Let me get some of your opinions

Bubba_Bruiser · 05-25-10, 12:53 AM

Well, I had to some of you guys a while back in the chat room about getting a used, new to me truck. It was a Chevy 08 2500 w/Duramax, crew cab and loaded with everything but leather and navigation with 29K miles in the low 20s. He told me when I left for Singapore, to call him when I got back. Well, I called him today and he said it should be coming out of the shop in a couple of days. I thought, hmmm, and asked why it was in the shop. He said it was wrecked on the front end and a lot of the driver's side had to be replaced. I reckon that is why I was getting such a good deal on a truck with a NADA at 40K. The guy that led me to him said he sold trucks cheap that were repos and from auctions. He didn't mention salvage titles though. I am just weary of it. I know it is a good deal and the truck is under warranty for the engine and and train, but what do some of you more mechanical or people who have dealt with this think about it? Should I bail off in it or am I getting set up for a lemon?

carolina-rig-01 · 05-25-10, 01:54 AM

Man Curado I hate to say this to you because I know how bad you are wanting this ride, but I think you are right for being weary. I try to live by the rule that if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. A truck like that at half price sure sounds too good to be true to me. I bought a Jeep Wrangler that had a salvage title one time and other than a few minor problems it was a good vehicle. However now that I am older and wiser I look back and understand why my dad about flipped his lid when I bought it. I think I dodged a bullet by not buying someone elses headache. Good luck with whatever you do brother.

BigBassin144 · 05-25-10, 08:06 AM

I think you are right for being weary, but I bought my truck the same way.

When I was looking, I knew I couldn't afford gas or insurance on a big truck, even though I wanted (and still want) one. And of course, the only small truck I like is the most expensive on the market.

It took a lot of searching, but I found an 04 Chevy Colorado. It was on a dealer's lot when it was hit, or run into something. Airbags deployed, one tire punctured, broken ABS sensor, and some body damage. It was the same story, the guy I bought it from got it at an insurance auction. Like your's it's almost fully loaded and had about 60k miles.

You can get great deals on damaged vehicles, and not all are salvage titles. We ended up getting it for less than half of what the dealer wanted (sticker was still in the window) and came out just a little over half that price after all the parts.

I'd think you should be ok as long as there was no frame damage, and you trust the mechanics that put it back together. As we did 99% of the work on my truck ourselves, we did trust the mechanics.

The thing I'd be more leery of would be that he didn't bother to tell you it was a salvage vehicle.

Also, if you get the truck and have to get the salvage title changed, you will most likely need receipts from the mechanic. In Ohio, we had to take my truck to the State Highway Patrol office for an inspection and bring along receipts for EVERYTHING we bought for the truck. mostly, they checked to make sure it was safe for the road and that the parts weren't stolen.

BB

nofearengineer · 05-25-10, 09:22 AM

Guys, please keep in mind that the only body damage that gets repaired after an accident is the stuff that is visible to the naked eye.

When a vehicle is involved in a collision, there are hundreds of fasteners, seals, and other stuff with tight tolerances that are stressed. These things might look fine afterward, but they could actually be damaged and are weaker than in their new condition.

I will not buy a vehicle that has had major collision repair, unless I am involved in the repair, at least from a customer standpoint.

MIbasser · 05-25-10, 10:11 AM

Bubba, I'm not sure how a warranty will work if it's a salvaged title. I would check with GM on that one. If the insurance company wrote the vehicle off, GM may have as well.

BassinNC · 05-25-10, 11:30 AM

My buddy buys wrecked cars and fixes and sells them cheap.
I go look at em with him.
You know more about how bad it is if you can see it before it is fixed. They could be putting it together with zip ties for all you know.
On the other hand you could be getting a great truck cheap.

jasonfish320 · 05-25-10, 11:45 AM

The short answer: It's a gamble!

I grew up with friends who owned a junkyard and he rebuilt vehicles that were insuranced claimed as totalled, sometimes a truck would just have a crushed roof and a blown out windshield and the insurance would total it because of the possible damage to the A-frame (rollover). I think a lot depends on who fixes it and how well they fix it..be sure to ask for an itemized list of all the repairs..my friend was amazing at fixing vehicles, but you had to pay cash.. I was able to get a 2000 Jeep Cherokee sport for less than half book value and it went 280k before I ended up selling it..

The biggest issue with most salvage title vehicles is when you try to sell them. Not sure on the law in your state but here in Maine you must provide a detailed list of all the repairs with receipts from a mechanic before registering it in your name. You only need to do this the very first time you register it...however when you sell it you will need to transfer all those receipts and proof of work to the next owner so they may register it in their name... be sure to check your state laws pertaining to salvage vehicle ownership

Bubba_Bruiser · 05-25-10, 12:36 PM

Thanks for the input fellas. I am leaning off of it due to the high miles I drive to and from work sometimes. Now if it was a beat around and didn't involve my family using it while I am gone, that might be a different story. Unless I can get some more info, it is just a little to shady for me. I reckon if I personally knew the guy, and saw the shape it was in before repairs, I might have a different change of heart. But it is like an equation, just too many variables. Again, thanks for the responses.

bamabassman · 05-25-10, 10:47 PM

No bubba!! Do not buy this truck!!!!

TN_Bassin · 05-27-10, 12:01 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18Seq...eature=related Probably the safe choice... Make sure when you do buy a truck this isn't your followup.

