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this sounds too good to be true

Discussion in 'Private Sales' started by Chosen 1, Apr 18, 2010.

  1. Chosen 1

    Chosen 1 New Member

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    there is an 2009 prius on autotrader for 11,900 but i cant get the seller to get back with me. the price is real low and the car looks great. just wonered what you guys thought. i dont know how to copy a link but here is the car ID #1095FAEE
    its under private seller in SD, Cal.
     
    #1 Chosen 1, Apr 18, 2010
  2. Codyroo

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    I would guess it has a salvage title. You can ask for the VIN so you can get a carfax report or ask if it has a salvage title. Some insurance carriers won't cover a salvage title. Be careful, because it could have had a salvage title in another state and be registered in CA with a clean title (I believe I read that on this site, you might want to double check that).

    It does sound too good to be true for a clean titled car.
     
    #2 Codyroo, Apr 18, 2010
  3. richard schumacher

    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    Gotta be a salvage. Run far away from it, fast. Search on this site for a few stories describing the fun one can have trying to fix a salvage Prius.
     
    #3 richard schumacher, Apr 18, 2010
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    After reading a few posts on here I am so glad I got a Toyota Certified Used Prius! The peace of mind is worth the $2k extra I paid over some fly by night auction car lot.

    $15k for a 2008 with 23k miles and loving every minute of it!
     
    #4 Stratospaly, Apr 18, 2010
  5. Tom Banjo

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    If it sounds to good to be true, it probbaly is. The VIN comes back ok, but that does not really mean a lot until you see the title and check the details, like how long they had it and where it was sold. They should have the origonal paperwork.

    JTDKB20U293508399

    https://www.nicb.org/theft_and_fraud_awareness/vincheck/vincheck


    VINCheckSM Theft RecordJTDKB20U293508399 has not been identified as a vehicle listed in the VINCheckSM Theft Records.

    VINCheckSM is updated regularly as additional information is reported.
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    Further information is available through Carfax . JTDKB20U293508399 has not been identified as a vehicle listed in the VINCheckSM Total Loss Records.
    VINCheckSM is updated regularly as additional information is reported.
     
    #5 Tom Banjo, Apr 18, 2010
  6. Chosen 1

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    i know about the old saying. also they wont get back with me. i have sent them emails and texts through autotrader and nothing back. i dont know what else to do but find another prius.
     
    #6 Chosen 1, Apr 18, 2010
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    Salvaged or Wrecked Title. If it was clean, they could just as easily sell it to the dealership for cash.
     
    #7 Prius-Forever, Apr 24, 2010
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    only thing that I don't like about Toyota Certified is the warranty is only Powertrain coverage...I believe most other CPO warranties are REAL warranties.
     
    #8 bagwell, Apr 26, 2010
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    Why so worried about salvage title. Ill drive mine till it dies anyway and a few bent fenders hood and headlights will not kill it any sooner.
     
    #9 donalmilligan089, Apr 26, 2010
  10. JimN

    JimN Let the games begin!

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    There are only 2 entries at Toyota Owners Online | Official Toyota Owners Website .

    4/30/09 10 miles "wheels & tires" and "maintenance" at Team Toyota in Georgia. Why does a new car need wheels & tires & maintenance that the dealer is paying for?

    I wouldn't pursue anything where I have to work to get the seller to sell something to me.

    There are plenty of cars, including Prius, sitting around. Find another.
     
    #10 JimN, Apr 26, 2010
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    you better buy that car!
     
    #11 thegreatll, Apr 26, 2010
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    i found out that this seller was using the info from another seller on cars.com. the pics and info were all the same just the phone # and location was diff. and the price. i emailed autotrader.com and they took the ad off right away. thanks for all the help.
     
    #12 Chosen 1, Apr 26, 2010
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