on a car, what would you get?
Posted by: N-OS X-tasy!
Date: February 13, 2016 01:46AM
Don't you mean a death machine?


It is what it is.
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Re: If you were going to spend $6-8000 on a car, what would you get?
Posted by: steve...
Date: February 13, 2016 01:51AM
I have a Ranger pickup that has worked well for me. My next choice would be a used Mini-Van. It's great being able to haul stuff when you need to.




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Re: If you were going to spend $6-8000 on a car, what would you get?
Posted by: Buzz
Date: February 13, 2016 03:25AM


Blue 1968 Dodge Charger R/T w/ white vinyl top and white interior.
May go slightly over budget, but oh so worth every penny of it.
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Re: If you were going to spend $6-8000 on a car, what would you get?
Posted by: billb
Date: February 13, 2016 04:03AM
civic or corolla, maybe sentra
safe bet on a blank slate with no list of needs/use


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Re: If you were going to spend $6-8000 on a car, what would you get?
Posted by: Dennis S
Date: February 13, 2016 04:31AM
Toyota Avalon
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Re: If you were going to spend $6-8000 on a car, what would you get?
Posted by: Filliam H. Muffman
Date: February 13, 2016 04:47AM
Golf cart.



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Re: If you were going to spend $6-8000 on a car, what would you get?
Posted by: JoeBob
Date: February 13, 2016 05:10AM
Toyota Camry or Avalon is going to run forever with regular maintenance.
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Re: If you were going to spend $6-8000 on a car, what would you get?
Posted by: BernDog
Date: February 13, 2016 06:21AM
The best deal I could find from a private party, considering needs/use, condition, price, mileage, and the trustworthiness of the seller. Once you know what you're looking for, lurk on Craigslist for a good while to get a feel for the local market, so you can really spot the good deals when they pop up.

Once you get to that price or lower, I'd avoid dealers/lots. For cars that have been around for a while, you're buying the owner as much as you're buying the car. A dealer gets between you and "the story".



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/13/2016 06:22AM by BernDog.
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Re: If you were going to spend $6-8000 on a car, what would you get?
Posted by: Ombligo
Date: February 13, 2016 06:23AM
That is what we had to spend three years ago. We asked our mechanic for advice and he immediately, without hesitation told us to look at a 2004-2008 Hyundai Sonata. He said they were the best value and most reliable in that price range. We found a 2004 for $7000 and it has not given us any issues at all (my son drives it now).

You should be able to find a 2007 or 8, with 60,000-75,000 miles in your price range now.

The Sonata is a midsize and far roomier than the Corolla or Civic. It is dressed out nicer than the Accord or Camry. An Avalon in your price range will be 2005 or older with 100,000 miles. Another worth researching in the Nissan Altima. Some folks are leery of the CVT transmission I drive a Sentra with it - 80,000 miles and not a single issue (knock on wood).


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Re: If you were going to spend $6-8000 on a car, what would you get?
Posted by: Mr645
Date: February 13, 2016 06:57AM
Depends on what they need the car do to. Do they need a minion for a family? Perhaps a Civic or small Mazda? A pick up maybe?
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Re: If you were going to spend $6-8000 on a car, what would you get?
Posted by: Speedy
Date: February 13, 2016 07:19AM
Not enough info.


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Re: If you were going to spend $6-8000 on a car, what would you get?
Posted by: space-time
Date: February 13, 2016 07:34AM
I think he finally realized he needs a car and now he doesn't want to admit it, therefore the lack of "details" smiling smiley
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Re: If you were going to spend $6-8000 on a car, what would you get?
Posted by: p8712
Date: February 13, 2016 07:58AM
3rd gen Prius. Gas won't always be cheap, and they're reliable.
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Re: If you were going to spend $6-8000 on a car, what would you get?
Posted by: davester
Date: February 13, 2016 09:39AM
Strange you should ask. We're going to look at this car today. Asking price $7900.



"In science it often happens that scientists say, 'You know that's a really good argument; my position is mistaken,' and then they would actually change their minds and you never hear that old view from them again. They really do it. It doesn't happen as often as it should, because scientists are human and change is sometimes painful. But it happens every day. I cannot recall the last time something like that happened in politics or religion." (1987) -- Carl Sagan
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Re: If you were going to spend $6-8000 on a car, what would you get?
Posted by: Rick-o
Date: February 13, 2016 09:44AM
I hear there may be a clown car for sale soon. You might want to check it out! gears smiley


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Re: If you were going to spend $6-8000 on a car, what would you get?
Posted by: space-time
Date: February 13, 2016 10:13AM
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davester
Strange you should ask. We're going to look at this car today. Asking price $7900.

model, year, mileage, location? private or dealer?

