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Old 04-28-05, 08:41 AM
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Quick question:

I am looking to buy a small used car. I found one for a good price with good miles. The car has a salvage title on it. The seller told me that it has never been in an accident but it was stolen, he gets recovered stolen cars and title is then issued as salvage. He has a lot of cars like this.

Is this guy lying?

Thanks.
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Old 04-28-05, 09:18 AM
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maybe the car was found with a lot of parts missing (interior, engine,etc...)

i will just stay away no matter what
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Old 04-28-05, 09:30 AM
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TOO RISKY.
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Old 04-28-05, 09:32 AM
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it depends on how much u are spending, if you are dropping lots of money stay away, but if you are only spending a few grand to get a car to get you around and the car looks to be in good shape, no mechanical problems i dont see a problem with it........ i would buy a salvage car that is alot newer and cheaper than getting a car that is a few years older with more miles. that is just me though, but good luck
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