Originally Posted by FirebaseD
No need to put any type of engine in the junk if you cannot get a clean title for it... the title that is coming with the car will not get you insurance, or a tag. Could only show it off behind the Barn, on the back Forty. Would be a great deal if you could get the body for free with the trans and etc, I would really enjoy placing a real engine under the hood, would kick as* on the street, I'd go muscle car a huntin... but the title is a real problem.
hooah
**note - buy it for parts would be the only way to win with it.
A salvage title is not a problem to insure or to get registered - at least in NY. All it takes is an inspection to get plates. As long as the engine is running and all normal operations are working - it would pass.
I picked up a new 2005 crossfire that was in a hurricane in Florida, it had a few minor scratches (wind damage) on it - no water damage - got it for 12k less.
it has been great!
The insurance co. wrote it off because of the scratches and a salvage title was issued.
The new vehicle warranty was void but I figure I can fix quite alot if needed, and still have money left for gas.
I plan to keep it, otherwise resale with salvage title could be a problem.