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[Talon69]

I would really look in the car in detail and if it turns out to be just a big head ache then i would part it out. Just remember tho if you do decide to fix it and put more mods and other stuff in the car you will never get a big value for that car again, since you will have to get a salvaged title now. But let me know maybe we can talk about parts you want to get rid of if you go plan b

Eric

[DragonofBC]

True enough. I talked to the shop where it is at and they gave me a quote of $1500 to straighten the frame and repair all the damage done to the rear wheel area. After that, the car will be drivable again, but not pretty. The place also has a body shop and I'll be getting a quote on Tuesday on how much it will be to repair the cosmetic damage. If its too much, I'll just keep the remaining money and put it toward a new car and just drive my car around until then. I'll be pissed off driving around with a crappy looking car, but it still will function. I haven't completely figured out what to do since I'm still waiting on estimates but I would prefer to get my car back to pre-accident condition rather than get rid of it. I don't mind spending the full insurance amount doing that.

[blk_srt]

If you decide to part it out im interested in the logger and the wires

[DragonofBC]

For anybody who cares, here is an update about my car situation.

I left the car in VT to have the mechanical work done (straighten frame, fix ball joint and tie rod end ect...) and I was waiting to get back a quote to get the body work done. Well, when my dad called up today, it turns out that over the past weekend, someone broke into my car. Apparently they tried taking the radio but couldn't, smashed the front windshield and the car was found with the hood open. The dealership where I left it, didn't give any details on whether anything from the engine bay was missing.

They are shirking responsibility. They told me initally they would be able to keep the car up there and perform all the work on it and now they are saying that they are not responsible for any of the break in damage and they want to charge me to store the car. What pricks.

Worst part is, I probably won't get any help from the insurance company since they declared the car totalled about 2 weeks ago. I haven't talked to them yet about these new findings.

My dad is going to be calling the dealership back later to figure out whats going on and what will happen. I'll keep you posted. Right now, I'm ready to just say screw it walk away from the whole situation.

[SilvrEclipse]

damn that sucks, hope everything works out for you.

[AbsoluteGTR]

Originally Posted by DragonofBC

I left the car in VT

I read that first sentence and I knew you where about to say that your car was broken in to....thats too bad, sometimes your luck sucks.

Originally Posted by DragonofBC

Right now, I'm ready to just say screw it walk away from the whole situation.

Dude, that would be the bitch thing to do, I am sure you have had a real bad past 2-3 weeks, but dont let anyone walk all over you like that, call the dealership up and just start complaining like crazy, I am sure you will get your way.

[DragonofBC]

The final problem is that they came back with a quote of $3000 just to do the body work from the crash. It leaves me about $600 to deal with the break in and anything that could possibly be missing. It just doesn't seem worth it. I can invest the $5100 in a new car. Just really upset about the situation right now...

[DragonofBC]

Round 2 of discussions with the dealership reveals that the driver side window was broken, the driver side door interior was ripped off, the plastic moulding around the radio was destroyed and the armrest was damaged. Windshield is fine and engine bay was untouched. It makes me feel a little better about the situation. I'm going to restore the car completely and keep it.

The total body repair bill was $3200. I can't do much about labor but some of the parts seemed rediculously priced. There are 4 major things that need replacing: Front bumper cover, front fender, headlights, tail lights. The prices quoted respectively are: $332.27, $246.57, $393.85 and $157.18.

I think I can definitely do the head lights and tail lights cheaper on ebay. I'd get some halos for the front and replace the altezza lights in the back. What about body parts? Anyone had any luck with stock replacement body parts? I'm not looking to kit the car or anything, I like the stock look. Thoughts?

[mitsu_eclipse95gst]

Check the junk yard for a new fender, Bumper and all that shit. You might be able to find everything your looking for alot cheaper...

Sorry to hear about this!

[DragonofBC]

Here is my eBay finds. I feel dirty about getting the fender and bumper but it seems legit. The sellers got good ratings for the most part. Now I'm tempted just to pay the extra bucks for the OEM body parts just to make sure it works out. I don't really have any good way of going junkyard hopping as I am now completely rideless otherwise I'd probably go that route. The major sucky part is that the car is so far away. I can't just drop off parts for them to use. I'm going to have to convice the ebay sellers to ship to the dealership (wish me luck).

Front Fender:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/95-99...25616977QQrdZ1

Front bumper cover:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/95-96...25622361QQrdZ1

Front Headlights:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/95-96...26622618QQrdZ1

Read Taillights:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TYC-E...26124096QQrdZ1

[AbsoluteGTR]

Definitly get your parts of of ebay. It looks like the sellers are legit, I have seen the front bumper on ebay before for like $35 (before shipping), to me this seems like the perfect oppurtunity for you to convert you 95 to a 97-99, go and buy the 97-99 halos, and forget the altezzas, stick with stock.....GL

[Talon69]

Damn i should have went on my gut instinct to post and tell you sooner. I will tell you right now sorry man. Rutland is a very bad place, alot of breakins there and other shit. I live 45 minutes from rutland on the NY side of course lol. But i have a few friends in rutland and they tell me some bad shit about cars getting broke into all the time. The hot shit over there right now are the imports.