Considering a reconstructed title Acura TL?

Hey Folks, so im in the market for a used car, I came across a 2007 Acura TL with Navigation for $16,900.. It only has 35,000 miles on it, however the title has been reconstructed. A tree branch apparently fell on the back of the car, damaging the windshield and roof of the car. The car has been put back together with new parts, and everything seemed to work, it drives fine.

It's being sold at a local used auto-body shop/dealership. The dealer is providing a 6 month warranty with the car. What are your thoughts, is the price too much? Should I stay away from this car? KBB values the car at 24,000 for suggested retail.Considering a reconstructed title Acura TL?
I think its sound good, I mean Im no expert but if the car didnt recieve any initial damage to the Engine then I dont see why buying a rebuilt 07 Acura TL would be a problem. It sounds like the only damge it recieved was to the roof line and windshield, I dont see how that will effect the way in which the car will drive or perform. These are the rebuilt titles people usually look for, it was not involved in an accident there for the car sounds like it remians the same as when first purchased. I would reccomend you take a look at the car for interior flaws seeing that they probably reconstructed the entire roof line, make sure to monitor that there are no leaks passing into the interior of the car when it rains. Make sure everything is sealed an proportioned correctly, also inspect the back doors, if the roof line caved in it might be possible that the doors may not open or close correctly, they may become stuck once in a while when opened if the roof line was not contructed or installed correctly. Other then that I dont see why buying this particular car would be a problem, it sounds good to me. I would suggest you negotiate the price aswell. Also be aware that Rebuilt titles cause the car to depreciate faster in time compared to an 2007 Acura TL with a clean title.Considering a reconstructed title Acura TL?
I would consider against buying a car with a rebuilt or salvage title. The title itself is the reason why this car was in the sub 17k whereas this car would wind up 25k . I have shopped for a used TL in the market and have stumbled across many with rebuilt title, or salvage. I strongly stay away from them although sometimes these cars have very minor, mostly non-mechanical issues.



The price is reasonable for this car, even with the rebuilt title (I have seen Acura TL's with the same title sell for even 20k at times) . But for the sake for resale and overall "curb appeal" of the car, I would stay away from this rebuilt title.



You might spend more for a car that is with a clean title, but it is worth it. Its all like the badging with cars, like a loaded Toyota Camry XLE would be equally as luxurious as a base Lexus ES, but it is because of the Lexus badge that the Lexus would have appeal.



It all comes to your opinion and decision. Mechanically, the car seems sound, so that isn't a problem.



Thanks, and Good Luck on your car buying :)Considering a reconstructed title Acura TL?
Never pay more than 50% of retail for a branded title. EVER.



If you want to give it a go, have an independent body shop (preferrably at an Acura dealership) inspect it to be sure that it was repaired to factory specifications. Then see if Acura have voided the warranty on it; many manufacturers will void a warranty when a branded title is issued. (A 2007 with those miles should still have some factory warranty remaining.)



The problem with a rebuilt wreck is that it's relatively cheap and easy to make it *look* good but very difficult and costly to actually restore it to factory condition. This can be critical in the case of an accident. Just as a for-instance, many body parts are tack welded together in order to provide for controlled crush and deformation in case of a crash. If the repair is done with a continuous seam weld it may not deform properly in a wreck and that can result in much higher forces being transferred to the vehicle occupants. What was engineered to be a survivable wreck could become a fatality.



If it all checks out, and if you can get it for 50% of Blue Book or less, keep in mind that it will always have a branded title and will always be worth MUCH less if you try to trade it or sell it later. Unless you're planning on driving it until the wheels fall off, you may well be very disappointed down the road.