Buying a smashed car, what should I watch out for?

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  • Za Ha
    Confirmed User
    • Oct 2001
    • 5112

    #1

    Buying a smashed car, what should I watch out for?

    Found a 2000 beetle 1.8 turbo for $5000 canadain, and its not smashed hard, so a bit too good to be true.

    The catch, no service book so I cant check the milage and the repairs. The odometer says 40k km but the tires are worn out... so must be at least 100k km.

    How can I check that for sure, and what other scams should I keep my eyes open for?
  • juicylinks
    So Fucking Banned
    • Apr 2001
    • 122992

    #2
    how many women were fucked in there?

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    • Choker
      Confirmed User
      • Apr 2001
      • 9024

      #3
      Check the gap between the fender and the tires, make sure it is the same on both sides. This is a good way to tell if the frame is bent.
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      • detoxed
        vip member
        • Jan 2003
        • 17798

        #4
        have a mechanic come with you to check it out

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        • eddie-executive
          Confirmed User
          • Apr 2003
          • 2061

          #5
          A major thing to look for is frame damage
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          • BV
            wtf
            • Sep 2001
            • 10914

            #6
            Check it here:
            http://www.autocheck.com

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            • Gimmy
              Confirmed User
              • Jul 2002
              • 1069

              #7
              I once bought a car with a salvaged title, did not have any probles with the car

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              • aflex
                Confirmed User
                • Oct 2002
                • 3127

                #8
                check the title

                the resell value on it will be fucked if you fix it up nice, but the title says its been totalled

                might not be worth it
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                • Lane
                  Will code for food...
                  • Apr 2001
                  • 8496

                  #9
                  its not even a good deal if you ask me.

                  damaged cars are a dime a dozen here.. well almost..

                  a friend bought a 90' BMW 540i from an auction for $500.. he spent another $500 on repairs and sold it for $3000 in a week.

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                  • foe
                    Confirmed User
                    • May 2002
                    • 5246

                    #10
                    Originally posted by detoxed
                    have a mechanic come with you to check it out
                    Make sure you do this, otherwise you could end up getting SERIOUSLY fucked.

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                    • Dj Furious
                      Confirmed User
                      • Jan 2003
                      • 505

                      #11
                      guys who drive new beetles are gay!!!
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                      • PostWhore
                        Confirmed User
                        • Jan 2003
                        • 4720

                        #12
                        i double it

                        Originally posted by Dj Furious
                        guys who drive new beetles are gay!!!
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                        • xxxcam
                          Confirmed User
                          • Feb 2002
                          • 401

                          #13
                          guys who drive new beetles are gay!!!
                          -----------------

                          so true

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                          • xxxcam
                            Confirmed User
                            • Feb 2002
                            • 401

                            #14
                            i once saw a yellow beetle, all painted with some fucking flowers, I see a guy inside with flowers, you think that bad ? i then see alot of small animals figures all around the car... I wanted to rear end that fucker :|


                            don't tell me you will be one of them =)

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                            • pine
                              Confirmed User
                              • Oct 2002
                              • 1373

                              #15
                              Originally posted by xxxcam
                              ... I wanted to rear end that fucker :|
                              yeah, I'll bet you did. Did you at least ask him out to dinner first?
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                              • xxxdesign-net
                                My hips don't lie
                                • Nov 2002
                                • 10129

                                #16
                                well, first red flag... a beetle??


                                hope its not lime!

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                                • Stump
                                  Registered User
                                  • Sep 2002
                                  • 20

                                  #17
                                  I've only seen women driving the new beetles... In my opinion, its a chick car, and should stay that way... guys dont like right driving em around

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                                  • iroc409
                                    Confirmed User
                                    • Jan 2003
                                    • 4728

                                    #18
                                    not worth it if you're going to have to spend another $5k to repair it.


                                    if you're trying to get extra money in the salvage biz, get some different cars that will go for sure.


                                    just because the tires are worn doesn't mean the car's worn out. may have been a hard driver. does happen. and not all tires are rated for that kinda mileage. tires are rated anywhere from no mileage, the cheapy 30k (mi), up to about 100k miles. just depends on the $$.


                                    i dunno about the beetle, but most of the new cars with digital odometers cannot be turned back anyways. the mfr's are getting smarter
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                                    • iroc409
                                      Confirmed User
                                      • Jan 2003
                                      • 4728

                                      #19
                                      Originally posted by Stump
                                      I've only seen women driving the new beetles... In my opinion, its a chick car, and should stay that way... guys dont like right driving em around
                                      i'd probably consider driving the 500hp TT AWD conversion at the track.
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                                      • PostWhore
                                        Confirmed User
                                        • Jan 2003
                                        • 4720

                                        #20
                                        no paint it in rainbow colour
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                                        • Za Ha
                                          Confirmed User
                                          • Oct 2001
                                          • 5112

                                          #21
                                          Ya the frame is bent a bit but no big deal. Im gonna go on vacation to europe and put a lot of km's on it so i need something to drive and the repair will be tops of $3000 so $9000 CANADIAN for a 2000 beetle... not that bad if u ask me.

                                          Btw yes I will be a guy in a yellow beetle, but only for 2 months then ill sell it to some broad

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