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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 05:43 AM
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http://onslow.craigslist.org/cto/3346255237.html

Should I stay away from this s2k?

If someone could do a VIN lookup I'd appreciate it "JHMAP11442T009162"
Old Oct 23, 2012 | 05:53 AM
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personally I would stay away from anything with a salvage title.
Old Oct 23, 2012 | 05:55 AM
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really depends on the way the car was deemed "Salvage".. There are plenty of S2000's that are totalled due to seats stolen and tops slashed. If your buying for a good price it maybe worth it.
Old Oct 23, 2012 | 05:57 AM
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Originally Posted by JohnsS2000
really depends on the way the car was deemed "Salvage".. There are plenty of S2000's that are totalled due to seats stolen and tops slashed. If your buying for a good price it maybe worth it.
That's why I'm trying to get a VIN lookup done. It might be a great deal. Here's the engine bay, looks alright.

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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 06:01 AM
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see if the VIN numbers on all of the panels, doors, hood.... etc match
Old Oct 23, 2012 | 06:02 AM
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Originally Posted by JohnsS2000
see if the VIN numbers on all of the panels, doors, hood.... etc match
I'll definitely do that if I do a test drive. The VIN in op is from the window.
Old Oct 23, 2012 | 06:04 AM
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That license plate is less than a year old - how long has he had the car?

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every body panel will have(from the factory) a white VIN sticker on it about 3/4 inch by 3 inch's, they should all match the VIN in the door jamb as well as the windsheild.
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Originally Posted by Saki GT
That license plate is less than a year old - how long has he had the car?
I haven't asked, but I've done a free VIN lookup.

Edit: Sent him an e-mail asking a few questions. Will update when he replies.

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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 06:11 AM
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That looks like an 02-03 AP1 - if it was totaled in 2003, that means something like $25k in damage... Or a flood vehicle.



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