Salvage title question
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From: Danville Va, Providence NC
Lots of good information here. Once again I will say it, it is a buyers market. Check Craigslist for neighboring towns, you may save a mint by driving an hour or two. That price sounds high to me, but I am by no means an expert on salvage titles.
Are you sold on that exact style of bike? Or just on the deal?
Are you sold on that exact style of bike? Or just on the deal?
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hey just a heads up, I bought a 2005 jeep Wrangelr Sport 4 years ago, salvage tittle, 30, 000 miles on it now, few upgrades. I just put it on graigslist and can not even get 5k for it, You get what you pay for! Brother just be patient!
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Thank yall for all the good advice. After everything that's been said I think I will just wait for the right clean titled deal to come along. I'm not looking to turn around and sell whatever bike I get any time soon but I would like the peace of mind knowing that the bike I buy will make a reliable daily rider.
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Thank yall for all the good advice. After everything that's been said I think I will just wait for the right clean titled deal to come along. I'm not looking to turn around and sell whatever bike I get any time soon but I would like the peace of mind knowing that the bike I buy will make a reliable daily rider.
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I buy and sell bikes and as far as resale a salvage title is the kiss of death. Yeah, you can get a lower price up front but your title will have a "brand" on it. Some will say salvage, non repairable etc, depending upon the state. We are going into the softest part of the sales season. Be patien, wait till end of October, early November. You will be able to find a nice bike WITHOUT a branded title. Goog luck!
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Yeah I don't thnk I'll be able to get one until then anyways. I need to sell my other car first so I'll have the money for a bike.
I know I've asked this before in another thread but this one has been getting more attention. Other than a sportster what would I be able to get for $5000 or less? And would a sportster be too small for me? I'm 6'3" and 250lbs.
I know I've asked this before in another thread but this one has been getting more attention. Other than a sportster what would I be able to get for $5000 or less? And would a sportster be too small for me? I'm 6'3" and 250lbs.
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From: Whangarei. New Zealand.
Everybody would love to go out and buy a brand new Harley and chrome it all out but, many cant' afford that so they buy a used bike maybe a year or two old. Some can't afford that either so they buy one 5-10 years old.
Some can't afford that either or don't want a 10 year old bike so, they look at salvage title bikes. You get what you can afford if you really want a bike. A salvage title bike may be the only choice of the OP for a bike of that year and mileage.
As for resale, I can darn well gaurrantee that those that bought brand new chromed out bikes will lose WAY more money on resale after a couple of years of riding, than you would on a salvage title bike for 6k.
If all you can afford is a salvage title bike, make sure you know exactly the damage that occured, and know that it was repaired by a reputable shop. If you don't have either of that info, keep looking.
As for the price of the bikes the OP is looking at, I can't tell you if it is a good price because I haven't shopped around at S titled bikes.
Some can't afford that either or don't want a 10 year old bike so, they look at salvage title bikes. You get what you can afford if you really want a bike. A salvage title bike may be the only choice of the OP for a bike of that year and mileage.
As for resale, I can darn well gaurrantee that those that bought brand new chromed out bikes will lose WAY more money on resale after a couple of years of riding, than you would on a salvage title bike for 6k.
If all you can afford is a salvage title bike, make sure you know exactly the damage that occured, and know that it was repaired by a reputable shop. If you don't have either of that info, keep looking.
As for the price of the bikes the OP is looking at, I can't tell you if it is a good price because I haven't shopped around at S titled bikes.
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From: Whangarei. New Zealand.
I don't know of any state that will give you fresh/clean title after it's been salvaged. I bought my bike with a Rebuilt title and it wall always be branded. I did a lot of research and had pictures before the accident, after the accident and after the rebuild. I knew exactly what had been checked, what had been fixed and what had been replaced. It was the right deal for me and I didn't buy it to make money. I bought it to ride. I could sell it now and not lose money beside maintenance and upkeep, but I won't. It rides great and fits my needs.
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Yeah I don't thnk I'll be able to get one until then anyways. I need to sell my other car first so I'll have the money for a bike.
I know I've asked this before in another thread but this one has been getting more attention. Other than a sportster what would I be able to get for $5000 or less? And would a sportster be too small for me? I'm 6'3" and 250lbs.
I know I've asked this before in another thread but this one has been getting more attention. Other than a sportster what would I be able to get for $5000 or less? And would a sportster be too small for me? I'm 6'3" and 250lbs.
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