bkeberl 0 Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 (edited) Hi all, in my hunt for the perfect Spark, I came across a 2013 LS Spark with around 53,xxx miles on it. It has a salvaged title (that was rebuilt), however, so I am worried that it may be too risky with insurance. What do you all think? Does anyone have a Spark with rebuilt title that would like to share their experience(s) with me? Not sure if I should risk it. The price seems good though (it is priced at under $6,000). Thanks, Brandon Edited July 29, 2016 by bkeberl Link to post Share on other sites
Retired old Gearhead 201 Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Could have some insurance implications, but the main thing is that a 'salvaged' & rebuilt unit is, well, basically just asking for unknown problems down the road. $6,000 for a base '13 with no powertrain warranty and most likely extensive body work done, etc..is not a good price...Maybe $3,000 might be worth the risk. Not knowing how much it was damaged, IMO...well, if you can afford $6K, there are a number of undamaged units out there...That's my take on that. Link to post Share on other sites
og8790 5 Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Not a good deal. I just sold my 2006 Civic with 87k miles for $6500 with a clean title. You can do better out there. Link to post Share on other sites
sparkfanatic 70 Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Yeah that's way too much money , you can get a clean titled Spark for that price or less .That said , there is a dealer in my area that that only sells salvage cars , really nice ones . A salvage car is just car that's been considered a total loss by the insurance . Many of these are theft recovery like this particular dealer sells . I was actually going to buy a perfect condition Mini Cooper S from them years back for a good price . Your at your own risk of course but you can snap up a bargain many times with cars that are perfectly good . In your case though , it's no bargain at all at that price . Link to post Share on other sites
Skids 108 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 too much money and in california salvaged cars can only have liability insurance so if it gets stolen again or an accident where youre at fault youre s.o.L your state might be different. still too much money. Link to post Share on other sites
bkeberl 0 Posted August 20, 2016 Author Share Posted August 20, 2016 I just looked, and it was in a fender-bender, and everything has been replaced. It looks brand new. The sell price is $5,000 (USD). Should I re-consider? The eBay seller has 100% positive feedback! Link to post Share on other sites
Retired old Gearhead 201 Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 If you are comfortable with $5K and not being able to drive or have it checked out, you could take the risk and bargain down a bit. Remember it is 3+ yrs old and the low end model. If I had to assume the risk I would take it at $4K since at 53Kmi it may need new brakes and tires...Personally I would never buy a unit without a drive and check up. Lot's of used 2013's in lots or private that you can drive & have it checked first at around $5K. That's my take on this and it may be a perfectly good car or may need a whole pile of money for brakes, tires, bearings etc... Link to post Share on other sites
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