Well its not perfect. I don't know the details though.

Link

 

it looks like a frankenstein tsx

 

well .. it's far from perfect .. ~

 

... and it still looks better than the competition

 

VIN: JH4CL96874C025714
Year/Make/Model: 2004 ACURA TSX
Body Style: Sedan 4 DR
Engine Type: 2.4L L4 PFI DOHC 16V
Manufactured In: JAPAN
Search Results: 8 records found in our database
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IMPORTANT! The 8 records on this 2004 ACURA TSX may confirm a clean title history or uncover potential problems. Find out by ordering the complete CARFAX Vehicle History Report.


its carfax says it has 8.. might want to check that out.

 

actually

there is a tsx on ebay with 30k on the odometer
that a guy is selling ASAP for 18.5

its a non navi 04
however he is in the military and needs it gone asap

if you search on ebay you'll find it
( ebay disabled at work )

 

Foster's Auto Parts (FAP), is basicly junk yard. They sell cars that have been totalled by insurance, and have a salvaged title. This one obviously has been in a wreck on the drivers side, with both doors and front fender that have been replaced.

This is one of those buy at your own risk. There could be hidden frame damage under the body panels. Unless you own or know someone who owns a body repair shop I'd stay away.

 

You are correct. Totalled/Salvaged Title in this case. If this car weren't a salvaged title, you'd see it at a dealer instead of a salvage yard. The 3 consecutive replaced panels tell me that this car was nailed on the driver's side and probably suffered serious frame damage in order to total it.

8...that's right 8 Carfax entries for 2 years isn't good either. DO take into consideration that if you're the 1st owner of a new car, you're the 3rd entry into the CarFax database.

1. Port registry
2. Dealer stocking in
3. Initial owner

 

This angle alone tells you that you would spend as much to fix it as you could find a decent used one for (above rear tire section). I personally would not want to sink a lot of money into repairing this car. It also says some airbags are blown, probably both side airbags - steering wheel look in good shape.

 

well, if you can't decide between CG and SSM, why not have both?

 

Can I buy just its ECU, immobilizer and key?

EDIT: wait!!! Link says it's 4 speed auto!?!?! Guess if it's a 5AT, its ECU won't do any good on my '05 6MT huh...

 

THats balls asking 15 thousand dollars for that car

 

what no Navi !?!?!

 

I could get $15k out of it by scrapping it. I would want to make more profit on that kind of investment though. The one I bought last year I only paid $7k for. Let's just say I made a couple bucks back off it. There's always someone that needs a K24 swap. Airbags are always good too.

Keep in mind that it helps to have a shop and storage at your disposal before attempting this one.

 

Thats a good point, i don't know if this guy is gonna part it out though

 

Yup, he should be asking MAXIMUM 10k for it.

Buying such a damaged car is looking for trouble BIG TIME.

sauceman, who has already owned a salvaged car, and knows in what shape the body remains even after a complete rebuild.

 

It's also the resale that one should concern themselves with in the case of a car like this. Unless, of course, they are parting it out. They do have to answer if you ask about the title status though.