03-28-2016, 07:21 PM
Last edit by: IB Nolan
Table of Contents "S55's Endless Build Thread"
1. Car Forklifted Onto Delivery Truck Because Auction Had No Key
2. Finally Sees Car and Damage In Person on Delivery Truck
3. Videos of S-Class Forklifted Off Delivery Truck And Slid Into Garage
4. Additional Rear-End Damage Photos
5. Cost Breakdown For Vehicle and Parts as of 3/12/16
6. Key Arrives! First Start Up.
7. First Test Drive, Warning Lights Abound
8. Fixed Electrical Issues(?), Replaced Battery and Alternator
9. New Woodgrain Steering Wheel Installed
1. Car Forklifted Onto Delivery Truck Because Auction Had No Key
2. Finally Sees Car and Damage In Person on Delivery Truck
3. Videos of S-Class Forklifted Off Delivery Truck And Slid Into Garage
4. Additional Rear-End Damage Photos
5. Cost Breakdown For Vehicle and Parts as of 3/12/16
6. Key Arrives! First Start Up.
7. First Test Drive, Warning Lights Abound
8. Fixed Electrical Issues(?), Replaced Battery and Alternator
9. New Woodgrain Steering Wheel Installed
I finally bought it Fellas!
04-10-2016, 05:59 PM
#1676
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Originally Posted by mercedesbenzs55
Well ya gotta have insurance right?
04-10-2016, 06:10 PM
#1677
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Newcastle is great. I am a Bellevue native so I am a bit biased but you cant beat the Seattle area.
04-10-2016, 06:43 PM
#1678
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Insurance or... 24's... oh the dilemma ....
This thread just reminded me to call up my insurance company and cancel the policy on the W203 I sold almost 2 weeks ago now =/ thanks!
This thread just reminded me to call up my insurance company and cancel the policy on the W203 I sold almost 2 weeks ago now =/ thanks!
04-10-2016, 07:18 PM
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04-10-2016, 08:03 PM
#1681
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I'm boycotting this thread until Benzo here confirms he has insurance on his TL, and on the S if it's being driven. Usually when the wife has coverage but the spouse doesn't, it's because the spouse has such a terrible driving record or one or more DUI, suspensions, etc. they can't afford insurance. Can't be out driving on public streets with no insurance, period. It unfairly shifts the risk to those of us who carry coverage.
Last edited by Mike5215; 04-10-2016 at 08:45 PM.
04-10-2016, 10:05 PM
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I think the OP said he lives in Georgia. That state is pretty strict with salvage vehicles being rebuilt. It states that rebuilt vehicles can be inspected at your home or vehicles have to be towed to an inspection site. No cars driven there will be inspected. Earlier in the thread OP mentioned he had a temporary tag to go to various shops. However, if I am reading this correctly GA will not issue a temporary tag for a salvage car. In addition OP will have to submit for an insurance inspection as well before insurance is issued.
More than likely OP doesn't insurance on the S.
More than likely OP doesn't insurance on the S.
04-10-2016, 10:12 PM
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From Washington State DMV website
Washington drivers may not operate vehicles that have been reported damaged, destroyed, wrecked, a total loss, or salvaged. In fact, you can't even park such a car on a public road.
You may, however, retitle a salvage vehicle, provided it has been inspected and approved by the Washington State Patrol (WSP) and you have paid all the required license and title fees.
To get a WSP inspection, contact the the agency and schedule an appointment at a WSP location. To drive a salvaged car to an inspection legally, you must visit a DOL Vehicle Licensing Office first to obtain a transit permit.
After passing a WSP inspection, paying the appropriate fees, and applying for a new title, you will receive a "WA REBUILT" brand on the certificate of ownership if the vehicle is no more than 5 years old. The vehicle is also eligible for a rebuilt title if it meets all of the following requirements:
The vehicle is is between 6 and 20 years old.
The vehicle is a used car, pickup truck, or sport utility vehicle.
The vehicle had a retail market value of $7,880 or more before it was damaged.
Washington drivers may not operate vehicles that have been reported damaged, destroyed, wrecked, a total loss, or salvaged. In fact, you can't even park such a car on a public road.
You may, however, retitle a salvage vehicle, provided it has been inspected and approved by the Washington State Patrol (WSP) and you have paid all the required license and title fees.
