A salvage title is somewhat risky. You want to see pictures and the report of what led to the salvage.
I viewed the accident pictures and bought a 2001 BMW Z-3 from the repair mechanic. It had been in a fender-bender and had 17,000 miles. It turned out fine -- no problem to insure in CA. After seven years, I sold it to my daughter, who plans to drive it to 100,000 (had 44,000 when I sold it). She will drive it for about five years and be able to sell it for her purchase price (Yes, it was a fairly good deal for her. Good maintenance and a new top).
The DMV registration is also lower. So if you know exactly what the problem was and how it was fixed, a salvage vehicle can be fine.