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She'd be 19 in July.
205k miles
Was planning to have timing belt service done this weekend.
Sideswiped by a guy in a work van on the Garden State Parkway. We'll see what insurance says but can't imagine it's not totalled. New mirror and some "fine tuning" with a mallet and she'll be good to go .
That doesn't even look bad. At all. If insurance wants to total it, I'd keep it and fix it myself. It's a front quarter panel, door and mirror. The door doesn't even look damaged. Just needs a refinish and repaint.
Wheel can be repaired. Front bumper needs a bit of paint, but when that would get painted anyway when they blend into the front bumper.
I mean, if you love the car, why not spend the 2500 to fix it?
That doesn't even look bad. At all. If insurance wants to total it, I'd keep it and fix it myself. It's a front quarter panel, door and mirror. The door doesn't even look damaged. Just needs a refinish and repaint.
Wheel can be repaired. Front bumper needs a bit of paint, but when that would get painted anyway when they blend into the front bumper.
I mean, if you love the car, why not spend the 2500 to fix it?
Sorry yeah guess I wasn't clear. I'm hoping it gets fixed. If they total it I will definitely DIY it myself. Driver door is mostly tire marks. Qtr panel is trashed and need new mirror .
Thanks. Just read what you're going through with your car.
Thanks. Kind of like how Cameron Diaz said "Shit hits my face" on Top Gear during her interview...apparently, my car is the Cameron Diaz of the car world; shit just keeps hitting it.
are the CL mirrors the same part? I have 2 03 CL-S mirrors in SSM.
Pretty sure they are not. IIRC the sail panels on the inner door panel are different so guessing the mirror assembly is as well. I found some for ~$25 on eBay.
Well that was short-lived. Turns out trying to register a salvage vehicle in PA is a royal PITA. There's a $200 fee regardless whether you pass or fail. Add to that the inspector goes through your car with a fine tooth comb. I know the things that are wrong with the car and in the end it'll cost me more than it's really worth to pass this stupid inspection. It's definitely driveable but I'm quite sure there will be $$$$ in repairs I'm just not in the mood to have done. Oh and they are going to make me have the repairs done at their shop.
So I'm taking the cash and walking away. Sad. She was a month away from 19 yrs.
She'd be 19 in July.
205k miles
Was planning to have timing belt service done this weekend.
Sideswiped by a guy in a work van on the Garden State Parkway. We'll see what insurance says but can't imagine it's not totalled. New mirror and some "fine tuning" with a mallet and she'll be good to go .
im proud to see you fixed her up, I mysrlf used to have a black 2002 TL Type-S but I got in a bad accident and I’m a high school kid, so I couldn’t spend the 3200 bucks to repair it): but I have a 2003 CL Type-S 6 speed now, so I got a worthy replacement
And she's back.
1) His insurance company paid the $200 to get the salvage inspection done
2) It passed
3) Got my reconstructed title back from DMV
4) Re-registered/re-inspected car
5) Back on road
Ordered new exhaust from cat through mufflers (got warning on inspection) for $350. Will do timing belt and water pump in a few weeks. Still drives great.
That's awesome and how did you get their insurance to pay the $200?
Originally Posted by NSXNEXT
And she's back.
1) His insurance company paid the $200 to get the salvage inspection done
2) It passed
3) Got my reconstructed title back from DMV
4) Re-registered/re-inspected car
5) Back on road
Ordered new exhaust from cat through mufflers (got warning on inspection) for $350. Will do timing belt and water pump in a few weeks. Still drives great.
05-15-2018, 10:19 AM
thanks .
Nice! Glad to see it back on the road.
So simple. I wouldn't even think to ask. 
I replaced the DS mirror and the BMW sidemarker. $50 in parts. I knew the exhaust was going but was amazed they let it pass .
