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Jul 17, 2008 | 12:39 PM

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splinter

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correct me if im wrong but can you even insure salvaged vehicles because i almost bought a salvaged sti and my insurance company said it couldnt be insured

Jul 17, 2008 | 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Lboogie

If he did the interior restoration after the theft recovery, ask for records/receipts. Also carfax check it of course....even though a theft recovery may not show up on the report depending on the jurisdiction (i.e. some PD's are lazy...cough all PD's cough).

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Jul 17, 2008 | 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by chubs22

Looks like an '04 w/ '05 center console. The steering wheel is the '04 steering wheel.

If you are really considering this car, I suggest you go see it and have Paul @ DBTuned check it out. I think his shop is in that area.

Ya I was seriously considering a leakdown and frame check at DB tuned....main thing is the motor and frame and body...if it is original as he states..I know he will take 15,000, cause he had it listed a while back for this one...

Im gonna low ball it IF everything checks out!!

Jul 17, 2008 | 12:42 PM

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subie OCD

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Originally Posted by splinter

correct me if im wrong but can you even insure salvaged vehicles because i almost bought a salvaged sti and my insurance company said it couldnt be insured

Yeah, I think you have to own it outright and then have liability only insurance...which is risky for a nice sports car.

Jul 17, 2008 | 12:48 PM

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Yeah, I think you have to own it outright and then have liability only insurance...which is risky for a nice sports car.

I dont know about the Insurance laws currently, but back in 1998 I bought a 1996 Integra GSR and my insurance company insured it but then again I don think they knew the car was salvaged..maybe different now

Jul 17, 2008 | 12:54 PM

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OneManArmy

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Originally Posted by splinter

correct me if im wrong but can you even insure salvaged vehicles because i almost bought a salvaged sti and my insurance company said it couldnt be insured

Yes you can. They insure at the value they're given just like any other vehicle.

The main issue with them is that a lot of banks won't give you loans for salvaged vehicles or they give you higher rates so you have to pay outright. And some insurance companies don't like to insure salvaged vehicles.

Jul 17, 2008 | 01:01 PM

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Yea.. I'd stay away from this car.. far away....

but if you want it you know what they say. You get what you pay for..

Jul 17, 2008 | 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by wrxisthebest

lol... i dont think i will ever buy a car with a salvage title...

just my preference

Ya same here

Jul 17, 2008 | 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 4URABUS

What's with the paper plate on the rear bumper?

+1 for being observant.... why wouldnt it have plates? another +1 with the

Jul 17, 2008 | 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Shagon Wagon

+1 on Krinkov's !

yesh do it! its not salvaged and its got less miles on the motor/drivetrain!!

Jul 17, 2008 | 02:07 PM

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stylin525

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15k may be alright

If he can prove that its only been stolen theft, I'd consider. Save yourself 5-8k to drive a car with a silly "salvage title" (no body/frame damage of course)HELL yeah!!!

Jul 17, 2008 | 02:10 PM

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LoanPro

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Hey...how about my Sti?

I'd stay away from this car. Only pro is the price and low mileage...and cons carry a lot of headache and maybe's. If you're going to turn it into a track car, maybe...but then there are cheaper alternatives for that application

Jul 17, 2008 | 02:22 PM

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+1 on Krinkov's !

ya! I've seen that pic where he got BIG air with that STi.

I gotta find it! It's somewhere around here...

Jul 17, 2008 | 02:31 PM

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Krinkov

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Originally Posted by soggynoodles

ya! I've seen that pic where he got BIG air with that STi.

I gotta find it! It's somewhere around here...

I dont know what your talking about

Jul 17, 2008 | 02:42 PM

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hYpE-R-29

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Originally Posted by soggynoodles

ya! I've seen that pic where he got BIG air with that STi.

I gotta find it! It's somewhere around here...

LOL...HAHAH...PASSSSSSSSSSSSSSS on Krinkov's car

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