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VW1300 · #6 02-13-2010, 08:43 AM

UPDATE:

Previous responses warned about some legal/registration issues when buying s a salvage titled car. I looked at the Texas DOT website and found this:

"The owner, who retained a salvage or nonrepairable motor vehicle or a motor vehicle for which the following types of ownership documents have been issued, may not operate or permit the operation of the motor vehicle on a public highway until a Texas Certificate of Title branded “Rebuilt Salvage” is issued:

• Nonrepairable Certificate of Title (issued before 9/1/2003);
• Salvage Certificate of Title (before 9/1/03);
• Salvage Vehicle Title (after 9/1/03)
...

So I can't drive it until the damage is fixed and title updated to "rebuilt". Now, getting a rebuilt salvage title doesn't sound too hard - an inspection and a $65 application fee, along with a written explanation of what was repaired.

But it is another hoop to jump through and frankly I have other things in my life right now that require attention...I'm going to try to look at the car but am much more aware of some hassle involved here...thanks to all who replied.