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R50/53 Salvaged Mini's for sale... BUYER BEWARE !!!

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Old Apr 23, 2004 | 10:48 PM
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Buyer beware! These salvaged MINI's will be sold and rebuilt soon and sold as used vehicles! Because of the stiff (3 times stiffer than a 3 series BMW) unibody, BMW's Mini often costs more to repair than they are worth. Trust me, you want to keep clear of these puppies!


2003 for $7800


2003 S with 17k, no price


2004 S with 6k, no price

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Old Apr 24, 2004 | 02:46 AM
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how ironic...not a single one has a cracked windshield.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2004 | 02:17 PM
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Interesting....2 of them have rain sensor wipers.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2004 | 03:33 PM
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I noticed the crack free windshields also. How ironic....
 
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Old Apr 24, 2004 | 03:39 PM
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Might be worth posting the VIN numbers of these crunched up MINI's. . . . .


 
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Old Apr 24, 2004 | 03:59 PM
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Can't find them, but are being sold in New York State. This might help...


What is a salvage vehicle?

A salvage vehicle is a vehicle that was transferred to an insurance company because it was stolen or because it has significant damage. The damage can occur because of a collision, theft, vandalism, or damage from water.

Any vehicle is a salvage vehicle if the cost of the repairs to restore the vehicle are more than 75% of the pre-damage retail value of the vehicle.

A salvage vehicle that is recovered after a theft or rebuilt after the damage must be examined by the DMV before the DMV can issue a new title certificate or registration.


 
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Old Apr 24, 2004 | 04:17 PM
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Always check the history on a used car
at carfax.com!!!!!!!!
 
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Old Apr 24, 2004 | 07:25 PM
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Great advice. Always, Always, Always....



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Old Apr 24, 2004 | 07:47 PM
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i would love to buy a dicounted leather seat from them!
 
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Old Apr 24, 2004 | 08:11 PM
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Well these car shoudl show a salvaged title on a Carfax report. the problem is when some one crashes their car and does not report it to the insurance compnay and then sells it or fixes it. Stuff liek that does not show up on a car fax report.

I have seen plenty of Clean Carfax Car's and soem of them have been in accidents before that were never reported
 
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Old Apr 25, 2004 | 03:59 AM
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I'm salivating........great race car material!!!
 
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Old Apr 25, 2004 | 07:55 PM
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Look at all those great parts!!!!
 
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