Anyone recognize this? JH4NA1151NT000077

[mlambert890]

I think this would DEFINITELY be a BIG help to people. Actually, dubious cars like this could be added to the section of the FAQ with wrecked NSX's under a "questionable" subheading...

I shudder to think how many NSX's could probably fit in that category

 

[NSXLNT]

The shady dealers should be flagged at the same time;however there is a small chance that they might be unaware of a vehicle's history. But if that's the case, they should acknowledge it.Which brings me to my question: Just how reliable is using CARFAX in determining a vehicle's history?

 

[nsxtasy]

Originally posted by NSXLNT:
Just how reliable is using CARFAX in determining a vehicle's history?

It reports some, but not all, title and registration problems. It is possible to have a title history "cleaned" by running it through certain states. They also occasionally fail to catch a title problem. My guess is that they probably report 80-90 percent of the title problems on NSX's.

A bad Carfax report is reliable. A good Carfax report means that the car probably, but not definitely, has had a clean title.

Keep in mind that many circumstances will not show up on Carfax at all. For example, if a car has an accident on which no police report is filed and the car is not totalled by insurance, I don't think anything winds up on a Carfax report. So at best, a Carfax only tells part of the picture anyway.

 

[NetViper]

Originally posted by NSXLNT:
Just how reliable is using CARFAX in determining a vehicle's history?

For this particular 1992 (at the top of this post), Carfax was fairly accurate. It did say the car was involved in an accident and it was a frontal collision.

EDR found out the car was also theft recovery.. is this something that normally goes on carfax also???



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NetViper -= 100% Stock EBP 2000 Civic Si =- Still looking to get an NSX, but at least I can live life at 8,000 RPM!

 

[Lud]

Originally posted by NetViper:
Wow.. this car is like a death trap. Does Lud have an area to post VIN #'s of cars that have failed our inspections? If not, It might be a good idea to start making one. We can really help save someone the headache of buying a "bad" NSX.

http://www.nsxprime.com/FAQ/Reference/ihreports/inspection_history_reports.htm

 

[NetViper]

Originally posted by Lud:
http://www.nsxprime.com/FAQ/Reference/ihreports/inspection_history_reports.htm

Cool! Lets start populating it!



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NetViper -= 100% Stock EBP 2000 Civic Si =- Still looking to get an NSX, but at least I can live life at 8,000 RPM!

 

[flaminio]

scottjua's report of this thread's NSX should definitely be included on the report page. Can you add it from the info here, Lud, or do you need it e-mailed to that other address?

-Bob

 

[johndoh]

Originally posted by Lud:
http://www.nsxprime.com/FAQ/Reference/ihreports/inspection_history_reports.htm

This could be a great tool for anybody looking to buy NSXs in the future and to lessen the chances of getting scammed. I'm disappointed that there currently is only a small handful logged in the database. If everybody goes a good job of keeping this updated, this could turn out to be a very valuable thing.

 

[Lud]

Originally posted by flaminio:
scottjua's report of this thread's NSX should definitely be included on the report page. Can you add it from the info here, Lud, or do you need it e-mailed to that other address?

-Bob

It would be easier for me if people would e-mail everything together at that address.

 

[POWERED by HONDA]

Originally posted by nsxtasy:
It reports some, but not all, title and registration problems. It is possible to have a title history "cleaned" by running it through certain states.

Do you know which states those are? I'm not sure, but I do fear cars that have gone through New York and Florida. Any other ones? TIA.

 

[nsxtasy]

Florida is the most notorious.

 

[mlambert890]

Is NYC really bad? I wouldnt have suspected that... Our DMV is a pain in the but, there are no big auctions here, and fees are expensive.