05-25-10, 12:53 AM	#1
Bubba_Bruiser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South MS Posts: 3,659	Let me get some of your opinions Well, I had to some of you guys a while back in the chat room about getting a used, new to me truck. It was a Chevy 08 2500 w/Duramax, crew cab and loaded with everything but leather and navigation with 29K miles in the low 20s. He told me when I left for Singapore, to call him when I got back. Well, I called him today and he said it should be coming out of the shop in a couple of days. I thought, hmmm, and asked why it was in the shop. He said it was wrecked on the front end and a lot of the driver's side had to be replaced. I reckon that is why I was getting such a good deal on a truck with a NADA at 40K. The guy that led me to him said he sold trucks cheap that were repos and from auctions. He didn't mention salvage titles though. I am just weary of it. I know it is a good deal and the truck is under warranty for the engine and and train, but what do some of you more mechanical or people who have dealt with this think about it? Should I bail off in it or am I getting set up for a lemon? __________________ \,,,,/ ROCK ON! HRN4L!

05-25-10, 01:54 AM	#2
carolina-rig-01 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Webb City, MO Posts: 6,387	Man Curado I hate to say this to you because I know how bad you are wanting this ride, but I think you are right for being weary. I try to live by the rule that if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. A truck like that at half price sure sounds too good to be true to me. I bought a Jeep Wrangler that had a salvage title one time and other than a few minor problems it was a good vehicle. However now that I am older and wiser I look back and understand why my dad about flipped his lid when I bought it. I think I dodged a bullet by not buying someone elses headache. Good luck with whatever you do brother. __________________ You only live once. But if you do it right, once is enough.

05-25-10, 08:06 AM	#3
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	I think you are right for being weary, but I bought my truck the same way. When I was looking, I knew I couldn't afford gas or insurance on a big truck, even though I wanted (and still want) one. And of course, the only small truck I like is the most expensive on the market. It took a lot of searching, but I found an 04 Chevy Colorado. It was on a dealer's lot when it was hit, or run into something. Airbags deployed, one tire punctured, broken ABS sensor, and some body damage. It was the same story, the guy I bought it from got it at an insurance auction. Like your's it's almost fully loaded and had about 60k miles. You can get great deals on damaged vehicles, and not all are salvage titles. We ended up getting it for less than half of what the dealer wanted (sticker was still in the window) and came out just a little over half that price after all the parts. I'd think you should be ok as long as there was no frame damage, and you trust the mechanics that put it back together. As we did 99% of the work on my truck ourselves, we did trust the mechanics. The thing I'd be more leery of would be that he didn't bother to tell you it was a salvage vehicle. Also, if you get the truck and have to get the salvage title changed, you will most likely need receipts from the mechanic. In Ohio, we had to take my truck to the State Highway Patrol office for an inspection and bring along receipts for EVERYTHING we bought for the truck. mostly, they checked to make sure it was safe for the road and that the parts weren't stolen. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

05-25-10, 09:22 AM	#4
nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	Guys, please keep in mind that the only body damage that gets repaired after an accident is the stuff that is visible to the naked eye. When a vehicle is involved in a collision, there are hundreds of fasteners, seals, and other stuff with tight tolerances that are stressed. These things might look fine afterward, but they could actually be damaged and are weaker than in their new condition. I will not buy a vehicle that has had major collision repair, unless I am involved in the repair, at least from a customer standpoint. __________________ Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

05-25-10, 11:30 AM	#6
BassinNC BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: albemarle, NC Posts: 788	My buddy buys wrecked cars and fixes and sells them cheap. I go look at em with him. You know more about how bad it is if you can see it before it is fixed. They could be putting it together with zip ties for all you know. On the other hand you could be getting a great truck cheap. __________________ 138 bass in 2K10. Biggest 4LBS 14oz.

05-25-10, 10:11 AM	#5
MIbasser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Okemos, MI Posts: 1,447	Bubba, I'm not sure how a warranty will work if it's a salvaged title. I would check with GM on that one. If the insurance company wrote the vehicle off, GM may have as well.

05-25-10, 11:45 AM	#7
jasonfish320 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: MAINEIAC Posts: 585	The short answer: It's a gamble! I grew up with friends who owned a junkyard and he rebuilt vehicles that were insuranced claimed as totalled, sometimes a truck would just have a crushed roof and a blown out windshield and the insurance would total it because of the possible damage to the A-frame (rollover). I think a lot depends on who fixes it and how well they fix it..be sure to ask for an itemized list of all the repairs..my friend was amazing at fixing vehicles, but you had to pay cash.. I was able to get a 2000 Jeep Cherokee sport for less than half book value and it went 280k before I ended up selling it.. The biggest issue with most salvage title vehicles is when you try to sell them. Not sure on the law in your state but here in Maine you must provide a detailed list of all the repairs with receipts from a mechanic before registering it in your name. You only need to do this the very first time you register it...however when you sell it you will need to transfer all those receipts and proof of work to the next owner so they may register it in their name... be sure to check your state laws pertaining to salvage vehicle ownership __________________ "If at first you don't succeed; have another beer"

05-25-10, 12:36 PM	#8
Bubba_Bruiser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South MS Posts: 3,659	Thanks for the input fellas. I am leaning off of it due to the high miles I drive to and from work sometimes. Now if it was a beat around and didn't involve my family using it while I am gone, that might be a different story. Unless I can get some more info, it is just a little to shady for me. I reckon if I personally knew the guy, and saw the shape it was in before repairs, I might have a different change of heart. But it is like an equation, just too many variables. Again, thanks for the responses. __________________ \,,,,/ ROCK ON! HRN4L!

05-25-10, 10:47 PM	#9
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	No bubba!! Do not buy this truck!!!! __________________ so many lures, so little time.

05-27-10, 12:01 AM	#10
TN_Bassin BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bon Aqua,TN Posts: 1,013	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18Seq...eature=related Probably the safe choice... Make sure when you do buy a truck this isn't your followup. __________________ Other anglers are tough, but the fish are the real competition.

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