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Snowman · 04-22-2012, 07:47 AM

I'm with Chris on this one. PPI is the only way to go really. I don't know the laws in your state, but here in Texas a dealer is required by law to tell you if a car has ever been in an accident. It's part of the paperwork during a purchase. That helps as far as purchasing from a dealer ( at least as far as hidden frame damage is concerned), but the inspection would still be the best overall, in either case.

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That private seller is right at blue book for a good condition 97 with 43,000 miles.

04-22-2012, 07:47 AM	#3
Snowman 2005, Tiptronic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 61	I'm with Chris on this one. PPI is the only way to go really. I don't know the laws in your state, but here in Texas a dealer is required by law to tell you if a car has ever been in an accident. It's part of the paperwork during a purchase. That helps as far as purchasing from a dealer ( at least as far as hidden frame damage is concerned), but the inspection would still be the best overall, in either case. edit That private seller is right at blue book for a good condition 97 with 43,000 miles. Last edited by Snowman; 04-22-2012 at 08:05 AM.