So I have 2001 3.2 Acura Cl-S automatic. It has one of the fewer sundance pearl paint jobs which makes this car look new all the time. So on thursday, I got into an accident where my front fender and hood are pretty badly damaged. It was estimated to be 4 grand in new parts as the body shop apparently cannot find any parts used right now. The cl at this point has 160,000 miles on it but ran golden and was an amazing car. I want to get the most out of this car as possible. Fixing just does not seem like an option unless I bring it to a junk shop in the NYC area and get one of those shit holes to BS fix it for cheap. I was able to drive the car home from the shop to my house which was not far but the tire was rubbing the inner fender.. Now I have a 2001 CL-S unable to be driven in front of my house... I was thinking about parting the car out as I know alot of people put these engines into smaller cars. That also takes alot of work and tools... Is it a lost cause? A salvage shop is offering me around 400 dollars for it which in my eyes is pathetic. That engine in that car had so much power even though it was stock CL-S with intake but I cannot get rid of it for only 400 dollars... Should I throw it up on craigslist as is for like 1200? It has brand new tires on it which is like 800 alone..Ugh...Sigh...What a major bummer. My car of 7 yrs is no longer a part of me..

 

i'm not sure about your area, but i see CL's in my area being parted out all the time on kijiji and craigslist. I don't really believe there are no junked CL's around you. Do you have a list of parts that need replacing? Gather them from yards yourself and bring your car to a better body shop. check out www.carpart.com

Or put it up for sale like you said. You'll get more that way.

 

Where are you located? I may have someone interested in buying the car if you decide to sell

 

Sell on craigslist or repair. You can buy parts online and get it painted locally.

 

Sorry to hear that, Sundance Gold brother! I have nightmares about this happening to my Amber...
If you love it you should have it fixed. Be patient, take some time to let some of the sting dissipate, put out the word on the street, and prob you can get it fixed for a more reasonable cost.

 

Thanks for the input from everyone. I live closer to NYC. I am from long island. Right now, it is just sitting outside of my house and I hate to even look at it. It hurts me..but it is taking a spot in the street and I still have plates and insurance on it. Im not sure what I am going to do yet, any more advice would be appreciated...Thanks to all

 

what are your thoughts on what we suggested? I don't think there are any more options other than gathering parts to fix it, sell it, junk it.

Here are some hits for CL hoods in New York from carpart.

2003 Hood
Acura CL SIL,NH623M,INCLUDES GRILL 000 A0 RK4594 $200
actual East Park Honda & Acura Recycling USA-NY(Hyde-Park)

2002 Hood
Acura CL BLUE, FEW SCRACHES 000 A0 JC1386 $150
actual Allstate Used Auto Parts, Inc. USA-NY(New-Windsor)

2001 Hood
Acura CL 019813 $75 Performance Auto Parts USA-NY(Brockport)

2002 Hood
Acura CL drk orange local dent no grille 1166 $Call New Mustang Auto Parts USA-NY(Corona)

2001 Hood
Acura CL 000 A0 057230 $Call J&V Auto SALVAGE-ELITE USA-NY(South-Hampton)

 

Im going to have to upload a picture because It is not just a dent....I am still unsure what to do with the car as I still have many options... I don't want to junk it ...