To get a WSP inspection, contact the the agency and schedule an appointment at a WSP location. To drive a salvaged car to an inspection legally, you must visit a DOL Vehicle Licensing Office first to obtain a transit permit.
After passing a WSP inspection, paying the appropriate fees, and applying for a new title, you will receive a "WA REBUILT" brand on the certificate of ownership if the vehicle is no more than 5 years old. The vehicle is also eligible for a rebuilt title if it meets all of the following requirements:
The vehicle is is between 6 and 20 years old.
The vehicle is a used car, pickup truck, or sport utility vehicle.
The vehicle had a retail market value of $7,880 or more before it was damaged.
04-10-2016, 10:20 PM
#1688
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OP is driving a rolling wreck. It will always be a wreck. He might eventually get the rear end pounded out but as some have pointed out, when that happens this thread will end and so will the free entertainment. I only pity the future posters that seek advice on this forum and he attempts to offer it and it is viewed as reliable based on the number of posts he has made. In almost 1100 posts, he has posted nothing that could be considered useful or valuable.
04-10-2016, 10:24 PM
#1689
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So (and this is for my education as I've only been stateside for just over a year and still coming to grips with this whole 'salvage' scenario)..
What you've described is JUST to get the car registered? ie. legal to drive? (and transfer ownership of? or is that separate...)
And this process MUST be completed prior to getting the insurance you need ... regardless if it's the mandatory or full comprehensive?
Thanks for clarifying... who says this thread is non informative... heck i saved money today subbing to this thread
What you've described is JUST to get the car registered? ie. legal to drive? (and transfer ownership of? or is that separate...)
And this process MUST be completed prior to getting the insurance you need ... regardless if it's the mandatory or full comprehensive?
Thanks for clarifying... who says this thread is non informative... heck i saved money today subbing to this thread
04-10-2016, 10:25 PM
#1690
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I'm boycotting this thread until Benzo here confirms he has insurance on his TL, and on the S if it's being driven. Usually when the wife has coverage but the spouse doesn't, it's because the spouse has such a terrible driving record or one or more DUI, suspensions, etc. they can't afford insurance. Can't be out driving on public streets with no insurance, period. It unfairly shifts the risk to those of us who carry coverage.
The Acura is also a Salvaged Title car.
Last edited by mercedesbenzs55; 04-10-2016 at 10:28 PM.
04-10-2016, 10:39 PM
#1693
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So (and this is for my education as I've only been stateside for just over a year and still coming to grips with this whole 'salvage' scenario)..
What you've described is JUST to get the car registered? ie. legal to drive? (and transfer ownership of? or is that separate...)
And this process MUST be completed prior to getting the insurance you need ... regardless if it's the mandatory or full comprehensive?
Thanks for clarifying... who says this thread is non informative... heck i saved money today subbing to this thread
What you've described is JUST to get the car registered? ie. legal to drive? (and transfer ownership of? or is that separate...)
And this process MUST be completed prior to getting the insurance you need ... regardless if it's the mandatory or full comprehensive?
Thanks for clarifying... who says this thread is non informative... heck i saved money today subbing to this thread
Last edited by mercedesbenzs55; 04-10-2016 at 10:50 PM.
04-10-2016, 10:50 PM
#1694
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Benzs55...
You live in WA ... but you're going into Oregon to get a NY salvage title transfered into Oregon and THEN you're going to transfer THAT across from Oregon into WA...
1. don't you have to prove you live in Oregon?
2. didn't you already have to prove ownership (title?) to get that new key?
3. what is the purpose of going through oregon and not just straight from NY to WA? (wait... to avoid the WA inspection? not judging here btw, if it's legal, it's legal)
4. once you get the 'WA Salvage' title, you can get it insured? You cant get it insured currently because it's still listed as non-op or something? (what does the title from the yard say?) .. i think this part confuses me the most. At which point is the car 'legal and registered' and 'insurable'.
cheers
You live in WA ... but you're going into Oregon to get a NY salvage title transfered into Oregon and THEN you're going to transfer THAT across from Oregon into WA...
1. don't you have to prove you live in Oregon?
2. didn't you already have to prove ownership (title?) to get that new key?
3. what is the purpose of going through oregon and not just straight from NY to WA? (wait... to avoid the WA inspection? not judging here btw, if it's legal, it's legal)
4. once you get the 'WA Salvage' title, you can get it insured? You cant get it insured currently because it's still listed as non-op or something? (what does the title from the yard say?) .. i think this part confuses me the most. At which point is the car 'legal and registered' and 'insurable'.
cheers
Last edited by JonMac; 04-10-2016 at 11:05 PM.
