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05-28-2016, 11:27 PM
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#13576 | | RS controls my life!
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05-29-2016, 12:00 AM
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#13577 | | Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
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05-29-2016, 12:12 AM
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#13578 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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05-29-2016, 12:18 AM
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#13579 | | RS controls my life!
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Originally Posted by threezero | Ad says rebuilt
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05-29-2016, 09:34 AM
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#13580 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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Originally Posted by guesswho Ad says rebuilt | It's priced pretty low assumably because of the title. What's the markdown you'd apply to a rebuilt title car vs a similar example with a clean title? Or is it just "hell no!" at any price?
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05-29-2016, 09:38 AM
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#13581 | | Need to Seek Professional Help
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I've always had that debate myself, my RSX was a rebuild when I bought it but price was just too good to pass up, did my research on what exactly happened and went from there. As long as it's done by a reputable shop and there isn't anything major (motor, tranny, frame) damage I feel like there is a good price for any rebuild
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05-29-2016, 10:34 AM
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#13582 | | RS controls my life!
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Originally Posted by snowfarmer It's priced pretty low assumably because of the title. What's the markdown you'd apply to a rebuilt title car vs a similar example with a clean title? Or is it just "hell no!" at any price? | I dont think i would be able to compromise safety just to save a few thousand bucks. Unless the owner can show me that all repairs were done properly/frame wasnt damaged, then I would consider the deal.
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05-29-2016, 10:58 AM
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#13583 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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I"m in this internal debate right now, I've always only driven clean title cars. Considering that all I'm looking for is a decent winter beater, I'm looking at a couple of cars that have rebuild titles. Have asked the owners for all info they have on the incident that caused the rebuild and look at it the same way buczracecars does. If it was theft or cosmetic damage that resulted in a branded title, I'd consider the car as long as the price truly reflects the decreased value of the branded title. As long as the thing was fixed properly, the words on the title are only meaningful when it comes time to sell. If the hit that resulted in a branded title was last year on a 10 year old car, it wouldn't take too much damage to result in a write off, if it happened when the car was a year old, that's a different story.
Any rebuild car I was serious about would go into a trusted shop for a thorough PPI.
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05-29-2016, 02:25 PM
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#13584 | | Captain Happy Bubble is my Homeboy
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Tbh some people see rebuild as a cancer when in reality it really isn't that bad. Don't get me wrong, Yes there are rebuilt cars with major damage which you will be able to tell right away that something is not right but from my experience with rebuilt vehicles you just gotta see the quality of the work. Most rebuilt cars don't have a lot of damage to be branded as rebuilt imo. I've bought a few cars in the past with very minor damage. Literally spent $1.5-$2k to fix (parts and labor) and basically gotten myself a decent car for a decent price. Don't let the tittle discourage you. Just look closely, test drive and look up the common issues with the car. I would also ask the seller for pics of the damage if possible or if they know where the damage was so you can inspect the area more carefully.
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05-29-2016, 04:24 PM
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#13585 | | I *heart* Revscene.net very Muchie
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lol, looking closely won't cut it with rebuilt cars. If you are buying a rebuilt car, you better have it jacked up and thoroughly inspected by a your trusted/reputable shop.
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05-29-2016, 04:37 PM
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#13586 | | I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
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theres so many variables to consider with a rebuilt car. they are all different. use your judgement based on the information you can gather. the only rule that applies to all rebuilds that they are much harder to sell and will require a significant discount. you will probably also have to deal with stupider and more annoying people when you sell.
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05-29-2016, 05:23 PM
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#13587 | | WOAH! i think Vtec just kicked in!
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Originally Posted by vitaminG theres so many variables to consider with a rebuilt car. they are all different. use your judgement based on the information you can gather. the only rule that applies to all rebuilds that they are much harder to sell and will require a significant discount. you will probably also have to deal with stupider and more annoying people when you sell. | Agreed, no matter what price you resell it at your buyer will always start with "well....it is a rebuild...." NO SHIT, the ad said that.
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05-29-2016, 05:32 PM
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#13588 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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I do believe you've just indirectly called me stupid and annoying..... Quote:
Originally Posted by vitaminG you will probably also have to deal with stupider and more annoying people when you sell. | | |
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05-29-2016, 05:37 PM
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#13589 | | Rs has made me the man i am today!
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Originally Posted by snowfarmer I do believe you've just indirectly called me stupid and annoying..... | What he means is that when you're selling a car with a rebuilt title you're going to be dealing with lots of people who do not know jack shit and just want a deal. They're going to lowball you just because it's rebuilt and do not care what kind of accident it's been in.
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05-29-2016, 07:22 PM
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#13590 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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Frankly I haven't seen a rebuilt car that is a good enough value to offset the fact that ICBC deemed it not worth repairing, yet someone has "repaired" it and is now selling it.
I'm sorry but the "replaced fender, bumper, and hood that was the only damage" but rebuilt title? Fuck off.
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05-29-2016, 07:27 PM
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#13591 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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Originally Posted by guesswho Ad says rebuilt | My bad I totally miss it going thru the ad. But yea a rebuilt 2015 is not good news.
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05-29-2016, 07:37 PM
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#13592 | | I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
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05-29-2016, 07:51 PM
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#13593 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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I'd never buy a car with an engine bay that looks like that  | |
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05-29-2016, 07:57 PM
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#13594 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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Originally Posted by StanleyR I'd never buy a car with an engine bay that looks like that | Don't think it's a good deal. It's a fair market price. And s for the engine bay it's just got a mess up valve cover can easily be clean up.
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05-29-2016, 07:59 PM
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#13595 | | RS Lurker, I don't post!
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Originally Posted by StanleyR I'd never buy a car with an engine bay that looks like that | I'd be more worried about that rear bumper than a flaking VC
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05-29-2016, 08:07 PM
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#13596 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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I remember last year there was a rebuilt FRS for sale for 13k with 5k km. Rebuilt or not that was almost half the price of what the market was selling for. At some point it should be worth it, is it not? Also the main problem with frame damage is safety?
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05-29-2016, 08:11 PM
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#13597 | | I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
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05-29-2016, 08:28 PM
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#13598 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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Originally Posted by tegra7 | "condition: new"
If new...why is it not in the box? | |
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05-29-2016, 09:31 PM
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#13599 | | RS Veteran
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05-29-2016, 10:22 PM
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#13600 | | Even when im right, revscene.net is still right!
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Originally Posted by tegra7 | This has been posted for a while, started at $3500.
Interesting how it is 1998 but the front and rear bumper are from the 94-97 gen...
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