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Damn, my 350z has frame damage. Not sure if it's worth fixing
Well i was rear ended and took my Z to a nearby shop... I'm not sure if it's worth fixing, or looking for something else. Both rear quarter panels got crunched a bit, and the bumper got pushed in a bit. Shop said there is frame damage, which makes sense.. It's a 2003 touring with 44k (have had it since 18k). Worth fixing? First shop estimated to fix it at $9000. I didn't feel comfortable with them though, and they seemed shady. I'm going to bring it to a shop I do trust once the roads clear (gotta love winter).
I figure it needs: -New rear quarter panels (passenger/driver) -Possibly new bumper -Frame pulled/fixed Would that really come out to 9k? :/ I love the Z and would love to fix it if it'd be the cheapest alternative, but if not I guess it's time to start looking for something new. What do you guys think? (I'll upload some pictures hopefully tomorrow when I go to bring it to another shop for a second opinion) |
Get a WRITTENquote and a list of exactly what they think needs to be be done, so you have something to compare between shops.
And isnt this what insurance is for? since you got rear ended? |
if its really 9 k i think the insurance will total it out
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Originally Posted by trackstar19
(Post 8852756)
Well i was rear ended and took my Z to a nearby shop... I'm not sure if it's worth fixing, or looking for something else. Both rear quarter panels got crunched a bit, and the bumper got pushed in a bit. Shop said there is frame damage, which makes sense.. It's a 2003 touring with 44k (have had it since 18k). Worth fixing? First shop estimated to fix it at $9000. I didn't feel comfortable with them though, and they seemed shady. I'm going to bring it to a shop I do trust once the roads clear (gotta love winter).
I figure it needs: -New rear quarter panels (passenger/driver) -Possibly new bumper -Frame pulled/fixed Would that really come out to 9k? :/ I love the Z and would love to fix it if it'd be the cheapest alternative, but if not I guess it's time to start looking for something new. What do you guys think? (I'll upload some pictures hopefully tomorrow when I go to bring it to another shop for a second opinion) If you got rearended, it's the other guy's insurance problem. At $9K, it's totaled. Do your homework. Find comparable cars, ie milage, condition, etc., on sites like autotrader. Don't give in to their first offer, they will move. If the adjuster refuses to budge, tell him you're going to call your attorney before you settle. The checkbook WILL come out. Also, you can start complaining about how bad your neck feels and that you may need to go to the doctor since you can't read his offer. |
You may want to think about taking it to a Carmax dealer. I work at one and they appraise cars all the time. You'll get a written offer for market value on your car and they will take the frame damage into consideration. That might help you make a choice on what to do. (keep it, or get rid of it)
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Originally Posted by whitelightningHR
(Post 8853380)
You may want to think about taking it to a Carmax dealer. I work at one and they appraise cars all the time. You'll get a written offer for market value on your car and they will take the frame damage into consideration. That might help you make a choice on what to do. (keep it, or get rid of it)
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don't throw in the towel just yet. what did insurance say? did you even get it looked at by an adjuster? throw us some pics if ya can
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Originally Posted by BoomerZ33
(Post 8853716)
don't throw in the towel just yet. what did insurance say? did you even get it looked at by an adjuster? throw us some pics if ya can
As for the insurance issue... I only have liability on my car... and it was a hit and run. :/ So i talked to my insurance... i'm pretty much on my own with this one. It really is barely noticeable though unless you're up close and looking for it. The big issue is this first shop said there is frame damage. And put the $9000 price tag to fix it. Not worth it to me at that place :/. It's a part of a stealership though, so I'm hoping if I go to this place I always go they'll give me a much "better" quote/more trusted idea on what I should do. |
ill give you a hundred bucks for it
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Stupid question, is the Z a unibody chassis design? Does it even have a frame? If so, do they say the words "frame damage" loosely?
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i had over $ 13,000 in damages as well as frame damage & my insurance still didnt total it out.
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Originally Posted by StephanieValles
(Post 8855034)
i had over $ 13,000 in damages as well as frame damage & my insurance still didnt total it out.
What year is your car? trim? mileage? |
2006 Touring w/ a little over 60,000 miles
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Hope the other car has insurance, now a days you never know. But if you get insurance money then you can think of what you want to do as you will at least have some $ to work with.
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Try this one
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I have a 2005 Anniversary model listed in "cars for sale" with only 21K miles for 13K.
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Im a auto body tech at a reputable chevy dealership and can say if you have frame damage (unibody/frame) that estimate will sky rocket to 9k quick. Frame labor (ours is at 55/hr) means you must put it on the frame machine to pull the car back to correct specs.if you got hit hard enough to seriously buckle both quarters to where they arnt fixable then i can guarantee you your rear body panel (structure peice behind bumper) and possible the floor will need replacing if not then some pulling to get it straight (this could be what they mean by frame damage.
post pics or rear veiw and both side views. Also pay attn to your gaps in between each panel. (door to quarter. deck lid to quarter) things like that can tell you alot. REMEMBER if any shop quotes you 8-10k thats a estimate if its written or not. once they start on it it could shoot up another 2k easily. Post pics and i could help ya alot more bro. |
Total it and get a 370Z...!
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Originally Posted by carnutfl
(Post 8857058)
I have a 2005 Anniversary model listed in "cars for sale" with only 21K miles for 13K.
Originally Posted by Z_enthusiast
(Post 8858628)
Im a auto body tech at a reputable chevy dealership and can say if you have frame damage (unibody/frame) that estimate will sky rocket to 9k quick. Frame labor (ours is at 55/hr) means you must put it on the frame machine to pull the car back to correct specs.if you got hit hard enough to seriously buckle both quarters to where they arnt fixable then i can guarantee you your rear body panel (structure peice behind bumper) and possible the floor will need replacing if not then some pulling to get it straight (this could be what they mean by frame damage.
post pics or rear veiw and both side views. Also pay attn to your gaps in between each panel. (door to quarter. deck lid to quarter) things like that can tell you alot. REMEMBER if any shop quotes you 8-10k thats a estimate if its written or not. once they start on it it could shoot up another 2k easily. Post pics and i could help ya alot more bro. |
keep in mind if you do keep it/fix it, later on down the road, it will be a pain in the ass to sell. they dont give out loans for salvaged vehicles, and not too many people have a ton of cash ready to fork over. i say if they want to total it, let them. buy it back if you want parts, or make it a track car etc. but do not keep it with the intentions of later on selling it for a reasonable price
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I'd try my hardest to get it total'ed. I don't stay too attached to my cars, and I have a strong feeling it will never feel the same post-repair.
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