I know all the stuff about these titles affecting car value but wonder if there can be exceptions. My 05 baja turbo has a flood title but absolutely no signs of ever being flooded. The motor was replaced, my theory was a sketchy person blew the motor and said it happened running through a puddle to get an insurance claim to pay for the repairs. I bought it at a slightly reduced price but have been putting alot into it since. New motor, seats, suspension are the big ones. Now I am considering an auto to stick swap. Not a trivial job, the electronics and the whole drivetrain get changed. The skill and experience required say pay for the work. My theory is in another 5-10 years with all the mods and devaluation due to title will be minimal as a rust free 5 speed turbo should be even more rare. Am I kidding myself?
