Green Turbo in Houston
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No idea about the car or dealer in Houston and I don't think this car has been discussed here before. I like the color combo and the price seems good given the mileage. The "Speedlines" look very different from my original ones. Looks like a nice original example nevertheless - good luck.
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Those are Speedline Alesio wheels not what most expect -- the 3.6 Turbo Speedlines. The centers are different and were actually made to allow the wheels to be drilled for different spacing -- BMW, Mercedes, Ferrari, Aston Martin ..... Other than that the hoop sizes 1.25" front outer, 6.5" inner and 1.75" rear outer and 8" rear inners were the same as the 3.6Turbo wheel, the bolts and nuts were the same, but the famous "SPEEDLINE for PORSCHE'" etchings were only done on the wheels made exclusively for Porsche by Speedline - 3.6 Turbo and 993 RS wheels. Jim
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Maybe that's the reason that the listing has now been removed?
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I called about the car and was told the title was clear. Is it possible to go from a salvaged title to a clear one? Not sure how all this works. They also told me the car has never been in a wreck.
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There is a difference between a "clear title" (i.e. no liens) and a salvage title so maybe you are falling victim of a play of words. There is no way to get rid of a US salvage title. Not sure about the above referenced Canada to US transition and whether items like that can get lost. You should be able to get more information from the car's historical records.
With respect to to the fact that "the car has never been in a wreck", the only way you will find out is to have a good reputable shop do an inspection and go over it with a paint gauge. When I was shopping for my cars, lot's of dealers made claims in order for me to invest time and money in their cars. Private individuals with some ownership history tend to be a lot more truthful.
Keep in mind there there are less and less good 3.6 turbos out that have no accident history. Let us know how it works out.
With respect to to the fact that "the car has never been in a wreck", the only way you will find out is to have a good reputable shop do an inspection and go over it with a paint gauge. When I was shopping for my cars, lot's of dealers made claims in order for me to invest time and money in their cars. Private individuals with some ownership history tend to be a lot more truthful.
Keep in mind there there are less and less good 3.6 turbos out that have no accident history. Let us know how it works out.
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I did a CarFax on the car -
11/16/1992 156
Indiana
Motor Vehicle Dept.
South Bend, IN
Title #92043212017 Title issued or updated
First owner reported
Loan or lien reported
08/22/1996 33,768
Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Lancaster, PA Title or registration issued
10/01/1996 36,000
Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Monroeville, PA Title or registration issued
01/29/1997 38,634 Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Adamsburg, PA SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
04/07/1999
Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Adamsburg, PA
Duplicate title issued
SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
03/25/2003 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Miami, FL
Title #0087645209
Title issued or updated
New owner reported
Exempt from odometer reporting
CARFAX Xpert
This car seems to have been registered in FL without the prior PA salvage title. This may be a case of title washing. If you are considering buying this vehicle, make sure you account for this problem title history in your decision.
01/22/2004
Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Miami, FL
Title #0087645209
Title issued or updated
New owner reported
Loan or lien reported
Exempt from odometer reporting
06/20/2007 50,319
Dealer Inventory Vehicle offered for sale
Odometer reported as 80,981 kilometers
02/19/2008 51,998
Quebec
Motor Vehicle Dept.
New owner reported
Odometer reported as 83,684 kilometers
09/02/2008
Quebec
Motor Vehicle Dept. New owner reported
12/11/2008
Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Houston, TX
Title #10137239781114655 Title issued or updated
11/16/1992 156
Indiana
Motor Vehicle Dept.
South Bend, IN
Title #92043212017 Title issued or updated
First owner reported
Loan or lien reported
08/22/1996 33,768
Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Lancaster, PA Title or registration issued
10/01/1996 36,000
Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Monroeville, PA Title or registration issued
01/29/1997 38,634 Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Adamsburg, PA SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
04/07/1999
Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Adamsburg, PA
Duplicate title issued
SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
03/25/2003 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Miami, FL
Title #0087645209
Title issued or updated
New owner reported
Exempt from odometer reporting
CARFAX Xpert
This car seems to have been registered in FL without the prior PA salvage title. This may be a case of title washing. If you are considering buying this vehicle, make sure you account for this problem title history in your decision.
01/22/2004
Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Miami, FL
Title #0087645209
Title issued or updated
New owner reported
Loan or lien reported
Exempt from odometer reporting
06/20/2007 50,319
Dealer Inventory Vehicle offered for sale
Odometer reported as 80,981 kilometers
02/19/2008 51,998
Quebec
Motor Vehicle Dept.
New owner reported
Odometer reported as 83,684 kilometers
09/02/2008
Quebec
Motor Vehicle Dept. New owner reported
12/11/2008
Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Houston, TX
Title #10137239781114655 Title issued or updated