Found a 2001 ITR PY w/ Authentic JDM Front End w/ 55KMI Clean Title. The car is basically Stock other than the front end, BUT it has been rear ended before and the bumper, trunk, and rear 1/4 panel was repaired. I did a carfax and its a one-owner vehicle with NO history whatsoever (including the rear end accident).

Assuming the car is in FAIR CONDITION and the rear was repaired FAIRLY GOOD, HOW MUCH WOULD YOU PAY?

I would like to know what a FAIR PRICE would be and also WHAT A STEAL would be?

I'm checking out the car tommorrow and will hopefully pick it up, but would like everyones opinion. Also, what should I look for in particular MECHANICALLY?

 

I'd never buy a formerly wrecked vehicle, but that's just me.

(flame suit on)
As for a JDM front, I consider that to be a mod which does nothing for value of the vehicle. If anything it may only add 1/4 the retail value to the car, but honestly I don't even calculate it into the value.

I don't like the fact that this car you mentioned has no history - that really bothers me and is just another red flag that would personally make me walk away.

I'm sure there are some cars out there that are former wrecks / theft recoveries that are now show cars. I just prefer to find a vehicle untainted and unmolested.

I can't really give you any kind of value without even seeing the car. Can you provide pictures?

If you just want a ballpark, I would say $15k on the high end.

As for mechanically, take the car to a shop that knows what the expletive they are doing and have them perform a full inspection INCLUDING a compression AND leakdown test on the motor.

I cannot stress that enough. As for what you can do when looking at the car and the motor - make sure the tranny has a matching vin plate and has "LSD" on it. Verify that the stamp on the block says B18C5 if it's a USDM motor.

There are tons of other things you should look for, but you will have to search here because honestly - I'm tired of typing.

 

If it's near Sandy/Cottonwood, I can go look at it with you. I'm looking for a Black one, so I'm not going to go into a bidding war with you.

A steal would probably be $12-$13k, but it'll probably go for $15-16k. The thing that worries me is the lack of history of the vehicle. That could also mean that it maybe has had more than one owner.

 

Sorry guys, but I think I may have confused you guys. The CARFAX history is there with mileage and one owner history, just NO negative HISTORY whatsoever including the rear end accident. I will be driving in an hour to see the car and will keep you guys updated.

Thanks

 

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Right - an therein lies the problem.

 

That just means it wasn't handled through insurance. That would also lead me to believe that the damage was not too bad. I couldn't give you a range of what I would offer without seeing the car in person first.

 

Looked at the car and the repair to the rear was HORRIBLE. GAPS everywhere!!! Still looking...