Thanks
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Re: If you were going to spend $6-8000 on a car, what would you get?
Posted by: Paul F.
Date: February 13, 2016 10:38AM
Since I have no idea what your friends vehicle needs are, all I can say is what I would buy...

'07-'09 Toyota Prius.
Must-have feature: backup camera (recently discovered that SOME Priuses it was not standard equipment on..). Very poor rear visibility for backing up without one.

My moms '07 is still going strong at 200,000-ish miles. Original battery pack. Currently getting 48-49 mpg. Got 53-54 with factory tires, but she was quoted $350 EACH for OEM tires. She went with aftermarkets.
She's decided that instead of letting me buy it from her, she's gonna run the wheels off it before buying another car.

It's been the most reliable car in our family since the '88 Pontiac Bonneville (that I sold at 289,000 miles, and the next owner drove another 10-15k miles before selling, then we lost track of it).


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Re: If you were going to spend $6-8000 on a car, what would you get?
Posted by: GuyGene
Date: February 13, 2016 10:52AM
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Ombligo
That is what we had to spend three years ago. We asked our mechanic for advice and he immediately, without hesitation told us to look at a 2004-2008 Hyundai Sonata. He said they were the best value and most reliable in that price range. We found a 2004 for $7000 and it has not given us any issues at all (my son drives it now).

You should be able to find a 2007 or 8, with 60,000-75,000 miles in your price range now.

The Sonata is a midsize and far roomier than the Corolla or Civic. It is dressed out nicer than the Accord or Camry. An Avalon in your price range will be 2005 or older with 100,000 miles. Another worth researching in the Nissan Altima. Some folks are leery of the CVT transmission I drive a Sentra with it - 80,000 miles and not a single issue (knock on wood).

agree smiley

Or a Camry.


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Re: If you were going to spend $6-8000 on a car, what would you get?
Posted by: Uncle Wig
Date: February 13, 2016 11:10AM
A Honda Element, naturally! Great car as long as you don't have to haul kids around because of the somewhat awkward door arrangement, but for a single or a couple it's fine. It has really good, comfortable front seats and it's good road car too.

For example: [phoenix.craigslist.org]


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Re: If you were going to spend $6-8000 on a car, what would you get?
Posted by: Filliam H. Muffman
Date: February 13, 2016 11:10AM
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Speedy
Not enough info.

Thus my $8k golf cart suggestion.


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Re: If you were going to spend $6-8000 on a car, what would you get?
Posted by: davester
Date: February 13, 2016 11:36AM
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davester
Strange you should ask. We're going to look at this car today. Asking price $7900.

model, year, mileage, location? private or dealer?

Thanks

2004 SLK320 Sport 97k California dealer


"In science it often happens that scientists say, 'You know that's a really good argument; my position is mistaken,' and then they would actually change their minds and you never hear that old view from them again. They really do it. It doesn't happen as often as it should, because scientists are human and change is sometimes painful. But it happens every day. I cannot recall the last time something like that happened in politics or religion." (1987) -- Carl Sagan
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Re: If you were going to spend $6-8000 on a car, what would you get?
Posted by: Go To Top
Date: February 13, 2016 12:00PM
Last year I bought a Porsche for $8000.

Love it

A Boxster


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Re: If you were going to spend $6-8000 on a car, what would you get?
Posted by: davester
Date: February 13, 2016 12:03PM
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Go To Top
Last year I bought a Porsche for $8000.

Love it

A Boxster

That's what I would prefer to the Merc, but the wife wants an auto tranny which is hard to find in a used Boxster and really likes the Merc's folding hardtop


"In science it often happens that scientists say, 'You know that's a really good argument; my position is mistaken,' and then they would actually change their minds and you never hear that old view from them again. They really do it. It doesn't happen as often as it should, because scientists are human and change is sometimes painful. But it happens every day. I cannot recall the last time something like that happened in politics or religion." (1987) -- Carl Sagan



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Re: If you were going to spend $6-8000 on a car, what would you get?
Posted by: Mr645
Date: February 13, 2016 01:53PM
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davester
Strange you should ask. We're going to look at this car today. Asking price $7900.

Does your budget include repairs and maintanance? The most expensive car you can by is a cheap German or Italian one
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Re: If you were going to spend $6-8000 on a car, what would you get?
Posted by: Black
Date: February 13, 2016 01:56PM
Question re: title status "rebuilt" in craigslist ads-- I see this a lot from private owners.... this means someone took a car that was in junk or salvage status at some point e.g. after being totaled by an insurance company and rebuilt it?
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Re: If you were going to spend $6-8000 on a car, what would you get?
Posted by: Paul F.
Date: February 13, 2016 04:17PM
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Black
Question re: title status "rebuilt" in craigslist ads-- I see this a lot from private owners.... this means someone took a car that was in junk or salvage status at some point e.g. after being totaled by an insurance company and rebuilt it?

