It might be; what you need to consider is that the vehicle is only issued a salvage title after an insurance company determines the vehicle to be a total loss. Now, considering how we all know insurance companies don't like to pay; you have to consider this as a factor in purchasing any salvage titled vehicle.In some states, a vehicle can be issued a "rebuilt" title, if its inspected and repaired to a high standard. Still, a vehicle with a "rebuilt" title will sell at a discount to Kelly Blue Book values in all states.You need to have the vehicle inspected by two sources; one a body shop with a frame rack specialist and two by a Honda specialist. In the body shop case, they need to confirm that the body work and frame (subframe or unit construction) is in factory specification. You cannot see visually whether or not a "frame" is in factory specification (unless its way out, in which case you know the car is no good) and unless you're a body person, you don't know if the body work is of an acceptable standard and won't cause problems later.The Honda specialist will check the vehicle operation, look at the wiring in the engine compartment, check that the connections for hoses and wiring are routed correctly and that nothing is missing or damaged. In nearly 30 years in this business, all of it in dealership service departments, I've nearly seen everything. You will have to spend at least 3-4 hours of shop time to have the vehicle inspected to standard that will reduce the possible issues of problems later.It will be worth it. I have personally inspected many vehicles over the years and have only found a couple that I would be comfortable in driving or purchasing; a few that I have seen were so unsafe, I had to have the customer sign a statement that I told them the vehicle shouldn't be driven on the road and ought to be towed out.You should also call your insurance company; speak to an agent or better yet an adjuster to find out if your company will insure the vehicle or not and to help you determine what the true value of the vehicle is.Though all of this make take some time; consider the alternative, loss of money on the good side, possible injury or even death by driving an unsafe vehicle.If you cannot spend the time or money, then the smart thing to do is pass on the vehicle. Salvage vehicles are often bought by people interested only in a quick buck, not your safety or the safety of others. Like I said, I've only seen a couple of vehicles that were repaired to a "like new standard" in all the years I've been in this business.I hope this helps, a car nut.
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