Why You SHOULD Buy a Repairable Salvaged Car
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- čas přidán 14. 05. 2024
- When people ask if salvage cars are worth the bargain or the nightmare that comes along with it, you can feel a bit confused. After all, there's huge differences just between a salvage and a rebuilt car right in the title. So what do those car titles mean, how much can it cost to rebuild a salvage car, and how to channels like Rich Rebuilds, Royalty Rebuilds, JR Garage, and even TJ Hunt make it look so easy?! Well today we talk about when, if, and how you should even go about this process and why the title of "Rebuilt" shouldn't always scare you.
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0:00 Intro
1:05 Why I Am Plugging A New Tee
1:25 When Did Rebuilding Salvage Cars Get Popular?
2:30 The Common Car Rebuild Types
2:50 What Are Damage Code Types?
3:15 The Best Cars To Buy Salvage or Rebuilt
4:30 The Tricky Part of Finding The Right Car
5:22 How To Find The Whole History of a Salvage Car
7:05 But Are These Types of Cars Safe?
8:20 Different Types of Salvage Car Buyers
9:20 How to Know Your Qualified To Buy A Salvage Car
10:20 Outro
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Take your time I have been waiting this long another week or 2 is nothing
I had a buddy who only bought rebuilt cars. In his case though, rather than trying to buy up, he was just cheap and considered them disposable transportation. I personally have never had a rebuild, and like would not for a daily, but maybe for a toy.
That’s an interesting concept to be honest, if you treat it that way then you should be good!
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I only bought one rebuilt title truck and it allowed me to upgrade from my S10 to a lifted 2500hd Silverado for like $500. It also matters why it's rebuilt. This truck had a tree fall on it a year after it was built and has been driven 150k miles since then so I know its safe.
Stories mean a lot when you're buying vehicles with a tarnished history. Sounds like you found a good one!
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As my first college car I bought a 2004 Honda Accord that was a salvage title for $2400 and 163k miles. When I bought the car initially I didn’t ask nor did I know that it had a salvage title. I put 10k miles on it after one semester with just routine oil changes and sold it for $3500. So it really does just depend on who wants it or who’s willing to buy something like that. Sometimes you can just get lucky and sell it for more than it should be worth.
Agreed! Also depending on how bad the damage was for the salvage title to be issued, some people don't care about the title especially if they don't plan on selling it :)
We don't have something like a Salvage title in europe, so it's a lot trickier to buy a decent car. Then again, if you know what your doing, it's fine.
Wait so what happens to the car?!
@@AlexMartini. That depends per country really. In The Netherlands, where I live, if you crash a vehicle and the police deem it totalled (roof caved in, frame bent etc.) they take the title and you can keep the car, after you fix it, the car gets the OK by the road authorities after a thorough inspection and you get the title back. From between the crash till you get the title back, the vehicle is marked at our 'DMV' and online for eveyone to see. After that: minor collisions, or shady practices (turning 2 half cars in 1 decent one) are never reported officially and thus a history like you have in the US, does not readily exist.
" friday nite flings, fun but dangerous " luv it. you are wise beyond you're years.
Love your videos Alex. I'd love to get my hands on a salvaged Demon, just to take it to the drag strip and have an absolute blast launching it and giving people rides. Stock car does wheelies, kind of a fun party trick. Keep up the good work buddy.
I have only bought salvaged titles. Been fairly lucky with them. My current CRX is salvaged. 4 years of ownership😁 owned a salvaged mr2 also and it was great!
And you can save a good chunk of change with it too!
@@AlexMartini. agreed! And i definitely have! Haha i just wish i didnt sell the mr2 now!😅 Love your channel mate, keep up the good work!
Great video! Was super interesting to hear your input on it and buying a salvage/rebuilt title vehicle can make for an awesome project to get that dream vehicle at a lower initial cost. And heck you might even be able to flip it for a little bit of money at the end. To think where your Ferrari started to where it is now, freakin amazing build transformation. I enjoyed this one for sure 🤘
Thanks man! It's one of those situations where I think if you're smart, you can end up on top! Just need to talk the good ol' calculated risk.
