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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.
 

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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.
 

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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.
 
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