Question about older model Roadtrek
Hello, I'm new here so please pardon if my forum knowledge and etiquette falter. I have the opportunity to purchase a 1995 Dodge Roadtrek 170 Popular. It is a great looking little class b but the ...
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I just received this email from the seller:
"The title says rebuilt because it was rear ended two owners before me.
The insurance co probably deemed that it would cost more to repair it
than the book value because it was already more than 10 years old; so
they probably paid the owner at the time the book value. The insurance
co then probably sold it to a rebuilder who repaired the damage to the
rear end and then sold it. After I bought it I had the rear end (axles
and differential) brought up to new condition by Dodge. I can show you
the receipts. It is now in good shape mechanically
The title says rebuilt because it was rear ended two owners before me.
The insurance co probably deemed that it would cost more to repair it
than the book value because it was already more than 10 years old; so
they probably paid the owner at the time the book value. The insurance
co then probably sold it to a rebuilder who repaired the damage to the
rear end and then sold it. After I bought it I had the rear end (axles
and differential) brought up to new condition by Dodge. I can show you
the receipts. It is now in good shape mechanically. You inquired about the steering it is slightly loose but Dodge said it is safe to drive"
I assume this is a deal killer? I have never been accused of being a mechanic ...but this sounds a bit frightening.
"The title says rebuilt because it was rear ended two owners before me.
The insurance co probably deemed that it would cost more to repair it
than the book value because it was already more than 10 years old; so
they probably paid the owner at the time the book value. The insurance
co then probably sold it to a rebuilder who repaired the damage to the
rear end and then sold it. After I bought it I had the rear end (axles
and differential) brought up to new condition by Dodge. I can show you
the receipts. It is now in good shape mechanically
The title says rebuilt because it was rear ended two owners before me.
The insurance co probably deemed that it would cost more to repair it
than the book value because it was already more than 10 years old; so
they probably paid the owner at the time the book value. The insurance
co then probably sold it to a rebuilder who repaired the damage to the
rear end and then sold it. After I bought it I had the rear end (axles
and differential) brought up to new condition by Dodge. I can show you
the receipts. It is now in good shape mechanically. You inquired about the steering it is slightly loose but Dodge said it is safe to drive"
I assume this is a deal killer? I have never been accused of being a mechanic ...but this sounds a bit frightening.
