03-06-2008, 07:43 PM
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c a r f a x
Anyone have one that they already paid for the unlimited 30 days? I'm thinking of getting one if no one has it. I need to do a carfax.
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03-06-2008, 09:43 PM
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It has been suggested before (anyone need a carfax?) that it is not a good idea to "advertise" carfax sharing.
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03-07-2008, 12:58 PM
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Location: You could pick up Lindsay Lohan for less than a intel 990x, and still have money left over to bail her outta jail
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i found doing a carfax is like pissing in the wind. i used it when my daughter was looking for a new used car. found it was not accurate for the most part .you be better off spending your money buy the consumers report car buying book.
i have 4 cars personally and ran reports on using carfax. it missed 92 percent of the stuff i had repaired .including bump shop repairs done with insurance companys and at dealers. i say screw carfax its a hype that misses more then it should . !
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03-07-2008, 02:59 PM
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That's very true. Carfax is good if it shows something, but there's a lot of crap it won't show. Their guarantee only applies to public records. Anyone spending a lot of money to buy a car should cough up a little cash for a pre-purchase inspection by a reputable mechanic who knows what to look for. Or read up on it and do it yourself. A 3rd party is always unbiased though, which is nice.
Regarding the sharing, I doubt there are any consequences if you keep the VIN off the web, keep it anonymous, and only share with long-time board members you trust. |
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03-10-2008, 04:29 PM
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Location: Sacramento
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anyone use autocheck then? It's similar to carfax, but cheaper by $5.
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03-10-2008, 10:26 PM
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Chief of Naval Operations
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: woah... why is welfareloser here with me so early in the morning and more importantly why am I wearing her clothes?!?
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carmax is good at this inspection
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03-10-2008, 11:41 PM
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Location: Sacramento
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i was wondering when you were going to stalk me and post on one of my posts
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02-15-2009, 06:27 PM
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Admiral
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: East coast
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If anyone has cf sub they can use to check a VIN please let me know via PM. If not I will probably get one in the next few days.
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