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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 08:35 PM
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Default do you recommend to buy a car with a salvage title?

There is a 2001 Audi A4 1.8l turbo Quattro - $6400 86k miles... would you recommend to buy this car?

i called the guy, he bought it 4 years ago with the salvage title, but he doesnt know why exactly it has a salvage title

thank you for ur opinions..
 
Old Jul 28, 2008 | 08:49 PM
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Default RE: do you recommend to buy a car with a salvage title?

carfax the vin number and it should tell you its history and why it has a salvaged title

 
Old Jul 28, 2008 | 09:32 PM
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Default RE: do you recommend to buy a car with a salvage title?

i already check oon carfax, but it doesnt tell why it has a salvage title,
 
Old Jul 28, 2008 | 10:19 PM
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Default RE: do you recommend to buy a car with a salvage title?

to answer the thread title question. obviously no. however if you know exactly why its salvaged and are prepared for the work you may be putting into it then you can save some money this way.
 
Old Jul 28, 2008 | 10:28 PM
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Default RE: do you recommend to buy a car with a salvage title?

id only consider a salvaged S4 if anything
 
Old Jul 28, 2008 | 10:44 PM
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Default RE: do you recommend to buy a car with a salvage title?

I wouldn't consider it for that price, you can get a clear title A4 for cheaper than that.
 
Old Jul 28, 2008 | 11:16 PM
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Default RE: do you recommend to buy a car with a salvage title?

probly a rebuilt car
 
Old Jul 28, 2008 | 11:22 PM
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Default RE: do you recommend to buy a car with a salvage title?

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I wouldn't consider it for that price, you can get a clear title A4 for cheaper than that.
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 11:42 PM
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I wouldn't consider it for that price, you can get a clear title A4 for cheaper than that.
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i agree[sm=gobble.gif]
 
Old Jul 29, 2008 | 12:22 AM
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ok, never mind this car...
 
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