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#227 of 236 Toyota Prius salvaged - airbag? by 204meca

May 29, 2008 (12:32 am)

Typically used a Prius with less than 20K miles sells for about $ 500 less than a new one here in NW WA.
I am considering a loaded 2007 Prius w 9K miles for $18500. The hitch is that it has a salvaged title & was originally registered in my county (so at least it is not flood car!). Carfax says airbag deployed. The seller swears it did not & says take it to a mechanic. I imagine even Carfax could make an occasional error.
 
I would definitely take it to Toyota dealer a for a pre-purchase inspection. Will a dealer be able to tell definitively if the airbag are functional or is there someway a savvy rebuilder could cover up a missing airbag? Thanks

#228 of 236 Re: Toyota Prius salvaged - airbag? [204meca] by cccompson

May 29, 2008 (3:48 am)

Replying to: 204meca (May 29, 2008 12:32 am)
The Carfax information about airbag deployment is most likely taken from the police crash report.
 
Could it be wrong? Possibly
 
Could the police have got it wrong? Possibly
 
Could the seller be misrepresenting the vehilce? Possibly
 
Can a mechanic be able to tell if bags are functional? Probably
 
Can a missing bag be covered up? Probably
 
That's quite a few "ifs," especially on a vehicle that is worth one-third to one-half less than one without a salvage title.
 
Personally, I'd also be concerned about possible hidden damage to the battery pack and would pass on this puppy.

#229 of 236 Re: Toyota Prius salvaged - airbag? [204meca] by volvomax

May 29, 2008 (8:42 am)

Replying to: 204meca (May 29, 2008 12:32 am)
Walk away.
1 You aren't saving NEAR enough money.
That car does $20,-22k at the auction if its in 1 piece.
So, unless you can get the car for half that,it's really not worth it.
Second, salvage cars are rarely put back together correctly.
Who knows what will go wrong, and oh by the way,you have NO WARRANTY.
Just step up and pay real money like all the other lemmings, or save your cash and buy a Yaris.

#230 of 236 salvage title, etc by sharond444

Jul 17, 2009 (10:22 pm)

My 2002 Buick Rendezvous has a salvage title. Plus it has an engine oil leak that Lucas Stop Leak has worked on. Have not had to add any oil since using Lucas.
 
KBB says worth about $4200 in "fair" condition. With the 2 factors listed above, what would a fair price be?. I have two people who want to buy it and I don't know what to ask for it.
 
Thanks!

#231 of 236 Re: salvage title, etc [sharond444] by volvomax

Jul 18, 2009 (8:57 am)

Replying to: sharond444 (Jul 17, 2009 10:22 pm)
First of all, you cannot use KBB or ANY other yardstick for a salvage title car.
 
Private party, the Buick is probably a $1000 car,if that.

#233 of 236 Re: 2007 BMW M6 Convertible by jwilliams2

Aug 01, 2010 (9:26 pm)

Replying to: meanws6 (Jan 06, 2008 6:55 am)
I had no idea an M6 was so unstable it could be blown off the road by a passing semi in the rain. Scary for sure.

#235 of 236 Re: Toyota Prius salvaged - airbag? [misiyuse] by deltheking

Aug 02, 2010 (1:52 pm)

So , is this site reliable or trustworthy? Any one tried it ??

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