I am looking at this local ‘06 FGT, it would be my first big car purchase. I had a question regarding the Carfax report. The listing markets the car as a “one owner” car. The Carfax shows it as a 5 owner car. I spoke with the seller and he said the first owner kept transferring it between different businesses he owns for some reason. The second owner would be the company that is listing it. My question is, does this make sense and does it raise any red flags? Do you see anything else in the Carfax that looks off? Thanks for the help! Here is the link to the report: https://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistory/p/Report.cfx?partner=aan_0&vin=1fafp90s26y400766
Carfax repot question
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HighHP
GT Owner
I see Quebec as the initial motor vehicle registration. Presumably imported to US as it was registered in Little Rock Ark by a dealer. Then moves to Cassandra Motors (presume the seller). I would find out who the dealer was in Little Rock and determine who imported it to the U.S from Canada. Some due diligence is required.
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Thank you for the response. What is the significance of finding out who imported it? Is it to make sure it was done correctly?
extrap
GT Owner
PL510*Jeff
Well-known member
Why would you stay away from Canadian cars?
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fjpikul
GT Owner
There is no reason to stay away fro Canadian cars other than the few differences for the Canadian market regulations. Carfax only reports what has gone through normal channels. If someone paid cash for a repair other than Ford, no insurance company involvement, it would not show up on Carfax. This is the main reason you want an expert to to do an on site inspection.
Harder to sell down the road. Few differences including gauge cluster and lack of Mac Stereo (actually a plus for me) and ugly overextended bumper.
extrap
GT Owner
The one he's looking at has had the rear bumper moved in close like US cars. I'd also prefer the Base Stereo due to the small storage bin in place of the big subwoofer between the seats.
Yeah, IMO there is no rational reason why a Canadian car should be any less desirable than a US car. The bumper was spaced out with spacers which are trivial to remove. The exhaust is the same as US cars. Always-on headlights (Canada requirement) is not difficult to convert back to US spec.
zach05855
GT Owner
Something sounds fishy to me. As a former resident of Quebec. Every time you change ownership you have to pay the sales tax again based on the invoice price or the Book value, whichever is highest. If they transferred between companies, then they would have to pay sales tax and GST taxes, which in Quebec is 15%. Makes no sense.. Unless they are trying to wash something out of its history like a "Salvage" or "rebuild".
Caveat emptor
Caveat emptor
Thank you, interesting. Is there any way for me to dig deeper into the salvage or rebuild possibility?
twobjshelbys
GT Owner
I agree with an earlier response that this is most likely a corporate entity moving the chess piece from one place to another to maximize tax benefits. It was some CEO's "Company Car". I don't know how things are in Canada but a paper transfer from related entities isn't a sale.
SYCO GT
GT Owner
I prefer and located a standard radio car when I purchased my '06 brand new. The reason there are options is so people can have preferences.
SYCO GT
GT Owner
Yes, if the story is backed up by the paperwork, the paperwork is legitimate, and the story makes sense, and you are comfortable with all of that, than proceed. If not, keep looking.