Salvaged Enzo

You're missing the point - no offense is intended. It's just REALLY unusual
to have a first post about a 'salvage Enzo' - one of the rarest and most
expensive cars on the road. Only a HANDFUL have been wrecked...

Given that GOOD ones go for not too much north of ONE MILLION dollars,
it's just really odd to have a post about a salvage version.

We're not sexist - just skeptical 'car-ists'

Jedi

 

I know, isn't it?

 

Well I'll give you credit for having steel ball bearings for balls!

 

Since they are no longer producing Enzos ( SN problems ) a rebuilt factory Enzo makes sense.
Jack up radiator cap, lower onto new chassis, Transfer VIN tags and Bingo; rebuilt ENZO.
I cannot see the factory or anyone "Rebuilding" a cracked CF tub. Too much liability.

 

Point and score!

 

FYI. The car is a new car from Ferrari. They even provided a new engine and gearbox instead of rebuiding the provided units. Basically, you have a new car with an old VIN.

Yup, it's on a Salvage Title. Yup, that can be fixed as well. At least in California where I live it can be fixed. Dealers do this all the time.

The one odd thing is that they are going to "spin up" the odometer to match what was on the car when it came in. In California, they would prefer you didn't do that, but install a new speedometer/odometer at zero and document at what mileage this happened.

So, you get a new Enzo, but (I believe, although it is unkown at this time) with no warranty.

I'm guessing a $250K - $300K deduction from current retail.

Of course, you're wondering what happened to the original engine and gearbox, no? Me too.

Steve

 

The car is worthless in my book, if im gonna buy a salvage vehicle, its gonna be for track or parts.
the price the salvage yards pay is 25-34 percent of the vehicles KBB,why pay only a small price of
discount.When the person who bought it after the wreck got it for cheep.

 

For 1.2 -1,4m , you can get a only built once Enzo.

Although it sounds like they dont rebuild but actually build a new one , so you end up buying a new car ...

 

Except of course, it's NOT 'new'. Other than that...

 

That's the one I'm standing by in my profile

 

uhhhh....cant you just get a NON-wrecked one for less than 1.2-1.4mm? the few i've seen have been between 900k-1.2

 

Come on man, this is a serious thread... That's not really you, is it?

 

Steak and BJ every night seems more realistic than a factory rebuilt enzo!

 

You caught me!

 

You have a PM.

 

I know this is slightly off topic, but why not just go for a used, non-wrecked Enzo, with a clear title? If you're already spending a hike north of one million, why not change a couple digits and get a nice, used one?

 

I have bought and sold over a 100 cars in the state of California and I would like to know how you can shed a "Salvage Title" in this state? I have also worked for over a dozen dealers who have not any success in shedding this stigma on these labeled vehicles. Educate me...Seriously.

 

The important thing is to determine if the rebuild was really done by the factory. If it was and the car hasn't been abused since it should trade imo at $1.1.

 

I wouldn't take it personally; there are morons in all areas of life. Having money does not filter them out.

 

Some of us may be wondering just a couple of things -

a) - why an Enzo? i.e. - where did you hear about this car?

b) - if you are going for a penny, why not a pound? i.e. - what is the point of a salvage rebuild in this price range?

respectfully,

Y.F. James

BTW - did you also consider a McLaren F1?

 

One thing to keep in mind is the level of experience you Husband has. Enzo's are great but several have had to go back to the Factory for a total rebuild and two have killed themselves in them.

The key is that before disabling ABS, putting it into race, and standing on it in the rain he should slowly learn what the car is about.

If it's recently from the factory recalls have probably been done but make sure they have. Also before planting the throttle make sure you're heading straight.

 

James

An F1 is totally different than an Enzo.

A Factory rebuilt one isn't a bad idea as with a wrecked Enzo they basically drive a new car under the VIN plate and will paint/trim to suit.

Regards

 

Are the factory rebuilt cars sold by the factory, or from a dealer, or who?

 

Right you are - and I guess you put it better than I did on the experience thing.

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