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chubiboi · 04-06-2014, 08:44 PM

I need help looking into a salvaged car with the vin number jf1znaa16d2713054. The car has been repaired and is said to be fully functional but I'm not too sure and was wondering what I should check and look out for. The car was only damaged on the rear end to my knowledge. Also, I will be bringing the car to a mechanic to get it inspected before purchasing. I'm just hoping you guys would be able to take a look at the car and vin number and tell me if anything seems fishy. Thanks!

Picture of car before repair is here http://i.imgur.com/KOhSe54.jpg

already posted the same thread in the subarubrz forum but no reply, seems kind of dead so I posted here

Liehtw8 · 04-06-2014, 08:51 PM

It would need to be an insane deal for me to consider buying a rebuilt car like this one. But if this is what you want. I would say just let your mechanic know all about the damage and he can look more into it for you. Or take it to a body shop maybe?

chubiboi · 04-06-2014, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Liehtw8

It would need to be an insane deal for me to consider buying a rebuilt car like this one. But if this is what you want. I would say just let your mechanic know all about the damage and he can look more into it for you. Or take it to a body shop maybe?

it's priced at 15,700 now. can someone please run a check on the vin?

Prog · 04-06-2014, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by chubiboi

it's priced at 15,700 now. can someone please run a check on the vin?

You're about to spend $15,000 on a car and you can't pony up $40 for a Carfax?

chubiboi · 04-06-2014, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Prog

You're about to spend $15,000 on a car and you can't pony up $40 for a Carfax?

yes because I will most likely use carfax for this one car. I was going to purchase from a dealer but this one caught my eye.

Prog · 04-06-2014, 09:35 PM

So then buy a Carfax.

You can run a free Vin Check here, and it comes up clean: https://www.nicb.org/theft_and_fraud_awareness/vincheck

chubiboi · 04-06-2014, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Prog

So then buy a Carfax.

You can run a free Vin Check here, and it comes up clean: https://www.nicb.org/theft_and_fraud_awareness/vincheck

Yes, I already ran it on that. Can someone please get a full report? Thanks.

ntron1 · 04-06-2014, 09:39 PM

You should make sure your insurance company will underwrite it. I also believe the warranty is now void.

mrdanyo · 04-06-2014, 09:42 PM

For something like this, why wouldn't you just buy your own carfax instead of asking for someone to buy one for you?

chubiboi · 04-06-2014, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mrdanyo

For something like this, why wouldn't you just buy your own carfax instead of asking for someone to buy one for you?

I'm not, I'm asking if someone with an unlimited account can run a search.

ntron1 · 04-06-2014, 09:52 PM

Ran the carfax. It said it was totaled with rear end damage.

chubiboi · 04-06-2014, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ntron1

Ran the carfax. It said it was totaled with rear end damage.

Thank you so much ntron1. Can you send me the report? Thanks.

Burrcold · 04-06-2014, 09:59 PM

Demanding.

ntron1 · 04-06-2014, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by chubiboi

Thank you so much ntron1. Can you send me the report? Thanks.

Nope...

04-06-2014, 08:44 PM	#1
chubiboi Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: none Location: United States Posts: 11 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	about to purchase I need help looking into a salvaged car with the vin number jf1znaa16d2713054. The car has been repaired and is said to be fully functional but I'm not too sure and was wondering what I should check and look out for. The car was only damaged on the rear end to my knowledge. Also, I will be bringing the car to a mechanic to get it inspected before purchasing. I'm just hoping you guys would be able to take a look at the car and vin number and tell me if anything seems fishy. Thanks! Picture of car before repair is here http://i.imgur.com/KOhSe54.jpg already posted the same thread in the subarubrz forum but no reply, seems kind of dead so I posted here

04-06-2014, 09:39 PM	#8
ntron1 Sarcastic Bastard Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: '13 DGM BRZ, '13 Mini, 1999 Blazer Location: Amish Land, PA Posts: 586 Thanks: 341 Thanked 336 Times in 182 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You should make sure your insurance company will underwrite it. I also believe the warranty is now void. __________________

04-06-2014, 09:42 PM	#9
mrdanyo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2014 BRZ Limited (World Rally Blue) Location: Markham, Ontario Posts: 233 Thanks: 56 Thanked 72 Times in 36 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	For something like this, why wouldn't you just buy your own carfax instead of asking for someone to buy one for you? __________________ Dan's 2014 WRB Build Thread

04-06-2014, 09:52 PM	#11
ntron1 Sarcastic Bastard Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: '13 DGM BRZ, '13 Mini, 1999 Blazer Location: Amish Land, PA Posts: 586 Thanks: 341 Thanked 336 Times in 182 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ran the carfax. It said it was totaled with rear end damage. __________________

04-06-2014, 09:59 PM	#13
Burrcold Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Drives: Subaru BRZ Limited Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,624 Thanks: 763 Thanked 1,586 Times in 776 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Demanding. __________________

04-06-2014, 08:51 PM	#2
Liehtw8 Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 2022 Toyota GR86 Location: Northern Alberta Posts: 62 Thanks: 17 Thanked 36 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It would need to be an insane deal for me to consider buying a rebuilt car like this one. But if this is what you want. I would say just let your mechanic know all about the damage and he can look more into it for you. Or take it to a body shop maybe?

04-06-2014, 09:35 PM	#6
Prog Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: 2016 Cadillac CTS Location: North Carolina Posts: 497 Thanks: 177 Thanked 135 Times in 95 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So then buy a Carfax. You can run a free Vin Check here, and it comes up clean: https://www.nicb.org/theft_and_fraud_awareness/vincheck

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