http://hometown.aol.com/transamguy22

I know this guy and he is selling a 98 TA for 13k and I know it was fixed right and it has a few minor problems under the hood.
If I got him down to 12k do you think it would be a great buy or shoul I avoid it? Its also a auto.
Thanks
David

 

does this car have a "salvage title"?

 

Yes it does, its why im asking around, im worried about the frame or trying to re sell it down the road if I got it.

 

you've got no warranty with this vehicle, nor are you going to find any company willing to warranty the powertrain.

car with a salvage title will be difficult for you to sell if you should ever decide to get another car. many dealerships will outright refuse to take a car with a salvage title as a tradein.

some states will require in depth "salvage inspections" before they will let you register the car. will put the car up on a lift and look at all identifying numbers to make sure that no parts are stolen.

 

got a look at bluebook values. 12k-13k is the tradein value if the car had a "clean title".

watch out, some banks won't finance a car if its branded salvage. is not a concern though if you can afford to purchase the car outright with cash

1998 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Coupe 2D

Engine: V8 5.7 Liter
Trans: Automatic
Drive: Rear Wheel Drive
Mileage: 15,000

Equipment
Air Conditioning
Power Steering
Power Windows
Power Door Locks
Tilt Wheel
Cruise Control
AM/FM Stereo
Compact Disc
Dual Front Air Bags
ABS (4-Wheel)
Leather
Power Seat
Alloy Wheels

Consumer Rated Condition: Good
"Good" condition means that the vehicle is free of any major defects. The paint, body and interior have only minor (if any) blemishes, and there are no major mechanical problems. In states where rust is a problem, this should be very minimal, and a deduction should be made to correct it. The tires match and have substantial tread wear left. A clean title history is assumed. A "good" vehicle will need some reconditioning to be sold at retail; however major reconditioning should be deducted from the value. Most recent model cars owned by consumers fall into this category.

Trade-In Value $12,610
Trade-in value represents what you might expect to receive from a dealer for this consumer owned vehicle. Keep in mind that the dealer must then absorb the cost of making the vehicle ready for sale, advertising, sales commissions, arranging financing and insurance and standing behind the vehicle for any mechanical or safety problems.

Retail Value $18,025
Suggested retail represents the price a dealership might ask for this make and model vehicle. This represents a fully reconditioned vehicle in excellent condition with a clean title history. This retail price is not a trade-in or private-party value, but rather assumes that a dealer has absorbed the cost of making the vehicle ready for sale, reconditioning, advertising, sales commissions, arranging for financing and insurance and standing behind the vehicle for any mechanical or safety problems. Many late model vehicles at this price have passed an inspection program or carry a warranty. Actual dealer selling price may vary from this price.

 

Thanks for the info man