Salvage Title Questions...

Well guys, I have been on the search for a newer car for a daily driver. The Firebird has seen better days and I just need something a little more reliable...

I was looking at newer Trans Am's and such and out of curiosity I started looking for another DSM. I know, I know... They aren't reliable. But, that statement is actually not true. If these cars were left stock and maintained they would be very good daily drivers.

That being said... I found another Talon that I am considering picking up. It would be just as well of a steal as the one I have now except for the fact that it is only FWD and it has some damage to the rear passenger corner. Now I have all the stuff I would need to fix it except for the rear axle and suspension parts that could be damaged back there. The only concern I have is about this whole salvage title thing. Does anybody know if it would be too much of a hassle in trying to bring it over here to Ohio and repair it under this salvage title? I have never dealt with the whole salvage issue before but figured it couldn't be too bad of a thing. Then again, I have heard some people having horror stories because of that lovely word "salvage".

Can I get some input here? :biggrin:

Oh yeah, here is a link to it. None of you bastards better steal it from under my nose. lol :p

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=210994335&dealer_id=1366590&car_year=1996&search_type=both&num_records=25&keywordsfyc=&make=EAGLE&model=TALON&transmission=&distance=100&address=44625&make2=&default_sort=priceDESC&advanced=&certified=&max_mileage=&max_price=5000&sort_type=priceDESC&min_price=&body_code=0&end_year=2007&keywordsrep=&color=&start_year=1993&color3=&drive=&color2=&engine=&fuel=&doors=&style_flag=1&cardist=100

OMG MAN BUY SOMETHING YOU DONT HAVE TO FIX!!!! Yes there is a reason this is in capital letters...

call the notary or dmv they can explain it to you. I know when I was looking if you brought them from certain states the salvage disappeared on your title in that state. IT still shows on the cars report but at least you don't have the R title then..

That being said make sure that car has no frame damage that the frame needs to be straightened. It gets expensive..

Why not just spend a little more and get something you don't have to fix?

Why not just spend a little more and get something you don't have to fix?
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Does that talon have Rear wheel Steer? lol

I wouldnt get another DSM. Get something thats sexy and maybe a bit more luxurious. Your Talon should tear enough ass, I would just get something to get you from A to B. Black 95 BMW 325i FTW ;).

Black 95 BMW 325i FTW ;).

That car is 11 years old. Probably cant find very many close to brian that have low mileage and arent they expensive?

Get something newer, more reliable, and not older then a 2002 FTW

A BMW, eh? A friend of mine was looking at a 325i a couple weeks ago actually, except it was in an emerald green of some sort. I got to drive it for him and man did that thing have a bunch of cool stuff! It seemed all right, but after getting it inspected, there was about $3000 in repairs. If you can toss around some extra cash, why not, they're pretty sexy cars and the ladies love the bimmer :D

For the salvage part, it really depends on your state. I know here in Sask. it's a pain in the ass. If there's rust, it wont pass inspection until that specific part is replaced. By the looks of that DSm, I personally wouldn't touch it unless I think that I could make a track car out of it, but as a daily it's out of the question for me. Also, since it'll be the daily driver, I'm assuming you'll be wanting to sell it in some point in time? I don't know your budget, or what car you want specifically, but you can definitely find better. Good luck!

Well, my plans were to fix it up and use it as a daily driver only. The price seemed right since I already have all the extra parts to fix it besides any rear suspension/axle components...

I wish I could afford a newer Trans Am or BMW like I wanted but it just seems like so much money. I mean, I can pick up a practically new Trans Am for about 14k but I'm not sure if I wanna spend that much money. I mean, I've dumped enough into the Talon already but I need something reliable for a year round daily driver. Thats why I figured another DSM would be the way to go. They are cheap and I already have done enough that I can fix virtually anything on them. lol

Here is the Trans Am near me that I am considering...
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=210008012&dealer_id=56597722&car_year=2000&model=TRANSAM&num_records=25&make2=&start_year=1998&keywordsrep=&keywordsfyc=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&search_type=both&distance=100&color3=&color2=&make=PONT&;

BMW near my friends place...
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=210133864&dealer_id=55800090&car_year=2000&search_type=both&num_records=25&keywordsfyc=&make=BMW&model=MSERIES&transmission=&make3=&distance=50&address=34233&make2=BMW&advanced=&certified=&model2=&max_mileage=&max_

And finally, an EVO that I would get if I just went out and got a brand new car...
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=212555784&dealer_id=57035920&car_year=2003&model=LANCERMITS&num_records=25&make2=&start_year=2002&keywordsrep=&keywordsfyc=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&search_type=both&distance=100&color3=&color2=&make=MIT&color=&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=44625&advanced=&end_year=2007&doors=&transmission=&max_price=25000&cardist=69

