Hey Guys. New Here, and Want To Share My Controversial Idea

**Boxing Fan** · 05-23-2010 10:08 PM

So pretty much what I'm looking for now is a DD for the next 2 years to get me through college, but also something with a lot of potential down the road. Something that I can build into a beast. Building cars is my number one hobby.

I discovered a place that sells reconstructed title WRX's, and STi's. I know people don't like that idea, but here is why I do. I can get it for cheap as ****. It's a 2007 WRX with 28k miles for only $14600. Theft recovery vehicle. I talked to the guy, and they replace everything with OEM Subaru parts. They also offer a 36 month/36k mile warranty for an extra $1800. That is the key, and why I'm going to do this.

I need 2 years of a guaranteed DD until I finish college, and I will get 3 with this. Then when I finish college up, get a decent job, I will by another DD, and start building the **** out it.

So that's the plan. I expect critiscm, but that's ok. I like my plan, and will stick to my guns no matter what.

Pretty much this is just my what's to all the members here thread.

**T0rque** · 05-23-2010 10:16 PM

I personally don't think a reconstructed car is bad. Both of my current stis are title reconstructs.

**Boxing Fan** · 05-23-2010 10:18 PM

Originally Posted by LPPTundWRX

I personally don't think a reconstructed car is bad. Both of my current stis are title reconstructs.

See, I don't either. Especially if the person who is building it is doing it right, and using the right parts. The person I am going to buy from has over 180 positive ebay reviews, because he sells some of his cars on ebay. Not one negative review.

I also wanted to know something. I live in Washingon, this place is in Oregon. Will I have to pay taxes for the car?

**Boxing Fan** · 05-23-2010 11:15 PM

One more question. Will I be able to buy a reconstructed title in Oregon, and register it in Washington?

**BenS** · 05-23-2010 11:38 PM

Pretty sure taxes are determined by your place of residence. I live in Oregon and when I was looking to buying a car in Vancouver WA I was exempt from WA taxes. You'll probably end up having to pay taxes.

**JoseCorpseGrind** · 05-23-2010 11:55 PM

Originally Posted by BenS

Pretty sure taxes are determined by your place of residence. I live in Oregon and when I was looking to buying a car in Vancouver WA I was exempt from WA taxes. You'll probably end up having to pay taxes.

Not necessarily true. I live in "Ill"inois and bought my car in Iowa, had to pay Iowa taxes though.

**BenS** · 05-23-2010 11:58 PM

Originally Posted by JoseCorpseGrind

Not necessarily true. I live in "Ill"inois and bought my car in Iowa, had to pay Iowa taxes though.

I could be wrong, it could also depend from state to state. Well, I'm happy to be an Oregonian.

**04stiman** · 05-24-2010 12:21 AM

I had to pay taxes on my sti that I bought from a small dealership in oregon and i also live in washington. When you come back to register tha car you will have to. Or at least I had to.

**Boxing Fan** · 05-24-2010 06:39 AM

Thanks for the answers guys. I appreciate it. I was assuming I would have to.

One more question.

Will Washington allow me to register an Oregon reconstructed title?

BTW, 04STiman I lived in Hoquiam growing up. Living in Spokane for school now though. I hate the rain so I'm never moving back. How do you put up with it?

**poly_poly-man** · 05-24-2010 08:40 AM

hmm, I would check one thing - make sure the insurance doesn't bite you. I read somewhere that insurance can be significantly higher on a vehicle with anything but a clean title - just another cost to consider.

Otherwise, good luck with the vehicle, it'll probably be great for you.

**T0rque** · 05-24-2010 09:11 AM

Yes you will pay taxes in Washington when you register. Are you buying from silverline?

**04stiman** · 05-24-2010 11:19 AM

I am just so used to it. I still hate it. I just have learned to put up with it. I was born in Cali, and moved up here with my folks when I was about 10 so you can imagine how much of a change that was for us.

**jhndflpp** · 05-24-2010 11:31 AM

likely you already checked this, but just as a word of caution on the warranty. many warranties on used vehicles are "from date of [or "mileage at"] original purchase." so just make sure it's good until 2013 or 64k miles and not ending this year or only 8k more miles.

**Boxing Fan** · 05-24-2010 02:17 PM

Originally Posted by jhndflpp

likely you already checked this, but just as a word of caution on the warranty. many warranties on used vehicles are "from date of [or "mileage at"] original purchase." so just make sure it's good until 2013 or 64k miles and not ending this year or only 8k more miles.

Alright, I will look into that.

Yes, the ones I'm looking into are from silverlineautomotive.