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Originally Posted by sidman82
Thanks for the input. I was looking at a 2005 378 with 200,000 miles. It looks like a really nice truck. I might be able to get it for 59,000. I was worried about resale 3 years from now. I was wondering if "branded" title would hurt the value that much. I see the same truck going for $70- $90k.
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If I was thinking of buying a truck with a salvage title I'd want to see pictures of the damage that caused it to be salvage, or a report. If the sellers don't want to come up with any pic's or info I'd be very suspicious and would probably walk.
The other thing I'd do is check the truck out really well. See if it tracks down the road straight. If an Axel housing could be bent or the frame, etc.
With all the variables of what could be damaged, Pictures and documentation would be nice to see so you know what was in need of repair.
The title will follow the truck were ever it goes and hurt it's value. But this doesn't mean it not a good truck, It just has to check out.
My PU I bought new has a Salvage title, but I know what happened to it and did the correct repairs. The truck is probably better than most out there, but it has a salvage title.