Hope you're doing well man!
I personally wouldn't buy one unless it's super cheap and even then i prob wouldn't. I also think it's not a bad idea if they're not planning on selling it and just want a nice car at a fraction of the cost
That's fair!!
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@@AlexMartini. oh shoot I thought I hit that sub button. Ur gonna blow up my man, quest for 100k here we come! Now stop wearing them goofy socks with sandals lol
Not supercars, but my Dad has now bought and fixed up 3 salvage cars from auctions, all of which are still on the road today. Nothing exciting, but he finds it fun to fix them up and then he gets a great deal on his daily drivers (he has the time to do it being the key since the money you save would be the labor cost). Definitely something you need the time for and need to enjoy doing to make it worth it IMO, but if you have the time and want to save the money it can be really great!
My dream is to buy and rebuild either a salvage titled 04-06 Ford GT, S550 Shelby GT350 or GT500, Audi R8 V10, R35 GT-R, C6 ZR1, or a first gen NSX
How much money are you trying to stay around?!
100% feel you on the news thing. My dad is constantly listening or watching something.
Tell him to go for a walk instead of being NEGATIVE! hahahah.
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If I was looking for a track beater definitely! I would try to aim for rebuilt status to make everything easier unless you want to spend time converting that salvage car to rebuilt status or have your own custom shop to work with.
Exactly. Rebuilt is super easy but salvage works if you are experienced enough.
Just saw ur cars for a college kid!! And as a college kid myself that needs a new car and is broke😂, this video helps assure me a lot cuz most cars that I want have a rebuilt title. Thanks Alex!!!
You bet man! Enjoy the week!
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I used to haul cars for Copart near Atlanta. I got to bring back a McLaren mp4 12c, a few GTRs, Lambo Huracan. And an Evora. The coolest one for me was the Evora cause it still ran well. The I got to putter around the lot for a second lol. The Lambo ran. But it had some code on it and wouldn't go past like 2200 rpm. Both GTRs wouldn't start. One was straight totaled. And the McLaren only had a few body dents. But it wouldn't start either.. But most cars I picked up were Hondas, Kias Taurus... And many of the like... YAWWNNN
That's wild! Do you still do it now?!
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I got my 350z salvage title, right after I was done paying off my 335i. At first I couldn’t install the injen intakes. Then I got DC intakes instead. Before that I realized I couldn’t install o2 sensors(new ones from Z1 because they give you lifetime warranty) turns out three out of the four where stripped. I was able to fix it yesterday after realizing headers and exhaust wasn’t an option. I got to finally drive my car after 8 months. Turns out there will be problems but I’m glad I bought this Z33 for $5600.
I do recommend some one to buy a car that is rebuilt or salvage just because the engine has been cherry and the Z can really be reliable and handle.
What a story man, thanks for sharing!
Bought a 2013 evo x mr with 63k miles for 4.3k with undercarriage damage. Spend another 4 to rebuild the suspension and its been running strong for over 2 years. Id definitely recommend buying but with cautious.
Damn Alex your channels growing quickly! Congratulations!
Thanks man, that means a lot!
Hell yeah brother!! I bought my Dodge Stealth RT TT for 2500 and it dead in the water. I got it home slapped in a new battery plugged in the maf... Yeah it was not even plugged in and swapped the ECU and I have been loving it ever since!! I love my salvage titled car lol
I think people just like bragging about it being clean because of…reasons.
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@@AlexMartini. ha ha LMAO 🤣😂!! Yeah man the car is not super clean nore is the title but it's all mine and since these things are beginning to get the bro tax I'm glad it was a simple fix for me. I used to build DSM's when I was younger and the 3s is very similar to me.
I got the jester ECU from 3sx and now I'm obd2 and can scan my old beater for codes making repairs that much easier, the car was a salvage due to being struck by "lightning" but I found absolutely no evidence of this happening
Ur Killin it my boi keep it up
Thanks bro that truly means a lot 🙏🙏
Not every rebuild involved mechanical or structural issues. By way of example, a car can be totaled if the interior is stripped and the value exceeds an amount relative to the value of the car. Don't fear the salvage title, fear the owner not disclosing why (and a tree crushing it before rebuild, because that's no good).
