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#167 of 764 elantra ad by latham Feb 15, 2005 (8:27 am)
I found this ad in today's paper, should I snap it up?   HYUNDAI '03 Elentra GLS, AT, 13K, Hurry, Must sell $6150/obo. Replies to this message: qbrozen (Feb 15, 2005 12:29 pm) jlawrence01 (Feb 15, 2005 12:31 pm) latham (Feb 15, 2005 4:33 pm) jasmith52 (Feb 15, 2005 5:17 pm) isellhondas (Feb 15, 2005 5:55 pm) qbrozen (Feb 16, 2005 6:44 am)
#168 of 764 Re: elantra ad [latham] by qbrozen Feb 15, 2005 (12:29 pm)
Replying to: latham (Feb 15, 2005 8:27 am) interesting. That's about wholesale price (according to Galves).
#169 of 764 Re: elantra ad [latham] by jlawrence01 Feb 15, 2005 (12:31 pm)
Replying to: latham (Feb 15, 2005 8:27 am) If you are buying a USED car, you should *never* snap it up ...   While the ad sounds good, it is imperative that you have this car inspected by an independent mechanic BEFORE buying.   That almost sounds like too good a deal... Replies to this message: latham (Feb 15, 2005 4:33 pm) jasmith52 (Feb 15, 2005 5:17 pm) isellhondas (Feb 15, 2005 5:55 pm) qbrozen (Feb 16, 2005 6:44 am)
#170 of 764 Re: elantra ad [jlawrence01] by latham Feb 15, 2005 (4:33 pm)
Replying to: jlawrence01 (Feb 15, 2005 12:31 pm) So I called the number with this ad. The guy I talked to was difficult to understand, but he said the car is a salvage car. He said it had never been in an accident, but that it had been stolen, auctioned and resold by a dealer. He claims he needs the money to pay his taxes. He didn't have the VIN with him at work, so I'm going to call him back tomorrow. I'm thinking I'll run a CARFAX check on it, and maybe look at it then have it inspected by a mechanic.   Can anyone give me any info on what exactly is a salvage car? Does this look fishy? Should I stay away? Does it still sound like a good deal? Replies to this message: jasmith52 (Feb 15, 2005 5:17 pm) isellhondas (Feb 15, 2005 5:55 pm) qbrozen (Feb 16, 2005 6:44 am)
#171 of 764 Salvage Cars by jasmith52 Feb 15, 2005 (5:17 pm)
Replying to: latham (Feb 15, 2005 4:33 pm) Or should I say Savage cars.   Salvage cars have been totaled by an insurance company as being too costly to repair. Usually they have been in major accidents. Although there can be exceptions such as flood damaged cars, fire damagaed cars, and a (very few) stolen cars that have been written off by the insurer and then recovered.   These cars may be repaired as cheaply as posible and sold to the unsuspecting (ie you). These cars can be very very unsafe in an accident and also can have numerous nagging mechanical issues. Your resale value that you eventually get will have to be reduced alot just to get anyone to take a look.   Skip this car and find something else. This car is no bargain.
#172 of 764 Re: elantra ad [latham] by isellhondas Feb 15, 2005 (5:55 pm)
Replying to: latham (Feb 15, 2005 4:33 pm) Anytime something is being sold well below market value there is usually a reason. Picking my words carefully here....there are people who make a living selling these salvage title cars.   They are NOT a bargain. Run away from it!
#173 of 764 Re: College Student looking for used car around 6k [accordv603] by jchan2 Feb 15, 2005 (6:43 pm)
Replying to: accordv603 (Feb 14, 2005 6:11 pm) If you don't mind not having a warranty and driving an "American" car, you could try the Ford Taurus. Sure, its boring, and they're everywhere (at least at airports) but they're cheap, fairly reliable, and resale is pretty horrible. You could try eBay and buy one off of there.   I once had a friend who had a 6 month old Taurus with 20,000 miles which sold for $13,500...   Words of Advice: If you get a Taurus, try and splurge for the higher priced Duratec 3.0L 200 horsepower engine.
#174 of 764 Re: elantra ad [latham] by qbrozen Feb 16, 2005 (6:44 am)
Replying to: latham (Feb 15, 2005 4:33 pm) I just want to support what others have stated. Avoid this car!   EVEN if you have it thoroughly checked over and determine its never been in an accident, that salvage title never goes away. So try explaining it when you want to sell or trade it. Not to mention, I believe such a thing would void the warranty completely.
#175 of 764 by ateixeira Feb 16, 2005 (1:56 pm)
I agree, run, don't walk, away from that car.   I doubt the frame is truly straight. Or can you imagine the mold coming in a few months after you buy a flooded one?   -juice
#176 of 764 by jchan2 Feb 16, 2005 (2:24 pm)
I'll say what everybody else says: Avoid the car. It'll be worth $0 when you try and trade it in, not to mention there could be some crucial structural problems involved. If your budget is tight, you might try an older car. Maybe an older Elantra or Sonata. Or possibly a Chevrolet Classic. Do whatever you can to avoid any cars with salvage titles. It'll be impossible to explain to the next potential buyer when its time to sell.

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