Should i Get It??? Poll
Should i Get It??? Poll
10-18-2006, 11:38 PM
#2
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have at it. 
do you work at a body shop or something?
do you work at a body shop or something?
10-18-2006, 11:40 PM
#3
How much, are you serious, and no.
That thing is FUBAR.
A new frame will need to be welded in, all new body panels will be needed, a new suspension will be needed, looks like a new engine may be needed, new roof will be needed, new seats, dash, seatbelts, and pretty much everything minus the carpet(which is probably destroyed from rain or blood) will be needed.
What in the hell happened?
Mike
That thing is FUBAR.
A new frame will need to be welded in, all new body panels will be needed, a new suspension will be needed, looks like a new engine may be needed, new roof will be needed, new seats, dash, seatbelts, and pretty much everything minus the carpet(which is probably destroyed from rain or blood) will be needed.
What in the hell happened?
Mike
10-18-2006, 11:50 PM
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oh man it was a beauty at some point 
. how ta hell would you even begin to fix that? seems like the only things that wont need replacement are the tailights and rear bumper...
. how ta hell would you even begin to fix that? seems like the only things that wont need replacement are the tailights and rear bumper...
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10-18-2006, 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Doobieman
oh man it was a beauty at some point . how ta hell would you even begin to fix that? seems like the only things that wont need replacement are the tailights and rear bumper...
. how ta hell would you even begin to fix that? seems like the only things that wont need replacement are the tailights and rear bumper...
10-19-2006, 07:26 AM
#16
on to the next one...
Originally Posted by INSPIRE 32V
i have rebuilt a 2005 before and sold that car for 21k
If you've done it before and you're confident you can sell if for a profit again, why not? Judging by the fact that it still has the dealer plates on it, I'm guessing it's VERY low milage...if the engine is still intact...
10-19-2006, 11:55 AM
#26
fap fap fap
i say go for it. my dad's cousin used to do this all the time, i mean buying wrecked cars and fixing them back up. he has no problem selling them either as long its a desireable/popular car which the TL is.
10-19-2006, 12:12 PM
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Ow.
I'd just take the rims.
10-19-2006, 02:12 PM
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checkmate...
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If it wasn't for the bent roof and broken glass (in which case, the interior would of been fine), everything else looks like cake.
10-19-2006, 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by ludachrisvt
if you have already done it then why ask here?
just get a hammer and start working on it. or call WCC... or MTV. would be neat to see what they could do to a TL.
10-19-2006, 04:27 PM
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from the look of it, I'm guessing the engine is still good. Major parts needed are the roof, 2 side doors, hood, fenders, trunk and a little here and there.
I say do it and post pics.
I say do it and post pics.
10-19-2006, 08:07 PM
#33
Iam so tempted to do this project, the only thing holding me back is what if there is a shit load on frame damage. the doors don't bother me. but what if water has gone in than i will be soooo fucked cuz i will have to change alot of other things. to make things worse i can't see the car since its located some where in utah.
10-19-2006, 08:10 PM
#34
Ok so you pay 5K for the car... Than what, how much you have to put into it to make it good as "new," and are you obligated to show teh before picture. FYI, I wouldn't take a restored TL that used to look like that for 10K.
Mike
Mike
10-19-2006, 09:00 PM
#35
Originally Posted by INSPIRE 32V
Iam so tempted to do this project, the only thing holding me back is what if there is a shit load on frame damage. the doors don't bother me. but what if water has gone in than i will be soooo fucked cuz i will have to change alot of other things. to make things worse i can't see the car since its located some where in utah.
Terry
10-19-2006, 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by crazymjb
Ok so you pay 5K for the car... Than what, how much you have to put into it to make it good as "new," and are you obligated to show teh before picture. FYI, I wouldn't take a restored TL that used to look like that for 10K.
Mike
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Think about it, you see a 2006 TL with price tag of 20k, then you read that it has been in a major major accident, but from the look of it, it looks fine and drives fine, I'm sure you will have a hard time considering that car.
10-19-2006, 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by crazymjb
Ok so you pay 5K for the car... Than what, how much you have to put into it to make it good as "new," and are you obligated to show teh before picture. FYI, I wouldn't take a restored TL that used to look like that for 10K.
Mike
Mike
10-19-2006, 11:06 PM
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Dont waste your time. It will cost you about the same amount as a new or low mile pre owned one, and you will soend the rest of it's life hunting down gremlins, and re fixing/adjusting/ripping your hair out. Its not worth it to salvage it. Get yourself a flooded supra or something.