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Old 09-05-2004, 04:04 PM
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Carfax needed

Hi guys/gals, I found a used rx-8 that is in great shape and is a certified used mazda so the warantee is like 100,000 miles.. but I wanted to see if anyone can run a carfax on it for me... the VIN is JM1FE173440125526

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It was hit by a garbage truck and dragged 43 feet down the street half way on the curb.
Old 09-06-2004, 05:28 AM
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It was hit by a garbage truck and dragged 43 feet down the street half way on the curb.
I assume you're joking. With 100,000 mile warranty you don't need a carfax. That is usually for buying a used car from a private owner. If its an RX-8 and its in great shape... gift... horse... mouth.
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Running a Carfax check is a good idea on ANY used car purchase. If nothing else, you're making sure the car isn't salvage. This goes double if the deal seems "too good to be true"!
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Yep, even if the car comes from a dealer it can still have had a salvage title. There was a report on 20/20 or 48 Hours, or something...It is possible for a car to be salvaged, repaired, then re-titled in another state with a clean title. Kinda scary. Only works in certain states, though.
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Originally Posted by 1.21 Gigawatts
I assume you're joking. With 100,000 mile warranty you don't need a carfax. That is usually for buying a used car from a private owner. If its an RX-8 and its in great shape... gift... horse... mouth.
No, I spent the money and ran the car fax for him...
Old 09-06-2004, 11:49 AM
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there is a trick to get a free carfax whenever you want. go to this link

http://www.google.com/search?q=+site...&sa=N&filter=0

click the 3rd one down. if you want to do it again just clear your cookies.
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You want a carfax? Then buy one
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Originally Posted by jonnyb
there is a trick to get a free carfax whenever you want. go to this link

http://www.google.com/search?q=+site...&sa=N&filter=0

click the 3rd one down. if you want to do it again just clear your cookies.
BLOODY MOTHER OF GOD THANKYOUJESUS! THAT IS SOOOO F-ING COOL.

I knew they did the free thing from time to time....I never thought about having Google query the site to find the freebies tho.
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Thanks... Looks like I'm joining the RX-8 COmmunity
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I've never understood people willing to pay $30K for a car, but not $20 for the CARFAX report...
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Originally Posted by BillK
I've never understood people willing to pay $30K for a car, but not $20 for the CARFAX report...
VERY good point, BillK!!!
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