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rickfreeze123 · 11-05-2014, 12:26 AM

So I found a Firestorm FRS with 12k Salvage title I've already taken it to both a toyota dealer & an Indy shop for a pre inspection, there is no frame or engine damage at all, the engine is in perfect condition with the TRD package. I have all passed documents of the inspection from both toyota & the body shop It drives amazing also. I was planning on getting it they priced it at 14,500. Which is I guess okay but pretty pricey. Anyways my main worry was resell value if I ever want to come back to a truck or something. I was considering getting this frs & putting good coil overs Vossen Wheels, The gialla Corsa Body kit. Do you think if I upgrade the car a little would it help it maintain it's Value? Here are some photos of the frs. Would I have trouble selling it or anything when it's time?

Texas BRZ · 11-05-2014, 12:36 AM

When I normally intend to make a purchase, priority number one for me is peace of mind... Even if I have to pay a bit more.

Upgrades or modifications normally don't add value to the car unless you find that specific buyer who appreciates the modification, but I wouldn't expect it.

Keep the search going. If you feel this is the right car, then go for it. Worst case scenario, hopefully you'll learn from any mistakes you have made.

If you're truly on a budget, I'd hold off on a purchase... Otherwise target a well-maintained and legitimate pre-owned FR-S / BRZ.

You get what you pay for, usually.

Pacific Auto · 11-05-2014, 12:46 AM

Do you have pictures of the damage before the repairs were done? If not stay far away!

You can already find some clean titles for $18-$19k. So if you wait a year or until the next generation comes out. You might be able to get closer to $15k.

hur1ey02 · 11-05-2014, 09:49 AM

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=76987

You have a bunch of responses in this thread.

Tcoat · 11-05-2014, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hur1ey02

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=76987

You have a bunch of responses in this thread.

Yep, same OP both threads.
OP
Come on dude you already got answers once.
You think a second try will change them????

billwot · 11-05-2014, 11:25 AM

I guess you're waiting for someone to tell you to buy it?

Rota · 11-05-2014, 11:30 AM

If you buy this car, you should assume that you will never be able to sell it. Salvage cars are really hard to get rid of. Consider this one a project for when you buy your next car if you do decide to pick it up.

nos145 · 11-05-2014, 05:31 PM

haggle them down to 10k

then get it.

drive it for 2 years.

drop an ls7 into it.

drive it for 2 more years.

crash it.

buy another one.

11-05-2014, 12:26 AM	#1
rickfreeze123 Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Drives: 2008 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER 4WD Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Would you consider this? So I found a Firestorm FRS with 12k Salvage title I've already taken it to both a toyota dealer & an Indy shop for a pre inspection, there is no frame or engine damage at all, the engine is in perfect condition with the TRD package. I have all passed documents of the inspection from both toyota & the body shop It drives amazing also. I was planning on getting it they priced it at 14,500. Which is I guess okay but pretty pricey. Anyways my main worry was resell value if I ever want to come back to a truck or something. I was considering getting this frs & putting good coil overs Vossen Wheels, The gialla Corsa Body kit. Do you think if I upgrade the car a little would it help it maintain it's Value? Here are some photos of the frs. Would I have trouble selling it or anything when it's time?

11-05-2014, 12:36 AM	#2
Texas BRZ Sports Car = Anti-Drug Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2014 Honda CBR600RR Location: Plano Posts: 917 Thanks: 371 Thanked 307 Times in 193 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	When I normally intend to make a purchase, priority number one for me is peace of mind... Even if I have to pay a bit more. Upgrades or modifications normally don't add value to the car unless you find that specific buyer who appreciates the modification, but I wouldn't expect it. Keep the search going. If you feel this is the right car, then go for it. Worst case scenario, hopefully you'll learn from any mistakes you have made. If you're truly on a budget, I'd hold off on a purchase... Otherwise target a well-maintained and legitimate pre-owned FR-S / BRZ. You get what you pay for, usually. __________________ "Did you know that this car comes with 300 horsepower in its stock form? 200 from the engine, 50 in its chassis, and the final 50 within the driver who can make the most of it." Texas BRZ

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11-05-2014, 12:46 AM	#3
Pacific Auto Master Installer Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: Scion FRS Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 216 Thanks: 4 Thanked 144 Times in 57 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Do you have pictures of the damage before the repairs were done? If not stay far away! You can already find some clean titles for $18-$19k. So if you wait a year or until the next generation comes out. You might be able to get closer to $15k.

11-05-2014, 11:25 AM	#6
billwot Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: '11 Cayman , '14 Camry, '11 Tacoma Location: Eastern NC Posts: 509 Thanks: 57 Thanked 396 Times in 198 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I guess you're waiting for someone to tell you to buy it?

11-05-2014, 11:30 AM	#7
Rota Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: 2015 Series.Blue BRZ Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 100 Thanks: 97 Thanked 63 Times in 37 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If you buy this car, you should assume that you will never be able to sell it. Salvage cars are really hard to get rid of. Consider this one a project for when you buy your next car if you do decide to pick it up.

11-05-2014, 05:31 PM	#8
nos145 Cognite Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: 2013 Whiteout FRS Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 245 Thanks: 121 Thanked 57 Times in 52 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	haggle them down to 10k then get it. drive it for 2 years. drop an ls7 into it. drive it for 2 more years. crash it. buy another one.

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