04-10-2016, 11:04 PM
#1696
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Benzs55...
You live in WA ... but you're going into Oregon to get a NY salvage title transfered into Oregon and THEN you're going to transfer THAT across from Oregon into WA...
1. don't you have to prove you live in Oregon?
2. didn't you already have to prove ownership (title?) to get that new key?
3. what is the purpose of going through oregon and not just straight from NY to WA? (wait... to avoid the WA inspection?)
4. once you get the 'WA Salvage' title, you can get it insured?
cheers
You live in WA ... but you're going into Oregon to get a NY salvage title transfered into Oregon and THEN you're going to transfer THAT across from Oregon into WA...
1. don't you have to prove you live in Oregon?
2. didn't you already have to prove ownership (title?) to get that new key?
3. what is the purpose of going through oregon and not just straight from NY to WA? (wait... to avoid the WA inspection?)
4. once you get the 'WA Salvage' title, you can get it insured?
cheers
2. I have the NY Salvage certificate that was in Vlads Business name. His business is in Oregon(Oregon is 6 miles from my house), and he sold me the vehicle with the proper blue oregon "bill of sale" form. This Blue paper says that he has sold me the vehicle for 10.4k.
3.Exactly. Vlad, also told me there was a new law passed in WA that makes it more difficult to get the title After inspection.
4. Yes, of course. I did the same thing with my "Salvage Title" Acura 3 years ago. I just got it insured with full coverage, they didn't even ask to inspect it beforehand.
04-10-2016, 11:15 PM
#1698
Maybe things are different in WA, but three years ago I registered a 2000 Jeep Wrangler TJ with a salvage title in OR and insured it without a problem. Similar damage to the OP's S550. Drove it for a year and sold it for the amount I paid including repairs. Still miss that car, it shifted like butter compared to the new Rubicon.
04-10-2016, 11:20 PM
#1699
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From Washington State DMV website
Washington drivers may not operate vehicles that have been reported damaged, destroyed, wrecked, a total loss, or salvaged. In fact, you can't even park such a car on a public road.
You may, however, retitle a salvage vehicle, provided it has been inspected and approved by the Washington State Patrol (WSP) and you have paid all the required license and title fees.
To get a WSP inspection, contact the the agency and schedule an appointment at a WSP location. To drive a salvaged car to an inspection legally, you must visit a DOL Vehicle Licensing Office first to obtain a transit permit.
After passing a WSP inspection, paying the appropriate fees, and applying for a new title, you will receive a "WA REBUILT" brand on the certificate of ownership if the vehicle is no more than 5 years old. The vehicle is also eligible for a rebuilt title if it meets all of the following requirements:
The vehicle is is between 6 and 20 years old.
The vehicle is a used car, pickup truck, or sport utility vehicle.
The vehicle had a retail market value of $7,880 or more before it was damaged.
Washington drivers may not operate vehicles that have been reported damaged, destroyed, wrecked, a total loss, or salvaged. In fact, you can't even park such a car on a public road.
You may, however, retitle a salvage vehicle, provided it has been inspected and approved by the Washington State Patrol (WSP) and you have paid all the required license and title fees.
To get a WSP inspection, contact the the agency and schedule an appointment at a WSP location. To drive a salvaged car to an inspection legally, you must visit a DOL Vehicle Licensing Office first to obtain a transit permit.
After passing a WSP inspection, paying the appropriate fees, and applying for a new title, you will receive a "WA REBUILT" brand on the certificate of ownership if the vehicle is no more than 5 years old. The vehicle is also eligible for a rebuilt title if it meets all of the following requirements:
The vehicle is is between 6 and 20 years old.
The vehicle is a used car, pickup truck, or sport utility vehicle.
The vehicle had a retail market value of $7,880 or more before it was damaged.
04-11-2016, 12:03 AM
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OP is working the system like a fiddle.
Since we have new information that the Acura is a salvage tittle I wonder if some where out there on the old interwebs there is an Acura forum with a similar thread started by the OP.
Since we have new information that the Acura is a salvage tittle I wonder if some where out there on the old interwebs there is an Acura forum with a similar thread started by the OP.
