Should I rebuild a wrecked car? - 1
I'm 16 and I want to get a car. I think it would be cool to rebuild one. I don't really need a car right now. I know someone who can help me find parts. I want to rebuild a new car. I'm currently deciding between a few vehicles.
-2013-14 Ford F150 Platinum (ecoboost)
-2011-14 Ford Explorer Limited
-2011-14 Ford Edge Limited
-2013-14 Lincoln MKT
Which one should I get? I want to do this so I have something to work on. I also want to learn to repair a vehicle.
With all those vehicles being so new, used parts are scarce and buying new parts will end up costing you more in the long run.
Also with more states (check your local laws), when a vehicle is wrecked it receives a salvaged title. Once you purchase the vehicle it is your responsibility to repair said vehicle and have it inspected by the state highway patrol. If they approve the vehicle then you can apply for a "rebuilt" title making the vehicle legal and safe for the road again. A rebuilt title significantly lowers the value of the vehicle and makes it harder to resell later.
If you have your heart set on buying one of these vehicles, my advice would be to just buy one new or slightly used from a dealership with a warranty and not worry about it. If you want to build a vehicle, find an older one that's needs work and restore it, or build it into a racecar. But that becomes a whole new pain in the ***.
Youll end up paying close to the amount as a no wrecked one would cost with those models.
Especially if you do not have experience don't waste your time and money. When you buy salvage the list can be endless and youll probobly run out of money or give up part way through.
If you want to learn start with something much-much cheaper. At my local insurance salvage auction many cars that only need 2-3000$ in work you can buy for under 5000. Know that it is a big investment in both time and money.
Very good idea but make sure you get one that you can get a Haynes Manual for as they give instructions on how to check and remove each part
Andy C
Do the F150, if the frame is straight, the others have unibody construction.
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