Exactly! You nailed it.
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I have an 06 WRX STI that's a salvage title. It is also the first car I bought, it only needed a few maintenance items. It also came with a few aftermarket parts.
Do you still have it now and would you recommend it?
@@AlexMartini. yes I do still have it and I would recommend it. (edit) As long as you know what your getting into. I was able to see the damage that made it a salvage title. The place that fixed it/the place I bought it from did a good job on fixing the dent, the paint on the other hand not great cause it cracked in 2 spots and has adhering problems this all showed up 6 months after I got the car. I plan on fixing the paint sometime down the line.
I see a lot of "too good to be true" deals on "rebuilt" title cars on for sale sites. Noting too crazy mind you, but enough to be tempting. I don't even know if having a mechanic's inspection can fully help you in those cases. Of course it depends what you want it for, but generally I go for clean and more importantly owners that care about what they have and know a lot about it.
The owners that know their cars and actually LIKE THEM have produced some of the best 3rd party buys in my experience.
Great comment and definitely agree man. It's a crazy place to be right now and sometimes people buy the wrong thing.
A spin-off video about cars that are on the knifes edge of being salvage could also be made. Replace the same title with "scrap cars" or "failed project cars".
My current passion project was a borderline salvage. A 2006 E-150 Econoline.
Interior mold, mud and food stained.
Seats and seat belts moldy.
Severe maintenance neglect.
Door locks seized.
Drivers headlight bracket broken.
Body rust
Ruined windshield.
Garbage tires and seized brakes.
Flat rear leaf springs.
Dented gas tank triggering an engine light (Evap canister solenoid).
ABS light on.
Rear body interior bent from overloading (not frame)
Dead battery.
Nobody wanted to buy, so seller dropped it to $4,000.
After a year of fixing above issues, I drove it across western Canada with wife, kids and pet last summer and back with zero issues.
Still have more to do, but moment of pride is when a Purolator contractor was on the my street and asked if I would take $7,500 for my van.
Your on the right track Alex, it's doable with a driveway, tools and money.
Good thing is that salvage ir near scrap cars are great learning opportunities as the fiscal risk is low. The vehicle value can only go up if repairs are successful.
Sure as shit, some local garage or related dealership is going to call you in to work on the same vehicle as your project car.
Salute to the ones saving Salvaged Audi/Vws I bet they have nightmares of working on their cars 🤣😂
It’s been a mess before, I’ve done it hahah 😅.
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I couldn’t personally do it. Not just financially right now, but also not having the proper tools and space to do so. I am not afraid to learn something new and would be willing to do the work, as I’ve done a ton of my own maintenance and repair, plus mods. My first time doing timing service was on my b7. It still runs a little over a year later, in spite of my sometimes abusive nature. One day I hope to upgrade to nicer cars, but I’m having fun with my B7 and MKV right now.
Love the comment and appreciate your thoughts.
The support means a lot
Bought a rebuilt title evo and it was solid reliable with no issues for 8 years. Sold it for exactly what I paid for it.
My Dad bought a accord not knowing it had been sitting in place after a flooding occurred. Thankfully there isn't to much rust and works fine. The lesson even if it says it's not salvaged always make sure to check yourself
That’s crazy. How did you find out?
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@@AlexMartini. my dad saw some rust on the inner quater panels then lifted the car found out there wasn't no air filter. Obviously being an Asian dad he got real pissed the dealer then told him about the actual history of the car 🙄
I have a rebuilt salvage cadillac xt5 and I saw it b4 I bought it the accident it had so far it works awesome like new tbh it had 48k miles when I got it for 20k cash
I have a 1977 C20 Rebuilt title in my garage right now. Has the stock 454 and turning into a drag truck.
Ooo what numbers are you looking to get?!
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@@AlexMartini. Looking to get into the 11s with it. Just a classic farm truck brown on brown.
