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Looking to buy 2013 Lexus IS250

Old Apr 14, 2023 | 11:43 AM
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Hi everyone,

I'm considering purchasing a used car and I came across a 2013 Lexus IS250 with a. However, the title status is listed as salvage. I'm not sure if I should go for it or not, so I'm hoping to get some advice from the forum members.

My main concern is the salvage title. I'm not sure what caused the car to be salvaged and whether there could be any hidden damages that could cause problems down the line. On the other hand, and the fact that it's a ford fusion means that it should still be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

I'm also curious about the price. Since the car has a salvage title, I assume the price should be significantly lower than the market value. But I don't want to end up paying for a car that will cost me more in repairs down the line.
i found a report like https://detailedvehiclehistory.com/r...BF5C2XD5187871


So, what do you guys think? Should I go for this car or not? Are there any red flags that I should be aware of when buying a car with a salvage title? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

 

Last edited by Xavierl; Aug 11, 2023 at 09:50 PM.
Old Jan 5, 2026 | 08:59 AM
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I’ve been in the same spot when I was thinking about buying a used car and trying to figure out what options it really came with. Sometimes the listing doesn’t tell the full story and you end up wondering if the car has the exact features you care about. One thing that helped me was checking the toyota window sticker through a service like https://carfast.express/en/window_sticker/toyota to see the original factory options and equipment. It made it a lot easier to compare different cars and know what I was actually getting. That kind of information takes the guesswork out of buying used and makes the whole process feel more confident and less stressful.
 

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