I have... a plan...

"Kit 'Haddy' Iwamatsu" (Haddy) 10/26/2015 at 15:42 • Filed to: None

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There is an 03 AWD aztek sitting in the ‘Long Hold’ lot of my friend’s we-tote. 45,000 miles, but due to title issues, it’s been sitting there for 8 years. The title issues will be impossible for him to clear up, being in a state that doesnt do Bonded Titles, but mine does. he’s offered me the thing for 450 bucks. It runs, it drives, it’s clean. ideas...

Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna > Kit 'Haddy' Iwamatsu 10/26/2015 at 15:44

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Sir please do not sell meth. (Is this joke too old now?)

thebigbossyboss > Kit 'Haddy' Iwamatsu 10/26/2015 at 15:44

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What is a bonded title? A lien against it?

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > Kit 'Haddy' Iwamatsu 10/26/2015 at 15:45

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Hey, if you change your mind on buying that, let me know. I need something like that for various weekend equipment hauling activities. it would be perfect.

Kit 'Haddy' Iwamatsu > Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna 10/26/2015 at 15:45

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I just went full shaved chrome-dome last week.

This might explain things...

AndyG_UK > Kit 'Haddy' Iwamatsu 10/26/2015 at 15:46

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Do it, maybe get him to knock a few quid off, but defo cheap winter beater, I find these ever so cool now, lift it a bit, decent tyres, maybe go a bit post apocalyptic with the styling, BOOM!

Moves-Like-Senna > Kit 'Haddy' Iwamatsu 10/26/2015 at 15:46

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DO IT!

gin-san - shitpost specialist > Kit 'Haddy' Iwamatsu 10/26/2015 at 15:47

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Did the Aztek always ride this high? I know the tires are definitely not OEM.

In any case, $450 if you can get it no strings attached (I’d obviously never buy it with a lien or whatever against it) then I’d do it. I don't really like the Aztek very much, my only concern is that you'll probably wind up with a fair amount of idiotic jokes and BB references that it just isn't worth it. I'd probably be able to deal with two or three BB references before just shoving it off a cliff.

EL_ULY > Kit 'Haddy' Iwamatsu 10/26/2015 at 15:48

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HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON!!!!!!!!!!!

Kit 'Haddy' Iwamatsu > thebigbossyboss 10/26/2015 at 15:48

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A bonded title is a unique mechanism whereby you can say ‘We don’t have a title, we did a search and couldn’t find/contact the people who have a title on it, and we are very sure we own it.’ Then, put down the vehicle’s value in a bond to the state. At that point, they issue you a ‘bonded title.’ If anyone makes a provable claim against the title, the bond is paid up to them. after 3 years with no claim, the bond is returned to you.

Basically, it’s a way to get a title for a vehicle that has a lost title that even the state has no mechanism to rectify. It’s not commonly used, and a little bit of a hassle. Have to sweet talk the county clerk to get them to go through the hoops a little.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > thebigbossyboss 10/26/2015 at 15:50

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A bonded title is a title for which you put up a bond stating/ensuring there is no other legitimate ownership interest, in a similar way to putting up money that way that you won’t flee a court date/whatever. You say “I’m sorry, there is no title I have for this vehicle, but I have this bill of sale and this other paperwork and have attempted to find the title” etc. You post a bond based on the value of the vehicle, which is then held for a number of years - in the mean time they do a search for ownership conflicts and then issue you a title. If somebody comes up in those several years looking for the vehicle, you having posted the bond ensures that you do not just then skedaddle with the vehicle leaving nothing behind.

Kit 'Haddy' Iwamatsu > gin-san - shitpost specialist 10/26/2015 at 15:51

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No, it doesnt ride that high normally. Things were done very wrong to test fit that (spacers in the coils and on the wheels,) but it’s possible to do it ‘right.’ As right as anything about an aztek can be.

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > Kit 'Haddy' Iwamatsu 10/26/2015 at 15:52

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Is that an actual picture of it cause if so do it dot it do it

BigBlock440 > Kit 'Haddy' Iwamatsu 10/26/2015 at 15:52

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Is that the Top Gear US Aztek?

Edit: I think you’ve got yourself a TV car.

Urambo Tauro > Kit 'Haddy' Iwamatsu 10/26/2015 at 15:53

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At that price, and at that mileage, I’d say it’s a good candidate for flipping if you can get the title situation sorted.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Kit 'Haddy' Iwamatsu 10/26/2015 at 15:53

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The bonded title process in NC isn’t too painful. Don’t know about your state. I only know because by the time I tried to locate the title for my Rover it had been some thirty years since my dad’s cousin had bought the thing, and his searches of paperwork and searches of WI records (which they don’t keep that long) came up empty.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Kit 'Haddy' Iwamatsu 10/26/2015 at 15:53

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Found this on google, only “rally aztek” I can find.