Unfortunately due to financial problems surrounding a move and college, I had to get rid of my salvaged title before I was able to get it running well.
What did you buy?!
Hey Alex would you be able to make a guide on how to figure out what cars you can fit in or how to make a car be more drive able if you’re not like 5’8.
I’m 6’4 I like JDM cars but it’s hard to know what I can fit in if someone my size hasn’t tried to make it work
Cars for tall people? GOT IT.
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Haha love the POR-15 shoutout. My company does a decent amount of the digital marketing for them at this time.
Oh nice! I love it. I did it with my Z for a LOT.
@@AlexMartini. it’s a good product but like everyone says, wear gloves and follow the directions lol
Recently bought a salvaged charger so I can daily drive it. Didn't know it was salvaged until I got there. So far she's been okay
How lon8g have you had it now?!
@@AlexMartini. just came back to this, the tranny blew up
I currently drive a 06 g35 it was salvaged now rebuilt and it wasn't worth it. Great car now but needed 4.5 k in suspension arms, steering rack, tires, breaks, plugs, coils and 4 or 5 sensors that gave check engine lights took 6 months to sort everything out. Put some miles on it stock finally at a good stage to start modifying it
I like your story so thank you for sharing. It doesn't always work for people and I am sorry that it failed for ya sir.
I have a prior salvage title WRX. It’s been pretty good so far
How long have you had it now?!
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@@AlexMartini. About 2.5 years. Front passenger side damage but no air bags deployed. Still nervous about it but so far so good!
I bought a salvage 09 Yamaha R6 and it's in fantastic shape, got it for a great price and only had to put 70$ into it to get a r title.
Do you still have it now?!
@@AlexMartini. yeah I just got it a month or two ago, my first one I had I got into a pretty serious accident :P
Still window shopping for rims for my GTI.
Good luck sir!
I had saw a vehicle I was interested in but I noticed it had a salvage title that stated it had caught on fire but they had completely put new interior and a LS6 or some other LS motor in it but I'm not interested in buying a Japanese car with an American motor even though the motors are good I just didn't feel $20,000 and some for a salvage car was woth it but if it was salvaged and like you said half off what the value would have been then yeah I would have been interested as long as it didn't have frame damage.
That's fair and a good comment.
If your looking a super cars I'd be extremely cautious. But with that said if your just looking to get a mass produced or entry level sports car like a brz/frs, focus ST, wrx, maybe a mustang or something I wouldn't be as worried. Typical insurance rule is If the damage is 50% of the cars total value then its a "total loss". Well on those brzs which was maybe valued at 15k, meaning the damage only needs to be 7500$ to total it which which oem parts, shop labor rates is extremely easy to do. Also spend the 100$ or whatever and have the car inspected by a shop. Most people who aren't worried about shotty work are cool with it.
Love this response and glad you also called it out. Being safe with this is incredibly important.
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That's what allowed me to buy 55 it's still nowhere near drivable (no drive train) but it cost me 4250 and was my dream car so it's worth it in every way
My stepdad bought my ma a rebuilt title years ago & its done just fine, idk why ppl give em bad reps, i mean it was just a 4 door civic but its got 328k on it & its still got life left she still dailys it lol
Bro that car is going to last longer than me hahahah
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hey Alex I gotta 2016 3is200t and I got some carbon fenders and side skirts atm but ripped my front bumper , just curious to know what you think about the platform and if it’s worth investing like $3k to fix it all up , also was considering converting to the 2017+ Lexus front end up just wanted a good opinion
Convert it. Upgrade while you repair
What Jaws said!
Bought a rebuilt 2020 Mustang GT Premium PP1 for 31k and it drives great. Bought a car for 20k less than it should have been. No regrets just gotta test drive it and make sure it’s in working condition.
That's a good pick up man! Nice job!
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@@AlexMartini. I got you. You’re the one that brought me to FI so I’m here to support
Day 2 of asking for a video about suspension upgrades such as control arms, toe links, and sway bars, mainly what is worthwhile for different types of driving.
What’s your favorite types of driving that you want me to focus on?!
