Lega_Z

travlee

iTrader: (8)

Scrap it and dont be that douche that drives without insurance

Spike100

dboyzalter

iTrader: (3)

Find yourself a donor car with a blown motor. Your car is best used for parts.

Chihuahuamaster

Start with a frame shop, and get multiple opinions to see if it's even repairable. But it really depends on what the car is worth to you, as the cost will add up fast.

dkmura

iTrader: (64)

Agreed^^ There's damage to the upper frame rail that will need to be cut out and rewelded with a new section for starters. Seeking out the right frame shop will be critical, but it's going to be expensive. Not having insurance really cost you, but keep in mind that a shunt that bad probably would have totaled your Z anyway.

Lega_Z

travlee

iTrader: (8)

Body work is not frame work

Spike100

I understand your attachment; I’ve owned my 350z for 16 years. But, I really think the cost to repair this car is way past its value. You will need to replace most of the front suspension components (both driver side and passenger side because you must be balanced and cannot replace only one side). That cost alone will be more than the salvage value of your car.

And then the body work… Wow! Huge expense!

You need to decide if this car is a better monetary and emotional investment than a replacement.

Lega_Z

dkmura

iTrader: (64)

You're welcome. We all try to help each other out. Now, it's your turn. Maybe you can tell us something about what caused the wreck of your Z. I've never seen that type of damage before...

icer5160

iTrader: (4)

Unibody frame damage is a no joke repair. As others have suggested, find another Z and swap over the good bits that made it "your baby". Even if you do find a shop willing to take on the job for a fair price, the car will never be the same again. You may face lingering wheel alignment issues, body panel alignment issues, and potential structural integrity concerns. In my opinion, it's just not worth the time and effort, let alone the cost. Almost guaranteed you can find a clean Z with similar mileage in the same year and color if you look hard enough, the price will almost certainly be less than the cost of repairs. If you're mechanically inclined, you can handle swapping/replacing what you want from the older Z to the new one over time. Part out the bits you don't need to help recoup out of pocket expenses.
Good Luck!
-Icer

bealljk

iTrader: (13)

not trying to sound douchie but how do you drive around without insurance? I'm hoping you mean you didn't have full coverage but you carry liability! In which case I'll eat crow!
Isnt it law that you must have auto insurance?

Lega_Z

yes it is. I was having a hard time financially and didn’t have the funds at the time.

Lega_Z

Slid in the road avoiding a deer and over corrected and slid down a 40 foot bank and hit some trees

terrasmak

iTrader: (8)

Frame shop and get it pulled out. Might be a good solution, might be told by the shop to scrap it.