I think this should happen.

DO IT

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > Kit 'Haddy' Iwamatsu 10/26/2015 at 15:55

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Jump test!

yonse > Kit 'Haddy' Iwamatsu 10/26/2015 at 15:56

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Dusty Ventures > Kit 'Haddy' Iwamatsu 10/26/2015 at 15:59

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Does it have the cooler center console, backpack, air mattress, or tent?

Kit 'Haddy' Iwamatsu > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 10/26/2015 at 16:03

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Title Washing is a major issue here, so bonded titles take significant documentation.

Kit 'Haddy' Iwamatsu > Dusty Ventures 10/26/2015 at 16:04

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There is a tent, I do not know about the other bits. I’ll have to take a look at it next time I am at his lot.

McMike > Kit 'Haddy' Iwamatsu 10/26/2015 at 16:19

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It runs, it drives, it’s clean. ideas...

Cars&Coffee. Park right out front, and get yourself one of these.

Kit 'Haddy' Iwamatsu > McMike 10/26/2015 at 16:20

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I’d have to swap back on the OEM wheels, black the hell out of the body cladding, wax and polish it, clean the interior, and put some trophies around it. Call it my Concours Aztek.

Bowling trophies, not car trophies.

McMike > Kit 'Haddy' Iwamatsu 10/26/2015 at 16:28

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Wait, is that green one the actual car?

Kit 'Haddy' Iwamatsu > McMike 10/26/2015 at 16:30

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Nah, it’s a similar car that we did this to a few years back for laughs, then immediately swapped it back to regular wheels, tires, and removed the spring spacers. Though, now that they are so cheap and i have access to cheap aggressive tires, could actually figure out how to do it proper.

thebigbossyboss > Kit 'Haddy' Iwamatsu 10/26/2015 at 18:09

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So your buddy has been waiting 8 year for people to claim it?

Kit 'Haddy' Iwamatsu > thebigbossyboss 10/26/2015 at 18:28

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No, he bought the complete dealership as an auction 5 years after a ‘suspicious fire’ and the owner of the place was arrested for drug distribution. This vehicle was sitting in the back with no documentation, no tags, etc. It was also suspected of having a seized engine. An aztek without a title and suspected seized engine wasn’t worth the trouble. I was futzing with it one day, and found the issue was a seized starter. Once the starts was dropped, the engine turned. I replaced the fluids, put on a charged battery, and used a ‘going bad’ starter from an alero to crank it. Fired up.

Now, since there is no paper title, and the vehicle was out of state, it’s going to be a fair bit of work to title it. The only thing going is there IS a mechanics lien on it from the dealership, pre purchase. The vehicle was auctioned once and didnt sell. I may be able to use the mechanics lien and auction notice to get a title for it, after sending a certified letter to the old owners, in MY state. In the we-tote’s state, that wont work. I’m going to send the letter and see if they respond. According to lexis nexis though, they haven’t lived at that address in years.

kanadanmajava1 > Kit 'Haddy' Iwamatsu 10/26/2015 at 18:29

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Nice find. Does it come with the tent?

Kit 'Haddy' Iwamatsu > kanadanmajava1 10/26/2015 at 18:30

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The tent is i there, but the tires that it had (factory) are dryrotted. it’s honestly going to need a few hundred in brakes, hoses, belts, etc before it’s road worthy. The tent may be in similar condition.

thebigbossyboss > Kit 'Haddy' Iwamatsu 10/26/2015 at 21:00

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Wow. This sounds complex. :/ I like it’s tires though.

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > Kit 'Haddy' Iwamatsu 10/28/2015 at 17:01

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Hey, what state are you in? I wasn’t kidding about wanting that if you don’t take it. Let me know.

Kit 'Haddy' Iwamatsu > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. 10/28/2015 at 17:34

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I’m in tennessee. The car doesn’t have the tires and wheels and adapters on it now, that was just for laughs. Though I might fabricate something similar up for it and build a proper lift If I DO get it (the suspension on that thing is... unique and may be difficult to lift.)

I’ve sent a registered letter to the previous owners of file, if they dont respond, then I’ll be able to get my bonded title. :P if that is the case, I will most likeley keep it.

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > Kit 'Haddy' Iwamatsu 10/28/2015 at 17:41

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Okay. Let me know otherwise though. It is perfect for what I need it for. I have family in Alabama, I can get them to pick it up for me, until I can get there and get it back to CA... I like the way that set up looks, by the way.

Kit 'Haddy' Iwamatsu > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. 10/28/2015 at 18:13

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Some unique clone 5x115 steelies, 17x7, with 245/65r17 Mud Terrain T/A retreads.