I bought my Grand Cherokee WJ as a salvage title because I wanted a winter beater (I'm sure you remember me from that thread). Since I have access to a frame machine, welding supplies, painting equipment, machine shop, etc etc I could get away with it. I now have a custom painted, bedliner-coated Jeep with a 4" long arm lift, 32" tires, 3.73 gearing, towing package, auxiliary lighting, custom 2.5" stainless exhaust into a Flowmaster 40, and fully built motor (0.030 overbore, planed deck, stage 2 head, CAI, comp cam, forged 9.5:1 pistons) for about $9k. I wasn't originally planning to get this financially involved in the project but issues came up... they always do.

I'd stay well clear of a salvage title Z if you don't have the resources/knowledge I do.:ugh2:

Duc, if I had your resources, I'd do the same. I've got all the tools, just not near enough space. :ugh2:

We drove it around and it was pretty nice, no frame damage. Would you recommend it if I took it to an Nissan dealership and got that 1xx point check of the car, corrosion from salt doesn't happen much here, it's snows but only for a day then it's hot so the roads don't get salted very often. Still dealership and if they approve it should I get it? (Obviously I'll talk down the price) it runs and drives, sounds nice and handles well

Go for it. What could possibly go wrong? I mean, everyone here told you the exact opposite of "you should get it", but you seem to know better. :rolleyes:

Why did you even bother to ask the question in the first place? I could understand if the responses were close to 50/50, but ... :nutswinger:

"Yeah, Mom, she's a beautiful girl, nice upbringing, not too old, and she is "tight and drives well." So, you get married and find out she has AIDS...now how good is she????

It may be a little dramatic, but there are so many things that can go wrong that are not seen now, it is in most peoples opinion (who may be older and wiser) that this one should be left alone. While we understand your passion and excitement in getting a Z, it is "probably too good to be true" and we all know all about that statement.

So, you can do what you want, but it is most likely a better choice to get one without a salvaged title...

Good luck with your decision @Joe1561

See this way to often. Make a thread asking for advise and then do the complete opposite :confused:

Around here we call that the "Minsu Manuever". :rofl2:

Don't be scared off by these ninnies. Salvaged cars can be very good deals, depending on the seller and the state.

I drove a salvaged car for 150,000 miles with no issues. Bought it from a legitimate salvage specialist who offered a warranty, and in CA salvage titled cars are required to be inspected by the CHP.

However, please appreciate that most auto lenders have restrictions for lending on cars will salvaged titles (usually 50% of non-salvaged value); and you probably wont be able to find a third party to warranty the car.

Do your homework and due diligence, and if the price is right go for it.

Forums. What are they good for?

Absolutely nothin'.... :rolleyes:



'to the tune of "War"....by Morris 'whatshisname'.... :roflpuke2:

Not to mention that most insurance companies will only offer liability insurance only. You won't be able to get collision or comprehensive coverage... :eekdance:

Say it again

I imagine it would be in Nissan's best interest to approve it as future repairs/service could potentially bring in large profits.

In California you can get full coverage for salvaged cars.