97 Camry with passenger side body damage

[odaman]

Hello,

I have a co-worker that is willing to sell me her 97 Camry. This car has gone through an accident where the entire passenger side is damaged. Is there an instruction manual on how to dismantle the front passenger panel, front and back door and the rear panel. It looks like the rear panel is one big piece from the roof down to the left and right rear of the car.

Am I wasting my time and money? She's willing to sell it for $1000 to 1500. The engine purrs.

Thanks!

[scotty38356]

Originally Posted by odaman

Hello,

I have a co-worker that is willing to sell me her 97 Camry. This car has gone through an accident where the entire passenger side is damaged. Is there an instruction manual on how to dismantle the front passenger panel, front and back door and the rear panel. It looks like the rear panel is one big piece from the roof down to the left and right rear of the car.

Am I wasting my time and money? She's willing to sell it for $1000 to 1500. The engine purrs.

Thanks!

If the engine purrs and it just seems like the damage is "body damage" and not anything that would have bent the frame, I say go for it. $1500 is a pretty good price for it, and replacing the body panels isn't that complicated. If you would want a manual for the work, just go to Auto Zone or Advanced and pick up a Haynes manual for that car. It has a section in the book for removing the body panels off the car.
Good Luck!