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Old 10-29-2005, 04:21 AM
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Default Re: Buying used Audi... Should low price set off alarm bells?

I'd just say be careful. I'd want to have a mechanic check it out. Having a salvage title doesn't mean it's a piece of junk now. If I'm not mistaken my dad's van has a salvage title. It was wrecked at the factory so they couldn't sell it new, but it was fixed up and is fine (it is different when the factory repairs and sells it). Don't pass up a good deal because it seems to good to be true, but don't be a moron either. A mechanic is key. Also, ask for maintenance records for the car, and not some handwritten crap either (although this is sometimes used legitimately when someone doesn't save the Wal-mart receipt showing that they bought oil). You want receipts. You want to see documented oil changes. By now you'd like to see a transmission fluid change (not a necessity, but expect to get it done right away if it hasn't been done).

Oh, and one other thing, have a mechanic go over it.

Will
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