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07-11-09, 02:42 PM
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Salvage
Is buying a salvage lexus is250 or a 350 worth buying? (i was thinking buying one with rear end damage)
They're quite cheap to buy them salvage, but i don't know exactly how much it might cost to repair them.
Since i'm new to this stuff, i still want to learn more.
1. Is it worth buying a salvage IS250/350?
2. Are the repairs costly?
3. And is the Luxury package (nav,etc) really worth getting with a lexus?
They're quite cheap to buy them salvage, but i don't know exactly how much it might cost to repair them.
Since i'm new to this stuff, i still want to learn more.
1. Is it worth buying a salvage IS250/350?
2. Are the repairs costly?
3. And is the Luxury package (nav,etc) really worth getting with a lexus?
07-11-09, 03:02 PM
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1. 10k or less Maybe, but you can get a pretty good used is250/350 for around 20k plus wit low mileage.
2. Depend on what. I remember buying a Salvage Civic Hatchback, and the rear suspension was never the same as before.
3. To me I think is not worth it. I prefer Garmin over the Navigation. But it does look nice at night
Good luck with your choice.
2. Depend on what. I remember buying a Salvage Civic Hatchback, and the rear suspension was never the same as before.
3. To me I think is not worth it. I prefer Garmin over the Navigation. But it does look nice at night
Good luck with your choice.
07-11-09, 03:25 PM
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1. 10k or less Maybe, but you can get a pretty good used is250/350 for around 20k plus wit low mileage.
2. Depend on what. I remember buying a Salvage Civic Hatchback, and the rear suspension was never the same as before.
3. To me I think is not worth it. I prefer Garmin over the Navigation. But it does look nice at night
Good luck with your choice.
2. Depend on what. I remember buying a Salvage Civic Hatchback, and the rear suspension was never the same as before.
3. To me I think is not worth it. I prefer Garmin over the Navigation. But it does look nice at night
Good luck with your choice.
07-11-09, 07:39 PM
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The nav makes the car look so much nicer IMO. To be honest this is your judgment not a bunch of guys on the internet that you will never meet. I know you asked this same question in another thread and you should just flip a coin and do whatever.
Personally I would never buy a salvaged car unless I was a mechanic and could fix it all myself. You never know what you will run into used much less a car that has been deemed a salvaged vehicle.
In the end our words do not mean anything. Its totally up to you
Personally I would never buy a salvaged car unless I was a mechanic and could fix it all myself. You never know what you will run into used much less a car that has been deemed a salvaged vehicle.
In the end our words do not mean anything. Its totally up to you
07-11-09, 09:43 PM
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my first car purchase was an acura legent 91. It was used and it was salvaged. I was in high school at the time and it gave me nothing but problems. My advice: DO NOT buy salvaged. I would not touch a salvaged car with a 33 n 1/2 inch stick!
salvage = evil !
salvage = evil !
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07-12-09, 01:01 AM
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Some points to ponder:
-They get a bad rap for reason.
-They cost little for a reason.
-There is nothing better than a factory car that hasn't been stretched, taken apart, welded back together, or rebuilt.
-If it was such a great move, most people would be buying salvaged cars left and right- they are not.
-They get a bad rap for reason.
-They cost little for a reason.
-There is nothing better than a factory car that hasn't been stretched, taken apart, welded back together, or rebuilt.
-If it was such a great move, most people would be buying salvaged cars left and right- they are not.
07-12-09, 01:09 AM
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And to everyone-
I will get the car inspected thoroughly by an official lexus or automotive mechanic, etc. (or i'll do my best to inspect it myself, whatever the circumstances allow me to do)
I might be buying this lexus from an ebay auction.. and the guys feedbacks are all positive. 100% positive. :/
But that DOESN'T mean that i wont be going there to inspect it myself before making the final payments, etc.
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07-12-09, 07:09 AM
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hey even a blind squirrel finds a nut right? j/k
why was your car salvaged? At least it makes more sense to mod a salvaged car with no warranty than a new car with a factory warranty. I never thought of that before but it's a good idea.
why was your car salvaged? At least it makes more sense to mod a salvaged car with no warranty than a new car with a factory warranty. I never thought of that before but it's a good idea.
07-12-09, 07:17 AM
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Some points to ponder:
-They get a bad rap for reason.
-They cost little for a reason.
-There is nothing better than a factory car that hasn't been stretched, taken apart, welded back together, or rebuilt.
-If it was such a great move, most people would be buying salvaged cars left and right- they are not.
-They get a bad rap for reason.
-They cost little for a reason.
-There is nothing better than a factory car that hasn't been stretched, taken apart, welded back together, or rebuilt.
-If it was such a great move, most people would be buying salvaged cars left and right- they are not.
It doesn't matter what title the vehicle has, they all costs the same to repair. If you're going to purchase a salvage vehicle, the only way it would be worht your while is:
(1) Make sure that you're geting it for a good price
(2) If your plans are to keep it for awhile and have no plans of reselling it.
Just my .02...
07-12-09, 10:06 AM
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The nav makes the car look so much nicer IMO. To be honest this is your judgment not a bunch of guys on the internet that you will never meet. I know you asked this same question in another thread and you should just flip a coin and do whatever.
Personally I would never buy a salvaged car unless I was a mechanic and could fix it all myself. You never know what you will run into used much less a car that has been deemed a salvaged vehicle.
In the end our words do not mean anything. Its totally up to you
Personally I would never buy a salvaged car unless I was a mechanic and could fix it all myself. You never know what you will run into used much less a car that has been deemed a salvaged vehicle.
In the end our words do not mean anything. Its totally up to you
Last edited by metalgear; 07-12-09 at 10:11 AM.