[Maren queen]

Hello everyone,

I am looking to buy a used car and I have come across a Volkswagen Taos 2022 with a 1.5L L4 SFI DOHC 16V engine and it has a salvage title. The price for the car is 21,950$. I am looking for some advice from fellow members about the car before I make a decision.

I understand that getting a car with a salvage title can often be a risky proposition, but I want to know if I should go ahead with it or not. Also, I want to make sure that the engine and other parts are in good condition.

I would really appreciate any advice you can give me. I want to make sure I'm making the right decision with this purchase. Please let me know your thoughts.

Thanks in advance!

 

[derekdal]

we still love ours and the only nagging issue with ours (the CEL with the gas vapor return valve) was solved in the Jan TSB update.

anyway, why does it have a salvage title? I'd make sure it got fixed properly, 21k also sounds a bit high as it appears to be an S model, FWD. for example, heres a brand new one available for 27k

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[Jason.stroud]

Me personally I wouldn’t buy anything with salvage title . Not for 21,900 either . Looks like an SE ?


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[CLIC]

It depends on the amount of damage. I wouldn't buy one if the airbags or the pyrotechnic seat belt buckle pretensioners were triggered. I used to have a MB B200 Turbo with a salvage title and it looked and performed as new.

 

[Robs8249]

My advice is don’t do it

 

[CRVW]

A quick online search shows lots of used ones around the $24k mark. At VW dealers too.
A salvage title just seems like something that will cause problems up until the day you (try to) sell it.
Can a salvage titled vehicle even be registered where you live, or does it need to be retitled as "Rebuilt" first? That requires inspection (i.e. cost).
How will the title affect insurance and the ability to get a good rate?
And, as mentioned before, why is it a salvage title to begin with?
Sounds to me like a lot of potential problems that could be avoided for a couple of grand more (or maybe even at a similar price). The price on that one does seem a tad optimistic.

 

[yokomomma]

Price seems too high. If they can't provide before and after pictures, definitely pass on it. Do a google search with the VIN and you might find the auction pics of it still damaged.

 

[CRVW]

Oh yeah, you can probably also say goodbye to any remaining factory warranty.
Just buy one from a reputable dealer with a clean history. One from a VW dealer would have no questions about warranty coverage.
Or get a new one. Base price for a 2023 S is $24,155. Or $2205 more than the salvage one. You can probably even talk them down a bit.

 

[CRVW]

Well, I found it online.

Specialties Auto Group, LLC

KBB.com Dealer Rating5.0(147)
(385) 243-1242
468 W. Pages Lane, Bountiful, UT 84010

Seller Comments (VIN: 3VVCX7B22NM006467, Stock #: 8343)
Platinum Gray Metallic 2022 Volkswagen Taos 1.5T S FWD 8-Speed Automatic with Tiptronic 1.5L I4 Turbocharged DOHC 16V LEV3-SULEV30 158hp Branded Title/Lemon Law, 4D Sport Utility, 1.5L I4 Turbocharged DOHC 16V LEV3-SULEV30 158hp, 8-Speed Automatic with Tiptronic, FWD, Platinum Gray Metallic, Gray/Black w/Cloth Seating Surfaces.

So, it looks like it has not been wrecked, but was a lemon law vehicle. Likely some mechanical issues that VW was unable to fix in a timely manner.
I'm not sure what that means in terms of the factory warranty. If VW washes their hands of it, and would not cover warranty issues or updates, then the price is way too high.
The branded title could still be an issue. Some insurers will not write a policy without a clean title. And it will likely just keep rearing it's ugly head as long as you own it.

 

[B2BFAB]

Lemon law or VW buyback cars get a "branded title" which presents as a salvage title in some states. Factory warranty will still be honored at the dealer. Just have the seller run the Carfax and have them tell you why it was bought back. It could be infotainment issues, Air conditioning, or a squeaky door. Depending on what it is you can save a few thousand without issue, but if it is something like a water leak I would likely pass and spend a few thousand more to not have a car that will always have a diminished resale value.

 

[roundel]

Hello everyone,

I am looking to buy a used car and I have come across a Volkswagen Taos 2022 with a 1.5L L4 SFI DOHC 16V engine and it has a salvage title. The price for the car is 21,950$. I am looking for some advice from fellow members about the car before I make a decision.

I understand that getting a car with a salvage title can often be a risky proposition, but I want to know if I should go ahead with it or not. Also, I want to make sure that the engine and other parts are in good condition.

I would really appreciate any advice you can give me. I want to make sure I'm making the right decision with this purchase. Please let me know your thoughts.

Thanks in advance!

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[roundel]

If it really was a lemon law car where the same issue happened 3 times and they couldn't fix it, then you'd have to be leery. They have had numerous issues with check engine lights coming on, even if something isn't wrong. VW now has
a software update to correct numerous issues, called 24IR, I would make sure it had been done. Also to consider
is that the car has already used up almost half of it's mileage warranty, and as someone else pointed out, the salvage
title will follow it forever, and lower resale value when you get rid of it. We have a late 22 FWD SE which we like, no
problems so far.

 

[mjcmsp]

I purchased a 22' SEL with a branded/lemon title. Needed a new car quickly since my old one was totaled by an inattentive driver. Saved a few thousand and got a car with ventilated seats, which are deleted on all the new ones on the lot. It was a buyback for customer loyalty reasons due to the previous owner complaining over and over about wireless Carplay disconnecting (common from what I've read) - I just plug the phone in and there is no problem.... If you can get all the information about why it was branded and you trust your dealer, then you're fine. VW still honors the full factory warranty. There are just a ton of branded titles out there right now due to supply chain issues and automakers not being able to do repairs in a 'timely' manner according to the lemon laws in various states.

 

[Smug Bastard]

I bought my 2022 Taos SEL with a buyback/lemon title. Dealer showed the paperwork of what the problem was and it was fixed by VW. Car is still under VW warranty. Paid $29995, with taxes $32595. Had only 358 miles so it was really a new car.

 

[unclegrandpa5144]

Paid 30 for mine ,txs,title,reg, sticker,
No problems.

 

[ericsinha64]

I purchased a 22' SEL with a branded/lemon title. Needed a new car quickly since my old one was totaled by an inattentive driver. Saved a few thousand and got a car with ventilated seats, which are deleted on all the new ones on the lot. It was a buyback for customer loyalty reasons due to the previous owner complaining over and over about wireless Carplay disconnecting (common from what I've read) - I just plug the phone in and there is no problem.... If you can get all the information about why it was branded and you trust your dealer, then you're fine. VW still honors the full factory warranty. There are just a ton of branded titles out there right now due to supply chain issues and automakers not being able to do repairs in a 'timely' manner according to the lemon laws in various states.

How did the Taos hold up in the accident? I understand that it was totaled and that must have been a bad one, but did you get hurt? Was anyone else hurt? I just want to see what the crash worthiness is like in an accident that would total a new Taos.
Thanks

 

[Ins]

Too close to a new car price. Pass

 

[mjcmsp]

How did the Taos hold up in the accident? I understand that it was totaled and that must have been a bad one, but did you get hurt? Was anyone else hurt? I just want to see what the crash worthiness is like in an accident that would total a new Taos.
Thanks

My old car was a 2017 Tiguan. Held up amazingly well. The old Tiguan's were well built, but also very expensive to fix (hence being totaled). Nobody was hurt.