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Buying a car with NO TITLE?!

Buying a car with NO TITLE?!

 
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CRD4x4
CompoundSuperTurboDiesel4x4!

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08-26-2015, 07:24 AM #1
I'm considering trading a car I have for a car that's got no title and was supposedly abandoned. 
My intention would be to pull the gas motor and manual trans from the abandoned car (BMW Z3) and swap in a om606 + 6-speed manual. 
So...
1) How do I get the car into my name?
2) Will it be exempt from inspection like other diesel powered vehicles?

I'm pretty patient but don't want to get tangled in legal bullshit.

Can it be done (in Maryland USA)?
CRD4x4
08-26-2015, 07:24 AM #1

I'm considering trading a car I have for a car that's got no title and was supposedly abandoned. 
My intention would be to pull the gas motor and manual trans from the abandoned car (BMW Z3) and swap in a om606 + 6-speed manual. 
So...
1) How do I get the car into my name?
2) Will it be exempt from inspection like other diesel powered vehicles?

I'm pretty patient but don't want to get tangled in legal bullshit.

Can it be done (in Maryland USA)?

Greazzer
Superturbo

1,277
08-26-2015, 10:22 AM #2
Depends on your state. Back in the day, I bought a 1954 Packard Convertible in the state of Delaware from a chicken farmer for $500.00 Best car deal ever. Sad I let that car go. Bill of sale, not title. I had to drive the car through the inspection lane or have a Delaware State Trooper visit my house to inspect the car and verify the VIN, et cet. Of course I did the totally unsafe thing back in 1989-90 and had a 5 gallon gas jug in my front seat, and a house electrical switch as my kill switch for my engine taped to the dash to cut the coil wire. Overall, a very easy process and it took around 30 days to get my title. I have a real distaste for government red tape, et cet, so when I say it was OK, it was Ok. Now, flash forward to sunny South Carolina 2012... forget it. About impossible so I let a $9K car go which I could buy for $750 but same deal, no title. Seller was a respectable guy who was not selling me something hot. So, the lesson: check your state rules.

Ninth Year Anniversary with STD on 1-9-2020

visit:  www.dieselfuelinjector.guru

Project 2018: Really get the car finished -- Turbo OM617 greater than 175 MPH goal.

RED W123 - left Germany as 240D in 1982.  Full AMG body kit less rear apron, 2:65LSD, five speed Getrag 717.400, manual steering, read leather interior, manual brake conversion, electric water pump (EWP), and a bunch of other goodies ...
Greazzer
08-26-2015, 10:22 AM #2

Depends on your state. Back in the day, I bought a 1954 Packard Convertible in the state of Delaware from a chicken farmer for $500.00 Best car deal ever. Sad I let that car go. Bill of sale, not title. I had to drive the car through the inspection lane or have a Delaware State Trooper visit my house to inspect the car and verify the VIN, et cet. Of course I did the totally unsafe thing back in 1989-90 and had a 5 gallon gas jug in my front seat, and a house electrical switch as my kill switch for my engine taped to the dash to cut the coil wire. Overall, a very easy process and it took around 30 days to get my title. I have a real distaste for government red tape, et cet, so when I say it was OK, it was Ok. Now, flash forward to sunny South Carolina 2012... forget it. About impossible so I let a $9K car go which I could buy for $750 but same deal, no title. Seller was a respectable guy who was not selling me something hot. So, the lesson: check your state rules.


Ninth Year Anniversary with STD on 1-9-2020

visit:  www.dieselfuelinjector.guru

Project 2018: Really get the car finished -- Turbo OM617 greater than 175 MPH goal.

RED W123 - left Germany as 240D in 1982.  Full AMG body kit less rear apron, 2:65LSD, five speed Getrag 717.400, manual steering, read leather interior, manual brake conversion, electric water pump (EWP), and a bunch of other goodies ...

EmJay
Holset

299
08-26-2015, 11:14 AM #3
In GA you need a bonded title for any vehicle made after 1985. Easy process, done it twice.

1987 Mazda B2200 "outlaw" **planning phase**  Chevy 283, Power Pack heads, Edelbrock carb and intake, turbo 350 trans Smile
1985 Mercedes 300D stock for now
EmJay
08-26-2015, 11:14 AM #3

In GA you need a bonded title for any vehicle made after 1985. Easy process, done it twice.


1987 Mazda B2200 "outlaw" **planning phase**  Chevy 283, Power Pack heads, Edelbrock carb and intake, turbo 350 trans Smile
1985 Mercedes 300D stock for now

CRD4x4
CompoundSuperTurboDiesel4x4!

399
08-26-2015, 04:00 PM #4
Update: No deal.
As much as I'd love to build a 606 powered z3 the last thing I'd want is to never be able to drive or sell it.

The hunt continues...

'05 Jeep Liberty CRD - 160k
'06.5 VW Jetta TDI - 230k
'82 MB 300TD - 116k (motor going to raysorenson)
'81 MB 300TD - 195k (parting out)
'71 Jeep DJ5 - diesel conversion project
CRD4x4
08-26-2015, 04:00 PM #4

Update: No deal.
As much as I'd love to build a 606 powered z3 the last thing I'd want is to never be able to drive or sell it.

The hunt continues...


'05 Jeep Liberty CRD - 160k
'06.5 VW Jetta TDI - 230k
'82 MB 300TD - 116k (motor going to raysorenson)
'81 MB 300TD - 195k (parting out)
'71 Jeep DJ5 - diesel conversion project

Simpler=Better
PORTED HEAD

2,127
08-27-2015, 09:43 AM #5
I've got your back, I went through it with my barn find motorcycle.

What year z3?

Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
08-27-2015, 09:43 AM #5

I've got your back, I went through it with my barn find motorcycle.

What year z3?


Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?

 
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