keep or sell? - Page 2

shelfy · #16 08-04-2009, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Green1995SVX

Cash for clunkers!

there's this adorable little base hyundai accent 3-door at the dealership i frequent that they are only asking like $8800 for. it doesn't have a radio or a/c and these knobs you have to crank to get the windows roll up and down. did i mention it's adorable?

kuroneko_sama · #17 08-22-2009, 02:48 PM

got some pics

its getting the damage assessed today taking bids on the estimate...winner gets an ofiicial "no prize"

kuroneko_sama · #18 08-22-2009, 02:51 PM

here are the pics

redlightningsvx · #19 08-22-2009, 03:02 PM

Your kidding right? That's all? All you'll need is a mirror and fender, some minor hood,bumper work.

mythrenegade · #20 08-22-2009, 11:35 PM

It's a 97. Fix it and send your sister the bill. Also, check with your insurance as you pay to insure the car, not just you as the driver.

Joel

kuroneko_sama · #21 08-23-2009, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by redlightningsvx

Your kidding right? That's all? All you'll need is a mirror and fender, some minor hood,bumper work.

theres a bit more to it

the bumper popped back out theres some damage down under the bumper cover... the headlights have been shifted all over and there is possible damage to the axle and other driving parts (it really did not like the trip to the body shop)

it definately has need for hood, fender, headlight assembly, bumper, brackets, some body work on the door and the door trim needs repair as well.. and of course the rear view, and what underside damagethere is

there is now a check engine light too

ill prbly getthe rundown on monday from the shop

and yes my sister is going to pay whatthe damage is assesed at (i told her id call it even at $6500 but she insisted it wouldnt cost that much... time will now tell)

redlightningsvx · #22 08-23-2009, 07:54 AM

The headlights are shifted fom the inner fender being pushed in.

svxfiles · #23 08-23-2009, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Green1995SVX

Cash for clunkers!

From The Princess Bride;
STOP SAYING THAT!!!!!

kuroneko_sama · #24 08-24-2009, 07:59 AM

well the body shop called, and asked if i want to continue because it was bypassing the "total loss" point

right now he says its 90% appraised and the cost is $5800

he also said it will need a rear bearing (big suprise there

) and a front strut, and it needs a serious toe alignment (steering wheel was at 90 degrees) but he hadnt added those costs into it... i will be picking her up with the paperwork tonight

he did mention how nice of a parts car it would be though

so im still torn on the fix her or sell her or part her end

she is a 97 afterall

subiemech85 · #25 08-24-2009, 12:23 PM

I think it's nice and you should sell it to someone who will love it!

'tis merely a flesh wound, it'll buff right out

want-a-fast-svx · #26 08-24-2009, 12:29 PM

i cant believe they are saying it would be almost 6g's to fix that. That makes my car look like it was driven off a cliff. I would definitely fix it unless there is something that isnt viewable to us on the forum. I would definitely fix it.

redlightningsvx · #27 08-24-2009, 03:56 PM

The cost is so high because they can't get aftermarket parts so they get OEM. And I took a look at the flat rate hours for our cars and they give 2hrs to paint ONE fender, it gets worse on others that's why most of our cars get totaled.

want-a-fast-svx · #28 08-24-2009, 04:21 PM

damn that means my wreck would be probably 10g's plus...wow....

odepaj · #29 08-24-2009, 07:36 PM

Yep, that is the sad truth.

My '95 almost got totaled after being backed into at probably 5mph....

All that was needed was a new passenger side headlight and turn signal, the upper radiator support to be pulled out half an inch (if that), and some small dings on the hood repaired and then fenders/hood/bumper repainted.

Dustin