Need advice on a damaged car and what i should do
05-30-16, 07:05 PM
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Need advice on a damaged car and what i should do
I was shocked to hear $15,900 in damage the whole rear subframe, exhaust, wheels, tires, needs new wrap, front bumper, rear tails, and lower door panel drivers door. This very upsetting news. So would it be safe to find a used rear subframe to change out current damaged one? Also was wondering if their are any parts I should upgrade while this work gets done? I know I will have salvaged title but with the transmission and motor rebuilt less than 1k miles ago, the brakes and suspension 2.5k ago, body straightened and wrapped 2 days prior to accident. I don't see a point not to repair it as long as it will be safe and stable to drive. Also i could use some help in finding different rims While the av-06 looked nice I don't think they were best choice on the gs looking for something flat black with blue accents.
05-30-16, 07:28 PM
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No the cost of all rims at $450 each tires at $200 each wrap at $3500. plus the rear subframe at around 4k and the side panel lower on drivers door and the front bumper. Along with the exhaust and o2 sensors that need to be replaced most the damage came from the rocks that we got spun into. the impact was the least damaged spot
edit: i'll upload estimate in a sec.
edit: i'll upload estimate in a sec.
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05-30-16, 08:20 PM
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Yes it is but I have a client who is willing to trade labor for a new website. He is saying without wrap rims tires that he can do it for around 5k in parts. my wrap guy is only charging me 1500 to redo wrap and rims I'll pay for out of pocket. Also I should be getting the cost of the motor work and upgrades plus value of car for just about 20k from other guy's insurance. I need to know if it's safe to do a subframe swap and what should i upgrade while car is in pieces?
05-30-16, 08:27 PM
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Just let them write it off, dude. Take the money and get a GS that isn't ****ed, take your engine and trans out, and proceed from there. A GS in decent shape is like 6K. I don't know if you noticed, but your quarter panel is completely smashed in as well. That car is never going to be 100% straight again without an amount of work that is totally not worth it. These are cheap cars.
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05-30-16, 09:33 PM
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Just let them write it off, dude. Take the money and get a GS that isn't ****ed, take your engine and trans out, and proceed from there. A GS in decent shape is like 6K. I don't know if you noticed, but your quarter panel is completely smashed in as well. That car is never going to be 100% straight again without an amount of work that is totally not worth it. These are cheap cars.
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