The car I'm looking into has a salvage title; however, it's "theft recovery." Is that just as bad as a salvage title caused by a collision? Second owner claims the title is due to a theft recovery. He said the radio, CD changer were removed and the dash damaged, driver window smashed. Do all these things merit a salvage title? I thought it would have to be something like engine removed and other expensive things stolen or damaged to deem it a salvage title. Is there anyway that I can find out if it was not due to a collision? If it's just theft, I don't mind it that much. It's just that I don't want a car that has been in an accident. So, my main question: Is it okay to seriously consider a salvage-titled car that was a theft recovery?

The car is in excellent condition, and everything has been fixed or replaced. I have not look at the car yet, but I need advice on whether it is a smart thing to even look into a car with the dreaded "S" title. THe drive to check out the car is roughly 60+ miles from my location...so, I really want to know if the salvage title is all out important regardless of the excellent condition of the car both inside and outside. Thanks.