Yup...
Sometimes (when the damage that "totaled" it was body and fender stuff) it can be a great deal... Other times (when it went for a swim in salt water...) it's buying trouble. Lots and lots of trouble...forever.
If the title says Salvage on it, require more info, and a carfax report... IMHO


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Re: If you were going to spend $6-8000 on a car, what would you get?
Posted by: DeusxMac
Date: February 13, 2016 05:41PM
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davester
Strange you should ask. We're going to look at this car today. Asking price $7900.

Wait, didn't you used to have a picture of a Lotus 7 in you sig?

That MB is a car for over-the-hill playboys and aged society dames.


Apologies to all the over-the-hill playboys and aged society dames on this forum.
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Re: If you were going to spend $6-8000 on a car, what would you get?
Posted by: Black
Date: February 13, 2016 06:43PM
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Paul F.
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Black
Question re: title status "rebuilt" in craigslist ads-- I see this a lot from private owners.... this means someone took a car that was in junk or salvage status at some point e.g. after being totaled by an insurance company and rebuilt it?

Yup...
Sometimes (when the damage that "totaled" it was body and fender stuff) it can be a great deal... Other times (when it went for a swim in salt water...) it's buying trouble. Lots and lots of trouble...forever.
If the title says Salvage on it, require more info, and a carfax report... IMHO

If the title says "salvage" I would have to jump through hoops to get it converted to some other status, no?
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Re: If you were going to spend $6-8000 on a car, what would you get?
Posted by: goosegunner
Date: February 13, 2016 07:06PM
Ford fusion with 4cyl

Between myself and my brother we have 5 that have been trouble free. They are cheap to fix if needed and get decent mileage for the size. The also are rated very well for crash tests.

The 2010-2012 with the 2.5 4cyl get 35mpg on the hwy in summer. Winter mixed driving about 28-30mpg

My youngest daughter is driving a 2010 with 172,000 miles. It has been a great car the last 2 years. I bought it with 127K on it.
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Re: If you were going to spend $6-8000 on a car, what would you get?
Posted by: Paul F.
Date: February 13, 2016 07:12PM
I'm a little fuzzy on whether this is a state to state thing, or more or less universal, but in CA, once it's a Salvage title, it's ALWAYS a salvage title... But since it has to be shown to be road-worthy before it can be re-registered after being totaled, that doesn't mean it's a bad thing - the salvage title just alerts all future owners that it WAS once totaled.
No idea if thats the way all states do it.

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Black
Question re: title status "rebuilt" in craigslist ads-- I see this a lot from private owners.... this means someone took a car that was in junk or salvage status at some point e.g. after being totaled by an insurance company and rebuilt it?

Yup...
Sometimes (when the damage that "totaled" it was body and fender stuff) it can be a great deal... Other times (when it went for a swim in salt water...) it's buying trouble. Lots and lots of trouble...forever.
If the title says Salvage on it, require more info, and a carfax report... IMHO

If the title says "salvage" I would have to jump through hoops to get it converted to some other status, no?


Paul F.
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Persistence is necessary for Excellence. And Persistence is a Decision.
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Re: If you were going to spend $6-8000 on a car, what would you get?
Posted by: Black
Date: February 13, 2016 07:27PM
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Paul F.
I'm a little fuzzy on whether this is a state to state thing, or more or less universal, but in CA, once it's a Salvage title, it's ALWAYS a salvage title... But since it has to be shown to be road-worthy before it can be re-registered after being totaled, that doesn't mean it's a bad thing - the salvage title just alerts all future owners that it WAS once totaled.
No idea if thats the way all states do it.

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Paul F.
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Black
Question re: title status "rebuilt" in craigslist ads-- I see this a lot from private owners.... this means someone took a car that was in junk or salvage status at some point e.g. after being totaled by an insurance company and rebuilt it?

Yup...
Sometimes (when the damage that "totaled" it was body and fender stuff) it can be a great deal... Other times (when it went for a swim in salt water...) it's buying trouble. Lots and lots of trouble...forever.
If the title says Salvage on it, require more info, and a carfax report... IMHO

If the title says "salvage" I would have to jump through hoops to get it converted to some other status, no?

