I know that a car with a reconditioned title means that it's been damaged or wrecked. My question is, I know that you normally wouldn't want to buy a car in this condition, but what if you have no other options? These cars are often inexpensive, and easier to get if you have poor credit. About how long would a car with a reconditioned title last? Could it possibly last at least a year?
2006-10-24 13:52:03 · 6 answers · asked by LibraT 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Find out what was damaged that cause the title to be branded. A fender, door, or bumper repair is irrelevant to the car being able to run right. (A fender bender really.)
On the other hand multiple replacements are cause for concern. A totaled out car that was rebuilt is something to worry about. Spend the $30 for a Car Fax report on the car, even if you change your mind and don't buy the car it could save you a fortune.
As to how long it will last will depend on how you take care of it; the car will last as long as you want.
2006-10-24 13:59:30 · answer #1 · answered by my_iq_135 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-23 01:14:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not any worse than buying a "used car" -- or maybe better, depending on how much the "used car has been used"!! If properly repaired, it should last just as long as an undamaged one. However you might find that the "coach work" is better than a "never damaged car", -- (again if it is done right), - as the body panels may have been "hand fitted", while the ones from the factory are pretty much put together by machines! A good body man will beat a machine any day of the week in fitting parts perfectly!
I know of a man that buys "totaled" late model cars, and then rebuilds them from end to end, using only new parts (not junkyard parts). So his cars have a whole lot of new parts that the other car would not, (and he replaces everything that isn't "perfect")! He has a "waiting list" and sells "reconditoned" cars for about 60 -70% of what the "new car" would cost. I'm talking cars with less than 20k miles on them!!,
2006-10-24 15:45:28 · answer #3 · answered by guess78624 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is nothing wrong with buying a car like that . you need to drive and have someone that knows cars check it for you.. now if you plan to trade the car anytime soon i would not advise you to buy a reconditiond car because they usually do not sell very well. if you bought it and keep it a short while you would loose too much money. If you buy one plane on wearing it out before you get rid of it. a reconditioned car could last a long time if you get the right brand and its been done right.
2006-10-24 14:03:57 · answer #4 · answered by roy40372 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what necessitated the reconditioning and to what extent it was reconditioned. If it was recovered from 10 feet of water and reconditioned properly, it would cost almost as much as new, but most are only cleaned up enough to get by. If something mechanical or body work was done, it would also depend on how much and what was done. If you can get it real cheap, and can find out what was done, use your own judgment on how long it will last. Your guess would be as good as mine.
2006-10-24 18:05:02 · answer #5 · answered by eferrell01 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you know what they say, Buyer beware. The car was totaled for reasons. And if you are going to start driving more (I'm assuming for work?) then you want a dependable car first. No work = no money = no car. So I wouldn't buy a salvaged car. Also parts for Honda, well they're not cheap. I'd keep shopping. Remember, you get what you pay for. Save the car for someone to buy that likes working on their own car
2016-05-22 11:43:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