Texaslexs

Back in January my 99 GS300 was sideswiped against a highway divider wall.

I had the car towed back to my house in Dallas.

I did not have full coverage, I would be paying cash, etc.

all the damage is on the driver side. it needs both doors, and pretty much all the panels from bumper to bumper. The rest of the car is okay/works.

The driver mirror needs to be replaced as well .

I just need some advice if I should deal with this or just sell it off.

it has about 150k miles

Black with Black interior

chrome 17' factory wheels










the quarter panel is pushed towards the driver wheel and prevents it from moving back and forth.

Texaslexs

If anyone is in the Dallas / Richardson / Plano area in Texas, drop me a line if you have any suggestions.

I took the car to a local body shop and they wanted 5-6k to fix it. I think that is because they were going to use brand new OEM parts/paint etc.

I have been told it can be done way cheaper


Who can help me?

Texaslexs

different camera angle so you can see that headlights aren't touched

CIGLexus

iTrader: (1)

its not that bad. I would fix it

brainsurge

I'd find some replacement doors, front bumper and fender, the rear panel is then the only thing to be repainted if you're lucky.

STREETGS

call them up they will ship u what u need at a good price
http://rancholexusrecycling.com/

liazon

iTrader: (1)

Sorry to see that happened to you. That sucks!
It's not just about the amount it would take to fix, it's the fact you'd have to have it in cash. You could probably get the total down to half that quote by getting parts off salvage cars, but it's still going to have to come straight out of pocket. With a new (new to u) car u can get financing.....I just got financing on my 11 year old GS for under 4% and no money down.
Good Luck, it is a tough situation.

Lesson to others: If your car has a value over $3,000 carry full coverage.

Texaslexs

ok cool, thank you

kevin3344

I have full coverage on my '99 GS4 but if I had $5-6k of damage I wouldn't fix it. I would try and find another '98-00 GS400 in good condition for about that or a little more. Especially if it had low miles. It would be a tough decision though because after 17 yrs I'm attached to my car but I have to draw the line somewhere

dreamcar88

iTrader: (1)

yea these cars would be totaled fast in the insurance world =( take the 5-6k check and start all over again =(

kamlung

iTrader: (8)

i can't tell how much damage is on the door/rear quarter... are the panels pushed in? or is it just paint/surface damage... if you are just in for replacing the front driver fender, you can easily source that used online... i had one shipped to me... i have my old one slightly damaged still that you could have for free, but it would still need repair (alot less than what you have to repair on yours but let me know i can take pics for you, just pay shipping if you want it)

if the doors are salvageable and only need light filler/paint... i would consider fixing it... replacing the fender yourself is easy to get the car driveable again... the most money will be in painting that whole side...

AZLexTech

I agree. There is cheap money out there right now. (OAC of course) I financed my 99 GS @ 2.4% no money down.

ThomasGS4

iTrader: (19)

I live in the Dallas area as well and I would recommend Details LTD. on Midway in Addison; they are top notch in their quality of work, but might charge more than you're wanting to spend.

Texaslexs

Interesting! I will take some better pics and post

LexusK

iTrader: (14)

Dallas has alot of 2GS on craigslist for parts. Find your parts there and then get a shop to paint it.