Thanks... I guess I feel less clear on what a "rebuilt" title means then...
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Re: If you were going to spend $6-8000 on a car, what would you get?
Posted by: Dennis S
Date: February 13, 2016 07:44PM
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Paul F.
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Black
Question re: title status "rebuilt" in craigslist ads-- I see this a lot from private owners.... this means someone took a car that was in junk or salvage status at some point e.g. after being totaled by an insurance company and rebuilt it?

Yup...
Sometimes (when the damage that "totaled" it was body and fender stuff) it can be a great deal... Other times (when it went for a swim in salt water...) it's buying trouble. Lots and lots of trouble...forever.
If the title says Salvage on it, require more info, and a carfax report... IMHO

If the title says "salvage" I would have to jump through hoops to get it converted to some other status, no?

I don't know for sure, but I would think that "once a salvage, always a salvage." You can't unscramble an egg.
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Re: If you were going to spend $6-8000 on a car, what would you get?
Posted by: GGD
Date: February 13, 2016 08:36PM
Found this article while searching, interesting insight but may vary from state to state. Seems that Rebuilt is a Salvage vehicle that can now be registered and driven, but the process that gets the status changed is mainly looking to see that it has all of it's parts and they're not stolen. It does not verify that it's safe or driveable.

[thegarage.jalopnik.com]

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You buy a Salvage vehicle and do what needs to be done to rebuild it. Replace missing or damaged parts. Straighten the metal which can be fixed, maybe unbend the frame a bit. Replace broken window glass. You consider the car fixed. You call an inspector like Trooper Swanson and arrange for the car to be inspected. The fee is $100, set by the state. You bring the car to the appointment (but don't drive it there) and Swanson spends an hour or two looking it over.

Swanson inspects your paperwork. You must fill out a form (TR-13A) which lists the parts which have been replaced and repaired. Replaced parts must be accompanied by paperwork proving where the parts came from and when they were acquired. The entity which did the repairs must also be disclosed. Swanson will review the paperwork and the car to make sure everything is legit. He will also ask to see the receipts for the parts which were put onto the vehicle. If parts bear VINs, he will check those out as well. Don't be surprised to see him climb under the car to look at a VIN. What is he looking for?

"I'm not there to see if the car is safe to drive. All I'm doing, basically, is facilitating an inspection that shows that the parts that are on it aren't stolen."

The car is not inspected for roadworthiness, rebuild quality, or to see if it is "back to normal." The inspector is looking at the car to confirm that it is complete (for the most part) and that none of the parts on it – which can be traced – are stolen. And as for completeness, the inspector is looking at the obvious stuff: all of the windows, body panels and then some basic systems like headlights, tail and brake lights, horn, windshield wipers and the exhaust.

The exhaust is interesting because it is the only system the inspector checks which requires the engine to be fired up. The inspector will ask to hear the car run to be sure the car is not too loud but the car will not be driven by the inspector.

But is it safe to drive? The inspector does NOT rule on that. The car could still have a bad transmission, a funky electrical system, missing airbags, or a bent frame. But, it will be certified as "Rebuilt Salvage" and the owner can now obtain a title for the car which will allow for a registration and license plate for the car. The owner can then drive the car or sell it.

I asked Trooper Swanson what he would recommend someone do if they are considering the purchase of a Rebuilt Salvage vehicle. "If you know a good mechanic, or maybe a good bodyshop, your best course of action is to have someone fully look at that car and do a thorough inspection, make sure everything is in good working order." The key word there is everything.
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Re: If you were going to spend $6-8000 on a car, what would you get?
Posted by: davester
Date: February 13, 2016 10:04PM
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davester
Strange you should ask. We're going to look at this car today. Asking price $7900.

Wait, didn't you used to have a picture of a Lotus 7 in you sig?

That MB is a car for over-the-hill playboys and aged society dames.


Apologies to all the over-the-hill playboys and aged society dames on this forum.

This one is for my wife, she's not an aged society dame, and yes, we bought this car today. I already have two convertibles, a BMW and an Austin-Healey, definitely not over-the-hill playboy vehicles.


"In science it often happens that scientists say, 'You know that's a really good argument; my position is mistaken,' and then they would actually change their minds and you never hear that old view from them again. They really do it. It doesn't happen as often as it should, because scientists are human and change is sometimes painful. But it happens every day. I cannot recall the last time something like that happened in politics or religion." (1987) -- Carl Sagan
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Re: If you were going to spend $6-8000 on a car, what would you get?
Posted by: davester
Date: February 13, 2016 10:09PM
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I'm a little fuzzy on whether this is a state to state thing, or more or less universal, but in CA, once it's a Salvage title, it's ALWAYS a salvage title... But since it has to be shown to be road-worthy before it can be re-registered after being totaled, that doesn't mean it's a bad thing - the salvage title just alerts all future owners that it WAS once totaled.
No idea if thats the way all states do it.

