MurkyRiversTL

Well, as you all know I have crashed my car.... Im in such a state of confusion, that Im not sure what I should do regarding the TL.

I set up this poll to see what you guys would do, and hopefully it will help my decision. I have put a lot of money into it, and love it completely, but on the other hand I cant justify putting more money into it to fix, when my wifes car needs fixing too.

Were are currently at a point where money is very tight, in a couple of months we will be back on our feet again, but as of right now, it seems like parting out and buying a beater car and fixing her car, would be more economical.

Like I said Im very confused and Im looking toward the advice of the community that has been there since the day I bought my car (Nov 6, 2005 my bday). You guys have inspired me to make my TL a beast of a car, its nowhere near where I wanted it to be, but it was well on its way.......

Lend me your thoughts guys...... and gals

MichiganRich

I'm not that familiar with what you've got into your car, so I don't feel like I should vote. I do however want to give you BIG ups for putting in the "stop being a pussy and decide" option. I think that way more people on this forum should stop taking themselves so seriously and follow that advice!

You seem like a good guy, and I hope your luck turns around damn fast.

MurkyRiversTL

^ Thank You.... If you read my Signature you will see what I have done. Originally it was a 99 TL-P, and I converted to a 03 Cl-S engine and 6 speed trans....

sharp218

Sounds like you've invested quite a bit of time into this car. Are you attached to it, or do you just wanna make it 'go away'?
How bad is the damage?

MurkyRiversTL

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=179981

^ there is the link to what happened. Im attached to it both monetarily(Money Invested, not owed), and emotionally.... and well I guess physically (not sexually lol)

I just feel like I could make some money from the parts, and help my wifes car, and just get a beater.... although...... im getting that integra prolly next week anyway..... shit man.... Im so confused lol.

LIPPSTUH

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is it still under warranty? if not i think you should just part it out and buy a beater...

i mean there will be other chances to buy a nice car but if money is tight right now, right now isn't the right time to mod anyways.

good luck

LIPPSTUH

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edit: i say fix her since i just saw you did the 6mt conversion

Aman

get the conversion and drive her til she dies

MurkyRiversTL

well the thing is... is that if I decide to fix it, it wouldnt be until we are back on our feet. I wont need to buy another car, because im getting my brothers old integra......

It seems to me like my mind is made up, I dont want to get rid of the car< but I still want opinions, and I appreciate your honest opinion lippstuh

derrick

Did you get an estimate on how much it would cost to bring it back to life?

Weigh that ... versus the money that you will lose parting it out. I mean ... if you just leave the car, as is ... wait a couple months until the money starts rolling in again ... then you can build it back and start driving it.

Do you need to have 2 cars to get to work? Then the option of the 'teg + fix your girl's car might be the better choice.

bibledriver

get the beater to get you through and hang on to it until you get back on your feet. Then Fix it.

6MTUA5

iTrader: (2)

You've spent too much time and money on this so far to just part everything out and give up on her.

Trackruner228

iTrader: (1)

'03TL-S

iTrader: (10)

Since you don't have to spend money to get a beater cause you're getting the Integra, just fix your wife's car and wait until you get back on your feet later down the road and fix your baby up. I'm sure you'll regret it if you part it out.

Trackruner228

iTrader: (1)

According to your profile you have a 6spd swap so I say fix it up. Its just not worth parting out after all that time and effort.

AZN.M3NACE

i agree. you cant let all that hard work go to waste... i mean, the car is going to last a long time since you did the swap. no more worrying about auto. its all about manual. so fix it when you have the money.

bibledriver

fsttyms1

Agree. Find out exactly what is wrong and weigh that with what it will cost. You did the swap. You know how to take things apart. There isnt much you couldnt replace yourself. Find out exactly what is wrong and go from there.

(ps thats what i would do)

thisisnotdave

Yeah X2 on cost. You have to weight against what you've invested into the car (alot considering you have 6mt) plus what you'll get for it in the long run too. If you shop around J/Y's for you suspension parts, and go with aftermarket body stuff (which is damn close to OEM, i have them on my front clip and noone can tell the diff.)

If you have collision use it, and if you know a body shop thats williing to work with you, they can possibly do stuff to get ur premium lowered (which isnt exactly legal but I've seen a few shops around who have no problem with it).

As much as I want to buy your trans and all the goodies for a 6mt swap, I say keep the car!

MurkyRiversTL

lol..... thanks for the addition on the poll. I would have voted for that one, but I had already voted for me not to be pussy and figure it out myslef.

in the end you guys are all right, which is what I was hoping for. I never wanted to part it out, but there was always that thing in the back of my head saying do it, its the right thing to do.

I still haven't moved the car or taken pics of the damage. I guess I've been too bummed out, but thanks to all of your wonderful words of encouragement, I will begin the process probably tomorrow, since I have to go to work in a couple hours (night shift blows)

Thanks Acurazine for keeping my car out of the junkyard.

LIPPSTUH

iTrader: (2)

if its not totalled or too expensive keep it, if its way too much to salvage then don't...

any estimates yet?

JCharged

iTrader: (5)

Damn it. Keep the car!!!

EL19

iTrader: (4)

dude u gotta keep the car. The feeling of it coming back to life is gr8. When i blew my motor last month I was bummed. Sure my shit was covered under warranty but even if it wasnt I wouldve found a way to get it back up and running. Cant w8 to see that thing wen u and the MRS. get back on your feet. Good luck!

MurkyRiversTL

well I know how it feels. my car was out of commision for 5 months when I was doing the swap.

I was so happy when I got it running and ill get that same feeling again. tomorrow ill check it out and post pics of the car and the wall lol.