Would you buy a salvage 2010 Z?
 

2010 w/sport pckg

No accident,was reported as a salvage as the roof was damaged on delivery and was categorized salvage as it was brand new car.

I am being told that if a car is damaged before registering it is stated salvage.

On the flip side I saw pics of the damage its a small dent on the roof.

I can get it for 23.5K...whats your thoughts?

The roof has been repaired and the car has 124 miles on it...I have seen before and after pics.

I plan to keep the car for a long long time ...I would say 7-10 years as my toy and really aint worried about resale.

Let me know your thoughts...I know 2010 with Sport package go for something like 32K.

Manny

I wouldn't. Too many possible problems you don't know about.

I wouldn't go with it eaither.

Does "salvage" mean there is no longer dealer warranty of the drivetrain?

Im not sure...does salvage mean there is no warranty ?

hmm that sounds like a good price but a salvage vehicle greatly depreciates the value..also, insurance companies may not want to provide you full coverage comp/coll because of the salvage title..id probly think twice about this purchase.

It won't be worth what you pay for it..... unless you are going to drive it until it dies.

Trade Value = $0.00

Right. I do not believe there is a warranty once it is classified as "salvage". Just like Lou said, they will not give you anything towards it as a trade in. 23k still seems to be a bit high for a salvage vehicle. Then again, you might be able to make that back and some if you decide to part out the entire vehicle.

But do you think someone would really give a rats @ss in 10 years?

It will probably be worth 7-10k in 10 years...plus i would be keeping it for a long time.

I called Nissan Canada..NO WARRANTY on salvage.

Do you think if i can get it for 20K its worth it?

Also many of these done up 350z's are selling in the low 20's no warranty as most of them have been modified to pieces or and the warranty has expired.

At the end of the day the risk is there but what can seriously go wrong with a new car...I know there is lemons out there but as long as I keep my service upto date..i think i should be okay.

^^are you planning on financing it?..if so, the banks may not lend money on a salvage vehicle..and like i said earlier, you will probly find it difficult to insure the vehicle with full coverage.

just dont buy it man..lol.

i would not, slavage means frame/structure damage, the roof is part of it and frame/structure is usually not repaired due to risks of it failing afterwards

Would not do it, just think if something happens with the powertrain or tranny within the "warranty" period. You would be outta tons of money, let alone electrical stuff that could and does happen from time to time. You would be better off trying to find a used 09.

When shopping for my 1977 280z I passed up on several salvage titled cars simply due to the salave. We are talking cars that are over 20years old here. So yes, in ten years people will still care about a salvage title.

Honestly, like others stated I wouldn't do it. Now if you had the tools and time as well as could get the car for cheaper thank 23k, I would then buy and part out. By parting it out you could easily make a good profit which you could then use to by a non-salved 370z.

The "no warranty" thing would be my biggest concern. Things can go wrong with any new car - salvage or not. You could easily eat through any savings on the car in 3 yrs with just a few problems that would normally be covered under warranty. On a side note, hard for me to believe that a dent in the top makes it a salvage. I've seen new cars beat to $hit by hail damage and still not salvage.

No I would not be financing it.

Dont get me wrong I am not cheap,im just trying to cut corners as this car is not a need but more a toy for me..need to keep costs down so wife stays on plan...I think I might just wait till i can get one for 25K and at least it will have warranty...saved a few bucks now might cost me big bucks down the road.

Would you marry a girl who used to be a hooker but is now all clean n good? if only people thought about their cars like they think about women - the world will be a better place...

hey if she was hot as hell and was clean I would consider it,took care of me,was good to my family...depends on the circumstances..everyone deserves a second chance...maybe she became a hooker due to circumstances in life....cant always judge a book by its cover...I believe in second chances.

So do herpes.

just saw the top off and call it a roadster.

hahah!

LOL:stirthepot:

No, I wouldnt buy a salvage. I know people who do and dont have anything against it. Please do not make your decision based on my opinion. I dont like salvage cars. I can tell by the way the new paint looks that something has happened to the car.

That has to be a good amount of damage to be deem as "salvage".

Someone posted that the dealer doesn't have to report the damage if the percentage is within certain amount. :confused:

hahahah lol... nice... iono man... the way i look @ it... why risk it? especially if you are going to keep the car for 7 years or more - I would want a nice shiny new Z

Asking price is too high. If it were mid-teens, say $15000, I might only after:

1. Get a ppi from 2 separate dealers. This would be around $500

2. Get 2 separate inspections from frame shops

as people said you need to consider the insurance. Don't listen to me though. I appear to be the minority

If a dealer really wanted to they could wreck a car and fix it in house and go on to sell it as a new car, I don't know the legality of it but I know its happened before. Though most of the time its cheaper just to file an ins claim and let someone else pay for the dmg.