I would have finished the cow off.

Extra rounds in the hide-away compartment.

 

This car would be a nightmare to try and repair. Seeing that the airbags deployed, don't even bother. Not only that but, the pictures alone can't tell us how much it'll cost to repair the car. Just think about the mechanical issues that'll arrise.. engine, tranny, suspension, misc. parts etc? All of which may have taken a beating somehow. Body work alone is going to be expensive

Parting out imo would be your best bet OP

 

if you plan on parting out I call dibs on your driver side window motor

 

Read this link: Cow owner might be responsible

 

Replace glass buy ebay headlights. I have a hood you can buy cheap. By cheap used bumper and drive it again.

 

Add to that a new front core support, radiator, and countless other unseen issues under the hood or frame. This repair will EASILY exceed 5-10k and keep getting worse the more you take it apart.

 

I would of shot the cow afterwards. Most likely it would of been suffering from injuries anyways so you might as well finish it off to end it's suffering and take home some beef for dinner. As for your car, you are out of luck. I suggest parting it out. Can it still drive?

 

For the price of repairs, your car will have a rebuilt title, less value, and it will probably cost more to fix than buying another car. Unfortunately, I think the best option would be to part out what you have that is in decent/sellable condition.

Cost of Repairs > Cost of used Z, 03, 100k+ miles
Cost of Repairs > Value of Z after repairs

 

Buying it ? I made it myself out of a aluminum sheet and rivets lol

 

How much for the hood?

Anyways ... I drove it down the road today.. It drives fine. No suspension or motor damage. Under the hood from what I could see its the radiator radiator support and fans.. Plus a few plastic covers. . Roof is fine... From what people that saw the wreck told me , I flipped the cow it bounced off my windshield and landed on the back window. If I can find all the used parts I think I could make it happen for around 3k .. I already found guys with new airbags for 350 total. Both glass installed runs around 500.

What's the deal with the locked seatbelts? Do I have to replace them?

Like I said the cow actually took off. State troopers and sheriffs tried to find it to figure out whose cow it was as the owner is obviously responsible but they didn't find nothing... There was actually 3 other cars that hit the other cows right before I did.. Nothing bad though. If they keep on the investigation and figure it out I can get my money back. Doubt they will though ..

 

If you're willing to fix it then try to find a salvage. Maybe you can find one for 3K or around there?

 

Hitting an animal is covered on most liability, it is not classified as collision.. Check with your agent you might be lucky here.. When I hit a deer it was comprehensive since it was an animal.. Granted i had collision but that part was not used and rates didn't go up.. It was a 8000 bill to repair on a civic, lol

 

I would put glass back in it a core support, $700 tops and start drifting.

 

Rebuilt or replaced.

I know someone selling a set of belts.

 

$100 bucks for hood also have all but the steering wheel airbags for sale.

 

If frame is not touched then youre fine

100$ hood
50-100 bumper
Rad supporr-150$
Both seatbelts-100$
Steering wheel with bag-200 tops
Pass cover with bag-400/500$
Air bag module -30$
Windshield-175$ installed
Rear window not sure
Headlights 03-05 oem 100$
Tails -100
Rear bumper- 100
Paint job-depends

Im going by what i seen on craigslist and car forums nissan 350z parts are not expensive if bought used. Good luck.

 

I went to talk to my agent at state farm..all they paid for is the towing...lol

Terrasmak and Zach711f , I Pm'd you.

 

Holy cow!! Lol
Glad you're ok op. gl w future fixes and hope she is somewhat back to normal. Never goes back like oem tho, never the same. But def GL.

 

No not worth fixing. Miles are high and it's an 03.

Airbags, glass and misc body damage alone make it not worth while.

 

What RomeZ said......there's always an early model 350z for sale around here for 2500 - 3000. Buy one of those, swap your better parts into it so you don't have to paint, then sell off the shell of yours and the worse of the two motors. Lotta elbow grease, tho.