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Black
Question re: title status "rebuilt" in craigslist ads-- I see this a lot from private owners.... this means someone took a car that was in junk or salvage status at some point e.g. after being totaled by an insurance company and rebuilt it?

Yup...
Sometimes (when the damage that "totaled" it was body and fender stuff) it can be a great deal... Other times (when it went for a swim in salt water...) it's buying trouble. Lots and lots of trouble...forever.
If the title says Salvage on it, require more info, and a carfax report... IMHO

If the title says "salvage" I would have to jump through hoops to get it converted to some other status, no?

Thanks... I guess I feel less clear on what a "rebuilt" title means then...

IMHO a rebuilt title means that the car is worth about half of the kbb. As Paul F indicated, it is tainted forever in most states. That doesn't necessarily mean that it is a bad car, but you are stuck with a title which will drive most buyers away. One of my cars (an MGBGT) has a salvage title due to some fairly minor body damage which the insurance company didn't want to fix, so they totaled the car. I repaired the damage by replacing the dented panels with brand new ones but the title still stays as salvage. Fortunately the car is so ancient that salvage vs non-salvage doesn't even matter anymore, but for newer cars it makes a huge difference to the resale value.


"In science it often happens that scientists say, 'You know that's a really good argument; my position is mistaken,' and then they would actually change their minds and you never hear that old view from them again. They really do it. It doesn't happen as often as it should, because scientists are human and change is sometimes painful. But it happens every day. I cannot recall the last time something like that happened in politics or religion." (1987) -- Carl Sagan
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Re: If you were going to spend $6-8000 on a car, what would you get?
Posted by: N-OS X-tasy!
Date: February 13, 2016 10:20PM
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Paul F.
I'm a little fuzzy on whether this is a state to state thing, or more or less universal, but in CA, once it's a Salvage title, it's ALWAYS a salvage title... But since it has to be shown to be road-worthy before it can be re-registered after being totaled, that doesn't mean it's a bad thing - the salvage title just alerts all future owners that it WAS once totaled.
No idea if thats the way all states do it.

Also, most auto insurers will provide liability insurance only for CA salvage titles, the logic being that if a vehicle has been salvaged, insurance has already paid out the full value of the vehicle and is not willing to provide additional compensation for any future physical damage.


It is what it is.
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Re: If you were going to spend $6-8000 on a car, what would you get?
Posted by: Paul F.
Date: February 13, 2016 11:01PM
Seems reasonable on their part...

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Paul F.
I'm a little fuzzy on whether this is a state to state thing, or more or less universal, but in CA, once it's a Salvage title, it's ALWAYS a salvage title... But since it has to be shown to be road-worthy before it can be re-registered after being totaled, that doesn't mean it's a bad thing - the salvage title just alerts all future owners that it WAS once totaled.
No idea if thats the way all states do it.

Also, most auto insurers will provide liability insurance only for CA salvage titles, the logic being that if a vehicle has been salvaged, insurance has already paid out the full value of the vehicle and is not willing to provide additional compensation for any future physical damage.


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Persistence is necessary for Excellence. And Persistence is a Decision.
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Re: If you were going to spend $6-8000 on a car, what would you get?
Posted by: Black
Date: February 13, 2016 11:59PM
Well, I think I got my answer as to why such a high percentage of cars for sale on cl seem to have "rebuilt" titles. Thanks GGD good article.
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Re: If you were going to spend $6-8000 on a car, what would you get?
Posted by: deckeda
Date: February 14, 2016 10:48AM
We recently spent $6K on a higher-mileage 2006 Accord EX-L "6-6" (V6, 6-MT). Great car to drive, although the 3rd gear synchro is a bit of a known issue (to owners, not to Honda) on these. If your friend doesn't want the manual trans or V6 any of these 7th-gen Accords will be less. We always gravitate to Hondas because of how nice they drive for not a lot of money.
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Re: If you were going to spend $6-8000 on a car, what would you get?
Posted by: Black
Date: February 14, 2016 10:37PM
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deckeda
We recently spent $6K on a higher-mileage 2006 Accord EX-L "6-6" (V6, 6-MT). Great car to drive, although the 3rd gear synchro is a bit of a known issue (to owners, not to Honda) on these. If your friend doesn't want the manual trans or V6 any of these 7th-gen Accords will be less. We always gravitate to Hondas because of how nice they drive for not a lot of money.

What's the "3rd gear synchro?"
Most of my 70s Hondas had a crunchy synchronization ring pretty obviously from not pushing the lever far enough-- think it was third gear but not sure anymore.
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