Although the CG listing states no accidents, thankfully I ran a Carfax on it to discover it had been in one. The price is actually $13.7k since the dealer has a mandatory $1k fee so the price isn't great but it's still better than anything currently available within 500 miles of LA.
Carfax rates auto damage as one of three categories:
From poster BlueNev on another post: "Very few ioniq survive front end collision damage as this vital system just behind the bumper cost loads more than the expensive body parts and paintwork. Setting up the emergency braking systems along with active cruise control is not a diy job and probably beyond most dealers, who are used to doing oil changes."
Considering that the front end damage is "moderate", it definitely seems plausible that the hybrid system may have been breached. I know there's no guarantee, but is it likely to be fine if given the green light from a Hyundai dealership or should I just not bother?
The Carfax also states that this dealership obtained the vehicle at an auction. Is that normal or something I should be concerned about? I had been under the impression that typically only salvage vehicles are sold at auctions.
Carfax rates auto damage as one of three categories:
- Minor: Generally, minor damage is cosmetic (including dents or scratches), may only require reconditioning, and typically does not compromise a vehicle's operation and/or safety.
- Moderate: Moderate damage may affect multiple components of the vehicle and may impair the vehicle's operation and/or safety.
- Severe: Severe damage usually affects multiple components of the vehicle and is likely to compromise the vehicle's operation and/or safety.
From poster BlueNev on another post: "Very few ioniq survive front end collision damage as this vital system just behind the bumper cost loads more than the expensive body parts and paintwork. Setting up the emergency braking systems along with active cruise control is not a diy job and probably beyond most dealers, who are used to doing oil changes."
Considering that the front end damage is "moderate", it definitely seems plausible that the hybrid system may have been breached. I know there's no guarantee, but is it likely to be fine if given the green light from a Hyundai dealership or should I just not bother?
The Carfax also states that this dealership obtained the vehicle at an auction. Is that normal or something I should be concerned about? I had been under the impression that typically only salvage vehicles are sold at auctions.
