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Marco Polo · 05-29-2008, 02:23 PM

Okay, so a 2003 BMW 325i I want is available. It's for sale for $13,900 and only has 43,000 miles. It's the exact color and wheels that I've always wanted as well. It was salvaged due to water and runs like new. The NADA value on the description and accessories is $18,875. Since it's a 325i, that means it's rear wheel drive so I imagine winters and ice would be difficult so that is a huge turn off. The mpg is 18 city/27 highway and the estimated annual fuel cost is $2578.

My 2001 Infiniti QX4 is worth around $13,950 retail and $11,525 trade-in. The mpg is 14 city/17 highway and the estimated annual fuel cost is $3392.

I drive 40 miles interstate roundtrip for my job each day so I like the thought of saving gas.

Any advice about the salvaged title issue, etc?

Skyy God · 05-29-2008, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Marco Polo

Like how high the water was, etc?

Probably about the height of a house in the Lower Ward, I'm guessing.

StcChief · 05-29-2008, 03:20 PM

MP don't do it, really the headaches are just beginning for this ride. I'm not sure it's worth it if they gave it to you

blueballs · 05-29-2008, 04:12 PM

I'm not worried about wrecked salvaged titled vehicles
>I know people who do it for a living/extra money<
I wouldn't buy a flood salvaged vehicle for .05 on the dollar

Marco Polo · 05-29-2008, 05:12 PM

The advice sounds pretty overwhelming to stay away from it. I will probably go that route. Thanks as I'm admittedly a dipshit when it comes to vehicles.

**Skip Towne** · 05-29-2008, 05:14 PM

Does it have new upholstery?

Marco Polo · 05-29-2008, 05:17 PM

I wasn't serious enough yet to examine the upholstery or check for any rust underneath the car. I wanted to be weary of the warning signs first.

**Skip Towne** · 05-29-2008, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Marco Polo

I wasn't serious enough yet to examine the upholstery or check for any rust underneath the car. I wanted to be weary of the warning signs first.

If t has new upholstery, the water was high into the car most likely.

**Rain Man** · 05-29-2008, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Radar Chief

If he could move the decimal in his asking price one spot to the left? That’d be a lot harder to turn down.

Consider this post to be that "rolling on the floor laughing" smiley.

05-29-2008, 02:23 PM
Marco Polo Veteran Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 41°59.4′N 87°39.6'W Casino cash: $3938908	Car Advice Okay, so a 2003 BMW 325i I want is available. It's for sale for $13,900 and only has 43,000 miles. It's the exact color and wheels that I've always wanted as well. It was salvaged due to water and runs like new. The NADA value on the description and accessories is $18,875. Since it's a 325i, that means it's rear wheel drive so I imagine winters and ice would be difficult so that is a huge turn off. The mpg is 18 city/27 highway and the estimated annual fuel cost is $2578. My 2001 Infiniti QX4 is worth around $13,950 retail and $11,525 trade-in. The mpg is 14 city/17 highway and the estimated annual fuel cost is $3392. I drive 40 miles interstate roundtrip for my job each day so I like the thought of saving gas. Any advice about the salvaged title issue, etc?
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05-29-2008, 03:20 PM	#17
StcChief Playing for #1 Draft Pick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Just West of Lambs land Casino cash: $10004900	MP don't do it, really the headaches are just beginning for this ride. I'm not sure it's worth it if they gave it to you __________________ sig test for this screwy schema
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05-29-2008, 04:12 PM	#18
blueballs Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Casino cash: $10004900	I'm not worried about wrecked salvaged titled vehicles >I know people who do it for a living/extra money< I wouldn't buy a flood salvaged vehicle for .05 on the dollar
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05-29-2008, 05:12 PM	#19
Marco Polo Veteran Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 41°59.4′N 87°39.6'W Casino cash: $3938908	The advice sounds pretty overwhelming to stay away from it. I will probably go that route. Thanks as I'm admittedly a dipshit when it comes to vehicles.
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05-29-2008, 05:14 PM	#20
Skip Towne Supporter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: T-Town Casino cash: $10004900	Does it have new upholstery?
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05-29-2008, 05:17 PM	#21
Marco Polo Veteran Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 41°59.4′N 87°39.6'W Casino cash: $3938908	I wasn't serious enough yet to examine the upholstery or check for any rust underneath the car. I wanted to be weary of the warning signs first.
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