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Originally Posted by donk.
Nothing wrong with rebuilds, only reason i avoid them is because people are horrified of them for resale
30% discount for the exact same car usually, just comes with a special trim "rebuilt"
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This.
My parents bought a rebuild-titled 2006 Toyota Sienna with 6000KM on it for $10,000 CAD. There was not even a dent or scratch on it.
The VIN tags were stolen and the interior was stripped and the vehicle left on the side of a freeway. My parents found replacement seats and carpet (like new) for around $2000 and had it certified. We still drive it to this day, so coming on to 20 years now.
When my parents thought it was time to downsize vehicles, we put it up for sale. A younger couple with a newborn showed up, test drove it and really liked it. But the idea of a "rebuit" titled van was too dangerous for their precious child and they believed the car would suddenly explode or lose control, so they passed on it.
Despite all efforts in the ad disclosing all this information, they still came to see it. It was a colossal waste of time. My dad would rather not do any oil changes on it and drive it to the ground than sell it to someone who would benefit from it. On the other hand, he's just pushing the limits of Toyota's junk reliability and that pisses me off (because I hate Toyota.)