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@@AlexMartini. I mostly do mountain drives, so I’m looking for a setup best for the twisties. But I don’t want to overbuild on my daily so I’m curious what I should put money towards
Woo slow down cheese and broccoli sounds good
Bought a rebuilt e46 had hidden frame damage coulda died. Also sent u the sound clip of the half straight pipe on ig
deal ty sir!
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Our old insurance company totaled our car and all the damage it had was a busted windshield and a busted in roof completely fine to drive
What type of car was it?!
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In my province (Ontario) you cant register a salvage title. So if it wasnt for that i probably would.
Flood damage 08 wrx. Only regret was spending 20k on it. Overall was a decent daily driver
When did you buy that?!
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@@AlexMartini. bought it waaayyyyy back in the day in 2012
I have no regrets buying my rebuilt salvage title. I planned on turning it into a race car, and when you race car a car you ruin the value in the process anyway.
Exactly. Just need to be aware of what you're buying and for what purpose.
still waiting for the prelude build :)
Dude I just need the space and i'd totally do it!
hope u can find space 😍 would love to watch and see how u go abt building ur vision of the lude
I bought a salvaged eh hatch that lasted for 3 years for 1k. The only reason i got rid of it was because I crashed it. Miss that car
If you get the stream retry thing just refresh
Thank you!
Alright, you're making way too many references to OSRS to not have to leave your RSN.
On a side note, Jagex just released a new Fan Content Policy, so be careful how you use their IP.
Love the content, keep it up.
Appreciate it man! They’ll be gone shortly and I have no intention of restocking it
I bought a 2007 Chrysler 300 C for $2700and it was pretty messed up the front right fender needed to be replaced and there was some wire ripped out
Was it worth it in the end or no?
Unfortunately in my state you can't register a vehicle with a salvage title
Mine says no stream tap to retry idk why
It’s better now
TY sir.
Thinking about this 2015 Corvette for 37000 with 35000 miles any help if I should buy.
It's rebuilt
Love the shirt! Can't buy one though, i'm saving my last $12 for ramen and a salvage title mclaren
See you on the other side friend.
Does Alex play old school runescape or used to because he totally ripped off the print on his shirt
If your just gonna drive it till it blows it’s really the best way to buy a car but if you want to be able to get some money back clean tittle !!!
That’s a fair way to look at it tbh!
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If you’re going to be a fully built race car or similar, where you know the whole vehicle is getting caged, potentially tubbed, etc…. Yeah, I’d do it. If it were a daily driver potentially… no thanks.
Perfect response tbh
Cheese on broccoli is a banger; especially when you’re like 7 🤣
It’s the grossest thing I’ve ever seen in my life. It needs to be banished.
"i dont want to waste my energy"
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yeah ok buddy lol
Me finding this video a week before I wanted to buy my e36 drift missile 0.0
Did I convince you?!
@@AlexMartini. I am looking at 3 of them next week 🇿🇦🥰
Gitcha red flags, twofah buck
KITTY KAT :D
well, I would if I could
My 95 m3 is salvaged
And how’s it going?!?
I just want a salvage miata, nothing more nothing less
Go get one then!!!
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when did cheese become unhealty?
Forever :(
👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for the love
My 1st car was a charger , I’ve owned two pursuit chipped v8s . I’m Moving up north and hoping to rebuild my first srt . I want a charger & a jeep . Let’s see how well this comment ages
Those are great cars tbh besides maybe the SRT hahah. I do wish you luck though!
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Waiting for my awkward hug 💀
Good. Better.
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I drive a branded title car
#qualitycontent
My car is salvage, I like It
Good!
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My Bugatti is salvaged 😩😂
Anything can be fixed, AS LONG AS ITS NOT RUSTY. Rust will never be 100% fixed imho.
Can’t watch the vid
There was a bug for a bit :/
Hard pass for me....too much work. Just buy something you can afford and be done.
That's a fair claim too tbh. Sometimes it's just not worth it at all.
I take offense to that. I a middle age dad trying to build cars
Everything you have ever said is now invalid due to the cheese and brocoli comment.
Is watching news about Jews being bad controversial?