Theft Recovery 2008 STi with 3500 miles?
10-07-2009, 12:28 PM
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Theft Recovery 2008 STi with 3500 miles?
I've been watching this car on the dealer network and while I can't afford it I am intrigued... I can grab it for someone if they want.
It says "Salvage history Vehicle was Theft recovered from insurance company State inspected Only 3.5k miles Absolutely No frame damage Guarantee. The only painwork is small touch up on right rear quarter, hardly visible. Still Brand New Check pictures for all details."
It says "Salvage history Vehicle was Theft recovered from insurance company State inspected Only 3.5k miles Absolutely No frame damage Guarantee. The only painwork is small touch up on right rear quarter, hardly visible. Still Brand New Check pictures for all details."
10-07-2009, 12:49 PM
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The selling dealer says it's perfect aside from that one spot of touch up paint.
I'll guess and say that the branded title was caused by it being stolen and paid off before recovery or it acquired too many fees/fines/liens while awaiting the adjuster. I see some pretty nice cars at the insurance auctions. Nicer even than a lot of "clean" cars.
Who knows, it could have been insurance fraud. Someone got it, couldn't afford it.
*shrug
I'll guess and say that the branded title was caused by it being stolen and paid off before recovery or it acquired too many fees/fines/liens while awaiting the adjuster. I see some pretty nice cars at the insurance auctions. Nicer even than a lot of "clean" cars.
Who knows, it could have been insurance fraud. Someone got it, couldn't afford it.
*shrug
10-07-2009, 01:00 PM
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yeah...its either a hell-of-a-gem.....or a nightmare just waiting to happen.....
I'd want a better deal.....I got my 04WRX off ebay with a salvage title w/3000 miles....only $16K
I'd want a better deal.....I got my 04WRX off ebay with a salvage title w/3000 miles....only $16K
10-07-2009, 01:21 PM
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you know how much damage you can do to a motor in 3,500 miles when the car is stolen...
I had the option to buy a stolen car with 15 miles on it when I got my STi, and I wouldn't touch it with a 10 foot pole. It's bad JuJu, like owning one of Michael Vick's dogs, might seem nice, but you never know whats waiting for you.
If they give you a free 100,000 mile warranty maybe, but I have to fight, and sue Subaru of America for all my warranty work so.........
I had the option to buy a stolen car with 15 miles on it when I got my STi, and I wouldn't touch it with a 10 foot pole. It's bad JuJu, like owning one of Michael Vick's dogs, might seem nice, but you never know whats waiting for you.
If they give you a free 100,000 mile warranty maybe, but I have to fight, and sue Subaru of America for all my warranty work so.........
10-07-2009, 02:15 PM
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10-07-2009, 02:21 PM
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ummmm... I've ridden with plenty of people who don't "break" a motor in (which is a whole other discussion). I see how people drive. I see how lot rats drive brand new dealership cars, how valets drive cars... so no. I don't feel that my statement is silly at all.
10-07-2009, 03:21 PM
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I kind of do too... what do you guys think a good offer would be for this?
*not that I'm going to get it. I'm not allowed to buy any more red cars.
*not that I'm going to get it. I'm not allowed to buy any more red cars.
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