http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail.jsp?tracktype=usedcc&searchType=21&paId=133478815&pageNumber=0&numResultsPerPage=50&largeNumResultsPerPage=0&sortorder=ascending&sortfield=PRICE+ascending&certifiedOnly=false&recnum=13&leadExists=true&criteria=K-%7CE-%7CM-_27_%7CN-N%7CR-30%7CI-1%7CP-PRICE+ascending%7CQ-ascending%7CZ-53221&aff=national
http://www.carfax.com/cfm/ccc_DisplayHistoryRpt.cfm?partner=CDM_0&vin=JT8BD68S1W0032825
I'm looking at a 98 Lexus GS300 which is on the above link. The dealer says it had "slight frame repair" but there is no record of accident or salvage title on CARFAX. Would it be possible to somehow sell a car with a clean title that would normally have a salvage or rebuilt title? Is this a red flag or is it okay to buy cars with frame repair? I was thinking of taking it into to a mechanic who specializes in alignment and frame repair.
2006-10-12 08:54:02 · 9 answers · asked by Superconductor 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
Only if you take it to an independent shop and have them verify the repair on their laser alignment table. You're asking for some level of trouble, but if the price is good - I'd do it.
2006-10-12 09:01:38 · answer #1 · answered by AbnerStinqort 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
"Slight frame repair"? If the dealer tells you things like this means it was a lot worse...For sure it's a red flag, not just because of the alignment problem, think about future problems with A/C, electrical, wheel bearings, drive shafts, etc. Just find better car.
2006-10-12 09:06:47 · answer #2 · answered by svthech 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means a red flag to me, I wouldn't buy that car. Frame damage is never "little". Once the frame is bent it can't be put back properly.
2006-10-12 09:04:02 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get your body shop to check it out and only pay 80% of trade in value.
Get trade in value on nada.com
2006-10-12 09:03:51 · answer #4 · answered by Colin L 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ask them for a money back guarantee if anything should go wrong you can get your money back also check with the BBB in you state to see what they have to say about this dealership
2006-10-12 09:05:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't buy it, you'll be buying new tires ever month in a worst case basis.
2006-10-12 08:56:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No this car is mono construction dont touch it.
2006-10-12 09:00:13 · answer #7 · answered by mick 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
why start out with junk? it will turn to junk quick enough
2006-10-12 09:02:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i wouldnt
2006-10-12 08:58:39 · answer #9 · answered by darkangel1111 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