Thanks to WakkoSS for the Carfax. This is what came up:
It looks to be salvage, but's it's been rebuilt. runs pretty cherry. And he's asking for $3k. should I go for it?
ALERT! This 1987 BUICK REGAL (1G4GJ1171HP427134) DOES NOT QUALIFY for the CARFAX Certified History, a guarantee worth up to $5,000 that protects you from buying a vehicle with severe damage, mileage fraud, or Lemon history.
1. ACCIDENT CHECK
Total Loss Check Severe Accident or Total Loss Event Reported to DMV
Other Accident Indicators No Accident Indicators Reported
2. MILEAGE ACCURACY CHECK
Truth-In-Mileage Check No Odometer Problems Reported to DMV
Odometer Rollback Check No Odometer Rollback Detected
3. LEMON CHECK®
No Manufacturer Buyback Reported to DMV
4. OWNERSHIP CHECK
Number of Owners At least 1 Owner
Type of Owners Checked 9 Types of Vehicle Registrations
5. RECALL CHECK
BUICK does not report recalls to CARFAX
DETAILED VEHICLE HISTORY 19 HISTORY RECORDS REPORTED - Add to this vehicle's history
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Year/Make/Model: 1987 BUICK REGAL
Body Style: COUPE
Engine: 3.8L V6 SFI OHV TURBO
Fuel: GASOLINE
Driveline: REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Manufactured in: UNITED STATES
Safety Equipment: Active (manual) belts
Standard Equipment: Power Windows Optional, Power Steering, Air Conditioning Optional, AM, Power Brakes, Tilt Wheel Optional
Total Loss Check:
ALERT! This 1987 BUICK REGAL (1G4GJ1171HP427134) has had a severe accident or total loss event(s) reported to CARFAX from a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This vehicle does not qualify for the CARFAX Certified History, a guarantee worth up to $5,000.
Salvage Title Reported No Loss Due To Fire Title Reported
No Junk Title Reported No Flood Damage Title Reported
Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title Reported No Hail Damage Title Reported
No Dismantled Title Reported No Canadian Total Loss Record Reported
Other Accident Indicators:
This 1987 BUICK REGAL (1G4GJ1171HP427134) has had no accident indicators reported to CARFAX from its sources. This section checks for accidents and/or related damage reported from many public and private sources. Not all accidents are reported to CARFAX. A vehicle inspection completed by your dealer or professional mechanic is recommended.
No Salvage Auction Record Reported No Crash Test Vehicle Record Reported
No Fire Damage Record Reported No Airbag Deployment Record Reported
No Police Accident Record Reported No Damage Disclosure Record Reported
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Truth-In-Mileage Check:
This 1987 BUICK REGAL (1G4GJ1171HP427134) had no odometer problems reported to CARFAX from a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) under the Truth-In-Mileage Act.
No Not Actual Mileage Title Reported No Exceeds Mechanical Limits Title Reported
Odometer Rollback Check:
CARFAX did not uncover any odometer rollbacks for this 1987 BUICK REGAL (1G4GJ1171HP427134).
Date: Mileage:
10/22/1993 92,469
10/22/1996 95,478
09/08/1998 106,843
12/14/1998 109,463
04/03/2000 110,330
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This 1987 BUICK REGAL (1G4GJ1171HP427134) has had no Manufacturer Buyback (LEMON) reported to CARFAX from a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
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Ownership History:
CARFAX estimates that this 1987 BUICK REGAL (1G4GJ1171HP427134) has had at least 1 owner. CARFAX analyzed this vehicle's title history and other supporting events to identify potential ownership transfers. In compliance with the U.S. privacy laws, CARFAX does not collect or report owner names or addresses.
Estimated Owners: Date: Location:
At least 1 owner No data No data
Types of Owners:
This 1987 BUICK REGAL (1G4GJ1171HP427134) was checked for 9 types of registrations.
No Private Use Registration Reported No Fleet Registration Reported
No Lease Registration Reported No Commercial Registration Reported
No Rental Registration Reported No Non-Profit Registration Reported
No Government Registration Reported No Built to Non U.S. Standards Record Reported
No Taxi Registration Reported
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BUICK does not report recall information for specific vehicles to CARFAX.
Go to the CARFAX SAFETY & RELIABILITY REPORT for recalls issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association for the 1987 BUICK REGAL. You can also contact an authorized dealership or BUICK at 1-800-521-7300 to find out if this 1987 BUICK REGAL (1G4GJ1171HP427134) still has recalls that require repair.
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CARFAX searched over 2.16 billion records from over 4,000 different public and private sources and found 19 record(s) for this 1987 BUICK REGAL (1G4GJ1171HP427134).
Date:
Odometer Reading:
Source:
General Comments:
07/30/1991 Hawaii
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Kaneohe, HI
Title #CNB55291
Title or registration issued
03/10/1993 Hawaii
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Kaneohe, HI
Title #CNB55291
SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
REBUILT TITLE ISSUED
10/22/1993 Hawaii
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Kaneohe, HI
Title #CNB55291
Title or registration issued
10/22/1993 92,469 Hawaii
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Honolulu, HI
Title #FCW10193
Title or registration issued
02/01/1994 Hawaii
Motor Vehicle Dept.
SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
03/10/1994 Hawaii
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Honolulu, HI
Title #FCW10194
Title or registration issued
10/22/1996 95,478 Hawaii
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Honolulu, HI
Title #FCW10196
Title or registration issued
09/08/1998 106,843 Hawaii
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Mililani, HI
Title #FCW10198
Title or registration issued
12/14/1998 109,463 Hawaii
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Honolulu, HI
Title #FCW10198
Title or registration issued
04/14/1999 Hawaii
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Honolulu, HI
Title #FCW10199
Title or registration issued
10/14/1999 Hawaii
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Honolulu, HI
Title #FCW10199
Title or registration issued
01/03/2000 Hawaii
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Honolulu, HI
Title #FCW10199
Title or registration issued
03/29/2000 Hawaii
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Honolulu, HI
Title #FCW10199
Title or registration issued
04/03/2000 110,330 Hawaii
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Honolulu, HI
Title #JBE93900
Title or registration issued
02/01/2001 Hawaii
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Honolulu, HI
Title #JBE93900
SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
04/12/2001 Hawaii
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Honolulu, HI
Title #JBE93900
SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
01/23/2002 Hawaii
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Honolulu, HI
Title #JBE93900
SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
04/19/2002 Hawaii
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Honolulu, HI
Title #JBE93900
SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
02/01/2003 Hawaii
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Honolulu, HI
Title #JBE93900
SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
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Detailed Vehicle History Definitions:
Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title
A Rebuilt/Reconstructed vehicle is a salvage vehicle that has been repaired and restored to operation. These vehicles are often severely damaged before they are rebuilt and refurbished parts are typically used during reconstruction. In most states, an inspection of the vehicle is required before the vehicle is allowed to return to the road.
Salvage Title
A Salvage Title is issued on a vehicle damaged to the extent that the cost of repairing the vehicle for safe operation exceeds its fair market value; or a vehicle that has been declared a Total Loss by an insurer or other state or jurisdiction. Some states treat Junk titles the same as Salvage but the majority use this title to indicate that a vehicle is not road worthy and cannot be titled again in that state. The following ten States also use Salvage titles to identify stolen vehicles - AZ, FL, GA, IL, MN, NJ, NM, NY, OK and OR.
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