Originally Posted By: PandaBear
Originally Posted By: TomYoung
Where's the deal? KBB puts this car at $5,700 if it is in good condition, is in a Honda-desired ZIP code and if the car is an EX. $1,500 discount (at absolute best) for a salvage rebuild with high mileage is no victory.
That's the thing, for $1500 it is not a deal at all. On the positive side a junk yard engine that has the redesigned block may cost you only $1500, making it a break even in the worst case.
I just checked KBB and for a private party value of just over $6500. $4200 is a pretty good deal!
Originally Posted By: TomYoung
Where's the deal? KBB puts this car at $5,700 if it is in good condition, is in a Honda-desired ZIP code and if the car is an EX. $1,500 discount (at absolute best) for a salvage rebuild with high mileage is no victory.
That's the thing, for $1500 it is not a deal at all. On the positive side a junk yard engine that has the redesigned block may cost you only $1500, making it a break even in the worst case.
I just checked KBB and for a private party value of just over $6500. $4200 is a pretty good deal!