https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lg...634628530.html

Salvage title... but 6 speed, relatively low miles, K24 upgrade...

 

You could probably shave a few thousand off still, but this is the kinda car I would buy and drive the $hyt out of, its not really going to have much more value so why not ..... ask for pre-salvage pictures if damage was only cosmetic I say yes the setup is awesome...

 

agree w above ( if damage resulting in salvage title can be confirmed ). has the nomenclature of a well sorted car and you could talk the guy down to 33.

 

I'd buy it if I didn't just buy mine. Looks like a good deal as long as the wreck wasn't real bad

 

Think you could get him down a little but agree with the above - I have owned salvage cars before and as long as the car checks out with a thorough PPI you can get some really good cars for cheap; plus this car has some great features.

 

How much power do you think this puts down? Runs 1.1 bar

 

^ presumably only has tune, exhaust, a dubious add on of the v flow air intake and k 24's.

i say 525 crank,.. tops. but enough to make you smile any day, anywhere. probably a good deal for someone not wanting to spend that extra mod money to begin. these are solid mf'rs and most of the mods appear to be cosmetic. so figure the power mods added 100 hp from stock? perhaps a smidgen more but i'll say 525 crank ( ish )

 

Agree with other comments basically, only buy if your looking for something to drive the crap out of otherwise pay up for a clean car= will be hard to resell.

 

NADA, perhaps the leading auto valuation expert and authority shows a '6T of this year in excellent condition with this mileage to be worth a high retail of $35025 and an average trade in of $28400.

Generally there are no adds for extras and options, mods generally detract from the price. Repaint will lower the value significantly to most everyone. Salvage branded title will lower value significantly. Why was the windshield replaced and the rear window weatherstrip? A few options and repaint can really dress up an otherwise unsellable dog. Always with cars of this nature, there are stories, justifications, exceptions, reasons, etc.

PPI, if you can get it for $24-26K you may be doing OK. I'd bet a P car or high end exotic car dealer wouldn't pay close to that. Just my opinion.

 

Car had full repaint, id imagine the damage must have included more than one panel.

 

LOL at light front end hit. Insurance would not total out a car with light front end damage. Something doesnt add up also it sounds like it was in a big accident.

 

Agree must of been a big accident something serious must of been bent to write it off.

May be able to straighten it up though

 

You would be surprised! I know someone who was run off the road awhile back. Damages included a fender, bumper, radiator, and suspension pieces on one side. Then the idiots at the tow yard did a little more damage. That was all it took for the insurance company to try to total the car and set off a huge fight. Zero frame damage, every piece not hard to get, and the adjuster was just a complete *******.

This is why declared value is smart, and something I need to switch to having already had one nice car totaled out from under me. Between stereo work and recent other work I've got near half my original purchase price (used) back in my car!

 

I wish it was possible to get even a mildly sorted car at that price.... NADA makes sense on a Toyota Corolla. Not on anything low volume or specialty.

That said... I would say that 36 is more than I would be willing to spend for a car like that. I would HAVE to get an in detail PPI before I would ever consider a salvage car. You are also going to need to understand that this car will most likely be very difficult to resell as you have so few people willing to consider a salvage car.

On a side note, in CA do salvage cars need additional inspection to register? I would ask around at the DMV to confirm that they do not. I would not want to jump through a bunch of hoops to get it registered.

 

I do have to comment that in the photos it is a really nice looking car, especially with the GT2 parts....