Here is the Trans Am near me that I am considering...
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=210008012&dealer_id=56597722&car_year=2000&model=TRANSAM&num_records=25&make2=&start_year=1998&keywordsrep=&keywordsfyc=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&search_type=both&distance=100&color3=&color2=&make=PONT&;
BMW near my friends place...
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=210133864&dealer_id=55800090&car_year=2000&search_type=both&num_records=25&keywordsfyc=&make=BMW&model=MSERIES&transmission=&make3=&distance=50&address=34233&make2=BMW&advanced=&certified=&model2=&max_mileage=&max_

And finally, an EVO that I would get if I just went out and got a brand new car...
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=212555784&dealer_id=57035920&car_year=2003&model=LANCERMITS&num_records=25&make2=&start_year=2002&keywordsrep=&keywordsfyc=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&search_type=both&distance=100&color3=&color2=&make=MIT&color=&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=44625&advanced=&end_year=2007&doors=&transmission=&max_price=25000&cardist=69

Transam is very nice 50K miles 6 speed v-8, might be tough in the snow.

BMW has too many miles and its AUTO!:uhoh: what are you thinking?!

Evo... better hope thats not 32K of PURE beat shit miles...

i'd go with evo... lol

Must be nice to have all that money to spend. Daily driver, just get something like a Cavy or something. Why spend a lot on a newer car or a older broken one? Just buy a Cavy with like 50k miles and you'll be good. You can pick one up for cheap in great shape. Plus, you won't feel the need to mod it bc you really can't. lol.

Must be nice to have all that money to spend. Daily driver, just get something like a Cavy or something. Why spend a lot on a newer car or a older broken one? Just buy a Cavy with like 50k miles and you'll be good. You can pick one up for cheap in great shape. Plus, you won't feel the need to mod it bc you really can't. lol.
Hmm This is true.

Oh and for the record. I don't have that kind of money for those cars. Its called car loans. lol :p

Actually, after I posted that I found a cheaper Trans Am that might be more feasible to my needs.
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=212220135&dealer_id=58860449&car_year=1995&search_type=both&num_records=25&keywordsfyc=&make=PONT&transmission=&model=TRANSAM&distance=100&make2=&address=44625&default_sort=priceDESC&advanced=&certified=&max_mileag

I just want something that looks good that I will love and take care of. I can guarentee that if I get something like a Cavy then I won't do a single thing to take care of it. lol

make sure you can get a car loan for something that old. many places have a certain year which they won't loan money too for afterward. I suggest maybe a subaru legacy, they are nice, awd, decent DD's and fairly cheap.

what you can do is take out a loan on the Talon... I took out a loan on my mom's 96 Grand Caravan(only got $1500, but that was a downpayment), and bought my '97 RS...

I wish I had money to buy a daily driver and put my car away for the Winter, but nope. Anyway, the Talon's nice. but I think $3,495, is a bit much for car with an R-Title IMO. Plus you have to fix it, which means more money that could go to your Talon or Firebird, I say it's not worth it, at least for that price it's not.

I have a 99 cavalier with 93K 5 speed, exhaust intake, 2,200$ all new brakes!

HAGGLE, no matter what... the person will give somewhat... even if it says firm... point out the flaws and possible repair amounts... you can talk them down a reasonable amount (especially on that Talon)

I would stay AWAY from a German car without a warranty, period (if you dont have an above average income). Trust me on this one.

Yes, it's no secret that these cars are luxurious, a dream to drive, and have a huge sex appeal, but once they start breaking down, they'll make the DSM trouble youve had look like a joke, cost-wise. It's the little stuff that will drain the bank. You will have lights, guages, power windows, ECUs, etc, blowing up on you an a basis that is so regular it'll confuse the hell out of you and make you wonder. Whatever you do , do not buy an old German car!

As for a reliable driver, we've talked about this before, get yourself an NT 3000GT. I love mine so much: '93 155,000, 5-sp, and still going good. You can pick up a 1G for cheap.

And they are sexy too. You could always pull a me and get a Cavalier. I got mine (2001 white, 5 spd) when it was 2.5 years old and had 14k miles for $5500. Granted they have gone up in price but you still should be able to get a basically new one for around 8k.

I got my 2002 black 4dr cavalier for $3500, 2 yrs ago with 55K mls on it. So far it has been realiable as hell and takes my constant (emphasis on the word constant) beating with no problem. VERY reliable and cheap car to maintain.

As for me I am trying to sell my talon and once thats gone I'll be looking for a e46 BMW 3series coupe. Cant WAIT!

If you want a nice DD, get a Monte Carlo. I have a 01 Monte just for a summer DD and I must say, it's a pretty good, versatile car. It's not too big, but not too small, decent gas mileage, they look pretty nice IMO, aren't too spendy, and when I do drive it in the snow, it's a good car in the snow too. There's nothing really to complain about.

Hmmm... I'm not sure what the hell to do now. I have some other stuff going on right now that just came up today and I am gonna be holding off on a new car for a while... :banghead:

why not buy an older honda to get by? just for now... sell the firebird.. turbo the honda lol and it is a lot of money right now if your thinking of moving also

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There's too much shit to deal with there... I'll pass