Repairable, Salvage and Damaged Nissan Quest for Sale
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50 Nissan Quest lots for sale across 44+ Copart locations – model years 1997–2017, avg. mileage 160,000 mi. 28% clean title, 70% salvage; Front End is the top damage (46%). Bids start at $200, and recent Nissans sold for a median winning bid around $1,750 before fees across the make.
The Quest is Nissan's minivan, and it's never sold in the volume of the Rogue or Altima, so the pool here stays thin. Across the make a recent Nissan sold for a median winning bid near $1,750 before fees, most between $1,000 and $3,100; a Quest tends to sit toward the lower half of that since it's a lower-demand body style. Front End leads the damage board at 46%. Most stay in the US with rebuilders and family-focused buyers, picked up locally or shipped in-country.
The CVT is the deciding factor on almost every Quest here. This era's Nissan CVT is known for slipping and overheating rather than shifting cleanly, especially once fluid's gone past its service interval, and a rebuild or replacement often costs more than the van itself is worth – treat a rough idle or hesitation on a test drive as a red flag, not a curiosity. The 3.5 VQ35DE V6 underneath it is a fairly durable engine, but it's an interference design, so a snapped timing-chain guide on a neglected example turns into an engine-out job fast. Sliding-door tracks and power-door motors take a beating from daily family use and are worth cycling if you can, since replacement parts aren't as cheap here as on a more common minivan. A Quest with a healthy CVT and straight doors is a good cheap way into a minivan; one with a shuddering transmission is really just a parts van.
Buying is quick: register free – no dealer license – set a maximum bid and the system bids for you up to that cap, or take a lot at its Buy Now price. Win it, pay the invoice plus fees, then pick up, ship or export.
Note: ACV and damage data come from the original auction listing. Always check the condition and title yourself before you bid.
FAQ
What condition are these Quests in?
About 50 lots, 70% on a salvage title and the rest clean or rebuilt. Front End is the most common damage, and mileage averages 160,000 on these minivans.
Is a salvage Nissan Quest worth buying?
Often yes if the CVT is healthy, since that's the expensive part to replace. Across the make a recent Nissan sold for a median winning bid near $1,750 before fees, and a Quest usually lands at or below that. A shuddering or overheating CVT is where the math stops working fast.
What should I check before bidding?
Start with the CVT – ask for fluid-change history and listen for hesitation, since a rebuild can cost more than the van's worth. Then check the timing-chain guides on the 3.5 V6 for rattle, and cycle the sliding doors and power motors if you can.
Can I insure and register a salvage Quest?
Not while it's still salvage. You register and insure it only after it's rebuilt and passes a state inspection; once re-titled rebuilt, most insurers will write it – just not the company that totaled it. Check with your insurer before you bid.
How does the auction work?
Register free, no dealer license needed. Set a maximum bid and the system bids for you up to that cap, or take a lot at its Buy Now price. Win it, pay the invoice plus fees, then pick up, ship or export.
How do I check a Quest's history before bidding?
Every lot lists the VIN, damage type and title brand. Run the VIN through a vehicle-history report for prior accidents, mileage and title events before you commit.
What are good alternatives to the Quest?
The Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna cover the same minivan class with a wider parts network, while Nissan's own Rogue is worth a look if you don't need three rows, or the classic Pickup if you'd trade minivan comfort for a truck bed.