Keith Quistorff wrote:
BretLuter wrote:
I added approximate pick + pull junkyard prices in red above. It's a pretty common car, so you shouldn't have too much trouble finding everything locally, but you'll have to hunt the parts down and pull them yourself.
Doesn't look like the repairs are too bad, but I can't tell about any bent/torn suspension or suspension mounting points. Still, doesn't look that bad to me. Would be fairly easy to do a quick and dirty repair, would probably not be worth it to try to fix it back to "as new" condition, IF you're that picky about it. I'd also want to factor in a full alignment after repairs are made.
LKQ usually has a holiday sale on the day(s) around holidays, so they should have one coming up around Christmas. Probably the Sat and Sun following, if I had to guess. The sale USED to be 50% off regular prices, but they recently changed it to 40% off- still worth looking into if you need the parts.
As others have mentioned, putting it up on Craigslist AS-IS would also be an option, it should be fairly easy to sell and it's not hard to do.
Thanks, Bret - great info - has me reconsidering repair as an option - will touch base with LKQ. I definitely don't plan to try to get it back to "as new" condition - it already had plenty of dings, faded paint, etc. - just want it safe and not looking like too much of an eyesore. Of course, finding the bumper cover and fender in the existing color would go a long way toward that goal - def don't want to get into paint work. And the suspension appears to be completely undamaged - no sign of impact to any suspension parts, and quick toe and camber checks indicate alignment is still straight.
BTW, what is "WAG"? (windshield replacement) Not familiar with that term.
WAG= Wild Ass Guess
Just assuming that you could get new windshield installed for around that much or less since I paid ~$175 for a new one in my BMW E39 528i a year or so ago.
Don't bother calling LKQ to ask for info on specific vehicles they have in stock or what parts might still be on them, they typically won't answer the phone, and don't have that type of info. Best bet is to stop by one day, pay your $2 entry fee and look around.
You can also check their website, they do have online inventory, usually with 1 pic of the car- but some locations are slack about updating it.
Here's the "Raleigh" location (actually between Garner + Clayton), but they have ~5 locations in NC (Durham, Greenville, Greensboro and Charlotte) and there are a couple of other Pick and Pull type yards in NC- PM me if you want info.
http://www.lkqpickyourpart.com/location ... 8/recents/
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I purchased the headlight, turn signal, and wsw reservoir from RockAuto - best shipped price I could find. I repaired the wiring harnesses and pulled the under-hood bent metal as best I could by myself. Due to the price of paint and lack of correct color parts available locally, I decided to retain the front fender by bending it back as straight as I could, and I stitched the front bumper cover together with ty-raps. If I keep the car I'll continue to hunt for a junkyard bumper cover in the correct color - hopefully score one at some point. I still need to get the windshield replaced. Total spent so far is $140.
