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Blackdiamond
Explorer
Mar 21, 2014

Salvage title, how much does it influnce value

I have called on a coach I am interested in because it looks like a good deal. Turns out it has a salvage title.

The owner claims he has before pics showing the damage, claims it is only on the ceiling area and none of the other areas were touched, it has all been repaired and the whole coach has new ceiling, flooring, upholstery. They are asking $30,000 on a coach I would expect to pay around $38,000 for if it didn't have salvage title.

Now how does everyone else feel about salvage title? Would you buy a coach with one at all or for the right price and if so what is the right price?

Thanks in advance.
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  • mrlightrail's avatar
    mrlightrail
    Explorer
    Mar 21, 2014
    It'll hit the resale value big time. I'd offer 25k, tops. It would have been totalled by the insurance company to get that title, so I'd say there is possibly more damage than the seller is letting on.
  • rgatijnet1's avatar
    rgatijnet1
    Explorer III
    Mar 21, 2014
    Check with your insurance company and the state DOT. They may not insure it and some states put restrictions on licensing salvage title vehicles.
    From an insurance standpoint, they usually write off a vehicle if the repairs exceed the value. If the repairs look somewhat minor, there may have been other damage, like flood, that is not visible.

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