posted 12-02-2002 02:53 PM                    

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Originally posted by Gene:
If anyone is enterested in bidding on this car I advise checking out TITLE that comes with car.A rebuilters title.

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Gene,

If you are speaking of the one on eBay (that comes up when you type in prowler). It states that this car was wrecked but, the damage was very minor. And as such now has a rebuilders/salvage title. I don't think new/used ones have a rebuilder title (not 100% sure though). If they do, the Esparante should too, I guess.

Very minor damage now makes it a salvage title?
I thought that was reserved for totalled cars? They also want $71K for it. I'm pretty sure they were cheaper then that new (and not wrecked) LOL!!!

posted 12-02-2002 05:09 PM                    

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Originally posted by Randy Cobb:
YellowFever:
It is my understanding that classification of titles vary from state to state. I also understand that some states have a threshold for the dollar value of the repairs before you are required to classify as "salvage". I was told by an inspection co. that Florida requires a salvage title reclassification on any vehicle that has been damaged.
Anyone that has more knowledge of title work than me, please correct me.

Randy

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Randy,

You mean a tiny dent in a fender makes a car's title change to salvage in Florida? That can't be right. (I'm not saying it isn't, it just seems incredible if that were the case).

I also buy alot of cars, mostly used high dollar exotics, and a number from Florida. I know several have had minor damage and have been professionally redone but, none have ever carried a salvage title.

posted 12-03-2002 02:09 PM                    

At 4.6 secs. for 0-60, that is in Viper territory (RT/10-4.2, GTS-3.9, GTS-R-3.5, ACR-?)

PANOZ
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Engine: Hand assembled dual overhead cam, 32-valve,
90-degree aluminum V-8
Displacement: 4.6 Liters/280cid (4,601cc)
Horsepower: 305 @ 5,800rpm
Torque: 300 @4,800rpm
0-60: 4.6sec
Overall Length: 159.0"
Curb weight: 2,570 lbs

PROWLER
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Engine: high-output SOHC 24-valve aluminum V6
Displacement: 3.5 liter
Horsepower: 253 horsepower at 6,400 rpm (don't shoot the messenger)
Torque: 255 pound-feet of torque at 3,950 RPM
0-60: 6.40 from http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/comparison/articles/44465/page035.html
Overall Length - 165"
Curb weight: 2,838 lb

Forgot to mention, if you think the Prowler isn't a very good daily driver, the AIV is a rediculous one.

posted 12-03-2002 05:07 PM                    

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Originally posted by Gene:
On salvage titles in FL.I am told if damage is greater than 80% of value it is a total loss and if repaired it will carry a rebuilders[salvage]title and can be ID by first two letters of new vin starting with FL then numbers.Alittle more than minor damage I'd say.

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That's more like it. Thanks Gene!!

This of coarse means the Panoz for sale on eBay with a salvage title, must have been creamed