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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 02:30 PM
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im buying a black . black salvaged 50k mile 2003 350zed...
good deal yall think? for 7k? im driving al the way to arizonda from oakland.. any1 think worth it
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 02:33 PM
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Way too much info, I don't even know where to start
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 02:34 PM
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car runs and its 6speed.. it looks clean as hell..
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 02:34 PM
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Then sure.
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 02:36 PM
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is that cheap price?
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 02:38 PM
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$7K is the cheapest price I've seen....especially if it's been repaired. Good luck.
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 02:41 PM
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Why was it salvaged? Did you carfax it already?
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 02:47 PM
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to be honest brother, i wouldn't buy a salvaged title z. There will be too many problems selling one later on, you don't know what kind of damage it sustained and if it can take a beating if worst case scenario happens (crash).

The way i see it, buying a salvage title car is like dating a girl that was cured from stds.
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 02:51 PM
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^^^ Depends... If he uses it as a track car then it should be okay (if there is no frame damage).
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Kiriller
to be honest brother, i wouldn't buy a salvaged title z. There will be too many problems selling one later on, you don't know what kind of damage it sustained and if it can take a beating if worst case scenario happens (crash).

The way i see it, buying a salvage title car is like dating a girl that was cured from stds.
Haha that is a good way to put it!
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 03:05 PM
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I like the cryptic spelling. Its cute.
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 03:15 PM
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Look at it this way - *IF* it makes the drive back to Oakland from Arizona, then it's probably not a bad deal.

Drive it for 5 years and it won't be worth much of anything anyway, so you're not going to be concerned about resale/trade-in value.
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 03:19 PM
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Sounds like a bargain, if it runs well.
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 03:22 PM
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I vote no. It’s cheap for a reason. Have you had it thoroughly inspected?
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 03:48 PM
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if its good buy it.. if its bad and it goes to ****, pm me.. i need some parts
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 05:25 PM
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Hey man, I am in AZ - I may be able to check it out for you before you come down for nothing.
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by SSZVirginia
I vote no. It’s cheap for a reason. Have you had it thoroughly inspected?

What this man said is key. Also, the CARFAX suggestion. Please do your homework on this first. Maybe it's just me, but 7K is a lot of cash, (to lose that is)! But sounds like a deal if the car is good.
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 07:11 PM
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How it looks on the outside is the least of your problems.

Carfax the vehicle first. If possible, have a good mechanic check it out. Even for 7k, if the vehicle is not road worthy you may end up losing both the 7k and having something go out on you at speed, which will make the money seem trivial.
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 07:17 PM
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CandianDream, I think the OP is a flake. I know your trying to be helpful but my advice is stay out of it.
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 08:46 PM
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risky
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