Should I get a Salvaged/Repaired 2007 Dodge Caliber w/ 20,000 miles? Asking - Dodge Caliber SRT-4 Forums

barron1 · 04-17-2008, 03:08 AM

8000, but can bargain down.? Front end damage that wasn't too extensive, assuming I take it to good mechanic that finds no engine or body problems.

Richard · 04-17-2008, 04:08 AM

All depends on the extent of the damage. Also what trim is it? If it was me, I would only consider buying an R/T thats salvaged.

ianmcp · 04-17-2008, 05:44 AM

salvage cars can be a good deal in the right situations. i would generally stay away from flood / fire damaged cars, but one with accident damage can be fixed pretty solidly by a competent mechanic if the original damage wasn't too extensive.

a couple important things to take a look at before buying it:

1) make sure the engine didnt get damaged at all in the collision.

2) suspension / alignment: front end damage can throw off alignment and sometimes keep you from being able to adjust the wheels/tires to the correct camber. The tires will wear abnormally fast, as well as having adverse handling effects.

04-17-2008, 03:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
barron1 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1	Should I get a Salvaged/Repaired 2007 Dodge Caliber w/ 20,000 miles? Asking 8000, but can bargain down.? Front end damage that wasn't too extensive, assuming I take it to good mechanic that finds no engine or body problems.

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Richard Administrator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Corcoran, CA Posts: 442	All depends on the extent of the damage. Also what trim is it? If it was me, I would only consider buying an R/T thats salvaged. __________________ Richard Administrator admin@calibersrt4.net http://www.myspace.com/calibersrt4

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04-17-2008, 05:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
ianmcp Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York Posts: 83	salvage cars can be a good deal in the right situations. i would generally stay away from flood / fire damaged cars, but one with accident damage can be fixed pretty solidly by a competent mechanic if the original damage wasn't too extensive. a couple important things to take a look at before buying it: 1) make sure the engine didnt get damaged at all in the collision. 2) suspension / alignment: front end damage can throw off alignment and sometimes keep you from being able to adjust the wheels/tires to the correct camber. The tires will wear abnormally fast, as well as having adverse handling effects.

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